ejdunn

I have terrible sinus issues year round. I have found that eating is difficult when I am really "snotty"! Anybody else have these issues??? I know...TMI!

Just wanted to check in with any other banders close my date! How is everybody doing??!! I'm great! Down 45 lbs and feeling good! I have trouble some days but keep powering through!

HI!

Are you feeling some restriction now?

Looking back' date=' one thing I wish I had different is to eat as though I am dieting regardless of the band. I did very well for 5 months, but then discovered I could eat cookie dough (while making Christmas cookies) with no ill effect. It's best to just stay very focused and don't "try" too much off course.

I eat mostly organic and love green smoothies as a way to get lots of healthy green vegetables in. I found I could not eat salad or brocolli -- so blending up baby spinach and kale in a smoothie was perfect and easily digestible.

Just watch the amount of fruit you put in. Too much will undercut the health benefit.

I hope you are feeling good and have been able to increase your daily activity!

Best wishes!

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Yes! I thought I was doing well with eating slowly and small bites...apparently not! I have had a few stuck and sliming episodes. Just trying to make my mental adjustments as well.

Just remember why and who you wanted to do this for whether it was just yourself or a loved one you wanted to get healthy for. You have made a huge step towards greatness and the fact you are asking for help tells me you far better off than you feel you are. I hope you are feeling well and that you are able to reach your goals.

Thanks so much! This is exactly what I was needing to hear!

With only 1 fill I haven't had a problem with anything. If I have an episode it's because of a mistake that I made' date=' to fast or not enough chewing[/quote']

Me too!! I find that cold leftovers are harder for me too. And I love love cold leftovers!!

Had my first fill beginning of sept. In desperate need of support and encouragement!!

Ejdunn1977

I was banded July 29 with bmi of 34. I had my first fill in Sept and it has been HARD!!! I didn't realize how quickly I ate and my bites weren't nearly small enough! How is everybody in this thread doing? Would love a support outlet!