Wanna-Be-Healthy

Hi everyone, I'm from Toronto
Was banded last June and it's my 1 year "bandiversary."
While I'm pleased with my 50lb weight loss, I can't help but compare myself to the many who have lost almost double that in the same time frame.
I'm proud of myself but always wonder what more I could have done...
I'm 32 and I still have 50lbs to lose.
Background: I didn't excercise, just ate smaller portions. Had regular adjustments (now 5.2). Going for another one on Wednesday.

Personally for myself, when I get stuck and start sliming and the pain is almost unbearable, I go to the bathroom and get rid if it. It's usually just something small I did not chew good enough.

Time is your best weapon for stuck episodes. Most all stuck episodes last only 30-60 minutes. Drinking anything only adds pressure to your esophagus and pouch and that is painful.
Just remember to slow down and chew.

every 5-6 weeks I have a terrible pain on the upper left of my stomach. I had a CT scan today and I'm waiting for the test results. But according to my Dr., She believes that I'm just full of SH*T. I'm hoping she's right!

Hi everyone, I'm the original poster. Remember me?
Can I ask that this virus of a thread stop?
I'm sorry I asked

Hi everyone, I'm the original poster. Remember me?
Can I ask that this virus of a thread stop?
I'm sorry I asked

If we could only have believed you.....

Terry and CG are officially the comic relief portion of this thread

If you're throwing up all the time, have acid reflux, and aren't losing weight, then you're probably too tight. If you just have difficulty eating some foods then you may be fine. It's kind of up to you. Everyone keeps themselves at different levels of restriction. Personally, I like to stay on the loose side because when my band tightens up...WHOA BUDDY!

I love it NaNa you prove my point 100%.
It is not your job to be judge and jury to ANYONE on this site or else where. Share your OPINIONS and your ADVICE but DO NOT think that you stand above or are better learned then ANYONE ELSE.
You can throw out a million links I know how to use Google very well thank you very much.
People are going to do what they choose to do with our with out your comments.
I'm not cocky darling, I'm just truthful.
Thanks for calling yourself out and giving attention to YOUR own inadequacy. I'm sure in 5 years 10 years or 20 we will all be better off for not enduring your condescending tone.

Thank God! If I need an expert. ..
I'll go to my Surgeon. All you do. ... every post is tell people how they must do this or can't do that or else the sky will surely fall. I've been posting on here quite a while. .... and never said this about anyone. ... even people I don't agree with. But you are something else. And I'm talking about you NaNa.

A bit off topic here...but just had to get this off my chest. Why is that some people feel they are experts at what is right for anyone but themselves?
When "newbies" or even veterans for that matter ask questions, it's because they are looking for advice and support.
We are not looking for the know it all clipped and often times judgmental comments that are thrown out to refute the actual helpful advice of other bandsters. These comments come in almost exact succession to the postings of certain people who are actually helpful in their comments and advice, and these judgmental postings are really starting to bug me.
If you think this comment was about you, then it probably was and I hit my target audience.
My advice to you is that perhaps you should take all that you know and apply it personally and then edit the content again before you hit post. Or I'm sure there will be more people who will start refuting your comments and judging you for your tone and countering you on your expertise.
Last I checked you were not registered as a Lapband Surgeon, Doctor, PA, or spokesman. It's really all just your opinions that would be better served minus the judgmental tone.
Thank you.
My apologies to Wanna-Be-Healthy for hijacking your post to speak my mind.

I have 5cc in a 10cc band and I can eat Soups, oysters, some meats, and veggies.
I CANNOT eat breads, rice, some granola bars or chicken breast otherwise I get stuck and have to vomit because the pain in my chest won't go away.
I know some people can't eat breads or rice and dry meats. Is this normal? Am I too tight? Or are these things I just have to give up.
I'm ok either way.

Thanks Mis. I was hoping you would reply.

Thanks Mis. I was hoping you would reply.

I agree, it's pretty much up to you....just experiment over time and find your comfort level, and a level of restriction that helps you achieve your goals. If I paid attention to every post that said you can't do this or you must do that.... I'd be scared to death!! I had some oysters just Sunday... with a crab cake and a few bites of Cajun rice... when I stopped for lunch during my bike ride. Yummy!

Thanks Mis. I was hoping you would reply.

Honestly, it's completely up to you. You're not too tight at a dangerous level. Many live like that without issue. It's a question of whether or not you can be happy like that realistically.
If it were me, I'd get a small unfill. The only food I stay away from is dry meat. Anything else I can eat but that is how I want it. My hunger is controlled extremely well and I'm satisfied on very little food. That is the level my doctor wants me at and that is how I'm happy.
If you're unsure what is best for you, I'd ask your doctor.
Best wishes