Skyvic

When I have stress ( working with preschool teachers, parents, and the kids are the easy ones!) you bet my band gets tight! I then have to think about my diet choices. Often deli neat and cheese slices, soup, cottage cheese with yogurt, etc. really can range on tightness of my band each day...I'm 18 months banded.

I chose band because my sister had the bypass... She has gained her weight back. Not saying that it wasn't successful but I knew my choice would be band. I'm a quantity eater and I felt the band would be best for me. No dumping syndrome on band. Plus I didn't like the idea of cutting inside.

Oh yes! Make sure you are hydrated, iron levels can get low ( mine were causing fatigue and light head) get plenty of protein!!!!!! Rest and exercise balance. Have had a few of these episode. I don't take blood pressure meds at all, but my blood pressure for lower as I lost.

Yay!!!! Good job!

I would give it a few days...I was in your shoes for a good week after full liquids now I feel great...a little belching but I tend to eat too fast and too big of bites.

Wow! Something I have to look forward to. I am banded dice dec 2011...I still have a good 25 pounds to go. Last fill might start the process of weight loss. It doesn't seem real when you go to try on clothes and you realize it's not your size anymore!!!! Congrats.

For me, it seems that it takes a couple weeks after a fill to begin feeling normal with foods again. First week full liquids (3days) then mushies and slowly introducing my favorites. I do find I am having to sip my coffee more and really concentrate in my food and it's texture with chewing. I feel great too. A couple episodes but overall, it's more focus on those rules. I'm in green zone now not hungry and find I have to supplement with protein (isopure zero carb beverage 40 gms protein). I'm using my fitness pal app which helps. My band can be finicky with heat, laying down then getting up to eat, stress or rushing, and low water intake.

That's tough. I know this sounds repetitive but chewing, small bites, take time, marinate meats, and high protein. I took the slow route to weight loss with more frequent but tiny fills. Banded 12/11, 267 down to 179 right now size 24 down to size 12, it was a slow journey. Did you get checked for Barrotts esophagus?

We are going to have those days, we just get through our "cheat day" and say that tomorrow is a new day to start fresh, we are only human:) I've noticed that I will go through a string of not so healthy eating and then I get my eye in the prize. Often I just try to exercise more to compensate ( not food practice) but it does help me get eating right. I have also been using my fitness pal app on phone which keeps me conscientious about food intake. Good luck and don't beat yourself up for this.

I've just started the GNC lean shakes (Swiss chocolate) they are delicious and 25 grams which isn't too bad.

This starvation mode is confusing too. Truly I am trying to get in 1,200 calories and it just feels like too much. It seems that 800-900 feels right for my lapband and body. Thoughts help!

I never thought about too cold and band tightening.Thx:)

As we lose weight the restriction is less and just recently in August my band is filled at 5.75 and sitting in green zone with some good weight loss after feeling a little too tight the first week and a half after fill. I had to really concentrate on mushy and protein afterwards. Now I'm feeling great. Surgeon said to come back in October and looking at 6cc should be the tweak next time. I'm just about 25 pounds or so to goal.

It's no fun to fill like life is not normal, let us know how you do and please take it easy.

Unfill a little. You must be miserable:(

I have trouble with eggs in a huge way. Try poaching them instead.

There is a great container that keeps ice in it all day long keepin water and beverages cold, this has helped me. The name is called Contigo. This water/ coffee cup is sold on QVC but also online...and spill proof. I love this and carry it around all the time..I just need to remember to drink! Check it out.

Just remember there is light at the end if the tunnel (life dear and a healthy one). I also went through a small depression of reality. But it is so worth it for you and family. Please know you have support and people are not always going to understand what you have gone through or feel (often it may feel like sabotage) just concentrate on the winning prize:)

Had same problem but it was actually my iron and water intake. I was getting light headed. Also make sued you are getting enough protein too. Good luck ( I still go through this about two weeks after an adjustment than I feel good again) I just need to concentrate on what I need.

It sounds like our lives are getting busy that we are forgetting to take care of our needs too! I'll get back on track and finally concentrating on water intake and exercise again after getting kids situated to school again.

Did I make it? Did I do ok? Is the band in? Did you talk to my family? That was the first things I said.

Vita coco or coconut water has major potassium I've used it for leg cramps.

About 3.5-4cc started the process.

Amazing and inspiring!!!!