MsChocolate

I weigh myself every morning before Breakfast. Just get back on track.. say to yourself.. ok.. I had a good thanksgiving.. now time to get back to the basics and the things i KNOW works... good luck!

@Show ..I only weight when I go for my fill..once a month..
~MsChoco1

Don't feel guilty!! I dont know how much or if I gained any weight ,but you can rest to sure that we are not the only ones that ate more than we would normally eat. So no stressin and what I do is stay away from the scale until weight in
~MsChoco1

No, your doctor gives you instructions for a reason, they're not optional.

I'd be careful of the sweet tea, its the sugar you want to avoid.. if you make it yourself with artificial sweetner.... well then I say ok... but don't use regular sugar.. just a bunch of empty calories.

My doctor said coffee and tea was fine.
I also use real cream...that's my "treat"... I have two coffees a day... small.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 156 lbs
tomander@bell.net

But you won't be on Protein Shakes forever so why even get it. Buy a cup with a mixing ball for 14.99 and call it a day. You shouldn't be drinking shakes past six months post op if even then maybe 3.

I'm sorry you had problems, but it's obvious something was wrong with your band from the day it was placed. Maybe it's in the wrong place, maybe your anatomy simply doesn't work well with the band, I don't know. But I do know the fact you've been living on slider foods since the first month being banded means something is wrong.
I might also add you have a 4cc band. There's a reason those are no longer used in the United States- because the company said there were way too many complications with them and now only approve the larger bands. Again, that is completely not your fault, however it stands to reason that band was too small for you from the beginning hence forever being too tight even when empty.
I hope you find what you're looking for after it's removed and I mostly hope you find good health. But please don't come on here acting like everyone who is banded is making a mistake.
We're not you and the statistics are in our favor, especially with the new bigger bands. I've lost almost 150 pounds in 9 months and I couldn't be happier. I never PB, I've never vomited, and it's extremely rare that I get stuck. In fact, I can and do still eat whatever I want without any problems. Some of us are extremely happy and successful with our bands.

I was banned on 9/4/12 and had my 1st fill today..Not what I expected!! I didn't eat before the fill and I'm now on liquids for 24hrs uugh!! My stomach is growling like crazy.. OMGoodness.But on a lighter note.. for weigh in I lost 19lbs and I feel great!! I can't wait till tomorrow so I can put some food in my belly. Any suggestions ???
~MsChoco1

I was banned on 9/4/12 and had my 1st fill today..Not what I expected!! I didn't eat before the fill and I'm now on liquids for 24hrs uugh!! My stomach is growling like crazy.. OMGoodness.But on a lighter note.. for weigh in I lost 19lbs and I feel great!! I can't wait till tomorrow so I can put some food in my belly. Any suggestions ???
~MsChoco1

Congrats on the weight loss!
My best suggestion is to reintroduce regular foods slowly and carefully. Take very small, cautious bites to make sure nothing is going to get stuck.