aeromech

The sips thing depends on how tight your band is. After surgery I was so tight I could get stuck on too much water because of the funnel effect, but got some removed from the band and all is well. Now I can drink more quickly, but choose not to gulp.

One bit of advice for both of you guys, make sure you get your head straight and try to change the way you view food. Food addiction as a very real thing. We are all here for you, help is always here.

I try to keep from drinking directly after finishing a meal. I try to delay that for as long as possible. It helps keep the satisfied feeling longer.

High five dude! Way to go!

All I know is if you stress about it, it will hinder your weightloss. This last stretch is nutrition sensitive. Watch out for gaining muscle instead of losing fat, some people will elevate the workout to a level that produces muscle. It's a fine line. Good luck, keep up the good work!

Any of you can add me on MFP, I am aeromech on there too.

You got my vote! Good luck, you all deserve it, but you got the vote because you put yourself out there and asked! Keep us updated, this is interesting

Just make sure you have details to tell your doctor, like calories per day, how often hungry, exercise and frequency. Also voice your concerns about anything you have. That's the time for it and will influence how much of a fill you will receive. My doctor makes me down a small bottle of water after any adjustments, just to make sure everything is working properly. Also just to safeguard yourself after the fill, make sure to chew completely and time bites as well. Follow the rules and you should be fine.

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! It's not only the lifestyle change and surgery, but your attitude towards food and how you "use" it. People don't realize that food can be abused like drugs and alcohol, even severe addiction. It really sounds like you are making real progress in that department. Great work! Keep on truckin'!!

The stomach they use for demonstrations is actually the size of a 12-14 year old girls stomach. My NUT explained that to me because I was like "that is in no way big enough to represent my stomach!"

There are lots of calorie tracker apps out there. I use My Fitness Pal, it has a very good database, you can scan barcodes of the packages, and track your exercise in the same manner. It even lets you to have friends and track weight too.

Anyone who wants to can add me, I am aeromech on MFP also. Thanks

Chewing, bite size, and if your body can tolerate that type of food are the major factors of being stuck for me.

I never thought twice about my decision to have the lap-band instead of any other WLS. I knew what to expect and my stomach is not modified beyond natural shape. I like that along with the adjustability factor. It's all good. Slower weight loss is healthier anyways.

Onederland is nearing!!! Keep up the good work!

Okay, first off. I weighed in at 277lbs in my first consultation visit for getting the lap-band back in February. My pre-op weight was recorded as 256lbs on 03/20/2013. Today I stand at an official 243lbs. So that's where all those calories went that I didn't eat... Lol I had hernia repair during the lap-band placement. Apparently it was a considerable sized hernia. Took 2 stitches to close it up, got a pic if anyone wants to see... Haha So, I went from big gaping g hole around my esophagus to a nice tight form fitting hole and a band. Most of you know I have been having problems with pills, and various other things, even bigger gulps of Water have ended up PB'd. So I got 2cc more taken out so the hernia can heal and I can get some sort of comfort instead of feeling everything back up. I feel better already, the only drawback is the hunger. I am in sliders still for post-op diet and little or no restriction on the band. Jello just isn't cutting the hunger, may have to go to more substance. BTW that puts me at 8lbs from losing 100lbs from my heaviest of 335lbs. Also, my pants are too loose and try to fall off. They fit kinda tight before the pre-op diet.

Yup, that's the stage I am in right now and less than 1/2 cup eaten has kept me satisfied for almost 3 hours and still going!

I feel so much better now that I can eat per the rules of being banded without having problems. I can even take pills(quartered) now, which I couldn't before the last appointment. Moving on to soft foods today. Sorry to say, this liquid fuel is for the birds though. Blood sugar has been stable in the 100-130 range without metformin, my Dr. told me to take it at night to combat the liver producing too much glucose while sleeping. This will aid in weight loss. This is a truly different experience. I am so happy I made the decision to save my life and become a healthier person!!

Lmao!!!

The chewable is 2x the dose compared to the strip. I found they worked pretty good for me. It's up to your preference.