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It could be acid reflux coming up into your throat. Talk with your doctor about it. I had this issue prior to surgery, and unfortunately, still have it. I started back on Prilosec every day.....again. But call your doctor.....whatever MY issue is, doesn't mean that it's your issue. Hope you feel better sooner than later

Thanks Sweets :-) Since being banded, I haven't gained any weight; not even on days like yesterday. But I've only had three days like that since surgery. I pray that this is how it will be for the rest of my life!

Believe me.....I KNOW it's not easy! My doctor put me on a 1200 calorie per day diet for two weeks prior to surgery. I didn't even stick with that; ate more like 1400-1500. And THAT was a stretch. All of this WILL be much easier once banded (after you go through bandster hell), and 1500 calories will seem like a lot. After my little meltdown yesterday, I felt like my 1500 calories was 4000 calories! That is the beauty of the band (and plication....for me). 1500 calories on a bad day will not cause weight gain, and my need to add those extras got me through a difficult day. Today......back to my usual 1000. I hate "diets" too, but really, I feel like I still AM dieting. The difference now is, that I'm able to comfortably stick to a lower calorie plan, and not feel hungry all the time.

LOL! Yeah, you can eat 1500 calories being banded. I had a crappy day yesterday, and ate exactly 1500 calories! Thanks to the plication, I stopped before going any further. You'll learn what foods go through really easy; the foods to avoid!

Are you female? Doesn't say in your profile, but I'm thinking.....yes. If you are, 1500 calories per day is pretty generous. At some point, you are going to be responsible for tracking what you eat. Maybe, instead of strongly resisting this part of the preparation, use it to learn how to account for what you consume. Even when banded, you're going to have to keep tabs on your calories and Protein intake. As you get more familiar with how many calories and protein are in certain foods, you will learn how to lay it out, and how to get the most bang for your caloric buck. I'm not saying this is easy, but nothing about WLS is easy. If you are thinking that once the surgery is done, that you are home free, please think again. It's a HUGE adjustment, and a 1500 calorie per day "diet" for a few months is pretty generous. If you read through some of these forums, you'll see a lot more stringent pre-op diet protocols than that. Hang in there......it's worth it!

You should call your GYN. No matter what anyone has experienced, everyone is completely individual. If this is not a normal pattern for you, only your doctor can diagnose. Good luck!

Isis - I'm with you on this one. Peanut butter is a controlled substance in my house, and I can't even start with it. One spoonful, two spoonfuls..... Next, the jar is sitting on my lap! Good that we know our trigger foods

Adorable!!! Congrats

There are more success stories with the band, than not. Many times, people only post when they're having an issue. In my short time on this site (relatively speaking), many of the band issues aren't from the band, they're from people not adhering to the lifestyle change required WITH the band. Sure, sometimes (for whatever the reason) people's bodies reject it, or they have other issues in relationship to the surgery. But overall, there are way MORE positives. This morning, I had my three month check-up with my surgeon. He goes through a list of the usual questions; do you get stuck, are you nauseous, does food come up, etc. My answer is no to everything. I have zero issues, and I'm absolutely THRILLED with the results so far. Before I decided what surgery to have (about a year ago), I looked in these forums; lap band and gastric bypass. I actually freaked out and decided to do nothing, because after all the negative posts, I decided it wasn't for me. Close to a year later, and another 12 pounds, I knew I had to do something. After much mental torment, I decided on the band with plication. I'm SO GLAD that I did! Good luck! Just try & focus on the positive. There is a LOT of it here

Pygo - I was banded on 3/25/13, and have never had a stuck episode. I'm in the green zone (I think), and losing weight steadily. I also was beginning to wonder the same thing, because from what I keep reading in these forums, the occasional stuck episode seems to go along with the band. But I think the key is focusing on small bites, chewed VERY well. From the start, I was afraid of some of the things I've read, so I'm really careful about the way I eat. Apparently, it's working for both of us!

Your doctor is the only one who can diagnose your particular issues. However, it seems way too early to know if what you're feeling is permanent "forever" damage, or just post-op healing. If I were a betting woman, I would say the latter of the two. Hope you feel better sooner than later.

I think you are the exception. So far I've been very successful with the band, but it does nothing to quell head hunger. Many of us have gotten to this point for reasons other than actual physical hunger. The band doesn't cure the emotional urge to eat. THAT is the hard part. I commend you for having worked through all of the difficulties with the compulsion to eat. I also commend you for not finding it necessary to track your food (I've read in several of your other posts). But again, for the most part, I think you are the exception, not the rule. I believe that as much as we seem to have "it" licked, our addictive behavior is always there, waiting to take over in any weakened moment. I'm really happy for you, that you've got all aspects of this under complete control. By the same token, I don't believe any of us are actually cured; band or no band. It takes continual attention; sometimes more than other other times.

Sounds GREAT - I'll drink to that! Uh, a protein shake, that is

Yes - hang in there....it will come soon enough!

Congrats! I know how excited you must feel

Creepy!

When I was back on solids, I wasn't allowed watermelon (and many other fruits) for awhile. My doctor has the progression setup a certain way, and melon was several weeks out. I would ask your doctor if it's okay for you, depending where you're at. Certain foods create bloat and gas, and some doctors don't add everything back all at once, even if you're past the mushy stage.

We saw Lone Ranger yesterday. Also disappointed.... There were some good parts, but overall.....too long & not great. The best movie we've seen this year was White House Down. Loved it!

When we go to the movies, my husband usually gets popcorn. I may pour a little bit into a box & nibble on it. And I add it to my daily calorie allotment. The BEST thing I've found for the movies, is eating lunch/dinner before going. If I walk in on a full stomach, I'm not interested in snacking.

I'm with Cheznoel on this one... There is a lot of retraining to do during this process; pre and post-op. Although I understand the desire to lean on drugs to get through the "hard part", diet pills fall into the "old behavior" category. WLS is a complete change in anything you've ever known regarding weight loss, so it's best to white knuckle it......like everyone else. You will have greater success if you learn early on, how to get through the difficult times.

You are off to a GREAT start! The band is like any other big life change you want to make in life, in that it ALL has to start with "our will" do make it happen. With your mindset the way it is, you will do great once banded. I'm not going to lie.....there will be some difficult times as you move along, but you will get through them. This is a life long decision, not a temporary fix. Good for you!!!

Thank you! I love your posts, but my poor old eyes were struggling to read them

Yep - I'm with B52 on this... If we could do it without the band, we would have done it. And many of us HAVE done it.......over and over and OVER again! It's a vicious cycle; big losses, even bigger gains. For so many of us, the band is a way to stop the madness. For me, in the beginning, when I was back on mushy/solid foods, I was frustrated that I couldn't eat more. Though clearly I was "done" on a very small amount, my head yearned for more. But I'm very happy to say, that 3.5 months out, that feeling has subsided. Now, when I go out to eat and a huge plate of food is put in front of me, it somewhat grosses me out. I order what I want, and pick through, eating what I can, and then either leave the rest, or box it up to take home. But the restaurant portions now look so inflated. I'm used to smaller portions, and I enjoy every single bite; SO much more than before the band. Head hunger is our biggest obstacle with the band….or any WLS. I go for a few days where I'm fine, and then I'll have a day where I just want to EAT! On those days I have to be more strategic with my daily calories. Maybe I'll allow myself 1,200 instead of the 1,000 I'm trying to stick to. And I'll plan little Snacks in order to satisfy that need to "hand to mouth" it. I'm at a stage in life where I've accepted that I will not break certain habits, and I’m totally okay with it. I've made SO many changes since surgery, and I continually reap the rewards for doing so. Your concerns and fears are completely normal. I went through SO many emotions prior to surgery, and when I finally settled on the band over other WLS choices, I was completely ready. But it was quite a roller coaster ride getting here, and I haven't regretted it for one single minute. I love my band, and finally feel that my life is coming back. That would not have happened on another f-ing diet.

That is AWESOME! I know how good you feel! Congrats on your fabulous success