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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!!!

OMG! Wow!!!!!!

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

I did try some small amounts of soda, mostly flat but still some carbonation and felt the gas expand. I stay away now. I would rather drink something with too much sugar than risk with the carbonation. I do miss my ciders though....

I gained a bit back during my "healing" time too. I am still not losing like I think I should be, but I know it will come. Try and be patient. The waiting is the worst!!

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

Mine lasted two days, left and then it came back about a week later. Weird right? Then it left after about 3 days

I also eat them once in a while. I did have my first stuck episode with bread the other day, but it was the heel and it was a gf loaf of bread, very thick and dry. So when and if I try again, I will be much more careful.

Yes, this is one of those things that every doctor is different. My doc did not put anything in my band when I had the surgery. He told me that, I did not ask before hand. I dont think I would have even have known to ask. Its good for people to know this!

Hi Tonyann! I also have a 14cc band. I have had two fills and have 5cc in my band. I currently am comfortable with where my restriction is. I can eat more, but rarely want to. I dont know how long this will last, I was banded on June 19th. I am almost down 20 pounds including pre op stuff total. I will want more of a fill if I see myself being hungry between meals and not getting satisfied at meal times.

I had the exact same problem!!! and a nice person on this thread said some wonderful things to me. Yes, there are bad things that happen to people who have this surgery, however, they are in the minority, you are having surgery.. there can be complications! Next, the stuff that will change in your life from having this surgery are astronomical! The participation in life...living long enough to see things come to frutiion! and to finally stay away from those darn negative threads. They will scare the hell out of you. You should be educated on what can happen. But if you are following directions and all goes as planned, you will be fine... as most of us are. I was scared s******s to say the least. I wanted this thing out of me so bad. Now its getting normal. I am not there yet. Sometimes I still wonder what did I do? but now I am actually losing weight on the scale.. down 3 more pounds! and its getting exciting!! Think positive and good luck!!!

I just tried them last week myself. I like them all! I put in an order yesterday for the regular sizes. They were so different than the shakes I have had here so far. Yum!

I almost literally have to sit on my hands to keep away from Jersey fresh peaches, tomatoes and corn!! I know the time is ending for them.. potato chips and junk food, eh.. someone else can have them, but a ripe, delicious juicy peach... to die for!!

Today, isnt so bad. I am gloomy, like Sojourner.. the weather here is bleak too. I have gone down on the scale a bit. And I seem to be in control of my eating a bit more too. I was going to call the doc for a fill already today, but I am in control and comfortable. I havent lost any sizes yet, I am looking forward to it. I hope it will come!! I want to ride a bike again!!