jellibean

It sounds like you have a piece of food stuck in the opening or inflammation. Call your doctor and tell them what is going on. They may have you come in and take the Fluid out to flush the food and then put the fluid back in. Good luck, I know the feeling and it is no fun. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Way to go Erin! I have a problem with sugar too. I love the app because I can see what areas I need to improve in. For Snacks I buy power bars, yogurt, cheese sticks, and Protein shakes. I like buying the Atkins shakes for on the go and use the powder shakes at home. I have even made sugar free pudding and Jello in single serving sizes to help with my sweet tooth. Not sure if what I eat for snacks is completely right but, I hope it gives you some ideas. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

It is nice to talk to other people including women that have gone/ going thru the same issues. I have good days and bad days on what I eat. The thing that is different after the surgery is I don't beat myself up and go crazy with food because I eat something that I really shouldn't have ate. Since I have focused on losing the weight again I have lost about 15 lbs. it has been slow but, with little ones I find it almost harder because I just want to grab something quick and that may not be as health for me. I am trying to keep me high Protein Snacks in the house that we all like. My 5 yr old loves my WL food and that can be changeling to keep her out of it. I am starting to go thru clothes and getting rid of everything that is big so I can't just go back to a bigger size. Plus, I am buying a pair of jeans one size smaller than I fit right now to keep me motivated. I put them on every couple of weeks so I can see my progress because, just because I am not losing weight doesn't mean I am not losing inches. I would love to keep in touch with either of you girls so we can keep each other motivated. Keep up the good work! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Hello there, I went through something similar except I got pregnant 4 months after having surgery. While I was pregnant I watched what I ate but, let myself eat unhealthy too. I had to feed the chocolate cravings. I wasn't motivated after having my baby to eat the way I should til one day I was tired of working so hard to lose just a lb. I know that my eating habits were the problem. I got an appointment with a new doctor ( moved from where I had surgery) and taked to them about my conserns. They suggested a food diary and said there was on for your phone, "my fitness pal". I have a hard time writing done my food in a book but this app takes all the guess work out. Since going to the doctors I have lost over 10 lbs. I have good days and bad but, I don't let it get me down. I ask my husband for help when I have been eating too many carbs and try to buy Snacks that we can all eat. One snack that I found was beef Jerky. Don't get down on yourself. Just take it one step at a time. Try cutting out one thing at a time. You can do it, and if you can do my fitness pal I recommend it. They have a website too if you don't have a smart phone or iPad. Good luck Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I am really active too and I got pregnant after I had my surgery and my doctor has never told me to go over 1200 calories a day. I eat 125g of Protein or more a day because I am so active. I'm not saying that my way is the right way, I'm just a little puzzled by why you are eating so much calories after having this surgery? I think it is wonderful that you have lost weight and congrats to you. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

You are eating too many calories a day. Your doctor should have set how much you should be eating and it should be around 1000. It is going to take time to stop thinking about food and it may never go away. I try to stay busy, drink 0 calorie drinks and when food comes in my head I ask myself " I'm I hungry?" and if it is no than I don't eat. If you find yourself eating more because you are hungry more it is time for a fill. Don't wait for you to reach a goal weight, you can cause your band to slip. I don't understand the one lady that is waiting to reach her goal before she gets a fill. That is not the intent of the band but, if she and her doctor are in agreement then i guess that's all that matters.