VictoriousPassion

I used it and went off. It affected my blood pressure too much. pre-op wt 344, current wt. 289.6

I am right behind you! 5 more pounds to go!! pre-op wt 344, current wt. 304

Feel free to add me. I'm victoriouspassion. I don't say much, but I share my diary. pre-op wt 344, current wt. 308

No ranting!! I enjoyed reading your responses!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

Hello everyone! I had surgery 12/21 and weighed 344 so far as of date I have lost a total of 34 lbs but its 30 overall because for some odd reason I keep gaining 3-4 lbs. I exercise daily for 30 mins or more and just started recently including strength training for toning. I had my first fill 1/21 and he advised I only had a 2.6 cc fill. I have noticed a marked increase in my appetite and of course no weight loss but that pesky 3 lbs ill lose and then gain right back. I weighed 312.2 and by Wednesday Of the next week weighed 315.5. And then ill lose 1 lb then gain 1 lb and so on and so on. Did anyone encounter a similar problem? Any advise or concerns are welcomed. Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

Thank you. Actually I'm doing 1500 calories a day. I never meet the caloric intake. I'm usually below it by 400-700 calories. I don't have regular cycles and I was really hoping that was the issue. I still get the symptoms without the rest. I'm still holding on. Thank you for responding to my post!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

I am so happy for you! Girl, I can totally relate to how you feel. I have been fighting to lose these last 15 lbs if my 300 lb zone. Not gonna lie, I'm frustrated because i have gained and feel like my body is saying, naw lets stay here a little while longer!! Lol, seriously keep up the good work and remain motivated!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

Thanks MsRhonda!! Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

Hello! I had my first fill today. I did not have any lidocaine or anything. It was not too bad, I thought it felt really awkward. The only thing I DID NOT like is going back to a liquid diet for 48 hours. I had my fill early a m and was so hungry afterwards. Current pre-op wt 344 down 324

Thanks Jewelsm1127

My will power is somewhat strong, but not as strong as yours! LOL, I had , to increase my intake because I was soo hungry physically. I called and they told me to increase my food intake. I am eating about a cup of food a meal

Hey Jewelsm1127, how are you doing?? Hope all is well. You're close to being filled right? Current pre-op wt 344 down 324

I ended up gaining 2 lbs but I think it was related to we as women being so lucky! Lol, then I lost 1.1 lbs. I'm actually doing pretty good mentally and physically. Having the band has jumped started my motivation. I have been doing some sort of exercise almost daily. From null to full! Lol. My recovery is well! I am nervous because I had to squeeze into my car the other day and hope I did not knock anything loose!!! I get filled Monday. Ill keep u updated. How's it going?? I'm not on here much except for weekends since I went back to work. Current pre-op wt 344 down 324

I had that problem during my mushy stage and that Wednesday 3 days before my solid stage, they switched my diet and said I can increase my portions. I made the choice to not increase it much, but just change what I ate. For breakfast I will eat 6 oz of egg whites w/cheese, half slice if low fat calorie bread toasted, and a slice of turkey or regular bacon. I eat breakfast around 8-830 am. That last until 1130 or 12. Then I eat lunch and that last until about 330 or 4. I may snack with triscuits and cream cheese, but I don't eat the serving size. I eat just enough to curb my hunger and that's it. I'm really proud of myself because I used to eat on taste and not satisfaction. Just work on that and it WILL get better from experience. I get filled Monday. Current pre-op wt 344 down 324

Yes some still have these problems for a week or more. Mines lasted exactly 1.5 weeks. But now as of Monday it will be a month and I have had no further problems. Good luck! Try resting but try sitting upright majority of the time and a heating pad for the gas. It seemed like reclining or laying down made my headache last! Current pre-op wt 344 down 324

I had that problem and my doctor said I could increase my food amount. Also, I drink plenty of water before I eat to help control how much I eat. I do snack from time to time, but I eat reduced fat jif peanut butter Togo, or natural almonds 100 calorie pack, banana, etc. I'm not going to lie, its hard, but we really need to be creative. Trust me, I know how you feel. Current pre-op wt 344 down 324