Kimber1y_Ann

I have been very sick for a while now, and on the 26th my doctor may remove my band. I was wondering if following surgery I will be on a liquid diet again and for how long. I am not having a band put back in, I am going to try to maintain my WL on my own.

Ehhh, not so good. I just weight myself and I've lost 10lbs. in a week, and not in a good way. I can't keep anything down! I went to the ER and they told me it was a reaction to antibiotics but it is just getting worse. I was banded July 2011 and I've lost just about 100lbs., but as happy as I am about the WL it has come at the price of my quality of life and happiness. I'm out of work and haven't been able to keep a job because I am always so sick from all of this. I feel like its time for it to come out so after Thanksgiving I am making to trip to NY to see the surgeon that put the band in and will most likely have it removed. I am very nervous. I've heard having it taken out is worse than put it and idk what my diet will be like after surgery.

Hi all!!! I am planning to make chicken soup this week for dinner for my boyfriend and I. This may seem like a silly question but do I cook the cut up chicken breast before putting in the chicken stock with the raw veggies or do input it in raw to cook in the stock? I have looked at a few recipes (my fav is Rachel Ray's 30 minute soup) but none that I have read specify

Haha!!! Yeah that makes much more sense now lol. Thank you

If the craving is really strong try letting the soda go flat. Yeah it's not the same, and flat soda isn't the BEST tasting, but it should help fulfill your craving. I was a total soda junkie and that really was the hardest habit to kick. I find home brewed iced tea with no calorie sweetener to really hit the spot for me.

ok, first let me say i AM very happy with my weight loss from the band (7/10/11 274lbs. Today 183lbs.) but other than that i am miserable. i cant seem to keep ANYTHING down, not even sips of Water and the vomiting continues even on an empty stomach, all that comes up seems to be stomach acid. i've experimented with many different diet changes and liquids. i cant keep in Vitamins or antibiotics (recent blood work showed high white blood cells). i have been hospitalized a few times for dehydration as well. the kicker for me personally was the recent anxiety attacks that are caused from feeling so weak and vomiting so hard. i can't really go see the doctor that put the band in since i recently moved states. i am physically and mentally exhausted and keep thinking "just get this thing out of me". the constant burning and pain is just too much and i am at a loss on what else to try to get myself healthy again. i am turning to you all for any opinions or support please. -Kim

If I don't take the time to eat slow I get a really bad runny nose and that's my que that I have to stop or I will be making a trip to the restroom.

I just want to thank you all for the support!!! Turns out my being so sick wasn't from the band at all, it was a reaction I was having to antibiotics I was taking. Thank you again for the time and support <3

I cannot wait to make these!! Is there any substitution for the corn flake outside? My boyfriend isn't a huge cf fan.

I remember that feeling!! I actually cried the first time I was able to fully cover myself with a "normal" towel. Congrats!!! Those are the day to day reminders that its all worth it.

Headed to the ER and a bariatric DR is going to meet me there. Thank you all!!!

I am near Allentown PA. Thank you for responding

Hi everyone! My name is Kim and I am 22 years old. I'm new to this forum, but I have really enjoyed reading everyone's stories and seeing all the support. I had the lap-band put in a little over a year ago and I've lost almost 90lbs. I couldn't be happier with the weight loss. I recently moved from NY to PA, leaving behind my support group meetings, I really hope I can turn here when I have questions and moments of weakness. xoxo K

I had a very similar situation to what you've described. I had my surgery July 2011 and I didn't lose weight until Jan 2012. It was like a light switch went off in my body and I dropped 15 lbs. in less than 2 weeks, it had been smooth sailing since then. For some people it just takes a little time, keep up the good work and good eating and be patient