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I was banded Aug 20 and have loss and just had my 3rd fill (10cc band up to 6.5cc in) and third day out feel full longer and I love it but it takes a long while with a few fills to find your spot I hope mine is now and it remains this way.One thing I didn't now is that I didn't need to suffer so long I could have had a fill every 2 wks I have been waiting 4 that's one thing I would tell everyone to ask how often you r allowed to get a fill. of course that 4-6 is tough because you are healing and they don't want to do anything while thast is going on but after that its helpful to know.....line dancer

Some days I eat a lot and some days I eat a little. I am maintaining now but the days I eat a lot and Im talking like 2,000 calories but maybe 1500 I do not gain because most of the time Im eating 1,000 or 800 it all depends on what stage you are in. I feel comfortable eating more somedays then others and the scale is telling me its ok. But if your in the beginnings then no I would try to control what you're eating.

Hi,I was on but got lost on here some how, i had lapband oct. 22 2012 and live in cedar park,to right next to Austin. I am trying to meet new friends and have people to chat to about it also.

thank you very much for your words. i will try wally world for the spray cause we don't have a walgreens here in del rio.
have a great week!!!

that is super fantastic NEWS

I had band with plication on 6/13/12 starting weight was 260 and as of this morning I'm weighting in at 199! I still like 50 more lbs to go to hit my goal weight but just getting into the 100's is a big achievement for me! And I'm so trilled!

I'm glad to hear that. I lost 22lbs then when I started to eat full liquids and soft food I gained 1.5 lbs and have stayed there. I am 2 weeks post op tomorrow.

It is totally normal. Please don't worry about your weight right now as it isn't time to lose, it's time to heal.
Also, my belly itched like mad around then and I bought some hydrocotisone spray at Walgreens that helped a lot.
Good luck and congrats!

i agree totally, second opinions are good.

Hi all! I'm in NY and am finally able to get online post Sandy megastorm! Banded a week ago today and down 18 lbs. still some pain on the left side but feeling much better. So glad to be reading the support from this forum again!

It's hard to get use to.. its a process so you'll get there.. I do that with drinks also.. I'll start drinking like a champ! then I remember.. oh ****! lol.
And grats all you who are doing great !!! I am so happy omg. I want this to be healed already though so i can start exercising .. I lost 27 lbs and i keep thinking.. well damn, if i could have exercised I could have lost more! Getting ahead of myself. lol

I've always been a meat eater and I keep wanting to chew meat and not swallow it. The options for first week post op just aren't that great but worth it!

What is the reason your doctor is not on board about your surgery? What is your weight right now? If you feel you need to do this then find another doctor who would be. What is your medical history we can't help you if you don't tell us more details.

I am Not Stronger Because I refuse to Give Up!! But I am Stronger Because I refuse to Give In!!!
Be safe Happy Friday All of You!!

T&P with you! Before you know it, you'll be on the other side. YEAH!!!
Just follow Drs orders and you'll do great!

I am much better today. CT was normal. Pain is better. And Yay, I am burping.

I was banded Oct 26th.....

Well Y'all I am officially on the other side!

I hear ya! If I ever hear someone say that lapband is the easy way out is gonna get popped in the mouth. This is not easy. It's one of the hardest things I've done. I can't wait to feel normal again....

Thanks so much guys! I'm so glad I belong to this forum, seeing that I've opted to keep my banding a secret, I've no-one else to talk to, and here I have a wonderful group of friends that understand where I'm coming from and what I'm going through - hugs to you all!
I really do feel much better today, and I've lost another kilo, so I'm smiling all the way!

And Water, water! Whenever I am really tired I drink water and it really helps.

I never reward myself with food. There are so many other ways to reward yourself. A new outfit, mani, pedi, bubble bath, a nice hot cup of cinnamon roll Decaf coffee, food was our sabatoge. I reward myself with things that will still be around long after that moment that I would have had that candy.< /p>

Last night at my sister-in-law's house, the Halloween candy was a'flowin. There were also the brownies, cupcakes, etc. I complimented my sister-in-law on how yummy one of the treats looked, and my husband says,
"Why don't you just have one? You've done so good, you deserve it."
He meant nothing malicious by it; he's just simply observed my good habits and thought a treat would be a good reward.
For a split second I thought - yes, I do deserve it! Then I recalled skimming over a conversation on here about rewarding behavior with food is not a good idea. I thought about it for a minute then told my husband that I didn't need one, and that rewarding my small successes with junk food (post-op it could have been a bite, or half, of something yummy, before surgery it very well could have been a whole DAY of junk food) was a slippery slope.
It hit me like a ton of bricks - - these little, insignificant (at the time) "rewards" are really just my form of self-sabotage. I jogged three miles - I'll have a bowl of ice cream. I ate well and lost a couple pounds - I'll get myself a venti frappe from Starbucks. I can talk myself out of exercising and into a Butterfinger in a split second.
Are any of my fellow bandsters able to reward yourself with a treat, and use your self-control to not over-indulge? I tend to reward then feel horrible guilt afterwards.
Dang it, now I really want a Butterfinger and a Frappe!

I hope you dont mind but I thought I would share this on your thread. I know we all want to get in that Protein and eggs are a good way then with the holidays people have problems getting those pretty peeled boild eggs to share and dont know why..
here is a tip or two:Its getting to be that time of year when we boil those eggs. Do you know how to boil a egg? Don't boil them. Put your eggs in the pot of Water, add a spoon of salt and bring it to a rolling boil then turn them off and cover then with a lid. Let them set for about 15 minutes. They will be hard boiled and the yellow wont be that green color.
For easy to peel eggs used older dated eggs. Just because the date is on them that don't mean they are no longer good past that date. Some a few days to week past that date will peel much easier for you. Cool them then roll the egg on the counter top then it should come right off without tearing the egg all to pices.

This recipe is awesome. Each Burger is about 10 grams of Protein a few grams of fat and are delicious
1 can of black Beans drained and rinsed
1/2 green pepper
1/2 onion
1/2 raw banana pepper
3 cloves of garlic peeled
1 egg
1/4 tsp of cracked black pepper
1 tsp of chili seasoning
1/2 tsp of dry mustard
1/2 tsp of montreal steak seasoning
1/2 tsp of hot sauce
1/2 cup of bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a medium bowl mash beans with a fork ( I used a hand potato masher it was easier and quicker)
In a food processer chop green peppers, onion and garlic then stir into the mashed beans
In a small bowl combine all other ingredients except the bread crumbs
Stir in egg mixture
Stir in bread crumbs slowly until they are just sticky. If you use to much they will be dry.
Shape in to four patties and brush with a small amount of olive oil.
Bake for 20 minutes 10 minutes each side.
Truly delish