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Sounds good trying to find some ideas on meals, I'm not good at this!

Hi I am a Christian and am glad to find the Christian banisters, anyone using myfitnesspal so I can friend you. I need some ideas on how everyone is eating. I'm getting bored with my routine. In Christ Cindy

I had to take MOM every six hours to finally go. After that I went all night it was terrible. I lost 4 lbs just going to the bathroom, it just shouldn't be like this. I will try the mag citrate too just for something different and see how that works. Thanks everyone!

Great Ladies I am not doing good with my eating habits but I'm using fitness pal, I'll use you girls and mine is cindylee276

Thanks everyone, hearing everyone is having the same issue makes it easier to accept this is normal. I sure do need to get on the core exercises. I admit I hate to exercise. I love walking, could walk for hours(not strolling) walking, but I know thats not enough!!

Saw this forum on bloating. Im 3 months out and 44 lbs lost and still stomach is huge and bloating all the time. I am as gassy as the day of surgery. Any suggestions for me on how to deal with this? Thanks

Another question for our April Bandsters. Today is my 3 month anniversary since surgery and I am down 44 lbs BUT I've only had one fill in May and my Dr won't fill me anymore until I stop losing weight but I will take care of that when I feel I need to talk to him about it. My question is 44 lbs is great but is anyone having trouble getting rid of the belly fat. My stomach is always bloated and gassy plus of course I can't go to the bathroom without Milk of Mag plus alot of watermelon. Still my stomach is so fat and has not went down. My face and chest you can really tell and I am seeing my kneecaps again but what am I doing wrong when it comes to my tummy. I work out every other day in my pool and do a vigorous work out!! Any suggestions on this stomach of mine that still feels as gassy as the day of surgery!!

Bariatric choice has a website and they have great chips and also great snack items.

Great Job, I have lost 43 lbs and hopefully get a fill July 12th. The last time I went they wouldn't give me one because Im still losing weight. I was banded April 6th and today was the first day I fell off the bandwagon. I have been doing this on my own since the first month. NO restriction I have been on my own and today I ate an awful lot plus downed 6 oreo cookies. Oh God, Ive got to make it til next Thursday and not gain weight. Plz someone give me some help or advise.

Oops sorry Bob didn't mean to leave you out! Lol

I agree with you ladies, I'm sitting here feeling like I have brain fog and no energy whatsoever. I'm almost 3 months out with 41 lbs gone but still don't have the energy to exercise. My birthday was Sunday and I had all my kids and grandkids over and everyone said it was like I wasn't there. I definitely need to do something fast. Keep the suggestions coming!

I know Im getting enough water because I feel like I could float away some days and the walking not so much but in the pool exercising everyday, so something has got to work. I'm just going to try each one of these suggestions down the line and see which one hits the jackpot! lol

Thanks everyone I'm going to try all this advice until I find one that works. If not I guess it's to the doctors!

Ok, I know I've talked about this before but I'm desperate! I've tried milk of mag, miralax, fibercon, regular laxative , you name it. The only thing works for me is the MOM but it leaves me gassy and in pain for days afterward. I haven't had a normal bowel movement since surgery. I don't even look like I've lost 41 lbs because my stomach is always swollen with gas and constipation. Doctor says keep using MOM. Anybody have any other suggestions.

Thanks for the info. I'm suppose to meet my cousin for lunch 1 hr before my appointment since she works at the hospital where I go to the doctor at, I think I'll just meet her just to visit and not eat. That would be too soon before my fill, I'll eat lunch 2 hrs before.

I have had a fill already but I can't seem to remember if I had a full stomach when I got my fill or do you go to the doctor with a completely empty stomach before your fill. Anyone know what to do? Do you get a better fill if the stomach is totally empty or some food in it? Anyone know?

Ladies would either one of you know when you get a fill, do you go with an empty stomach. Ive had one fill but forgot if I ate before or not. My cousin works at one of the drs offices and she wants me to have lunch with her before my appointment but I wonder if I shouldn't eat at all before a fill. Cindy

I have been banded for 9 weeks and had one fill that has done nothing for me. I have lost 37 lbs but except for the first 3 weeks I have been on my own when it comes to my appetite. I am definitely in bandster hell. I hope I can hold out til the next fill which is on the 18th.

I have Medicare also it was not them but the secondary insurance that demanded a 6 month waiting period so if I wanted to pay the 20% on my own they would do it right away. I opted for 100% of my bill paid so I waited.

Ok guys help, I was filled for the first time 12 days ago and got 4cc's. It was great for a few days and now I can eat anything and am very hungry. I've lost 4 lbs the past 12 days but it's all in my own, I'm starving should I call for another full or wait out the next 18 days and stick to my 1200 calories and not going over.

I stuck exactly to my diet the doctor gave me and in 5 weeks time I dropped 30 lbs. Plus it helped my hunger pangs doing just what I was supposed to do. All my cravings are gone for bad foods. Good Luck!

Thank you, I will give it a try!

Anyone have any imput on taking probiotics?

I never thought of trying something like benefiber, I have a family member who says I should try Miralax. Well I will try and experiment to see what results I get. Just one of those things I have to work out. Thanks everyone for the information.

Is anyone having problems not being able to go to the bathroom unless they take something. I am sitting here by myself while my family is off for a pool party because I have taken Milk of Mag and once I take it im stuck in the house all day and then pains all day the next day. I just don't understand if I don't take something I will not go for days One time it was 10 days. Any ideas to keep me from suffering every day. I was thinking I needed a probiotic but can't find one in small pill form. I can't handle this anymore. Im miserable and my stomach bloats and gets huge.