olliensys

I had LapBand surgery in September of 2013 and I lost a total of 24 pounds and gained back 10. I am aware that I contributed to the fail but I am feeling like the discomfort I feel when I eat only makes me mad and discouraged. I am going to see my doctor to inquire about revision to the sleeve. Love your post!

Wow, great job. I think I will take some pictures when I get home and see if I see a difference.

I literally crave sweets all day and i have a feeling it has something to do with all the aspartame and splenda I've been eating and drinking. I have a fill tomorrow and I think I'm going to use this opportunity to go clean and detox from carbs. Also i am going to start tracking on my fitness pal so I don't have to guess on how many calories i am eating. This is going to take more work than I thought but in the end it is worth it. Is anyone else craving carbs like crazy?

Hi..your not alone..i am 5 weeks out and have gained a few pounds. I have been reading tons of posts trying to figure this out. I am still confused and eating almost the same way as before the surgery. I hear that we should be eating 1200 calories and i am too hungry for that. I also hear a lot about how the band is supposed to work. Hang in there though. No matter how hard or complicated.....this must work.

Well i hope this works for me because i really need the type of restriction that forces me to stop eating. I start off great..but end badly.. Sometimes i dont even realize i am eating...its just something i do during commercials. There is only one therapist in my town and she is pretty busy because she also runs a wolf preserve. I guess i will have to figure something out...because i refuse to ho under the knife unless it is an emergency.

So does this mean that if you are an emotional eater...the band is not for you? I think that the fact that many cant have bread is some type of restriction.

Almost finished reading the Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks. Also known as HeLa. I love this true story that brings up so many emotions. I wish the book can go on forever and i keep googling the family looking for pictures.

Sugar free jello counts as a clear liquid. Hang in there....I practically lived at the mall just window shopping and dreaming of the nice styles i will be wearing soon.

No.... in some of the paperwork I've seen from the Doc's office it said no bread, rice and etc. I am still 1.5 weeks post op and I am mourning anything that is not liquid but I was curious how others can tolerate bread. Can you eat a sandwich, burger or dinner roll. I definately want to avoid anything getting stuck when I start regular food. Also, I am plannin my hubby's b-day party in 3 weeks and I am planning the menu around what I can eat (little do they know),

Hello, I have been mourning the loss of bread in my diet and I am wondering if there is anybody who can tolerate bread and what kind. Also, what about crackers?

Name, real or screen~ olliensys Goal weight for September 30th~ 245 Weight on September 1st~ 258 (Sept. 3rd) Age~ 39 City/State~ CA Dietary goal for September~ Find creative ways to puree food Exercise goal for September~ Walk at least 15 mins a day Personal goal for September~ Plan Hubby's B-day party Date banded~ 9/3/2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 18 lbs Favorite Fall Activity~ Decorating my house with fall decorations