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I'm 100% with Hazel on this. She covered it all..... Now that I'm 4 months out, there isn't any eating situation that concerns me. If we go out to a restaurant, I order a meal, eat what I can, and either leave the rest or take it home. The ONLY reason you would have a stuck episode, is if you take too big a bite, and don't chew thoroughly. Taking small bites & chewing well isn't obvious to anyone you eat with. You are eating.....that's all they see. As Hazel said, if your social life involves drinking on a regular basis, you will have problems losing weight. There is not a lot of room for regular alcohol intake on any weight loss plan, because there aren't any nutrients and your body can only store it as fat. That, and drinking brings on loose eating for many; it does for me! If you DO drink, count the calories, and make sure you don't consistently blow your daily allowance. Maintenance is another story, but it doesn't mean that you can throw caution to the wind. Relax, and take the time necessary to "reset" as Hazel mentions, and get re-aquainted with food, and what will ultimately be your new "normal". Good luck!

I am familiar with PCOS. It is true that there are more challenges with weight loss, but not for all women. It's also true that women, band or no band, are able to lose weight with diet and lifestyle change, WITH PCOS. I'm not trying to minimize how difficult it is for YOU. But it can be very easy to fall into old behaviors, while totally blaming it on a health issue. Your original post said that you were hungry all the time, and finding food on every corner. I believe that some of the posters were responding to that. PCOS doesn't force anyone to make poor food choices. Even pregnant women choose yogurt over a Big Mac & fries. Again, I'm not saying that's what YOU were eating at every food venue on every corner. But you were eating enough to gain a substantial amount of weight, which typically equates to too much food, and poor choices. If a good portion of your issues are in fact PCOS, then maybe posting in an online PCOS forum is a better option.

My left shoulder & painful breathing gas issue lasted about two and a half weeks. Then, gone.

My T3 level came back low. My internist wants me to come in to discuss lowering my dose. I have a copy of the results, and both TSH and T4 are in the normal range. I don't understand this enough to interpret the results, but I just hope that my weight loss doesn't slow down if she lowers the dose. I really don't want to rock the boat, because I'm VERY happy with my progress so far.

I ask because many times I have a sore throat after eating. But this was also pre-band. For me, it's reflux; acid shooting up into my throat. Just keep an eye on it, and call your doctor if it becomes an ongoing issue. Stuck doesn't happen in your throat, although you can have other sensations at the bottom of your throat when swallowing.

I'll be interested to know the outcome. My cardiologist told me a long time ago, that if I lost weight; not even ALL my weight, it would make a dramatic difference.....could possibly stop taking the meds. I only took one blood pressure med, and it was the lowest dose. Now....no more! In my classes before my WLS, they cautioned us of changes that could come quickly, in relationship to blood pressure meds. If we started feeling tired, dizzy, etc., that could be it. It's not only the weight loss, it's cutting out all the crap along with it.

East - though my insurance company approved the RNY for me, I chickened out about 10 days prior to my surgery date. It's so drastic, and I was afraid of messing around with a digestive system that God intended. I'm not religious; just afraid of malabsorption, and making changes that aren't reversible. That being said, I settled on the lap band plus plication, and so far I'm THRILLED. I sleep much better every night, knowing that I haven't made permanent changes to a perfectly working system. Good for you and your wife! I look forward the posts on your progress

I was told that once the bandage fell off, to leave it open. But you should check with your doctor on this. He/she is the best to advise.

Though there are more women on here, there are plenty of men. Hopefully some of them will chime in soon Welcome - you came to the right place!

Is the scratchy feeling only from chicken and turkey? Or, do you have a sore throat after eating other foods as well?

How did you get OVER 14ccs in a 14cc band?

Call you doctor and let him/her know what's going on. It does sound like heartburn, but I'd rather not diagnose.....everyone is SO different. I've had reflux since before surgery, and still have it. I had hoped with the hernia repair it would stop. I go on and off Prilosec, because long term use can cause other types of problems; a deficiency in one of the B Vitamins (don't remember which), and an issue with bones. Talk to your doctor. Prilosec works great for reflux, but if anyone is going to take it daily for years, they need to be aware of the issues it causes. By completing blocking acid in the stomach, certain nutrients aren't absorbed. That's where the issues come in. Feel better!

Are you on blood pressure meds? I had problem with lethargy about two months after surgery. The nurse told me that it could be my blood pressure meds; possibly needed a lower dose, or didn't need them at all. I was surprised that I was able to stop them so quickly, but that's what it was. I stopped the blood pressure meds, and was fine. My numbers have been totally normal since. Just a thought..... The other thing......if you live where it's really hot right now, that can do a number on you, too. When it gets very hot and humid, I find it almost impossible to giddy up for anything. And lastly (the obvious), call you doctor and let him/her know how you are feeling. There is an assortment of things that can cause what you're feeling, including Vitamin deficiency. Your doc would be the best to advise

Congrats! You are doing great!! I looked at your before & after pictures, and you look amazing How wonderful! And as far as your 2 miles being "laughable", just remember..... Everyone who started out, didn't start out doing 5Ks! Back in the day when aerobics classes were "the thing" (in the 80s), when I first started going, I felt completely uncoordinated & couldn't get the moves. After a month, I kept up just like everyone else. Baby steps.....

You look GREAT! Congrats on your success. I know you feel fabulous!!!!!

Did you meet with a nutritionist at your doctor's office? If they have one there, that would be the best person to help outline your eating plan. 1500 calories of fried foods and sweets isn't going to give your body the nutritional support it needs. And eating bad foods isn't preparing you for what's ahead. My pre-op diet was 1200 calories; lower fat, lower carb. Basically, it was Protein, veggies and fruit, with a little bit of good carbs mixed in.

I would suggest making an appointment to see the nutritionist. That would be a positive step toward getting back on track, and might help you get back in the "nutritional saddle".

Depends who is pouring! In a restaurant or bar, yes. At home.....whole OTHER story - LOL!

dalwash - have you tried Meloxicam? It's one of the prescription anti-inflammatories on the "acceptable" list from my doctor. It works great that type of pain. It's not for a headache, but for joint & skeletal pain, it works wonders (for me).

Yeah, MORE than wine I've been away from drinking (for the most part) for so long now, I don't really miss it that much. When it comes to wine, the problem is.....I don't want just ONE glass. I want two or three. So it's best to not even get started. The OTHER thing is, when I drink, I eat. It's just not good (for me) during the weight loss phase. I did have a couple of days where I drank, and I completely over did it. So....now, I just stay away (for the time being). I've never been a daily drinker, but when I do drink, I'm good for 2-3. And with that comes all the finger foods. Yep...not great for mrsinto

I'm guessing that it's gas from surgery, but you should run it by your doctor. The gas plays havoc, and it's the left side (shoulder) that's typically affected.

Yeah, I'm with Mis. Stay away from it! Just reading all the caffeine in it, I'm already having palpitations. I found this link with a bunch of info... http://wikidisease.org/ace-diet-pills/

Early in my WLS venture, I did notice a body odor coming off of me. My husband never said anything, but I could tell. I thought it was odd, because I wasn't eating anything. It's probably due to what is mentioned above; ketosis. I don't remember bad breath specifically, but I did notice a change. It only lasted a short while, and I'm back to my beautiful smelling self

TMF - I'm still unclear about restriction. I'm scheduled for a 3rd fill this week, but I only want 1/4cc. I've been doing well from the last fill about 2 months ago, but find I'm getting hungry about 2 hours after meals. The band does seem to signal me when to stop eating, but I'm not staying full. I'm afraid of overshooting, at the same time, am frustrated with the (apparent) hunger shortly after eating.

This is my own opinion too, but I think that everyone needs some carbs. As Mis said, only good carbs, but.....carbs! Protein has always been the most of what I eat, but I do add a small amount of quinoa, 100% whole grain bread, yams, beans, etc. Beanie - you're lucky that exercise isn't a chore for you. Given how much you do, I imagine that with the dietary adjustments, the weight is going to start melting off. PS: The nutritionist at my doctor's office ALSO (appears to) never have had an extra pound on her. Same with the nurse who I do some of my follow ups with. Sometimes, when I talk with the nurse about different issues, I don't think that she understands quite the way someone who's been through it would. Just my feeling.... But as long as she knows what she's doing, I'm good :-)