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I use whole wheat pita pockets. I cut the big circle in half and stuff one half with whatever I want on it. Me and my husband have learned to love them. Since we like sandwiches for lunch it's great. I find them in the deli section of the walmart where I live. I still have to chew well and eat slow, but I haven't had any trouble. I told my nutritionist I was eating those yesterday and she said that was great. That the band isn't about giving up foods it's about moderation of food, however some people find some foods unfriendly. But, for now the pita pockets are my friend.

I hit that on day 3 to. I manged it on day three by drinking my Protein shakes thickened with ice and drinking lots of Water and having a little Jello (before people scream I was told I could have jello). Day 4 was aweful. My blood sugar was dropping. I called my nutritionist and she told me to start on yogurt and thin mashed potatos. I was fine after that. Moral to my story, if the hunger gets to bad call the doctor or the nutrionist and get some advice.

The only problems I had was making myself take deep breaths after being extabated, but I always have issues with that and then I was nauseated for about an hour. The nurse I had ignored me, but another nurse came in and I told her how I felt and I just couldn't drink anything. She smiled looked at my family and said go get lunch, and she looked at me and said go to sleep, when they get back you will feel better. I took her advice I slept for an hour and when I woke up I felt good, I drink some water and went home. I was sore for a few days, but other than that it was easy.

I am starving the week before my period and then the week of I can hardly eat. If I ever have a stuck or PB'ing time it is during that time. I would say yes it is from Water weight. This past time I took Fluid pills during that week and it helped a lot. Many people say drining hot liquid helps, but for me I prefer ice cold. My weight is also up that week, but when I took the fluid pills I didn't go up. So it has to be the water weight.

I was only going to tell a few, but my mother couldn't keep her mouth shut so the world knew as soon as I told her. However, no one says one word about my weight, I have lost 35 lbs and not one word. I had one co-worker who always seemed to be concerned with what I was eating, but she has chilled out now.

I am 3 months post op and have lost 35 lbs, which I feel is good. All my clothes feel looser and I have had to stop wearing some. I am actually wearing an old pair of 16's. When I look in the mirror I see a difference in my face. I know I am smaller, but........ No one seems to notice the missing 35 lbs. I am one of these nutty folks who likes some pats on the back to motivate me to continue. I work for the school system, so when staff returned I was down 20 lbs, no one said anything, then I after 35 no one still says hey you are losing weight. There are only 2 co-workers who ever tell me they can see a difference, but they both know about the surgery so they are looking for it. My husband and my mom both say they see it, but they are biased. I know I should just be happy knowing I have lost the weight, but geez what is it going to take me loosing 100 for people to notice. I want to look good, to be pretty. To me I am still the hungry hippo I've always been. I have been obese since I was 6, so I don't know what it's like to be the cute, pretty girl. I just want some props, someone to notice the hard work. I still have a long way to go to reach goal, and I hope by then I can stop viewing myself as the big girl. I don't want tons of praise, but just a pat on the back or hey girl you are looking good. I guess I look for other peoples view of me to much, but that is just the way I am. Does anyone else feel like this?

No, I only passed out the first time. After the 1st time the doctor pushed the fluid in more slowly as to not agrivate the nerve.

Awesome job!!

It will pinch a bit, but it is not bad. When I went in for my first fill I was so nervous between that and a senstive vagus nerve I passed out. I have had 3 now and it is no biggie. It pinches a bit but no more than a bee sting.

Janlee- it is totally up to you. Your situation seem more psychological than anything. For me I have been 100 lbs over weight since I was in 6th grade. I would get hungry quick. For me the band helps me stay full longer and that is why I am losing. Yes, just like a diet I have to make good choices. Losing still isn't easy with the band. It is still HARD!!! You have to make the best decision for you. With that said I think we all want you to realize the possible problems you could be getting yourself into. I was 100 lbs over weight the possible side effects of that are worse than the possible problems of surgery. The pros of surgery out weight the cons. You have look at it that way to - does the effects of being 25-30 lbs over weight out weight the risk of surgery and possible life long issues? If you do it good luck, just go in informed.

I am with the group. For what you have to go through forever, it is not worth it for no more weight than that. Like others have said I am shocked any reputable doctor would consider doing the surgery with that BMI. I would talk to your primary care and get some other opinions before make a HUGE life decision. Good luck.

As you see we all feel like this at some point. From what my doctor say you are doing wonderful. Right now worry about healing and not losing. You have had many fills yet, so it will get better. Stick to the plan and it will come off.

Yeah, CG- I am in Raleigh to. I hate the weather. I have been downing green tea all day to help with the sore throat. I forced myself to eat breakfast and lunch, but I have only gotten 200 calories for the day, which I guess isn't a bad thing. I just hate this feeling.

It does sound like gas. I had it bad post op. Try gas ex strips if the shakes give you gas try beano- those got me through. I understand the pain, I thought I would die - it took my breath away.

try cold and warm - some say warm makes the nausea worse, but cold helps- see if one or the other helps. It is so important to stay hydrated. Add a little extra water to your protein shakes and see if that helps. Also try sugar free popcicles that will get you some fluids. Try your favorite juices or tea- Staying hydrated at this point is more important than any thing else.

I guess it's the weather here in NC, but today I have a sore throat, head ache and sneezing. Totally sucks! I feel nauseous from the sinus drainage. On the plus side it makes me not want to eat and the coughing is giving my abs an awesome workout. How does one handle nausea and the band? I have always been a person who tosses her cookies easily. After surgery I got sick 4 times before it was controlled and I haven't had anything since. However, now I find myself nauseated and worried about getting sick and hurting my band. Any advice?

I recommend finding some favorite flavors of crystal light and propel type of Water flavors. This has enabled me and my husband to not want or crave soda. We have our own favorite flavors and we keep them in the house so when we want something besides water we grab a pack and mix us one. I am addicted to peach mango green tea- wonderful kinda taste like a mixed drink. I also choose to track my food intake of myfitnesspal and that has help tremendously. Sounds like you are doing great and your way will rub off on your family as well. Congrats!

Each person is different when it comes to sliders. I eat Special K Fruit and Yogurt every morning for Breakfast and I do fill full after one cup of special K with a half a cup of 1% milk on it. I have found some foods people say are sliders and don't fill them up actually do for me. I can eat popcorn a cup full and I do fill full and frozen yogurt to. Everyone is different. I would think that you do need fill, but that is just me.

I think each and every person who has had lapband has gone through this, you are terrified of failure. The key is don't give up. Sometimes getting frustrated pushes us to work at it harder. I had surgery June 22nd and just hit 35 lbs down today and I feel like that isn't enough, but what would be? Carolina girl always says you didn't gain overnight you won't lose over night and that is TRUE!! I do highly recommend calorie counting, I use myfitnesspal and a fitbit- this really helps me be responsible for my actions or lack there of. I didn't realize before that how many calories I was actally consuming. Stay the course you will make it. Like so many others say until you get restriction it's just a diet. Plus it's also nice to think about it this way- when was the last time you lost 25lbs in 3 months?

I have had some people say they fill restriction from day 1 of a fill, but for me it takes 3-4 days before I start feeling like I had a fill. Maybe I'm just slow However, I use to think oh I am so hungery between meals then I would give in and eat a small snack. Now when I first start feeling hungry and it's not time for my snack or my next meal (I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks with a daily calorie count of around 1200), I will start downing my crystal light peach mango green tea that really helps me make it through. With each fill it all gets easy for me.

Think about what you are eating. During my soft foods stage I had indigestion horrible. Mashed potatoes gave it to me bad as did the protein shakes. I took tums the first couple of weeks to keep the stomach happy, now I am fine and rarely ever have it.

I would give it a day or so, if you still feel like a meal of 1 cup isn't holding you 3-4 hours then you need a fill. But, also think about the time of the month which can effect hunger.

I think a lot of people hid behind their fat. For me I have always been the wall flower, never the popular girl. Things are changing as I lose weight I can't hide behind it anymore. Actually I like it, for me I always felt I was being judged due to my weight, but now I feel like I am being seen for me. I know it's crazy, but weight does affect our emotions.

I am not tight in the morning, but during my time of the month I am tighter than other times; which is good because the week before I am starving and I have to watch my calories carefully. Each person is different, a lot of people complain of being tight in the am, for me I am not at least not right now, when I get more fills I might get that way.

Each person is different and chooses a diffrent path to lose. I was never told carbs are bad by my nutritionsnist - I was told too much of anything is bad. I love the 100 calorie bags of kettle corn. I doesn't make me thirsty and does fill me up. For me it's a great snack for mid morning. I was told it ws fine, it is a whole grain and very tasty. For me I do eat it without problems. But, again you just have to choose your path. I choose to count my calories with myfitnesspal and as long as I keep my calories below 1250 I am happy and I have lost 35 lbs in 3 months.