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Oh how I love these forums with humor!! It shows we are all human!! Not looking forward to having saggy sistas!!

Oh how I love these forums with humor!! It shows we are all human!! Not looking forward to having saggy sistas!!

You are doing much better than I have been especially this last month!! I was banded Sept. 19th and with that and the pre-op diet I have lost about 25lbs. I ended up with the stomach flu 3 days after surgery and the 2cc I had in my 10cc band had to be taken out because I got so dehydrated. I had that 2'cc replaced a week later and have had one more fill of 1cc so a total of 3cc's. I am constantly hungry and have a hard time sticking to the amounts we are supposed to eat. I have seen a nutritionist and was told to try to get 60grams of Protein in a day. I find this so hard unless I use shakes and those to hold very long and I want to eat something instead of just having liquids. I have not exercised at all yet. I am so discouraged. I weighed myself this am and I have actually gained 2lbs and have just wanted to eat sweets which is usually not what I crave at all. Tomorrow is a new day and I plan to call and get in for a fill before Thanks Giving!! I live over an hour away from the clinic and from a support group.

Maybe your band is not properly adjusted for your needs? Why not pop in to your surgeon's practice, have a good long chat with your doc or PA or whomever, get an adjustment up or down or what have you and see if that helps. A properly adjusted band shouldn't be preventing you from eating a nice variety of good, healthy foods. So, maybe you just need to give your little silicone friend a little love.

thanks for the support...Im definitely down for a buddy system...I know I need to make better choices...which I do...but Im human and have moments of weakness.
I know I will get it together...and I think rejoining this site is the first step.

hey everyone,
so I was banded in 2010. I actually tried in 2009, ran into some complications, so i went back in 2010 for my official surgery. At my heaviest, i was 370+ lbs, and i never went into this surgery with the mindset I wanted to be skinny. I actually dont mind being a plus size women, but a healthy one was my goal.
By the end of 2010, I had reached my goal of 250 lbs. I felt good, looked good, and was doing well. i maintained that wright loss for about 2 1/2 yrs and then desired to get to 225. i didnt want another fill, I think Im at 7cc's (or whatever you call then) because I didnt want to be completely dependant on the band, but just wanted a little push in the right direction.
In the middle of 2012 i decided to join WW and lost 10 lbs by the end of the year. I felt great.
then 2013 happened. :-(
this year alone I have put on the 10 lbs I lost, plus another 19. i weighed in today at 269.4. I cant believe how much weight ive gained.
I know it was the movie Snacks, greasy dinners, many visits to cheesecake factory with my friends. as well as my love for cupcakes and cake and pop corn, and my need to always have something sweet after a meal.
I turned 30 this yr and around my bday I had got back down to 256ish (was weighing around 261 at the time)...during the summer, but the lbs came right back plus more.
Ive also added stressors to my life...i started a master's program this fall, and it just seems to hard to focus on work, school and weight loss. But this is out of control...all I do is stare at my belly and try not to get depressed.
Ive thought about getting a fill, but Im afraid my band is somewhere hidden under my stretched out stomach and they wont be able to find it. Plus, it can be a traumatizing experience have a huge needle stuck through your stomach...and lets pray they dont hit scare tissue....its happened before!
But Im hoping and praying I can get focused...and the holidays are coming which adds to my anxiety and fear of gaining more weight.
if anyone can relate...please reply....

JF,
I understand your frustrations. However, it also feels like you are discouraged because either you had higher expectations (expected wl/month) or you are comparing results to others. 23 lbs in less than 3 months is pretty on par. Always aim for the healthy 8lb/month wl goal. This is a much more realistic goal and is much more achievable than the whopping 20+ losses some may experience (especially upfront).
I don't know why we get it in our heads that quicker loss is better- it's actually harmful to our bodies. I also struggle with understanding where and why we start expecting things we never accomplished preop. I think many of us buy into the extreme stories where someone loses 100 lbs in 3 months and we hope for the same results. But there's a huge spectrum of loss (in all 3 surgeries), the real goal- lose the excess weight. Keep to the rules, stay vigilent with food choices/portions and wl will follow.
I just wanted to chime in to say sometimes we need to focus on the mental obstacles as much as the physical ones. You'll get there, just keep going

I never realized just how much I have let my HEAD HUNGER contribute to my weight issues until exploring having the lap band surgery and now being on the 2wk pre-op diet. I crave the salty Snacks that have been kind of a comfort for me when I have been stressed out. You so are not alone! I have been a huge Water drinker and that does seem to help but you are right it is a habit just like smoking.... wanting to chew on something for the taste!! I use Altoid minis cinnamon flavor just for a little something different than gum. They are low in cal and no carbs....

Not sure if anyone else has posted this site or come across but somene shared it on a different online support group and I thought it was great so i wanted to share it with everyone here!!
http://www.bandfriendlyrecipes.com/search/label/Muffin%20Tin%20Meals

I have lost 22lbs since my pre-op diet started Sept 5th! Had surgery the 19th!! It feels great doesn't it!! Congrats to you!! Onward and downward with the weight loss journey!!!

I have lost 22lbs since my pre-op diet started Sept 5th! Had surgery the 19th!! It feels great doesn't it!! Congrats to you!! Onward and downward with the weight loss journey!!!

Well, I am a self-proclaimed Protein "snob"
Many of the brands and flavors suggested by others often did not work for me.
I have decided it is a personal preference.
The ONLY one I can tolerate is UNflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I add it to the Dole Shakers and Yogurt each day. One scoop is about 21 grams of Protein. My lap band doctor carries this brand in his office; so, I don't have to pay for shipping.
Good luck on your journey.

Had my 2week post op Dr. visit and all is going great! I've lost 25 lbs in 24 days (that includes my pre-op diet beg 9/9). On to mushies for a week then to solids. It's great to feel my clothes loosen. First fill on Oct 31st. I know I have a road ahead, but I can and will succeed!!!

I don't have issues with anything passing through the band, or being uncomfortable going down. However, what I do notice is that there are certain fruits that give me a stomach ache; honeydew melon and pineapple....to name a couple. I haven't eaten all the fruits I used to eat, but I'm guessing I'll find more that no longer agree.
Weird on the alcohol, huh?? I heard people say that you get buzzed a lot quicker, and they were SO right! I can feel the first sip of wine. That's not to say that I don't drink the whole glass, but I've certainly become a cheap date - LOL (if I were dating)

Sorry to hear of your loss. And that can't help the emotions of having an operation either. You're only a week out from surgery, your body is going through the healing process, and you don't feel like your old self. There's no wonder you're emotional. I was too. I wondered what in the world I'd done..etc. But with each passing day, I'm happy with the decision I made. The pain beneath your ribs may be gas, and it helps to walk to relieve the pressure. But, as always if you're unsure about anything with your recovery, always call your surgeon. But what you're feeling emotionally is to be expected due to your loss and recovery from surgery. Do you go to a local support group for Band patients? You may want to consider finding one, it helps to talk to someone that is going through what you are now. Hang in there, you've made a wonderful decision to get healthy! Best wishes to you!

Oh how I love these forums with humor!! It shows we are all human!! Not looking forward to having saggy sistas!!

Oh how I love these forums with humor!! It shows we are all human!! Not looking forward to having saggy sistas!!

We all have different stories about how we got here and one thing in common!! We all want to live a longer healthier life with those we love!! Congrats! My journey started the 5th of Sept when I started my pre-op diet!! Surgery was 19th!! So nice to have these support forums to share our experiences!!!

Your husband should be beat with his own shoe. J/S. He must be jealous and for some reason very insecure. I guess he will find out just supportive he was when you are one hot fire cracker and you won't let him even touch you. He will figure it out. I'll admit all men are pigs but we aren't stupid when it comes to getting what we want. Oh and you don't need him after surgery. Piece o cake! You got this

I actually liked V8's Soups on the liquid phase. There's no chunks and a variety of flavors. Some of them are Butternut Squash, Tomato Basil, and Potato Leek. Plus, they have a full serving of vegetables.

Arch you are bigger than you were pre surgery. You've been pumped full of gas and liquids. After five days I was laying on my non port side. Gas pain went away on day 5 as well. It gets much better and seems to happen quickly.

Ok, here's a good visual of weight loss boobs!!

Got me so flustered, I posted twice.

Yep, just waiting for the photo submissions so I can get the judging underway. I promise to be unbiased and keep the giggles to myself.