Lou Ann

I am thankful that I have not gained anything back. I have an appointment tomorrow for a fill. Will see what they say.

Kristie, keep track of what you eat and make sure that you are getting your protein in. The protein keeps your metabolism up and helps you lose weight faster. It also causes you to fill full longer. Good luck and dont get discouraged! It will happen. One other thing, dont worry when you splurge. We have all done it. Just think of it as an opps and get back on track the next day!!

Yes its pretty uncomfortable but the more you walk around the faster that feeling will go away!! Congrats on your surgery and welcome to the club!!!

I would say about a week, unless your job requires alot of lifting then you will need to ask your doctor. As for the food, once you are past the healing stage its the same as before the surgery. The first couple of months are rough, due to it being mainly liquids and then soft foods. Like Deana01 said, life is pretty normal when your back to regular foods. I am actually going out to lunch today! Good luck and let us know how it goes!!

Wow you all have lost so much weight! Im jealous!! I was banded on Oct 10, 2011 and Im only down 28lbs! What is your secrets? Especially you Mis73?!! Congrats!!

No I dont keep track. Im sure I am eatting more calorie wise then I realize. I was given a great sight by one of the nurses at the hospital where you can track your food. I will post the sight for those who would like to have it.

Has anyone else found thats it hard to lose weight? I have gone back and forth 5 lbs, even after fills. Now I am stuck at my current weight for about a month. Any suggestions on how to break through this plateau and move forward? I know exercise is a huge issue and I have problems doing much because I have spinal stenosis and am disabled. Any suggestions will be appreciated!!

Thanks guys. Honk, I thought about that too that maybe Im still eatting too fast and the enzimes are kicking in quicker because of the band but if i eat even a slick of cheese it goes right through me. @Zinhaa, I have a fill tomorrow, my third and its with a different doctors assistant so I am going to talk to her about it too. Ill let you know what she says. What did your doctor tell you about it? Did they suggest anything to help?

I had my surgery on Oct 5, 2011. The first two weeks were great. Since then it seems that certain foods I eat go right through me, and I mean RIGHT through me, with in minutes. When I called the hospital to ask them about it they said people who get lapband dont have this issue. I think i would know if I have this "issue". I cant eat cheese or fresh vegetables anymore unless I plan on staying home and close to a bathroom. I never had this issue before and I am wondering if anyone else has run into this problem. Its terrible to go out to eat with friends and family and be a nervous wreck the whole time hoping that if there is a problem that there is a bathroom close! Also I lost 25 lbs in the first 3 months and have lost nothing since. Anyone else hit a plateau?? Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.