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I also live 4 hours away from my dr. and I'm sorry that you're going through a difficult time. so they can't get you in for 6 weeks, frustrating I know but you just have to schedule your appointment, eat right until then (remember this is a lifestyle change anyway) when your there hopefully they will give you just what you need but if the dr. chooses to be tough and start with a small fill then be tough too, go home eat right and return for another fill. You know you don't have a useless piece of plastic inside you because it has worked for you, and I'm sure it won't have been the first time you've had to jump through some hoops for a dr. we all have too.
this is just a bad day and when you think about it you'll see what you need to do and you'll feel better!
take care and love yourself

I read your post today and left and am now back, I want to say something to brighten your day or change your perspective, but I don't know what to say.
All of these things are important and you deserve to feel overwhelmed.
I don't know when and I don't know how, but eventually things will work themselves out, or you will see how these things helped you grow, idk, I really wish you the best, and believe things will get better! Good luck and take care.

went to search for something .......and found what i wanted to share with you about your post.....i post it to you with love:

I read your post today and left and am now back, I want to say something to brighten your day or change your perspective, but I don't know what to say.
All of these things are important and you deserve to feel overwhelmed.
I don't know when and I don't know how, but eventually things will work themselves out, or you will see how these things helped you grow, idk, I really wish you the best, and believe things will get better! Good luck and take care.

Terry - I've gotten so much from your posts. You have so much strength, and I appreciate all that you've given in this forum.
Life ain't easy! And as we get older, the harder it gets. It's easier in some ways, but there is so much more to deal with; caregiving to elderly parents, family issues, health issues, deaths......the list goes on. Unless someone has a bonafide drinking problem, having a nip on the ol' bottle every now and again is absolutely fine.....downright medicinal :-) I'd do it more often myself, but it triggers eating....which I can't afford.
You really exercised your program through a very sh-tty day, which is monumental when you look back and see how you would have dealt with this pre-band. Bravo to you!!

...and you have helped us. Thanks for sharing.

I had my band with plication on March 11th. It is encouraging to read your story. I have had up and downs because my band is not filled yet, so sometimes I eat the wrong foods but I just have to remind myself that tomorrow is another day and I can do this. I have got rid of all of my clothes that was too big because I am not going to be that size anymore, that is my motivation. I shop for smaller clothes at thrift stores because I won't be wearing it for very long. Congratulations and good luck on your journey.

Kudos to your family. That is great to have such support.

If I could "like " this twice, I would! Way to rock it!

Congratulations!!!
I was just banded 3 weeks ago and I'm still not hungry, and I too had a hard time swallowing protein shakes until about 10 days post op. your really swollen inside and it takes a few days for the swelling to go down. I can drink protein shakes just fine now but I think we are just lucky as far as not being hungry... I think there are alot of people that are hungry right away, and I'm told that once the swelling is gone your hunger really comes back! Good Luck

3 weeks banded so very little experience here, but I get hiccups after i eat any thing no matter how much or how little, when I had this question I searched it in the forums and found that a lot of people have this. Good luck!

It's over with and tomorrow is a new day. You are not a failure, you slipped, we all do some times.
Thank you for sharing this. It helps me and I am sure others, that no one is ever perfect. I eat more than 1 cup at dinner.
Have a better tomorrow.
Hugs,
Arlene

Congratulations on getting the band!
my left shoulder hurt for about a week, I did wind mills with my arms a couple times a day for 30 seconds or so and it didn't help right away but I would notice on days I did it the next day wasn't as bad. it's something to try it won't hurt you even if it doesn't work.
as far as the tube my lips were never numb but I did cough a little and throat bothered me for about 2 days.
the first 3 days are the hardest and the 4th and 5th day is only a little better then you will really start to feel a little better every day. sorry everything comes in little steps right now.
You'll do great Good Luck!

Congratulations!!!!! That is so great. Maybe the stress made you lose instead of gain. A size 12-WOW! I hope to see that number some time soon. Keep up the great work with your trainer, it shows.

How exciting for you!!
water or ice chips, I can't tell you how thirsty I was. I also had gatorade and light cran-raspberry juice. the second day I really enjoyed the broth for me it was more soothing.
Good luck, you're gonna do great!

You're gonna do great, I'm recently banded and my best advice would be not to set to high of expectations for right after the surgery,so many people seem to think they will go home weighing 25 pounds less, your body will need 4-6 weeks to heal, and not everyone loses weight during the healing process. but when you have healed and are eating right and working out, you will feel great, and you will do these things bc your dr. said so and he knows how to help you!
please don't think you'll fail, know you will be succesful. you're right you got this! Good Luck

Girl, It will be fine. I was banded in late Feb 2013. I am so happy w/the results! You can do it girl you just got to have faith in yourself:)

You don't have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. This isn't about anyone but you and the life you have chosen for yourself. You can do it.

Thanks everyone. Turned out fine. I sat with my oldest son and my brothers so they know and my food portions were a little bit bigger than normal but I had a shake for lunch.
One person asked how much I lost and I said it is private and I don't share. I think she was offended. Oh well, too bad. My fat ass is finally smaller than my SIL, who I hate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was my best NSV ever.

I wish I could help you with this one I haven't told my family either, and I worry about the day we all get together and they see me not eating much, My family will comment for sure. I've figured that i would sip on soup so it always looks like i'm eating something.
maybe put some food on a plate and move it around so it looks like you ate some. and just tell them your watching your portions.
Your clever I'm sure you'll come up with something brilliant
Good luck! let us know how it turns out, they'll probably be so impressed with you, they won't even notice your plate!

I'm so happy for you!!!! I just got banded and am healing but I'm looking forward to having days like this. I enjoy reading posts/blogs like these that inspire me. Congratulations

I also live 4 hours away from my dr. and I'm sorry that you're going through a difficult time. so they can't get you in for 6 weeks, frustrating I know but you just have to schedule your appointment, eat right until then (remember this is a lifestyle change anyway) when your there hopefully they will give you just what you need but if the dr. chooses to be tough and start with a small fill then be tough too, go home eat right and return for another fill. You know you don't have a useless piece of plastic inside you because it has worked for you, and I'm sure it won't have been the first time you've had to jump through some hoops for a dr. we all have too.
this is just a bad day and when you think about it you'll see what you need to do and you'll feel better!
take care and love yourself

I also live 4 hours away from my dr. and I'm sorry that you're going through a difficult time. so they can't get you in for 6 weeks, frustrating I know but you just have to schedule your appointment, eat right until then (remember this is a lifestyle change anyway) when your there hopefully they will give you just what you need but if the dr. chooses to be tough and start with a small fill then be tough too, go home eat right and return for another fill. You know you don't have a useless piece of plastic inside you because it has worked for you, and I'm sure it won't have been the first time you've had to jump through some hoops for a dr. we all have too.
this is just a bad day and when you think about it you'll see what you need to do and you'll feel better!
take care and love yourself

"I guess I will give up"........This is the only negative comment on this page.

i do not have a fill and i am losing weight. i am proof you do NOT need a fill to lose weight. if you are not losing weight, you are not eating properly. you can eat 1/2 cup but if its cheap slider foods/high fat etc, its not helping...you need to be eating protein filled and filling foods, veggies and fruit and drinking ALOT.
i have followed you since you were banded and i know you teach and i know you have kids...but you got to do this for YOU>
the band will NOT make you not hungry or stop cravings. it is there to help you eat less. that is all...it will help you stay full longer.....and if you eat filling protein foods, you will be (satisfied).
its a matter of want power. if you want to lose weight, then do it.
dont wait for a doctor or a doctors visit it do it.
and when you get into the dr, then get that fill but until then, make it happen.