Cdnman1

If I am hungry and it is not meal time I drink Water. If I am still hungry after that I eat a smart (high protein) snack. I do not believe in feeling hungry or deprived.

mine was swollen (where my port is located) for about a month. my dr said this is normal. being me, i asked why that is??.....well, because he said i cut your tummy and then sewed this thing in it and well, its healing..it did go down, it was tender for about a month and now its all good, (i can see a slight bulge as i am losing more and more). like knowing i got a secret weapon to help me lose weight.

Try to think of it more as a lifestyle change. Just like you, I am hoping that me and my band will figure out together what agrees with me and what doesn't. Also, something to consider is that this particular surgery works best for "volume eaters" that need Portion Control versus those that graze constantly or will cheat with ice cream, milkshakes, or other slider foods.
Good Luck!!

I posted this before, but I don't mind posting again...LOL

Starting at 212 end of may
Surgery date June 15 @205 lbs
Today's weight December 8 163 lbs
50 lbs loss
Before

Now

35 more pounds to goal

70 pounds down in 7 months!!! Feeling like I have my life back! Went from couldn't walk to my car to working out everyday!

Before 356 11/8/11
Now 250 11/8/2012

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You all look AMAZING. So motivating to see your success.

June 2012

November 2012
Began to change my life September 30 2011, banded May 8 2012. Down 130lbs.

Two months 30 lbs down

Out of your post I got several things...
You are very angry and seem to want to blame your failure to lose weight on the band, the dr and other medical issues.
You may have a dr who shoots from the hip but you want someone who will baby you. The band only does 70% of the work. You must do the rest. Even a new dr won't help.
You mention doing everything right but do not state how many calories you eat or what portion sizes you are able to consume. Even with a thyroid issue you can lose weight if you burn more calories than you consume. That's a scientific fact. I do think you can get pills to regulate the thyroid but don't blame it.
You said you are eating until you are full.... Bad idea... As bandsters we are supposed to eat until we are satisfied. I eat 3 oz of Protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c carbs at each meal.... With proper restriction that keeps me full for 4 to 5 hrs? I never eat until I am full... Because often that would mean I eat too much.
I have lost a lot of weight. But I worked my butt off to make it happen... I weighed and measured everything I put in my mouth except toothpaste. I counted every calorie including a breath mint. I wanted thin that badly..
It sound like you want it... And I am sorry that you have a tool that cost a lot of money which could help you dramatically which you refuse to learn to live with.... But I hope someway you at able to drop the weight....your life depends on it.

Way to go! Thanks for the motivation.

Wow! Good for you.

Don't let them discourage you. You are there to take care on yourself. Good for you!

Way to go!

Great story. Thank you for sharing.

It is not a silly stores. Good for you!