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I am 5 months post op with a 38 lbs. loss since surgery. In the past month I have noticed I have a very flaky scalp in the front. My hair is very dull looking and not very shiny any more and very lack luster. I have went through an entire bottle of head and shoulders with no change so I am thinking it is not normal dandruff. My nails are like wet paper when they do grow out. I have heard people talk about taking Biotin, and I am wondering if I should start taking it also? For the ones who do take it regularly, can you tell a difference since starting it and does it sound like I should start taking it? Help, I am turning into a mess.

I do believe my doctor is very conservative with fills. A friend of mine has been going to him also, and told me she has been losing weight little by little after surgery, and he doesn't want to give her any fills until she stops losing. I was the one that kinda insisted on getting a fill on my last appointment. I am like catfish, if I could diet like this on my own I wouldn't have got the surgery.

Thanks for everyone's input.

Thanks guys. I do use myfitpal, religiously. I am not getting even 1000 calories most days. Should I increase my calories you think? My weight loss is very slow, about 1 lb a week or two. I jump up and down between a couple lbs everyday.

I am just trying to follow all my rules of the band as directed and hate to deviate from them much.

I am 54 days out from surgery. I have lost 28 lbs since surgery. I went in for a check up on the 5th of this month. I received a 1/2 cc fill for the first time at that appointment and now I am more hugry, sooner, than I ever was before. Was getting the fill a mistake or is this normal?

My doctor wanted me to eat more solid foods, he said I was still eating a lot of what he considred soft foods (i.e yougurt). I normally have yogurt for Breakfast just out of convenience and time. I have since changed to having two eggs in the morning around 7-8 am and I am starving by 11-12. I try to eat fish or something high in Protein and a vegtable for lunch and I am starving again by 3 in the afternoon. I will eat dinner between 4-5 in the evening and have again, something high in protein like chicken or fish again and a vegtable and I am again very hungry before bed.

I measure my food and weigh it carefully but it just doesn't seem to be enough to last me. What should I do? The doctor doesn't want me to supplement with Protein Shakes. Which I though was a great idea to boost my protein intake and keep me satisfied. With the 3 meals I eat a day I am not always getting a full supply of the protein that they want me to get to.

I am so confused and hungry! I need help!

You all are so nice to have especially for someone that knows very little about this process. I had my surgery Monday 2/11 and the past two days I've had some congestion in my throat' date=' almost feels like when I swallow its a little restricted. Is this because of the swelling? I go to my post op Monday but I'm curious because its kind of bothersome. I've finally been able to drink apple juice and Water but not really having an appetite for much else. Should I force myself to drink Protein? Am I causing myself harm by not? Sorry so many questions just not sure what's going on..... Please help![/quote']

It could be swelling but after 2 weeks it should be going down. Have you tried warm tea or something warm like that? It may go down a little better. Just make sure you are getting your Protein down. It will all fall into place soon.

Good luck.

Feeling so unsatisfied right now. I seem to eat in the night more than one should. I don't know what to do. I am not hungry' date=' just bored.[/quote']

I know it's hard but try to find something that occupies your mind and hands. It's like trying to quit smoking.

I taught myself to knit when I quit smoking. Work puzzles or something like that. Right now I have 4 college classes that keep me busy with homework. I feel your pain though the evenings are the worst for me too.

Down to 248. Can't wait for a fill. I would like to be losing faster.

i started solids today and i definately over did it trial and error i guess ) my husband brought me a small chicken shawarma for lunch and i thought i was taking my time... i didn't eat all of it but afterwards and up until now (3 hours later) and im still hurting like chest area? has this happened to anyone? and i keep belching... like a lot!!!!! (tmi sorry) any tips on how to know when youre full without feeling that full feeling?!!?

Measure out your food and eat that and stop. You don't want to eat until you are full just satisfied. It's hard I know my head says eat more eat more but I stop and then glad I do.

I added about a third of a cup of pumpkin purée an some pumpkin pie spices with sweeten almond milk.

You can also add some sf pudding powder like butterscotch to mix it up.

Plus get some baking flavoring like coconut or coffee and try those. Made a big difference in my shakes.

Sorry guys I have been out of touch. I am busy at work since I hae gone back. I am one month post op today. I can start regular food next Friday. However' date=' I have not lost weight since the surgery. My first fill is on the 22nd. Anyone else having the same problem? I haven't been cleared to exercise yet.

Also, has anyone had any wine or alcohol yet? I am craving wine.[/quote']

I am one month post op also. I have not lost any more weight since my surgery either.

I had a few glasses of wine Super Bowl Sunday but I calculated it into my food for the day. It was really good too (Mascoto) yummy!

Checking in. Still at 251

hello everyone! i was banded on january 25th and have lost 21lbs so far since the pre-op diet recovery is going well.. gas pain all gone thank goodness and just began the mushies stage..... tonight for some reason i am in great pain on my left side....not where my port is but further back.. when i breathe in its a killer i am getting worked up on googling stuff to see what this could possibly be... so i decided to come on here and ask ya'll for your help before rushing to the emergency(my anxiety takes toll of me so im just trying to calm myself ) .... has anyone ever had this???

My guess is it could be gas still. I had pain in my side and in my back. For some reason the gas seems to effect the left side more than the right. At least I see more posts about pain on the left side.

Hope you get to feeling better.

I am not replacing a meal with it, just supplementing to boost my Protein intake. I keep reading where more protein can sometimes help boost weight loss.

Thanks for everyone's input.

Hi everyone! I am three weeks post-op and I average about 500 - 800 calories a day (mostly lean meats and vegtables). I have lost 38 lbs from my highest weight back in June of last year, 21 lbs of that being from pre-op diet and a few post-op. I get a few carbs thru the day as directed from my NUT (about 100 -125 grams). I am getting about 60 grams of Protein a day. They reccomended 60 -80 grams.

I wondering if any one else supplements with Protein Shakes still post surgery. My NUT wanted me to get away from the shakes all together, but I have not lost any weight for a week and half now. Does anyone with more experience with the band have any thoughts?

Thanks

Becky

Once you get off of full liquids and start on more solid food you will get more calories in. I would not rush things. You will get there. As long as you are not hungry I would say you are ok.

I lost about 20 lbs. when I was on full liquids.

So now that it's February... How are all of us January bandsters doing?

I feel great. I down 38 lbs. no complications or even any pain from surgery. I am loving my decision.

Did any of u blend your Soups? I have been because I was under the impression I needed too. But does it go down okay without? I would rather not' date=' as it takes away all the flavor!! Thanks![/quote']

I did not. I bought a sifter like for flour and ran my Soup through it to remove any chunks.

Name, real or screen~Becky

Goal weight for February 28th~231

Weight on February 1st~251

Age~39

Dietary goal for February~Stay under 1000 calories

Exercise goal for February~Walk at least 30 minutes 5 days a week

Personal goal for February~ Keep on pace with my online classes

Date banded~1/17/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~21.5

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~Helping my daughter make her class Valentine's and reading the ones she receives.

This is the best place for any answers that you have. Welcome!

My upper abdomen hurts a lot. It feels like my skin is on fire. The pain meds I'm on isn't cuting it. Going to call the doctor.

Hope you feel better.

I am just a newbie but my guess is its the carbonation from the coke swelling your pouch. I thought that was a no no?

I use chocolate splendor Unjury and add a few drops of coconut flavoring and it tastes like and almond joy.

Try adding SF butterscotch pudding for a butterfingers flavor.

I have a rum flavoring I haven't used yet but plan on it. You can get all kinds of flavorings in the baking isle at the store. Might try a table spoon of SF coffemate for a little added sweetness. I also mix mine with almond milk instead of cow milk, less calorie, more Protein and more flavor if you get the vanilla.

You just wait and see, he will come crawling back before long. I have seen this from experience, they will miss what they had and long for the past and that is when you can stick it in his face.

You are better off without him. A leopard never changes his spots is what is was always told so once a cheater always a cheater. Much love and hugs too you. Hang in there and stay strong, it will eat at him the stronger you are.

Probably so... don't worry' date=' having an extra is better than missing one! LOL[/quote']

This is true. If that were the case the hospital would have some explaining to do to my husband and why his "procedure" did not take, lol.

I just had my first post-off appt. I have lost 21.5 lbs. since my pre op appt. I am down 1 pants size already too. I am so happy I made this decision. Yeah me!