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Good job getting into that dress you look great I went to a fair and have had 1500 calories instead of 1200 not the best choices each day is a new day. I thought class was last week I was wrong it's this coming Wednesday !

I have never had any problems with popcorn enjoy!

I think what your experiencing is normal it does take time to listen to your body and wow your so on track. Keep weighing and measuring your food so when your not home like your cruise you can recognize what a portion looks like, keep tracking on my fitness pal everyone has moments where were tempted and I'll tell ya if I gave in usually I say to myself "that wasn't worth the calories" I had a meeting at work they had my favorite oatmeal raisin Cookies I broke off one small bite and didn't eat the rest. Your doing fantastic and should be so proud !! I do think if your craving something it's better to have it because for me I'd eat everything else then have it anyway or at least in past when we could eat more treat yourself every once in a while my favorite treat is a McDonald's ice cream cone I get my fix and it's 150-170 calories, I also love lemon itilian ice 100 calories these treats increase your sugar but my dietitian thinks it's fine in moderation. If your not self pay and feel stuck at any time ask for extra support with your dietitian. They had me down for yearly visits and I waited that year or should I say wasted that year, I'll never go more than six months again I just a run of 3 months which helped get me back on track I didn't gain any weight but didn't lose either so don't ever be afraid to ask for help if you need it. It comes down to mind over matter that darn head hunger. Next week I going to a class called mindful eating if I get any good tips I'll pass them along. Sorry it took me so long to reply I'm currently going through a lot of stressful events I hope this helps and again big congrats to you excellent job!!!

I also can take a handful of pills all at once without problems

Excellent job!

Glad to see you using my fitness pal I found all these resources this year banded 12-2009 it helps keep me honest and the weight is coming off???ƒ

Lassie A food bolus is a complete or partial obstruction of food

Brandedsweety96 Sorry for such a delay I went out to eat and got food stuck and vomited violently which irritated the restricted area causing the irritation which lead to reflux the nurse practitioner at the Bariatric center helped me piece it all together when you have a food bolus you won't be able to eat as the area is blocked also it's painful.

Hi I have posted comments but never a thread! I was banded December 2009. I had a rough post op period felt horrible and my potassium level was critical low then I have had 4 surgeries since mostly orthopedic and a car accident I'm still being treated for. I was introduced to this site this spring(it's a great site) so my progress has been slow but steady goal is to loose 100# as of today 68 pounds down. This week I had fluoroscopy to check restriction as I had a major food bolus stuck which caused reflux which has now healed. I was disappointed that I did not have a tiny fill but with 5cc in a 10cc band I was told I have good flow and restriction ???ŠSo now my challenge is mind over matter- we all will get to this point and I'm encouraged by all of you! I have always been embarrassed to use my lap band card but I used it this week to order off the kids menu and it felt great having a smaller portion served. Thanks for letting me share. Lisa

???„great job keep up the good work!!!

My short term goal is to loose 5 more pounds so I can have another sleep study it would bring me under 180 and praying my sleep apnea is resolved???¤???¤???¤

Mine is about 5-6 inches below my bra line on the l side no problems for me either???·

I'm also allergic to them same ad you and most adhesives. I purchased hypafix tape for dressings it is flexible and I have never had any skin breakdown with it. It

I was told that to be in the green zone you should be full for 3-4 hours after eating. Congrats on how well you have done but at this point you may want to consider a fill so you can stay fuller longer.

With any surgery there can be a risk of blood clots post op mosltly if one is sendary (not moving much) be active!