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My doctor prescribed Topamax for me to help with my Coke addiction. I took it for 2 weeks, never had a caffeine headache and the medication made the soda taste terrible so I stopped drinking it. It worked great for me. Just a thought.

I was told no carbonation so I don't risk it.

You might want to ask your doctor for a sleep study.

"Nobody likes a lecture".....Oh the irony! Lecturing the forum to not lecture in one of your first posts is quite ironic isn't it? I don't know if your comment looked good in your mind or are you just staking out your territory as the new kid on the playground?
Many people come here for advice. Some may look at the advice as a lecture, others may see it as guidance to make it through some tough times. Some people come to the forum and need support, positive support, some come to inspire others with their success and others need a kick in the a$$.
Many members only post supportive comments. Some of us(me) seem to lean more towards the no bull, just the facts kind of comments that can be misconstrued to be mean or lecturous.
Take the comments as you want, leave the ones you don't want. Sorry if this sounds like a lecture, it's not. It's advice from just one forum member. Welcome to the forum and I look forward to your supportive comments!
tmf

Down 46lbs and feeling great!!!

Since getting the band in August of 2012, I have come to the conclusion that chicken's hate me...even in egg form. I have had trouble from the beginning with chicken.. I don't care how slow I eat it, how soft its cooked, what form it's in.. I can't even eat scrambled eggs. It all comes back.. WHATS UP WITH THAT???

I am coming up on my 3 month post op date. I am down 30 lbs & feel great. The band had been one if the best decisions I ever made. I have beat myself up a few times during the journey due to losing 18 lbs pre-op & only 12 lbs post op. I hit bandster hell around 6 wks post op & just recently got my 2nd fill & am finally satisfied between meals. I have lost a lot of inches though. I have a scale obsession which completely owns me. (Yes, I know...stay away from the scales!) Well I tried, my husband even took the scales to my neighbors.....I sent my son to get them 3 days later. Holy smoke, I need to get a grip. Lol!!! I'm not beating myself up as much though. I have dropped 2 pant sizes so I keep reminding myself that the pounds aren't everything. One of my NSV was to be a size 12 which is only ONE size away!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Some ppl would die if they were a size 12 but that is my goal. I do want to lose 30 more lbs though. I keep telling myself that I am half way there, I've got this. I made it this far in Bandster hell surely the next 30 will be easier:) I'm posting a before & after pic. The before wad taken in Dec. (I began my liquid diet Jan 1st) the after pic was taken this past weekend.

Went to my primary doctor today he is very proud of my dedication and my blood panel. My fasting A1c shows I am headed on the right path to remove my Pre-diabetic (insulin resistance) status! AND the very best thing is he reduced my blood pressure meds to the lowest possible dose! I am so excited these very things scared the hell out of me, hence the reason I actually did something about my weight.
Doc states he will fully take me off my BP meds if I continue to report lower levels THIS IS HUGE TO ME. I hate taking pills and my poor heart having to work so hard for so long. I have been on BP meds for years.
This is me excited: Shaking my booty............
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Morning All Last Wednesday I restarted my journey, If you read my post's you will see last Wednesday 4/3/13 I went in for a fill (5CC's) then back on Friday 4/5/13 (1.5CC's) I was going to only look at the scale Every Wednesday morning, However only 5 days later when I went back to work I had to weigh myself ( Couldn't help myself) and happy to say after 5days I lost 11 pounds, I know it's alot in short period of time but it feels so good. Been on strictly liqueds since Friday. Tonight for dinner small soft amount of food. Have a great day everyone John

If this girl could pass psych eval, anyone can.lol Right princess?

Just be honest with yourself and the psychologist. They are there to help you.

Just be honest with yourself and the psychologist. They are there to help you.

I weighed myself today and I am in the 100's !!!! I had surgry 1/29/13 and have been working really hard to get there. I stalled for 2 weeks but the scale is moving down again. I am so happy.

Just be honest with yourself and the psychologist. They are there to help you.

I have been taking it for years and I have no problems other than the occasional funny things I do at night (so I'm told).

I was banded on 4-1-13. A few days before surgery I was getting a scratchy throat and cough. I contacted my surgeon and his partner was on call and told me it was ok, it was probably just a bug. They did surgery on me and I got very sick, coughing with a stomach full of incisions is not fun normally but with the cough, fever and chills.....bad, bad idea. Remember this if it happens to you. I also want those of you out there thinking this is going to change your eating habits because you cant eat is wrong. I was pretty sick the first 5 days, day 6 (today) is better. I am having trouble swallowing pills, I have no cravings, yet don't know how much to eat since my surgeon told me that I just wouldn't be hungry. It is hard to get up each day and know that although my stomach changed, my mind hasn't. My husband is having a hard time with me not being able to eat, we loved to go out and eat and shop and eat some more, 3 course meals! He isn't fat, but I can see that this week we didn't eat out once, I know we will save money, but I do know that when I went into subway to get a catering menu the smell was haunting. I never ate because I was hungry, I ate because it smelled good or sounded good. This surgery will not fix that. I heard of people talking about eating pizza day 3, man, lucky turds....I can barely get a Protein Shake down. I know BOOHOOBOOHOOOOOOO!!!! I want you to know that I am not a quitter, I want you to know this surgery takes work, it is hard, it hurts and as God is my HOLY witness I will do this, the facts are hard, the rewards will be amazing, support and loving family members are the key to success!! Lean on them!! Onwards and upwards (or should I say down wards!)

I can tolerate the Pure Protein Shakes RTD from Wal-Mart of Target. They have 23 grams of Protein. They are in an aluminum "bottle" can. I twist off the cap then replace and then I shake them up. This prevents a mess if you shake and then open. Some say there is a can taste but they are pretty good and convenient. It's only 120 calories. I like the Frosty chocolate. They are about $6 or $7 for 4 cans.

I just got my 4th fill and not in green zone yet, but close I think. Its been slow for me, still plugging away and watching my cals intake till I get there!
Hang in there!

9 months here and as I type this, my tummy is sounding like ozzy osbourne singing crazy train..

Yes, I think your rumblings are normal. I'm 3 months post-op and still rumbling. Best wishes!

Yes, I think your rumblings are normal. I'm 3 months post-op and still rumbling. Best wishes!

catfish
you have inspired me and advised me and supported me for a long while now, thank you for that...reading your short this is your life was great...if any newbie or prebie or someone struggling can read your words, i am sure they will see as i do, just what being a success is about about..and that is what you are.

Jenni to answer your question, my daughter was 16 when she had her surgery. She was at 399 lb at 5 feet 9 in. tall. Her weight was totally out of control. Because of her age she had to have more psychological consults, however she really didn't understand the severity of her Vitamin intakes so 9 years later she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis which no one really knows the cause however it has been linked to Vitamin deficiencies. She regained most of the weight but since her diagnoses she's dedicated herself to eating rite taking her Vitamins and exercise so she's lost 100 lbs in the past year. I wish I could start a crusade against childhood obesity, because there no reason y that should happen to any child. You may be too young to understand what I'm going to say but this is a summation of my life. I grew up in the foster care system without any parents. With that said, if the higher powers stood in front of me and said " you can change one thing in your life." The only thing I would change would be the way that I fed my children! You have to understand like previous post said the importance of following all the band rules, and take your nutrients. I wish you the best of luck. I just found out that my son is going to have a baby, I will make it my business to make sure that baby is fed rite from the time of his birth. Even if I have to label myself the food police. Again the best of luck, however it doesn't take luck, just determination and consistency with your journey.
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I appreciate all of the feedback! Your support means a lot to me. My mom and I did the surgery the same day and we are going through this journey together. I support her, and she supports me. Me knowing the complications to not following the rules makes me even more careful with what I consume. I have gone on past diets and of course always cheated, so I feel like since the consequences are very big in this case than I won't break any rules.
I will keep you all updated (: thnx again

1. I weighed myself this morning and I have officially lost 60 pounds since I was banded November 6, 2012 combined with my pre-op loss!
2. I bought three pair is shorts from Ann Taylor Loft this afternoon and they were all Size 12s! I can't remember the last time I was a Size 12. It has to have been over 8 years ago!!
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