chrissylu

You've done a great job so far! Keep it up. Remind yourself how you got this far. Read some old journals, posts, blogs and go over your food diaries from weeks where you had a good loss. Make sure you are getting enough water and and increase your protein...?? That worked for me on this last plateau that I hit. I'm nowhere near where you are but am looking forward to getting there. My goal is a year as well! Congrats and blessings!

I just realized and interesting (an unexpected NSV). I went outside on my lunch break. I sat down on the steps to paint my toenails. As I was painting, I realized I could feel the bones of my rear against the concrete! Not as much padding back there as there used to be! LOL!

GermaineF...I thought the same thing about some Pepsi as I picked up a 2-liter for my husband. LOL. I decided not to risk eat and drank some tea w/splenda instead. lol.

I have to wait an hour after as well. It didn't take long to get used to the waiting. I try to keep myself busy so the time seems to pass quickly. If I feel like my mouth is dry after eating, I'll chew a piece of sugar-free gum until I can have a drink.

Congrats! Its a journey...that's for sure...but so worth it. I'm so glad I got the band. One day at a time...and remember...we're all here for you! God bless!

I agree! I'm still not real comfortable trying to do yoga sitting positions, but its better. And I love being able to wear a 2-inch heel and my feet not killing me by the end of the day. Blessings to you!

My husband was and is very supportive. He was nervous at first, because its surgery, but after I explained how the surgery was being done and how the band would work, he calmed down. Now he makes sure I count my food chews! LOL. I've told anyone who would listen. It helps keep me accountable. God bless you on this journey!

I'm 7 1/2 weeks post-surgery, and walking still helps me if I've managed to gulp in too much air. It helped in the days after the surgery. Mine passed before I heard about the heating pad trick but I've heard that helps too. It does get a little easier each day. God Bless!

Walk as much as you are able. Take Gas-x and be sure not to use a straw or big gulps of your drinks. It will take a few days, but eventually it will go away. The walking does help. Use your pain meds if you have to.

Thank you!

I think I finally broke the plateau! According to my mom's wii fit plus...I'm down 36 pounds! yay!!!! thank you all for your wonderful advice! I gotta go eat some soup now. LOL.

You have to be in control of your health. Your body sends signals if something is wrong and this sounds like something is wrong. Instead of talking to your doctor first when you call, talk to the dietician or the doctor's nurse and tell them what's going on. Sometimes that will have move the doc in a different direction.

I'd be calling my doctor again and if he didn't at least x-ray it, I think I'd find another doc. My doc told me not to drink anyting at all at least 20-30 minutes before I eat.

Praying for you. I have RA. Was diagnosed when I was 21. I'm almost 43 now. It does make it difficult to start exercising...but start slowly and build up. It will eventually make the RA better...because you are excercising those joints. As someone posted above, even just getting out and taking a stroll for a few minutes each day...and slowly increasing that time...will help. Make sure you are getting enough to eat and drinking enough water. I am having trouble with the water and I think that is stalling me. God Bless!

oh cool! Thanks for the explanation!

I agree with the previous posts. Don't give up. Just call the doctor's office and restart. Sure, it will take time but it will be worth it to lose the weight again. Will probably help with your back pain some too. God Bless!

what's the difference between a flouro fill and a syringe/saline fill?

I'm only 7 wks post-op but I did this too. However, I really took a long hard look at myself and said "Can you really stay on this without the band?" I realized for myself, that I was only good for about 2 or 3 weeks because I knew it was leading up to the band. So, I went forward with the surgery. But the thing to take from this is that you HAVE to know yourself and whether or not you can keep it up. God bless you on this journey!

I was thinking it might be the water thing too. Trying to increase that and see if it helps. Thanks Ladies!

I've started having some low back pain on both sides. I cant tell if its my usual back pain (bulged disc) or if its kidney pain. I don't have any other symptoms of a UTI.

Depends on what time your appointment is. I usually go at Noon. My doc said not to have anything after breakfast, so that the stomach will be empty. I've just started having a protein shake for breakfast on those days...just to make sure. As for how many cc's...it will all depend on how much you can tolerate. Best wishes and blessings to you!

yes...I agree.

Down a pound today. That makes 33. I'm snacking again today (did so yesterday as well). Had cottage cheese and melon. I'm trying to cut back on the protein shakes...trying to have actual food to see if that helps me over this plateau. Thought I'd take heidib's advice. Let's hope it works.

Maybe i'm eating too much red meat? I dunno...I'm at a loss. (ha!)

@lucirose: I don't snack with food. If I get hungry, I'll have a Protein shake or drink flavored, SF Water. Since I have to wait an hour after I eat to drink anything, snacking on solid food just hasn't been on my list. @heidib...really eat more??