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larch: I wondered if mine had to do with lifting/bending too much. There is just no way around it, I have to bend/lift things b/c its just me and the kids now. (hubby and I are geographically separated aka for he is in Kosovo, I am here in Texas). I'm chesty too! Don't seem to be losing weight in that area :-p I hate to cut back on my exercise b/c the scales are not moving now as it is...

Judych: I was banded March 9th.. Protein shots? What are those?

My small incision spot right under my bra has started hurting the past two days. I've started exercising on the wii again and wonder if that has caused it. My scales are not moving I'm suppose to go back to the Dr in a week and so far no movement. I have up/down days. Every two -three days I am starving so bad my students will ask me if I am hungry b/c they will hear my stomach growl.

I'm ready for my next fill! I want to hit that green zone soon! I have about a week or so left until my next appt. Not sure what band I have but for my lapband card, I was told it was large. Wonder if that means its the 14cc one?? I have 5.4 cc in right now.

My first two weeks, I lost and then gained half of it back when I started mushies/softs.. I talked to my Dr and he gave me a fill early. (Early as in my 2 wk appt)

Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing awesome!

Congratulations!! You will feel back to your normal self soon! Keep up on the gas-x and pain meds.

Voted Good Luck!!

I got my bill today from the hospital. However, I already paid my co-pay so I shouldn't be responsible for the remainder.. I have to think there is a mistake in the bill b/c it says the total bill is $82,223.40 :-o REALLY?? Do they really cost that much??

My surgeon told me that it would have next to nothing in it but when I went for my first fill , he said it had 2.4 cc in it from the surgery. (To me nothing meant zero but to him I guess it means 2.4cc?)

I lost 12 pounds the first week but once I went on mushies/soft foods, I gained 5 back So I got a fill at my 2 wk appt.

Such a great post! I was just telling my DH on the phone last night not to laugh but I wanted to run a 5k by the time he comes home! (He's in Kosovo) I want all of the things you guys said except for the horse riding! Last time, I was on a horse (2004) I was thrown off and had amnesia for about a week. So now I am terrified to get back on. Most of all, I want my family to be proud of me. I don't want my kids embrassed by the way I look. Kids are cruel and I don't want my kiddos to be ashamed or put through listening to others talk about their fat mom anymore. I want to fit in booths, chairs (airplanes and movies, etc).. Like you all, I am tired of being the "fat friend" that is just a tag along. I am tired of having two butts. (One in the front and one in the back) I could post forever on my wants so I will just say I want one of each of the above

According to My fitness pal, I had 1,100 calories yesterday. Weekends are usually higher calories than during the week...I wasn't told to watch calories but guess I need to get the calories down. I stink at keeping a food diary but my goal is to keep up with this. I was told stay away from Protein shakes and Soups (anything liquid) now. When I told the nutritionist that I had soup, she jumped right on that. A typical meal during the week: Breakfast 4 sausage patties (12 g protein) lunch grilled chicken breast- (19g) veggie dinner lean meat veggie

Congratulations! I want to be able to post something like this in 9 months!

Amy, It took several days for my swelling to go down. It was pretty close to a week for me. Glad the surgery went well. Keep up on the gas-x for the pain. My gas pain was in my neck the whole time!

Ok I stink at making usernames :-p So on My fitness pal, I am weightloss_dreamer

Hi Ky, I'm glad you came for support. Sounds like you have your plate full with life. Are you in couseling for your PTSD? No need to go at this alone. I know I was told that stress will make the band tighter and it sounds like you are under a lot of stress. You need to take care of yourself and I think you have made the step in the right direction. Wish I lived close by and I could help out. *hugs*

Yes, she was rude. Nothing I said was right even though its what our "book" said.. If I said I ate chicken salad, she would tell me that I need to eat tuna salad.. I said I didn't like eggs but insists that I need to eat them anyways..She says to eat until your full no matter what amount it is. She thinks if the band is working any amount of food is healthy as long as you eat less than you did before surgery. The Dr says no more than 1/2 cup at one meal. According to my dietician, we should be eating 60-80 grams of Protein a day. But she prefers the high side (80grams) of protein.

I just joined My fitness pal yesterday. I am really hoping I can remember to keep up with the food diary on that site.. However, I wasn't told to count calories only protein but wanting to make sure my dietician can't be rude again.

Welcome!! Where in Texas are you? I'm in central Texas but banded in San Antonio.

Just noticed my ticker!! LMBO!! Oops, I don't think I gained 1974 pounds.. Think I entered it wrong LOL!!

I got my first fill on Thursday and I didn't think it hurt at all. Congrats on the weightloss! You are doing great!

Congratulations! I hope I can post one of these in 6 mths!! You are doing an awesome job!

Good Luck glg!!

haute904 : My gas pain stuck around forever! Ugh!! How are you doing with your meals? Feeling full and getting your water in??