karinselva2012

elcee, i really can't thank you enough. i needed a kick in the pants. sometimes doctors make the WORST patients, first things first, no drinking with meals. and then, I will take advice from others in terms of trying just a protein drink in the am and tea. Glad to hear others have had similar taste experiences, I think this site is going to be a good thing!! karin

Hi all I am new to this forum, and feel like I need the support. I got my band in October 2011 and have only lost about 9 pounds. (I have 60 more to go). I think I am pretty restricted, I have slimed and urped only 2x but now know what it feels like (raw veggies a no no). My doc plans on slowly filling me from now on, I think I am at about 5 cc.I go every 3 weeks now. I think my mind is not there. And it really frustrates me. I know I am eating over what I should be, and I am drinking with my meals so it literally pushes everything thru. I realize all this, and of course I need to really come to grips with it...but I do have a particular question. I used to LOVE coffee in the morning. I loved the smell and the comfort of drinking something warm. Now, NO WAY. The thought of it nauseates me, and if I try it because I am having trouble waking up, I can take only one sip and I really do not like it. I understand the band is tighter in the mornings. Could this be affecting my taste? I am on several medications, and I have realized I can't take those int he mornings either. I am now drinking green tea and settling my morning stomach with oatmeal. Maybe it is my body's answer to get em to be eating healthier?!?! Anybody else with similar experience? I would love to hear I am not alone in this.. Thanks in advance! Karin