nursejen28

You could have a VERY serious issue...I assume this is not your first period and it sounds like the pain is beyond normal menstrual cramping. Severe abdominal pain is considered a medical emergency regardless of lap band or IUD placement. If your stomach hurts so bad you can barely breathe you need to go to the ER or call your physician immediately...This may not even be lab band related abdominal pain is often a sign of gull bladder problems or appendix issues...Don't mean to sound harsh but I did not want to say anything and something bad happen, a few days could be to late Take care of yourself!

It takes a long time to really understand what "hungry" really is. I think for some of us we will never really know. If you are on clear liquids and are post op or pre op you are defiantly going to feel hungry! You are not eating anything!!! Try some hot tea, I like chi-tea it has some flavor and anything hot Helped me when I was on liquids.

I felt the same way before my surgery! I was always able to loose weight the problem is I could never keep it off! This tool has not only helped me loose weight but allowed me to maintain weight loss. Although I am not at my goal after 5 years I have kept 70+pounds off for the last 2, and to be honest have not tried very hard for those last 2 years. I don't regret this decision!

It is always the smell of protein powders that get me! When I was required to drink the powder I would mix it in a cold bottle of water then shake really well. Prior to surgery I would just down it without thinking about it to much. Since the bottle of water has a small hole the smell did not reach my nose as much . I will tell you that in my opinion Muscle milk light is one of the worst I have tried!!! As far as powders go Publix Greenwize brand vanilla is my favorite.

Adkins also has some pre-made coffee shakes a little higher in fat then I would like but they make a great meal replacement for me when I am traveling!

Even people that are not overweight have days when they don't make the best food choices. My sister has been thin her whole life, she also a devoted runner. She eats healthy most of the time but does allow splurges every once and a while. I know I am going to also struggle and have a splurge and I am trying not to beat myself up over it when it happens. My struggle like you is getting myself back on track when I "slip up". I am going to start to try and not think of these as slip ups any more, we are human beings and will have an occasional off day from our nutrition and excerise. What I am batteling is to not let one day of bad choices turn into months, weeks, years, of eating like I am never going to see a piece of fried chicken or cake again. God gave me this wonderful body and I am doing my best to care for it and make myself healthy and strong. It is not easy but with his grace and support from each other we can do it!

I agree I am going to try to stay out by packing a cooler and bringing with me but when I fly I can not. Also I frequently have Business dinners/lunches so I frequently have no choice. I guess it sounds like I will be having chicken and fish!

My surgeon told me to eat every 3-4 hours while awake I really struggle with this but try to do my best...in between meals I usually have a shake, or string cheese, Greek yougurt I try to keep my snacks protein based.

I travel for work so i eat out a lot. I have finally gotten myself back on track so would love to hear your ideas on what you get when you are eating out and are sticking to the plan. Thanks in advance!

I would call your doctor, you must be able to keep liquids down or you could end up VERY sick! He may have to take out the 1/2cc that was put in and wait a few weeks to try again.

I have a before and during posted on my profile. You look awesome keep up the great work!

I'm in the same boat as well, banded may 2008 291 was my heigh weight got to 199 for like a minute and a half...last two years have a new job and I travel was 213 last Saturday...did the 5 day pouch test started on Sunday and am now back on regular foods I can't wait to weigh in tomorrow...I also started back exercising today so hopefully I am back on track. You can do it, it is not uncommon to fall off the band wagon it's getting back on that's important!

Not sure if you have had children or not but I remember asking what does it feel like when the baby kicks and people would say "you will know" same goes for restriction...I think it is a different feeling for everyone. I have had my band for 5 years and it took several fills before I really knew what it felt like but the first time I felt it I knew exactly what it was!

I am with you on going out to eat and everyone does not think you like your meal! I always feel like everyone Is thinking I am a closet eater because I do not look like someone who would only eat a few bites, lol! But if I was 80 lbs bigger where I use to be and pigging out everyone would be thinking good loard look at that big girl put away the food. But I am starting to get to the point where I don't give a crap what other people think about me, I don't care if they think I should eat more, less...weigh more or less...I want to be comfortable in my own skin that is what this is all about! I loved your post, keep up the great work!

Thank you Lady. Getting back on this website has helped so much! I am feeling great today and am still 100% motivated