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I am super confused as to what is going on with my body. I had a small fill 5 1/2 weeks ago. I was losing steady up until then, about 2 lbs a week. Then it all came to a stop. Not only did I stop losing weight now I am gaining weight. I was exercising a little more, but dehydrated myself. Back taking in my fluids, but now I am really hungry. I could eat a side of beef and a thanksgiving turkey dinner (Yes, all in one sitting). I have no idea what is going on. I didn't even think about food prior to that fill, now I am counting down the time to my next scheduled feeding. I am counting my calories, upping my Water and making sure I get my Protein in where am I going wrong? HELP!

No fluoroscope done. I was losing, but getting hungry every 3 hrs. I have never had a stuck episode just controlled what I was eating. Made sure it was good protein and good veggies (low carb). I am very carb sensitive. The medical team does minimal fills .25 cc at a time. They are worried about overfill issues.

Thank you for all your input. I have not stopped running to the bathroom today. LOL I am up to six glasses of Water and just trying to get use to the idea of this is something I have to do

I am unsure if this is a stall...or bad choices. Exercising more-increased walking/day. Eating to fast-getting a little heartburn NOT drinking any Water (cannot stand the stuff) no liquids coming out of me (go twice a day to bathroom), urine very dark almost orange yesterday I drank 7 cups of water, ate slowly (timed myself between bites) stepped on scale this morning-up 2 pounds! I don't know for sure what is really going on ugh

Bra size dropped, but the cup size has stayed the same. My boobs now have more of a tear drop effect. LOL my husband decided to give his opinion and called my boobs "flap jacks" now tell me, is this not justifiable homicide???

yup, higher altitude also made my band feel tight. went to a destination with corrected alt was almost 7000 feet. for a week I ate real slow.

I weigh all my food. I was surprised at what 4 ounces of Protein is. Funny, it didn't look like that much on the plate, but it took forever to eat it and sometimes I could not finish it all. I have learned to love leftovers. my eyes are still bigger than what I can really eat and feel satisfied. stick to the rules and eat foods that you have to chew thoroughly, eliminate slider foods and starchy veggies and you will make out just fine.

I walk and ride a bike on a regular basis and sadly....I am starting to look like a Shar -Pei puppy. My boobs are taking on that tear drop effect that no woman wants to ever have.

Hi everyone, I am from Calgary and decided to pay for my lapband surgery. I was referred to the weight management program in Calgary, and gave up with them when I found out that I was looking at 5 to 7 years before I would be considered for WLS. I figured I would be dead by then. I had my surgery performed at Smart Shape in Mississauga at the end of January 2014. Is there any reimbursement through Alberta Health Care?

I went with the band for the very same concern your husband had--I didn't want to do something that I could not reverse. I was advised by a weight management clinic that they prefer to do the sleeve-no maintenance, and you will lose the weight faster. This is the number one draw for an insurance company-they want the biggest bang for their buck they spend on you to get you healthy. things to consider: 1. Are you getting your surgery locally? 2. if you have the band-are adjustments done in the city you live in, or are you going to have to travel 3. Mexico? with the band do you have to pay for fills when you come home Remember, the after care with WLS is MORE important than the surgery. Without support, education, and medical advise you may struggle to achieve your goals. best of luck in your journey

May be crazy, but I swear I can feel my lapband in the center of my chest. The band feels tight every morning since my last fill and it is tender to the touch. Anyone else experience this?

I enjoy a glass of red wine a day. It is said that it will boost your metabolism. I tried a sip of beer-nope, began burping like a sailor. Tried one ounce of hard liquor, no mix-got really tipsy and a burning sensation in my now upset stomach.

I had a complete fear of total failure! I am very grateful that I have been proven wrong. like that famous sports ad says "Just Do It"

Sounds like the people surrounding you are more worried about how WLS is going to effect them. Are they worried that their lifestyle may change too? You go girl. You are doing this for yourself, not anyone else. The family will come around to your side once the surgery is complete.

Carbs ARE evil...well some of them. I cannot eat carbs-other than in natural form--veggies and fresh fruit. Bread-no-doesn't matter if it is the white goo bread or a whole grain. Rice-don't even go near it. My body has been screwed up for so long that everything I eat effects my weight and mood. I swear, I think I am the only person in the world that can lose weight eating 4 chicken wings and drinking a glass of red wine. LOL I try to get the Protein up to 100 grams/day and keep the carbs/sugars low and the calories around 1300..then the stars, moon, and sun align themselves. There must be a science to this, I just have not figured it all out yet. Remember, you must do what works for you. there is no one magic formula.

Has anyone else noticed all the commercials on the television and radio lately? They bomb us with food commercials day and night, over and over. The worst offenders have to be KFC and McDonalds. I spent a week visiting my elderly father, and the seniors love their TV. That TV is on from the time he gets up to the time he goes to bed. At 6 am the KFC and McDonalds and the Little Ceasars commercials start in. After a couple of days of this I was craving fried chicken, a BigMac and pizza pizza. Turn on the radio, and in the middle of the traffic report--more fast food companies luring us over to their side. No wonder we all have a food addiction. Forget the subliminal messages, this crap is up front and in your face!! These advertisers are even hitting the cartoon channels. Junior can start asking for a dinner of chicken nuggets and fries early in the day. Wow!!!

I agree. start practicing what you will be cooking for the rest of your healthy life. this gives you a chance to ease the family into your new lifestyle.

Yikes!! Sounds like someone is a little jealous that you are taking control of your life. Or, maybe, they are just a little shit house rat crazy.

I too was told this story of no bread, no tortilla, no beer, etc. 3 years ago a family doctor told me DON'T DO IT-you will never ever be able to eat normal food again. That scared the poop out of me. So I dropped the idea of WLS. Then last summer I was wondering about WLS surgery again. Went to a weight management seminar (government hoops to jump through-Canada). they basically said it didn't work. I was looking at a 3 to 5 year wait, and the results would be disappointing. I was also told that after having WLS I would be back to see them about getting the band removed due to problems of illness. Then last fall I ran into a friend I had not seen in a while. wow, he was thin. This guy loved his beer (works for a brewery) and loved his steak. I was amazed at how he looked-happy and healthy. He had the band 5 years ago, lost 100 pounds and has kept it off. Now came the big question: What can you not eat? He said he eats and drinks what he wants-just in small portions and slowly. Hmm, conflicting stories here. I called a surgeon for info on the band. He told it like it is. No miracle, just a tool to aid in weight loss. Then I found this website, wonderful advise and a realistic insight into WLS from real life people who have had it done. I was banded Jan 22 2014. I followed the food rules to the letter for the first 6 weeks after the surgery. then onto normal food. I have since had thin crust pizza, steak, red wine, Mexican food etc. I eat a very small portion and watch my calorie intake per day. On a regular daily basis I avoid all starchy foods, sugars, and high fat foods as much as possible. I can eat a tortilla, but choose to make it a special occasion only. Any refined sugar and I will not lose weight, in fact the next day, the scale goes up. Your band will signal you on what you can and cannot tolerate. the bottom line is that you have to make healthy choices with the food and it will work. You say you love to cook, great that is 75% of the battle. I have found by feedback on this website that most people struggle because they are hooked on fast food, frozen processed foods, prepackaged foods. Look at the labels on foods-high fats, high sodium, high carbs-this is what made us FAT! Cooking fresh is the answer. Get creative in the kitchen. Take those high fat, high sugar chef type recipes and put a spin on them. If you feel like a sandwich, make a sandwich roll in a piece of lettuce instead of bread. Like spicy Mexican-skip the rice and tortilla, serve with a homemade salsa and a 1/4 cup of refried bean etc. You don't have to eliminate food, you will become conscious of what you choose. Good luck in your journey

Hi Wendy: Better to have arms like bat wings, boobs that resemble small tear drop trailers, saggy inner thighs, and a cottage cheese butt than to be so overweight that you cannot enjoy all the things you want to do in life. My theory is: there was a surgery out there to help us lose weight, if that skin doesn't spring back into place in a couple of years, there is surgery to help that too.

Protein bar and your powdered Protein shake mix plus a shaker cup-you can always buy Water to mix, especially if you are flying to your destination-no liquids allowed. I was terrified of traveling. Worried about what I was going to be able to eat. Better to over pack than not. You will do just fine.

It is quite funny to watch people eat now, since I have had the band. I use to be one of them. I would go to a restaurant and wonder if I would be full with what I was going to order for dinner, oh well, better get an appetizer too. Wow, my husband and I would eat everything. What I didn't eat, he would top off his tank with it. Now, when I go to a chain type restaurant with friends I get annoyed at the menu. Nearly everything is deep fried, and/or smothered in a sauce. Last week I went to a restaurant for dinner and the menu read "your choice of side" I asked the waitress what the side dishes were, since they were not listed. Here was the choice: regular fries, spicy fries, or chips (wafer fries). Just shows you what our world has come down too. High fat, high salt, and high sugars. No wonder society is getting fat!! My advice: Cook at home-we can all prepare more tasty and healthy meals than these restaurants can.

MORE PROTEIN!!! If you need a snack-make it a Protein snack. chew your food well, 60 seconds between bites of food and NO sugar Snacks. All of our food in North America is sugar laced...it's like crack cocaine. LOL Protein keeps you full for a longer time. You can do this...keep going.