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Same day for me. I was home by 2 and that was b/c I opted for the extra dose of pain med in the IV

I also have to take Synthroid. I have been on it for years... playing with the doses, it never equals to me losing weight though. I am on a rather good dose now, so my numbers come up ok on a blood test, but I am not losing anything

Everyone's sizes are different. I know that in certain stores I fit in a 20 now, others there is no way on this Earth I would get into a 20 yet. Every store has its own scale for sizing.. that is probably why. I wouldnt think its you at all!!

Thank you! I so needed this. My weight loss has been horribly slow. My doc says I am not eating right and such, but I went over my journals and they are relatively accurate and I dont know what I am doing wrong! But I am believeing in what you say! It will come off. It has to! I cannot just change all of my drinking and eating habits for the better and stay at the same weight, it does not make logical sense. I will keep on!!

Welcome! from NJ myself. So glad to hear that you are a cancer survivor! Look around and ask away at any questions you might have. Lots of wonderful people here that can help!!

I have always felt the same. My husband is a very private person and has always kept me away from his workplace. We met there, so many know me by reputation anyway.. and my curly hair! But in this store I was worried, until I went in and saw his co workers teeth! OMG, they were horrible! and our insurance is thru work, no money paid into it, so free dental care! LOL, that helped me get by my issues and felt a bit better. Petty right? Hopefully one day I can stand next to him and show off that I am not the weight that they all have known me to become!!

Hi all.. I had my doc appt today and he is not happy with me at all. I am not losing weight the way I should be. I have only mangaged to keep my original weight loss off and I have no idea why. He was not very nice to me. Kinda spoke to me as if I was an idiot, hell maybe I am. Maybe this was not for me. First he told me I might be too tight, as I have lately been getting heartburn at night when I lay down, its not awful, I can and do sleep, but its there. I usually do protein shake for breakfast or 2 eggs over easy with a slice of turkey bacon. for lunch I either do not eat, b/c I have no desire to or nothing to eat. I can also have another shake here. Dinner is usually a reasonable dinner. A protein of sometype (3-4 oz) and a veggie and small starch. Do not misunderstand, I am not perfect, there are times when I have eaten more than that, but never gorge myself. I am not a snacker and rarely have chips or anything like that. I feel horrible now and I want to cry. Stephanie

Thank you. Yes, I have a lot of underlying issues. Thyroid is one,PCOS too, medications that make me gain a ton of weight that I cannot get off of.. I do not have great opportunity for exercise either, I am getting that under control, but not there yet. I am going to see how I do tonight before demanding an xray, but he was pretty darn sure it was my eating habits, not anything wrong with my band. famous last words??? I have slacked off a lot on my water intake too. Sigh... I will get my act together. I am having a pity party right now.

I do not believe I am too tight as I have no problems eating and drinking. heck, if I wanted to I could sit down right now and eat an entire full size meal. And drinking is no problem either. Drinking in my calories I have basically stopped doing. not all, but most. Which is a huge change for me. I have been tracking my food using myfitnesspal.com and I am always under in calories and protein. I honestly never really looked at the fat. I will do that starting right now. I just went to the store and bought some healthy options to encourage me to eat more and I will start cutting out the shakes. Thanks to all of you who listened! I really appreciate it.

No bread allowed at all for me. In any form, unless gluten free. I have Celiacs disease too. But the lunch ideas are pretty good. my bread usually costs about 7.99 for a tiny loaf. so I tend to stay away from that option for the sake of my pockets too!

you look absolutely great!!

I can. very tender. small bites. In fact, I had filet mignon the other night, a simple 4 oz steak grilled with some veggies. Was good! I think that a tougher cut might have been a problem. I just know to cut the pieces really small. Good luck!

Six weeks after surgery for me. Then one 2 weeks after that, I go for a third this Wednesday. I still dont feel much restriction. I hope this one does it for me. Everyone is different

Good for you!!!

We went to Joe's Crab Shack. I ate a whole pot by myself in no time flat! I have gone once since then, ordered the same thing... sat for hours and didnt even finish it!! I had lots of leftovers! So happy about that!

I have seen some old posts on here from 2010, regarding this issue. What is everyones experience? I am going to my doc tomorrow for a fill and I will ask him too, but I am wondering what everyone else has heard. I am taking painkillers still for lockjaw and I only will take percocet now, b/c I remember a post here saying ibuprofen was a no go. Any help? Stephanie

Thank you!!

My surgery was June 19th. I lost 20 pounds due to the liquid and pre op diet. I have had two fills since then and I still havent lost anymore. I am watching what I eat. I am always under my calorie intake for the day, I have missed my Protein intake a few times though. I am feeling like this isnt going to work for me. I am not sure what to do. I go for another fill on Wednesday as I know that I cannot make it between meals without eating something as I am so hungry!! My exercise regimn is not very good either as my ankle is really bad. The docs are thinking I have RA too. UGH. Thanks for listening... Stephanie

Can I just get an estimate of how much Protein everyone is getting during a day? I know I am low most days, but I need to know how much I should be getting. Thanks!

Wow! That is great!!!! You should be so proud! Keep it up!

I also am an emotional eater. I have a lot of other pscyh issues too, but this is just one of them. I am still in a battle over it and to say otherwise I would be lying. I do not know when or if I will ever overcome the emotional stuff, but for me realizing it and knowing when I am doing it has helped. Do not get me wrong, it hasnt always stopped me, but I now sometimes know when I am doing it and can shut it off. Good luck

I agree with the others. The past is gone and you can not change it, so change your future. Start fresh and do not beat yourself up. Tomorrow is another day. You can do this. No one said it would be easy, but with some faith and encouragement we all can do this!!!

Hi all... I have been on lately, but for some reason, my computer is playing evil with me and will not let me sign on this site, so in short, I am reading everyone's posts, I just cannot respond! Anyway.... I am stopping home to change to head to a friends house for the night, finish the festivites for the Labor Day weekend, tired and sweaty, needed a quick shower and change. Now for clothes... I only had so many clean clothes that fit. I pick up a pair of jean shorts, size 20. Nope, not gonna happen. But I decide to try anyway and I will just wallow in my misery about it later. Low and behold, they fit!!! Well, they got on anyway!! They are a bit tight right now, but I cannot believe it. My scale does not always show this. I am dumbfounded! I just had to run here and tell everyone. I am now off to my friends house and I hope everyone is enjoying their weekends! Stephanie

OMG! Wow!!!!!!

I also gain somewhere between 5-10 pounds. It stinks!!!!