Julie norton

Yaah! We are here to read how it goes. Sometimes waiting is harder than being done with the surgery.... Best of luck and keep posting! You are on the good side now and wonderful things are about to happen to your life! Unlike the alternative, which was a disaster it appears from your dr.

Osborn I think it is not unusual to have a gain when emptied. You have your tool to help you still tho. Many people go away from the boards when they gain. Stay and keep posting. Please. We are behind you . You had an excellent loss and I bet you felt better. 50 lbs is not as hard as 100+ And I wish you strength for your next phase. Just keep going with the water and protein. You can do this again and get where you feel healthy. Doesn't matter where... Just so you like yourself there![emoji171]

Maybe more protein in the afternoon? Lots of water and tea and not looking at tv commercials helps me. I also keep one good yogurt or low cal single ice cream as a treat for the end of my day. Good luck and post how you are doing! We care! And yes. I still fight the demons at night. After 9 years. Sometimes I have to go to bed and give up on the day. Sometimes. Snacking wins. Just not as often!

After all these years, I thought I knew how to do better than I did. I gained 7 lbs in 11 days. Yikes! I was not stuffing myself. I ate lots of big salads I had missed. A few desserts, certainly not 3000 extra calories on 7 days! I just don't feel I get a fair deal on calories in / lbs on dept. I've since had a fill and am back to around 1000 calories a day and have dropped the excess, but it made me really think about the future if my band doesn't work. It scares me after 9 years!!! Still!!!

I do let everything rest for a day or two. For me, if liquids are difficult and I haven't had solids beforehand ... I am considering a small unfill. Once my band is irritated, nothing works but protein drinks or bars for a day or so. Then I ease into food Let us know. And best of luck... Ps where are you located w/ 3 Drs doing fills??

Such a personal decision. I'm wondering what has been driving you for 3 years? If it is surgery, consider not going to the back of the line .... If you are like many of us, we could get weight off ... Just couldn't keep it off for years. I don't want to see you have regrets in 2-3-4 years if the weight returns. ( about 95% of dieters do) I encourage you to think about what you want in life. If you are wanting a more permanent solution, consider WLS . Only you can decide and I wish you luck. Many posters here do say they wish they had WLS years before.... Just consider the personal pros and cons!

You just can't beat the weather in Hawaii. Even with a little rain, it is warm. Special getaway place[emoji267]

Maybe nuts, hummus, edamame beans and edamame pasta, nut butters , "Better than beef" is a fairly decent substitute for ground meat recipes. (Got it at target) Yogurt, eggs, extra protein milk, protein bars....lots of tofu. Baked, breaded, soy sauce flavored.. Just a few suggestions to get ya going Good luck!

I get the rash like bumps on my feet while vacationing in warm places. Maybe I don't sunscreen them? I (do wear flip flops)Never happened when I was young! Yes they itch and I bring spray benedryl with me or it begins to look and feel like poison oak. Always goes away when I'm not in tropical places. Didn't start til my late 40's No rhyme or reason

Yeah. Well should and reality don't always go hand in hand. Had a very quick regain after an unfill and have been on the bandwagon since. So long to take off and so quick to return..... Sigh It is doing its job... I think I wasn't . Back to banded life and a refill and it it fits like an old shoe. Regular and everyday worthy. Working hard and feeling healthier daily ![emoji171]

I'm very sorry for your sorrow. I do not know how you go on... And yet life does... Glad to see you here . I hope the posters here can help. And call your Dr. They see it all, so please go see yours if you think it will help. Also I feel the same about the fact that others don't understand what us bandsters go thru. That is what I adore on these boards . Lots of support no matter what stage you are in. Hope you get some care and comfort here and at home... You have a lot to deal with. Sometimes it feels like life can be not so kind. People here can be so helpful. Please know that many of us feel like we reset our eating a few times over the years. Sigh. Good months and not so good months... And another year goes by. Good luck

And the years keep going by.... Isn't it all so relative? I'm thrilled when my size 10's get loose. Not so thrilled when my 12's feel snug. And again. Another fill or another unfill of a tiny bit.... And another year goes by and still I'm so thankful to be on this side of " normal sized"..... Whatever that means to each of us. And I'm so happy to read other veterans posts because it gives me much hope that my 2006 lapband is staying and doing it's job. I think my ( retiring) doctor said it best I'm my medical records ..... FIT AND WELL NOURISHED. I might want a bumper sticker or tattoo .... It made me feel wonderful !!!

Menopause is not kind to us in many ways. I had shortness of patience... And slow weight loss.... However always quick weight gain Simply. NOT fair !!! No option for me as hormones will not be ok for my body. Sigh. Mid life!

Yes oregondaisy. Thank you for your response. I will pm you later in this crazy week. I appreciate you asking me to. I don't know many widows with WLS .... There seem to be a few of us[emoji171]

@"oregondaisy" If you don't mind, what changed the band to sleeve? I'm asking because I was banded in 06 also and I am scared of having problems with my band. None now, but we seem to be fewer each year. I also rarely think about habits from 9 years ago I know I was unhappy and unhealthy. I'm very healthy, and mostly happy... Except widowhood.... Not expected and threw me for a loop

We are always here to listen... sometimes life is so frustrating!!!! Many of us , myself included, know the struggle of that dreaded 10 lb coming and going... In fact, when I look at older boards, many posters and banders are not around anymore. I like it when I still see familiar faces... (Smaller ones...deb3!). Makes me feel like my own support system knows how good, yet hard , WLS can be. Some days and weeks seem easy.... Some are damn hard! Glad two of our group are lucky enough to go on vacations!![emoji322]

If we only knew in high school..... That 5 or 10 extra lbs can be just the way you are built And the yoyo dieting is gonna take us away from our normal meant-to-be size Or that some of the "pretty" people were also kinda stupid. Or some of the "nerdy" people were so smart, and would go on to success. Or that high school would be such a small portion of our life. IMHO I do like the "love yourself" notion.... For me, it wasHard to love a body that I didn't like Life is better at a healthier weight for me And I like myself more[emoji171]

My wonderful insurance. No dental. No Vision. 5 k deductible. $1110/ mo I will be changing shortly To silver affordable. We shall see which worked best

Really like this forum. It is so real. Everyday life meets WLS life. Yes, the 10 lb thing up and down sounds fairly regular to most of us. I am grateful it is 10 and not 100. I just keep doing the best I can and the years just keep going by.

@dhmojr. Congratulations. Goal weight!! It has been exciting just to see the happiness in your posts as you have gotten healthy!!!!

I find I eat less red meat and pork post surgery. Lots of chicken... But beans and rice, nuts, tofu,quinoa, eggs, cottage cheese, sliced cheese, some time tuna. I like eating less animal products. I feel good and it makes me feel a bit better that I am ignoring and not supporting factory farming Good luck. Lots of smart cooks on here!

You are doing well! Trust the process. Continue to eat right. Drink too much water (kidding) work out or walk when possible and KEEP GOING. Try a few more months and see where you are. Your doctor or nutritionist may have some hints for you. Good luck and keep posting. I feel this site helps a lot! You may need several more fills before your body wants to change and not be hungry.

Sorry you are dealing with 2 failing pets [emoji171][emoji174] We love them so much and we DO know someday they have to go....still hurts so deeply ... First time I do not have a dog. Ever! Miss that "doorbell". Not ready for vet and hair and pee and poop and rain walks... Maybe someday again. I miss the company. ALOT Hope you have good friends and a good cry...

Yes. I agree with more stats available from mobile devices. Just a basic gender, age, years post op would be helpful

Lots of positive things coming your way JWM!! Congrats on taking good care of yourself[emoji171]