DeAna N

Does anyones band change when the weather changes? we just had our 1st freeze and as the temp dropped I was tighter and today I feel like I just had a fill just curious if anyone else has dealt with this

lately I always have the hiccups even when I drink. I am going very slow but they show up regardless. I I wait they will eventually pass. anyone else having this issue.

I have had my lapband now for over a year and I and having a hard time getting enough protien in I am so tired of shakes and I need some new ideas about protien options. My cranky band doesn't do meat very well so I am at a loss...HELP need protien options

had another fill yesturday I had to go in for a ufill today still very tight I've lost 6lb on 24hr I'm scared I'm dehydrating but my DR assures me it is the sweeling and it will go down Ithink Ineed a IV what do you think

it's offical I have crossed over into onderland!! 198....I never thought 3 little numbers could bring me so much joy I haven't been under 200 since 2003 WOOHOO!!!

2nd fill yesturday very tight today only getting in water and broth and very loose protien shakes and very slow feels good to have some limitation now

2nd fill tomorrow I am hoping it will give me a push into onderland I'm at a stand still at 202 Good Luck everyone

Down just 1lb this week i think its time for a 2nd fill I'm measuring my food & no longer feel full I'm still no hungry but I could easily overeat so I'm calling in the morning I need motivation getting back in the exercise mode i stopped when I was sick & I need to get going again Wish me luck

today is my birthday I had planned for a birthday gift to myself of being in "onderland" but I fell 4lbs short but I am so proud of how far I have come and I am so excited about my future. There has been so much change externally and internally. I was always the one that kind of melted into the atmosphere watching and waiting but now I am a social butterfly. I get compliments daily(especially the hub) and it makes me want to do more each day. I am loving life and I'm making my...

I am back on track today feeling pretty good and focused on my goal

been away awhile I have been sick for 4DYS some kind of stomach virus I have to go in tonight for a IV drip I can't keep hydrated no vomiting but lots of the other I don't know why the antibiotics aren't working any suggestions? At this is rate I will be in onderland by next week wish me luck at the DR tonight I think I have to stay all night

Since my 1st fill I am not longer on bread. I tried all types even toasted . My band doesn't approve oh well today is the lowest I've weighed since 2006 It is worth the sacrifice:)

1st fill yesturday liquids today and tomorrow I got up thsi moring thinking I know better than my DR tested the waters with some soft scrambled eggs first bite went down like stones..lesson learned I'll enjoy my soup and shakes the next two dys i

1st fill...2CC today tried 3CC and I kept burbing and trying to swallow the water. it really let me know my band is really working Have agreat evening everyone I'm going home to a small crock pot of soup...yum

Well today is 1st fill day I'm nervous and excited I will let you know how much many CC I get I don't know if there is anything in my band I keep forgetting to ask but today I will know love you guys as always thanks for the support

just checking in ... I am doing great losing every week I have my first fill on Tues not looking forward to doing liquids again for 2DYS but it's a must averaging 3lb per weeks so far Good Luck to everyone

3wks post op yesturday 20lbs down feeling great except my stomach hurts early in the morning it wakes me up out of my sleep I drink soy milk and it helps so I think it's the acid in my stomach anyone else have this?

1st post op appt today...Dr said Im doing great my 1st fill appt 18Sep...yeah moving right along

30min on the elliptical(pretty slow but I'm glad I made my 30min goal)...burn baby burn....

HEY I think I might be stuck I ate my lunch and it feels like it's just sitting in my chest I keep swallowing but it won't go down it doesn't hurt a lot but it feels like pressure in my chest and ly left shoulder what do you suggest I do I try to see if i could throw it up but nothing came up and I was after I'm hurt myself(12DYS post op)

12DY post op feeling great, no gas and no pain, clothes are getting really loose now my follow up appt with my DR is Thurs Getting in close to 800 calories everyday so energy is up again. Good luck to everyone

ok I couldn't wait unitl my appt next week Iweighed this morning....drum roll...I lost 9lbs in 8days I am over the moon...

Day 7 post op my nutrition was up yesturday I was happy due to it being my first day back at work. I felt really good just was extremely tired the last two hrs. still haven't weighed but getting very curious now

Day 5 first day back at work doing ok just really sore and everyone keeps making me laugh today i am working on my intake I am so afraid of loosing my hair I don't have thick hair anyways so it would be noticable in a short time so i'm working hard on eating every 15 min. yesutrday I got in 600 calories...woohoo my goal is 800 daily with full vitamins(I'm so vain..smile)

i think its gas moving around in my stomach when i take gas x it leaves im going to try to sip more often to push the air out & walk more today