harleymelm

I do feel restriction. My exercise has been a little less than I like so just this past Friday I got a gym membership. Do you have suggestions on the best exercise to do since I've never been athletic due to my size? harleymelm

Sorry I had no idea how to update my profile but I've since done so. I had the surgery August 30, 2012. I was 287 when I started this journey in February. On the day of surgery after working with the dieticians I was 247. Today I'm stuck at 233 and have been for weeks. That's only 14 pounds since August. What am I doing wrong? harleymelm

What am I doing wrong? I don't cheat. I don't overeat and I'm not losing.. I've got restriction for sure. Had to have 1/4cc removed because I couldn't even get Water down.. I'm so frustrated and its causing such depression. Why did I spend all this money to still be unhealthy? harleymelm

This sounds crazy I know, but does anyone else experience a terrible neck pain when full? Its like the muscles on the left side of my neck down into my shoulder seize up. Its very painful. I get the same pain when I pb. It can last up to an hour.. HELP!! harleymelm

I kept getting migraines as well fearing it was the caffeine. Found I was having a reaction to the liquid pain meds they gave me. Side effect was headaches! Wish id of known that prior to taking more of the pain Med thinking it was gonna help with the headache! harleymelm

Hi my name is harleymelm and I'm a coffeholic! I work in the medical field and drink at least a pot a day. They gave me a cup of coffee in the hospital the morning after surgery. I'm afraid to give it up for fear I'll have massive withdrawal headaches from giving up the caffeine. harleymelm

Weird upset stomach! Gurgling stomach and diarrhea (sorry TMI). As if id have just eaten some bad Chinese food.. lol harleymelm

I was banded August 30. I'm currently down 58lbs. A question I have tho is does anyone notice they are much more susceptible to upset stomach throughout the day. Not necessarily after eating. It happens frequently just at different times. harleymelm

I suffered from excruciating shoulder pain until about 2 months post-op. It will get better I promise!!! Walk walk walk!!! You'll eventually wake up one morning and its gone. Hang in there!! harleymelm

Was banded August 30 and haven't had so much as a cold. Today I'm fighting the flu and have terrible nausea and vomiting. I'm so worried about causing a slippage.. Any suggestions? harleymelm

Hope your feeling better soon mama. I know the unfill sure helped me! harleymelm

I feel your pain mama. I was so miserable and sick I know how awful it is. You will feel so much better after your appt. I honestly considered going into the ER for fluids last night. Tonight I'm taking in ALOT of Water. Good Luck! Let me know how your feeling tomorrow! harleymelm

Woke up today extremely dehydrated. Called the doc and went in and had .5cc removed. Wow what a difference! Was able to eat a cup of broccoli tonight. That's more than I've had in a week! harleymelm

Thank you so much for all the insight. Luckily for me making healthy choices in food has never been difficult for me but portion control always has been. I'm relieved to know that the feelings I've been having lately should get easier.. harleymelm