magicfanpjc

I'm experiencing heartburn, too. I don't have any other symptoms. I'm going on liquids beginning tomorrow. Do you do clear liquids or full liquids when trying to reduce the pouch? Any protein shakes?

I'm not giving up at all. I just thought I wasn't normal. Everyone I talk to lost weight quickly and I thought something was wrong with me. I started my exercise program and look forward to success. Thanks for your support!

I downloaded it today. Thanks!

Thank you all so much! I'm very careful what I eat...I measure my proteins, but I'm not writing it down. I guess that's where I need to start. I've had one fill and go back on the 25th. Your advice and encouragement is very helpful. I did do my research, but it seemed that the forums I read pre-op were through rose-colored glasses. I've started my exercise program, so that coupled with proper tracking should put me on the road o wight loss. I guess we all feel that self-pity at times? Thanks again.

I had my surgey on April 13. I lost 18lbs pre-op. I lost another 12 in the post-op liquid stage. Since then, I've lost nothing. I did a lot of research and read forums beforehand. I read about people not having success. I thought they weren't doing what they should be doing. Now, I'm one of them. I guess my frustration is that if I could have lost the weight without being hungry, I would have. I paid cash for my band and I feel like such a failure. I know people who have lost over 100lbs in just over a year's time. Here I am, losing nothing. Yesterday, I started working out with a trainer, so I'm hoping to see results, but quite honestly, I'm feeling rather negative right now. Why isn't ths working for me?

Definitely! I'm starting a fiber supplement.

My doc wants me on protein and green leafy. If I get hungry between meals, I should eat cucumbers, dill pickles, or celery. Dairy has carbs and he doesn't want me to have carbs. I cheat a little with my coffee creamer, but it's only once a day.

I'm not allowed to have dairy. My doc has me restricted to Protein and green leafy.

I had my first fill Mon and I'm starving. I don't know how much he put in but I had to drink. It went down fine but he didn't inject more. I called today because I'm way too hungry and I feel that this is defeating the purpose of the band. I go back tomorrow for an adjustment. I know it wasn't too tight, but how did my doc know it wasn't too loose? I expected more with the adjustment. I just want to know what the restriction feels like!