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How often do you use a laxative? I cannot go AT ALL without it. I've tried adding fiber to my diet but that hasn't helped. I'm using Milk of Magnesia twice a week but I'm wondering if I can use it more often because pre-band I had regular BM's...daily. I meant to ask the nurse when I was there last week but I forgot.

Hang in there and definitely stop reading all the negatives that people post. That will not help you feel better...only worse. Get a band buddy and get some rest...We are all here for you!

I heard Tracy Anderson has a good one.

Is there someone who could speak to eating on the go or eating out? I am often traveling therefore it is sometimes difficult to take my lunch. I know that I can rely on protein shakes but I'd like some additional options. How do you measure or weigh your meals to make sure you aren't over eating when you can't be exact on the portions?

Haha... I thought you were rewarding yourself with a new pair of shoes!!

I like to add a tablespoon of the chocolate PB2! Mmm

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Thanks for boost!

Thank you for this post. I am struggling with the same thing...PCOS, Did IUI last year. Second round conceived but miscarried at 6 weeks. My fertility specialist said I have to take off 100 lbs before we try again. My bio clock is ticking fast (ill be 40 in June) so I am hoping the weight comes off steady. Was banded 1/29/13 and from day one of pre-op diet, I am 41 pounds down today. 60 more to go. Hoping we can try again by the beginning of 2014!

I'm stuck in the rut of weighing every day too...I know I need to stop but every morning I use the bathroom and weigh before I go have breakfast...lol

Yes, my doctors were very pleased too... I go back on the 19th for an adjustment but I'm not 100% sure I'll need one. I wake up hungry but not STARVING...I eat breakfast around 6:40-6:45 and by noon on most days I'm pretty hungry. Dinner is usually around 6 and I'm usually not too hungry then but of course i eat. It really surprises me that i'm not supposed to snack even on healthy snacks. Right now I would really love to have a snack but I'm honestly NOT hungry....So I may be at the sweet spot?

Thought I would share... Pre-op Weight: 276 Surgery Date: 1/29/13 First fill: 3/5/13; currently @4cc (10cc band) Total Weight Lost to Date: 41 lbs! Feeling pretty good! Its amazing how much better I feel and I'm wearing clothes I haven't fit into for almost 2 years. I can't imagine what it will be like after the next 40!

Congratulations!!

It does get better! I felt the same way a few weeks ago... Now I'm SO glad!! Hang in there!!!

For a little relief, lay in a recliner with your hips and legs a little higher than your body. The gas will move to your hip area where there is more room and then when you turn upright again your body will absorb some of it. Then walk, walk, walk...

Are you guys counting anything lost during your pre-op diet?

Hang in there. It does get better. Walking and moving around helps with the gas pain in your shoulders. If its too unbearable, lean all the way back in a recliner and have someone prop your legs and hips. This allows gas to your pelvic area and then when you are back up right your body absorbs some of it. There is more room in your pelvic area so less gas pressure.

I'm four days post op and SOOO sore! Did clears for a few days and started very creamy soups last night but it HURTS! Feeling full and sore and barely able to get water down...

I just had surgery Tuesday then ended up in the hospital due to some swelling and nausea with vomiting. Headed home now and my diet was advanced to full liquids. I could use some ideas for dinner. I'm hungry!