FruitLoop

bu·lim·ia noun \bü-ˈlē-mē-ə, byü-, -ˈli-\ : a serious physical and emotional illness in which people and especially young women eat large amounts of food and then cause themselves to vomit in order to not gain weight Full Definition of BULIMIA 1 : an abnormal and constant craving for food 2 : a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression —called also bulimia nervosa

I agree. No fluids for me...I make my own:(.
As for hollering none of that either, just look of total despair and lots of spitting and wishing I could turn back the clock.

Sipping Water could make it worse. Your stoma is blocked so anything you swallow afterwards will back up and/or cause your esophagus to dilate to accommodate more volume. I've never had a stuck episode that caused me to scream or yell. They're mostly just very uncomfortable.

Hi, fruit Loop! Have you been riding your bike? I bought one this past Sunday. Can you say thighs-a-burnin? I love it though.

Here is a picture of my YAY me present for my numbers going down and cutting my Metformin meds in half! The weather is about to get awesome and time to get off my Nordic Trac recumbent bike and enjoy the fresh air! I took it for a spin a while ago and oh my word it is going to give me such a better workout! Life is Good!
It's a Schwinn regular old fashion bike too, no fancy gears, just one gear and foot brakes! Just an old fashion bike for an old fashion gal! Lol

Christy929,
This is a very common fear when starting out. Everyone of course is different but I think the most important thing to do is take your time when eating so you can get the chance to listen to your band and your stomach and not your head. Sometimes we go so fast that the signs are consistantly missed. There's also a fine line because you should be finishing your meals within 20 min. regardless I always walk away from my plate at that time limit.
As far as finding your mark mine is a burp but it can be a tricky thing because at times it comes before I've finished my plate so I stop even if I still feel a little hungry I give it time but at other times I finished my portioned plate and feel satisfied but my burp may come 15-30 min. later so it's kind of weird for me
I rely more heavily upon the portion sizes my Dr. laid out for me. 3-4oz of Protein per meal, 1/2 cup veggies, 1 serving of starch (if I have room) and I always eat my plate in that order. I think that as long as you eat the correct portion sizes dictated by your doctor then you will do just fine. Some times I feel statisfied before I've finsihed my veggies and if so I stop, some times I still feel hungry and I've finished my entire plate, BUT i know that after my hour is up after eating and i can have something to drink I fill up very quickly and know that if I would have eaten any more it would have over flowed:-)
I hope this helps! Good luch you'll do great!

I mentioned a couple of days ago that I bought my first dress in I don't know how long. It was a heck of a NSV for me. Well, a co-worker caught the moment for posterity and I've attached it here. Liz in a dress. Who would have thought it. Thank you lapband!! I'm so happy I could friggin' cry.....

AWESOME! Love it! You made me all excited about my plane trip I will be taking next month! Went even thought about how it will feel to sit on the seat until I read your post! Mow I am super excited! Thanks and a huge congrats!

AWESOME! Love it! You made me all excited about my plane trip I will be taking next month! Went even thought about how it will feel to sit on the seat until I read your post! Mow I am super excited! Thanks and a huge congrats!

I love reading NSV''s! Keep it up! Hearing success stories really motives me and gives me the "I can" attitude!

I don't take mass transit but I do fly and it's so nice not to have to hold my arms inside the armrests due to my large body.

I am so happy for you - I really am. I love hearing how you are progressing and how well you are doing. I also take public transportation every day, and I posted an NSV about fitting in one seat cushion on the train. I can totally relate & its these little things that we all take for granted and it all means progress!

I am just starting out and I really appreciate your story. I can relate to the seat thing. I went to a couple of theater shows in Manhattan and those seats in the old theaters are tiny. My daughter let me lean into her so I did not overflow into the person seated next to me. My journey has begun....

Amen!!! I took a long flight a few months' back... one leg was five hours. I actually was comfortable in coach. I remember when I would have trouble trying to get out of the seat due to the cramped space. What a difference losing a bit of weight can make.

I know I posted my NSV last night about buying my first dress in like forever, but I just have to post another 'experience'. I am still so new to the thinner me that I need to check it and reinforce the change I've made all the time. It's almost not enough just to see the clothes fit. Heck, I hold them up and wonder how I can possibly fit into them. The other thing I can't get used to is the bus/train seats.
For those who take mass transit, you know what I mean. For those who drive, you should know that the seats on the bus or train are notoriously narrow. It's a rare thing to see seven people actually sitting in a row of seven seats.
There was a time when I would seek out the empty subway cars just to make sure I had enough space so as not to crush anyone or make them so uncomfortabke that they would get up. Now I'm starting to get used to the idea that I can fit in those seats.
Just this morning I got on the PATH train as I always do when I head out to Jersey. It was a crowded center car and there were two men sitting on either side of the empty seat and I politely asked if it was taken. No looks of worry or concern from either of them...that used to happen more than I care to admit. (Again...another reason to look for the empty car or empty city bus). One of them mumbled it wasn't taken and I slid in. I fit fine. Plenty of room. It still moves me, these NSVs and they make me want to cry when I do something that other people just simply take for granted. And I'm not talking about skinny litle girls...I'm talking about normal sized women and men.
I am just so thankful to this little tool we have for giving me a new lease on life. Really, I mean it. I do go walking now just like my name says. I made that dream come true. And so many other dreams are coming true as well.
I wish all of you success. I hope if you have issues or struggles, you can read positive posts and get yourselves back in the right frame of mind. I hope to see many of you in June. Have a great day everyone.

Outstanding! This is great, I wish you you of written it a few months earlier, lol ! When I first joined here I kept coming across a lot of these terms and would google them so I could figure out what everyone was talking about! You are going to be a blessing for a lot of newbies and ones that are still trying to figure it out! Thanks!

It's not a fast thing, they will start seeing a difference. When they ask., just smile and tell them it's progressing.

It took me over 20 yrs to get the way I was before I had wls. I know that I can't undo the weight overnight. I am happy with my progress thus far. I have 40 pounds to go. When you think of it that way, it's not that slow.

You should be estactic ! How long has it been since you lost that much weight in that amount if time? I know where your coming from though, mine has slowed down to a snails pace too, but it is still coming off and that is great as long as I don't gain I'm happy!

I agree. This amt wt is great. I lost 13 lbs preop diet, 14 1st month postop and average 3-5 lbs a month last 9 months. I'm not looking for fast results just permanent ones.

I guess I put it in my mind that I would be happy eith five pounds a month (60 for the year). I am surpassing that, but by accepting that it would not drop off quickly, I'm thankful for any weight loss..... Remember, it's a journey. Enjoy the trip!

Yes I was a size 22 now I am a 16 pants

They say 1-2 pounds a week is great. . You didn't gain it all in 4 months. Be patient. I have been around the same weight for 8-10 months. It's not the end if the world. Maybe exercise more. Are you losing inches? Sometimes they are more important than scale numbers.
Good luck

Buy some Flax Seed, it's found in the baking isle, excellent source of Fiber and Omega 3's, just sprinkle it on your food

???? Thank you for that! Now I don't feel so guilty about eating that yummy garlic cheese biscuit at Red Lobster last night, lol. First piece of bread I have had in 2 1/2 months! That is the key to our success though I do believe , yes we can have that occasional splurge as long as we go back to our designated way of eating ! Yes, It Is What It Is! Thanks again for the reassurance !