Desiree123

jeeze..... chill. Half the crap posted on here I could not care less about but I don't get all bent over it. I simply move along. I don't understand the big deal????

I was trying to figure out why your so nasty, but I see your on the liquid phase so that explains it.....lmbo To the young lady who started this post, keep writing, keep praising, because our God is an awesome God. Some people are just miserable, and want yout to be there with them.

When I post some topic's related to God and my Happiness I see How Many disguisting and nasty postings that I get on this website, But I have only one thing to say about that!!
Greater is He That is In Me Then He That Is In The World!!! 1 John 4:4
I Love My New Shape and My New Lap Band and The Results!! God has taken me to new places I Never Imagined to Be!!
So Keep Fussing and I will Keep Posting!!!

Thanks for the Support and Those who didnt Support!! I wish all of you success on your weight loss Journey!!

I honestly see it like any other topic on here, if I don't agree or like it, I just pass by it. No one is forcing me to read or like anything.
Everyone has a voice and their motivators, if this particular motivator doesn't apply to you, then just pass it over and ignore it.

I had a perfect margarita on an empty stomach at 6 weeks post op and didnt feel a thing. I was a lil disappointed! Lol

It been a long tme sinI was banded but if you are to solids its actually better to eat them you stay full longer and eat less calories in general. Our bodies need nutrition and good nutrition even more now than before. I know it sounds lecturey but its not meant to be.GO FIRST FILL!!!! WOOOT!!

I agree with 2muchfun...I lost only a pound or two the month following surgery, even following all the rules. My nutritionist questioned whether I was eating right and exercising (I was). But one day my body seemed to just decide to stop fighting it and the weight started coming off steadily. You have to be patient the first few months, but you'll see results, I promise.

One, I think you are still healing.give it a couple more weeks.two, you are eating 1000 cal of what?? Protein and veggies.Or High carb slider foods.?? DEFINATELY get My fitness Pal and track what you eat.make sure you're getting in 50-70 gms of protein a day.good luck to you:-)

I would urge you to keep a food diary and activity log or use fitnesspal (phone app) to log those. Sometimes we think we are taking in much less than we are. Are you measuring your portions? Also, are you drinking juice or high sugar drinks? A lot of people don't realize the liquid calories they are intaking. While you may feel you are taking in <1000 calories, the food diary may help to ensure you are (and measuring your food and activities).
Good luck to you. I know we all will have those plateaus and they do pass but definitely frustrating in the interim.

You are still healing dont worry too much about it stress will keep the weight on. Its not always fast for everyone. It took me 3 years to lose 130 pounds, I will say I wasn't a strict dieter or exersizer either. My food chooices were sensible with occasional treats still are and my main exersize is walking. It does work! Just take a look at the before and after pix of people on here. Its a journey.

Next time she drives somewhere you should suggest she walk instead of taking the easy way and driving her car!

Thank u.....that makes me feel so much better! Sometimes I do the 2 cups and after I can tell it was to much....dont feel sick but dont like the full feeling it gives!

sharklove82: Im glad someone else is feeling this way, also! You are a bit further in your journey and I hope to feel better about my decision in a month but it is quite hard right now. i would tell you to keep your head up and put forth your best effort, but i would also be contradicting myself! so, i guess i hope it gets better for the both of us! i will keep you updated on what the doctor says!
lilbit182004: im so sorry you are having such pains! i cannot imagine! i suppose I am lucky in that I havent had much pain at all. I don't pride myself too much but i am a trooper.. i was back to school two days after my emergency csection, so i guess I can deal with pain a little easier than most. I hope the doctor finds a solution to your pain and things get better for you, too!
amazon13: i was told before that the lump could be due to drinking too fast but I don't believe i am! i take tiny sips throughout the day, despite my unquenced thirst!! unfortunately, i am not on solid foods yet although I feel i am ready for them! full liquids doesn't seem to be satisfying enough!
valleygirlRN: thanks for your comment! i, too, am looking forward to the positive changes. I supposed I am drowing myself in self pity over things i cannot control such as the desire to pig out whenever i feel like it without gaining an ounce! I supposed it's time to let go of that and move along as you have. thank you for the inspiration!
sojourner: thank you so much for the support. i keep repeating to myself the reasons i chose to have this surgery in the first place and the difference it will make in the long run. Hopefully, maybe, possibly one day i will not need the band and will be able to control my eating habits without it but I suppose I should act more grateful of the gift of the band and use it to my benefit for now. I know I have failed previously just trying to do it on my own, so I should stop complaining! I guess it's easier said than done!
desiree123: i am the same! I've read so much about the negative things that RARELY happen and I freaked myself out completely! I will take your advice, thank you!
thank you to everyone who responded to my post! It feels great to hear from my support team but even more awesome when it's from someone who is/has dealt with the same issues! I hope my emotions get under control soon and I can move forward and be happy with myself and my decision! I am excited to reap the positive benefits of getting the band, while at the same time still kind of upset over my decision. anyway, thanks again everyone!

My Dr said drinking wouldnt due any harm to the band.....it would just hurt my weight loss.

Hi everyone, I was banded last Friday 07/27/12. I'm in the liquid phase. I don't have a proper scale at home so went to the gym to weigh myself. I knew I lost weight since the surgery, but never imagined losing 10 lbs in my first week. I am just shocked, thought I'd share it with u guys

This morning I tried to eat my oatmeal slow and even tried counting 20 chews each time.....i had no pain this time! Woooo hoooo! Its so hard to take your time eating when your life seems to be on a time schedule......i need to get up earlier so I can not rush my breakfast and bring my lunch so I can use the whole break to eat.

I spoke to my fill nurse yesterday because i was eatting more than a cup (5 weeks post op). she said to have 1-1.5cups and stop and wait an hour. If your still hungry have another 1-1.5cps. This prevents the chance of stretching your pouch by eatting too much but at the same time scocunts for the fact that we aren't properly resticted and are HUNGRY!!.

My doc Told me to eat slow n try to eat a Neal over a 20min per this will help ur brain catch up w ur stomach...that it is full....also try to use a small plate or saucer....for me I struggle not to overeat just.BC my plate is not empty...its like my brain is telling me to keep eating BC my my plate is full....also drink water before eating at least a cup to half of.water.n then wait biut fuve ten mins to start eating...this allows the part under ur band to fill up making it easier to fill full
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Learning to eat slowly was tough for me too. I always felt like I chewed the heck out of my food but sometimes would still get stuck. Finally realized I really needed to slow down. I have discovered over the past 2 years that I can really eat anything and not get stuck if I follow the 3 food rules.
Chew, chew, chew
small bites
Slow down
Definately a learning experience and with each fill I would seem to have to learn all over again! I rarely get stuck anymore but when I do it is usually because I am eating too fast.
Best of Luck to you!

My surgeon says jello is okay since it turns to liquid when warmed

Ditto I read most of the post but do not reply at all. I have started to and it seems to help me stay focused. Good Luck

Welcome and enjoy this great forum. Lots of smart people here who have gone through different weight control surgeries. Almost all questions can be answered here. Just make a new topic and ask your question(s).

I was the same way I thought the band had already slipped them I talked to dietian and she set me straight. Eating real slow is a big thing for me . I was a speedster, now I am always the last to finish and I eat 1\4 of everyone else at the table. I ve evne had a waiteress ask me if there is something wrong with my order because I eat so slow now.