Kitt3000

High five!

I found myself sabotaging myself also. But then, I was having trouble seeing a thinner me. The weight gain in part, was to be invisible , and I just was not ready for all the attention that loosing weight was creating. Crazy huh? I'm a bit of an introvert, it's sort of like learning to swim, take a big gasping breath of air, then plunge head first back in the water!

I swear the docs office adds 5 to their scales !

I try to eat at least an egg & a piece of Breakfast meat around 10am, but my fall back is a Protein yogurt smoothee for an extra protein punch.

I am so sorry you have had this situation occur. I can only send best wishes and hope you will get a new band soon. I would be freaking out, I have to admit. You've worked so hard to get to your goal. Don't give up, never give up!

Big hug!

My kids say that's why they like Nanas house too, but, I'm happy to report, they love me- not just the treats! Big surprise (happy one) to me too! Cause like my mom, we thought food was love...

My own children are feeding my grandchildren with a more healthy diet. I am banned from giving them junk food. I've asked them for healthy snack treat ideas, and they have complied. Now I'm passing out eating better to the next generation, and helping myself at the same time! Yee haw!

Lol! Thought you were taking a sleep walking, umm a sleeping pill!!!lol that's for the laugh!

I am using "nature's Plus" adults chewable multi Vitamin and mineral supplement.

180 tabs is 45.70 at my local health food store. I get the in natural pineapple or berry flavor wafer size tablets. They do the job, break down easy, for me, no burping them up. Taste is not bad, but do any of the really taste yummy? Don't think so.....

Hi Haley! Do you have insulated saddlebags? Or will you be taking a cooler?

This is what my lunch Snacks would look like.

I would roll sliced deli meat around a cheese stick, with a few dots of mustard or mayo inside the wrap. Maybe be even a leaf of lettuce , probably iceberg for extra moisture. An apple and carrots to nibble on, but mostly to share with the horses, a handful of almonds. Water water, maybe a small gator ade to dilute in the water to keep your electrolytes going if it really warm or outright hot. Yogurt. Big sun shady hat. Sounds like a fun productive day, enjoy!

Most people will be too busy to notice what you are doing. Make a joke about your girlish figure...have fun!

Thanks ladies! I'm so happy to hear these things, and the little shake Diva! I know everyone needs a place to chat, I think four or five of the last few days, some of the email I've had has been terrible situations for folks that are having bands removed or no weight loss, regains... Yes, I need to reset some settings, I'm almost afraid to open my email. I really love hearing from long term banders, it really helps! Thank you.

Fresh salsa! Love it!

Peaches & cottage cheese

What's up Gavin?

I don't know about anyone else, but if feel there is an over abundant amount of negative post regarding the gastric band, on the board right now. I've been very happy with it over all, but my gosh, all the bad press it's getting, it makes me wonder when "disaster" is going to strike!! Lol!

If you haven't spoke with your doc/ support team, sounds like a good time to make a call. As for me, I would reevaluate my diet. I would make sure I did not slip into slider foods, I would have some dense Proteins, ground meats, some cheese and make sure I had a few bites of high Fiber. I would measure and eat my allotted portion, drink my Water, and have my last meal at least three hours before lying down. I am a big fan of a teaspoon of baking soda in 4-5 oz of water - drinking it gives me relief within minutes. Too many sliders tends to create excess acid for me- so I guess that's a good way of the band keeping me faithful! Lol!

I hope it's something this simple for you as well, it's always a bit of a set back to be completely unfilled, but sometimes necessary to give everything a chance to calm down. Good luck! Let us know how it goes for you, I've seen several members posting in need of acid relief lately...

Wow. That is very insightful, it really sounds like you are doing your part with your therapist! Good for you, I know with your motivated attitude- you are going to succeed! :-)

Go back to basics. Try three measured meals with no snacking in between, eat Protein first then veggies then fruit, if you have room... Water, water, water between meals. Once you reach your personal goals, add back in, trial & error. Doc drills it in my head ... Protein first, then some veggies... Lol!

Good luck. :-)

Guilty Lisa. All things known about myself, just can't put it into words.

Sorry you're feeling under the weather! The only advice I can offer, listen to your body,stop fighting it, rest-and sleep as you need to.

You will recover , everyone is a little different. Healing takes time, I had lap band, but had no energy for the longest time. I did walk but no way could I clean the house, or do vigorous exercise. It gets better!

Maybe you could post some of your favorite recipies? The butterfingers sounds interesting...

Quich, if it's that tight all the time, you need to see your doc. But yes, mine was a time or two like this, once one day after a fill, had Fluid taken out, and once when it went away on its own. Good luck!

Haha! There's days when I would like to have access to your mommys little helper!

Parrisell,

Have you figured out what if anything, to do when you do have too much mucus from allergies, or even crying? Heck sometimes it happens with eating a poor choice... .?

Yes, it does exist for some of us. On the way to it, lots and lots of things and habits are examined, changed, discarded, new behaviors and thoughts to replace them. I hope you are one who gets to the green zone, it may take a few more fills, I've seen as high as six on this site before, some providers do more at a quicker pace than others. Try to really focus on what you are learning along the way, I'm directing that right back to myself as well. :-)

Tried any of your pre op junk food? I had tortilla chips- they tasted nasty & greasy. Easy to resist!