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Doc appointment today. I went in for a checkup on my stitches and good news is that it is healing great! not great enough to get a fill though. - Sooo close but no dice. I scheduled an appointment for next week in hope that my issue will be resolved. While I was there I was praised by my Doc. Two weeks ago I went in about my stitches and weighed in at 236 pds and today weighed in at 232. So an average of 2 pounds per week. She told me she was very impressed with my weight loss thus far. She told me most people do not lose during this stage because they do not feel restriction and constantly eat and some even gain weight. She also went on to say it shows that I have real dedication and making the choices that I should be making. The last part made me feel guilty but I didnt say anything. I am far from a poster child. For example I had a Reese cup just yesterday. I eat 1400-1600 calories a day. Where some people are eating 800. My only exercise is playing with my dog and walking up my horrendous 3 flight of stairs to my apartment 3 times a day (and the occasional Zumba song ). But really, am I putting in my all. Nope. And I think it is unfair that someone like me who isnt trying all that hard can lose weight faster than someone that is. I do stick to my 1 cup of food at every meal - I do not want to cause any damage to my band and think it is irresponsible to eat more. But I have cut out a BUNCH of crap used to eat on a daily basis (try 4 packs a Reeses, Taco Bell for Lunch, Golden Corral for dinner) but compared to some of the hard work and efforts of people on here. I am not doing much. Will this catch up to me? Probably. And when it does it will kick my ass into gear! But as silly as it sounds I feel like why should I try harder if what i'm doing is already working. Whats the saying....dont fix what aint broken? Maybe things will change once I am back working. I feel like I have no routine in my schedule and its throwing me off. Once I get back to school and have a assigned slot for Breakfast/Lunch/Snack/Dinner I wont be grazing or doing other guilty food actions. I know my exercise will increase once I get the ok from my Doc because I actually like lifting weights. But these are all in the future and havent been done. And like my status says ..... When it is all said and done, Will I have SAID more than Ive DONE?" Lets hope not.

Yes happened to me. Prilosec as well now

I had not heard about the Six Flags lady. I dont know how large she was or any details. But I do know the last time I went to an amusement park I went on a roller coaster and SQUEEZED into it. Well guess what it popped loose while riding. Luckily there was another safety measure that kept my bar from coming completely loose. It was a terrifying experience.

I think most people who complain about only losing 25 pounds are including weight they lost from pre-op which can be sometimes around 20 pounds. I know before surgery I lost 18 pounds and I include that in my total weight loss, so they might not be losing as much as it seems.

I had liquids for 2 weeks. I had Clear Liquids for 10 days and full liquids for 4 days. The pureed food for 1 week, then mushy food for 1 week and soft food 1 week. Now on normal food. I started experiencing hunger after the first week and I stayed hungry up until week 4 when I started eating soft food.

Tripe is an animals stomach lining

There are a couple people who are losing with no fill (except what they put in during surgery). I think I've seen it more with those who had plication with their band than those who didnt. I'm losing currently without a fill but i'm hungry in between meals.

I am at week 6 now. I did not lose anything from week 2 - 4. Now I am losing approx 2 pounds a week. No fill yet. And this week because of that TOM coming I actually gained 5 pounds. But as soon as it ended it went away. Dont be discouraged!

2 weeks for me

This post will jump around and might be confusing but I got lots to mention over the past 2 weeks! So last I posted some days ago. I was put on a new Antibiotic. Well its working!!!! :::: cue streamers, dancers, strobe light:::: Looking at it today I estimate it will be healed by next week I got the abdominal support. Awkward. I look pregnant and it makes me feel pregnant and I only wear it around the house. LoL I am completely moved into my new place! I didn't have to lift much - my mom would slap me with her eyes every time I did (like only my mother can do). And I love it. We are on the 3rd floor, so much more space and a 24 hr gym My poor dog FLIPPED out at the wooden floor. He had to be practically dragged up the stairs. But after 3 days he is good now. As far as my band goes. I am doing better. I am no longer counting calories but making good calorie decisions. I found I obsess when I count the calories instead of eating when i'm hungry and just remembering portion size. I do not not count carbs either. And I'm losing I weighed 248 going into surgery. I am now at 233. All with no fill. I am happy especially since I didnt loose anything from week 2-4. I lost 5oz during that time to be exact lol. Looking at my weight history this means I weighed this much back in 2009. That makes me excited. Soon I will be how much I weighed in high school As far as food. I can eat anything it seems like. No problem getting stuck, not one. I can not eat berries plain. I tried eating strawberries and raspberries, that didn't sit well, but I can eat them on cereal or yogurt. Gulping water (which i've done accidentally) didn't hurt either. I have been dealing with pain in my abdomen. Not where my band or port is but on my right side. Its odd. Some episodes of nausea. Some of this I have to give credit to my gastroparesis, it causes random and unexplained pain. Now I am ready for a fill. I feel encouraged. I am losing weight with no fill but I am hungry every 2 - 3 hours. I think with a fill I will be on a great track. I am going to tell my doc I dont think it will take much. I am amazed at how much my stomach is adjusting to lesser amount of food over time. Doc appt on Tuesday, we will see what they say about...welll....everything :::continues to party with strobe lights and streamers::::

Congrads You should be so proud! I avoid shopping too. My clothes are limited because I cant fit anything, even plus size clothes fit me weird because of my body shape. Hope things change for me soon like they have for you

I have found planning ahead works best. I am a little OCD so I made a "to-go" food Chart. I looked at the the nutrition for everything on the menu for like 10 different resturants. If it is was 300 cal or less I added it. (or for a larger meal 600 and split it in half to take home). It has helped alot with keeping my calories within a certain limit. And by looking ahead you can know what is offered before hand instead of second guessing.

I agreed with tiger however, you are only 3 weeks out of surgery and eating anything other than your diet food might hurt you. Chips are hard and could do damage to your stomach. Everyone else is hungry at this time too. I am currently 5 weeks out with no fill and im hungry but you gotta keep keeping on

You liver is very large and in order to perform the surgery safely with laparoscopy your liver needs to shrink enough that the can maneuver the medical instruments around your abdominal cavity. If it does not shrink it they might not do the surgery.

I had phlegm after I started eating food again. Went away after a couple days.

Couldnt agree more with this post. I am one of those people where if I'm truly craving something I will eat much more food than if I was to have a small taste of what I was craving. You just cant have cravings everyday

I dont know if I could be considered a 'mentor' since i'm younger and only 6 weeks banded. BUT I AM A TEACHER. Elementary Art. Im 24, I also live my boyfriend and dog but no kids. I will gladly be there as a friend / support.

We almost have the same starting weight. I hope in 7 mo from now I have awesome results like you!

Infection is nothing to mess with, your doctor shouldn't have given you a fill if you were showing signs of infection. I too have been struggling with my port site. You can see the attached photos. See someone else, this is something that can really do damage to your body.

Im going for a sugar free Popsicle, right now or tasting something I really just dont like so it turns my appetite off. Ex- dab of hot sauce on my tongue, not hungry for anything anymore

Heating pad and massager did great for me 30 bucks at walmart for both

Most surgeons wait 4-6 weeks after surgery. I had my surgery June 20th and will not be getting a fill until August 14th. (approx 2mo after surgery) but mine is because of complications. Even if you can physically eat more than you think ...dont. Measure your food to 1 cup max. Eat if you get hungry eat again. You do want to mentally get your brain used to seeing these portions. Also if you have plication you can do damage to your stomach by eating more. Like you I am hungry and have no fill but its what you gotta do. Im supposed to stick to 1,000 calories, but im not there is no way.....but portion control is something you can do to prevent damage. I am steady losing 2 pds a week doing this. I wish you luck and hope you can make it to your fill with weight loss and minimal problems. Hunger sucks

Happy for you, my first fill is in a few weeks was banded 6/20, Ive had complications as well.

I also have the problem of protein not filling me up but other things will. Strange.