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I've fallen off. I actually gained 20lbs from somewhere. My diet had been steady, my activity steady and then out of nowhere, I found myself indulging way too much. Now I am frustrated as hell and determined to get this weight off. When you have had it off for a while you know the difference. I think it's just not paying attention.

So I have been banded for over 3 years now. I did well getting the weight off, with Portion Control, chewing, etc. It was easy with my band as a tool. I maintained my weight loss for over a year and then just started gaining weight. I've had quite a few stuck episodes something I never really had a lot of and I am always too full. It's like I eat and then all of a sudden I feel absolutely horrible because I ate too much or the wrong thing. Where or how do I start over. I haven't gained all the weight back but I know I have 15 lbs that has to go! I'm devastated and way too full.

Hello all. I recently had a fill so I know bruising can result but I don't think this is from the fill. The same attendant did my fill as she has every other time. She pulses the site to find the port but never presses very hard and one stick and she is done. I have recently began sleeping on my stomach again and have shed quite a bit of my weight from my abdomen could the port getting closer to the surface of the skin be a reason for this bruising.

You guys are so creative. I like that concept of being able to visualize an item that weighs about what I've lost. Me, I'm down a little over an 18lb bag of kitty litter. I am still sliding in and out of dieters mentality though. I find that I eat waaaay less than what I used to (thanks to the green zone!) but I cringe when I think of the stuff I indulge on like 2 glasses of red Pino Noir, and a 2 inch by 2 inch square of my son's birthday cake with the icing scraped off. Then there are days I know that it's about moderation. Obviously I am not going to indulge everyday so once in a while is okay. I am a work in progress folks. ...hmm now I want to say a toast to my next bag of kitty litter...good thing I'm at work.

I love these bars. They are so good and anything that has Fiber and a good chunk of Protein is good by me. My favorites are strawberry cheesecake, double chocolate chunk, and apple pie Yum! They are a little pricey but you can get a good value on a 12 count box on Amazon for about 25.00. You can also order them from the Quest site or go to GNC among other places.

My surgeon doesn't require that we wait after eating to drink Water. I would definitely ask your nutritionist so you stay in line with their goals for you though.

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Good job briefs199. Did you face any hurdles getting the other 2 drinks in?

I'm only two months out. I've lost about 20 lbs. Initially right after surgery and returning to my night shift I gained back 5 lbs. There were some things I told myself I wasn't going to do. This is just me so please don't bite my head off here.

1. There is no messing up- if I do it, it's a learning process. I have to figure out what works and what doesn't. I'll have to decide what I can live with and what I won't.

2. Be real- I want to make sure that the changes I am making are changes that are going to be a part of the rest of my new and healthier life.

3. Be patient- We all know that weight can be a challenging thing (that's why we are all here). It fluctuates a little

4. Be aware- If I see things are sliding a little, I see what I've changed and rethink that change.

I would love to be a part of our support group at my Dr.'s office but I just don't have the time with my night shift so lastly,

5. Check in- I check in with my new found friends on bariatricpal.com. I can vent, research, observe, whine, share and offer my own victories and short comings.

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Doing my happy dance for ya! Congrats!

I just ordered 5 sample packs. It's pretty hard for me to get all my Protein in too. I would love to have a product that would let me enjoy smaller, healthy items and and still get a good amount of Protein in.

@@MauiGirl5555 you can actually order samples from their site at http://www.musclegen.net/ . Just click shop and it is listed as "GENEPRO Sample Pack". You get two 1TB pouches which are 30g or Protein each. They are currently $2.00 each pack plus shipping.

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@@Kathytej I can definitely understand the dislikes. I used to love this herbed bread at my favorite restaurant. I had some yesterday and suffered from a bloated gassy gut the rest of the day and much of last night. I guess I'm done with that.

I work nights so I can tell you guys head hunger is a big part of our journey. I sit at a desk and listen to my customers ramble and sometimes find myself thinking about something to eat. I have to think about it though. On my days off hunger, real hunger feels way different from that feeling I am having at that desk. Don't get me wrong I don't starve or anything like that but I honestly wait for my body to tell me it is ready to eat not the other way around. I get tripped up sometimes but I pay for it later usually in the way of a gassy bloated gut. There's nothing like a little discomfort to get you back in line. I am in the green zone at the moment. I can eat at 12-1 am on my shift and not be hungry again till maybe 1-3pm...It's wonderful let me tell you.

I had surgery at 185lb. I am only 5' 0 tall so with that much weight it was getting a little hard to be comfortable doing anything including sitting. I thought about all of the weights I had been in the past 15 years. I think I looked the best and felt the best at 140lb. I recently found that it puts me in the overweight category so I went 10lb below that and have decided I will allow myself anywhere from 130-135ish. My Dr. seems to think I care about that cute little BMI chart of his that says I could weigh less. In the back of my mind I always think "Good luck with that thought".

About 3 weeks ago, I really started walking more and a lot farther. I kinda like walking for the most part. There are some days I would rather just run and climb in my bed after my night shift but it seems to be working. I haven't seen a lot of movement on the scale but my clothes are fitting better and I feel a little fitter. Just wondering what you guys are doing to get moving.

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One thing I've learned about this journey is that every Dr. has their own way of doing things. My Dr only adds or removes not both.

Congrats on the loss. I'm not seeing a lot of movement on the scale but I getting room in my clothes so I am still happy. I guess it could be fat turning to muscle. So far 14 lbs down from185 lbs so I'll take it. What kind of tips and tricks keep you all motivated on the graveyard shift?

Congrats!

I absolutely love BandedWendy. She is very candid about her experiences with the lapband. Oh and Whinsong

I just want to remind people to please call your doctor when complications are happening. than come and talk with us. there have been several postings where ppl haven't notified their doctor of problems. stop complications before they become serious. things can happen even when you are doing everything correctly.

You sure hit the nail on the head there! I love the bariatricpal community but friends we have to remember that we are your cheerleaders. We are here for any questions others may have about our experiences but when you are uncomfortable as a result of nausea, have concerns about slippages, and other things that we see become serious all too quickly, please make sure to contact your physician as quickly as you can. Most often the staff at your respective offices expect that there are going to be lots of questions don't forget they are a resource too.

terrydumont46 I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. It stinks when you know you're doing the right things but not getting the expected results. I will be praying for you.

@@Jack LOL!

Congrats on the 26 lb lose. I think you are doing fantastic. I too would love it if the weight would just melt off but I have come to accept that steadier loses may mean keeping it off. It took us all a little while to gain the weight so we should be fair to our bodies and be patient as we teach ourselves new more successful habits and watch the weight drop off as we go. 2muchfun has a point, how are you doing with satiety? Are you exercising consistently? How often do you find yourself eating? How much are you eating? I have found that I am having to play with my routine a little to find out what works for me. Remember results aren't the same, your body's reaction to movement, food, etc are also not the same. PLEASE, PLEASE be very proud of yourself though! Keep your head up and enjoy your new life.

Hi there. I got banded in July. I was banded 11 days after you it seems. So far I am down 12 lbs that I know of but I only weigh when I go to the doctor. This keeps me from being half crazy as the scale move backwards and fowards. I did have a lower BMI (35) so my weight is coming off a little slower. Life with the band is truly different.

1. I no longer crave certain high carb starchy foods as I did before. (I do still have some cravings)

2. I no longer get up planning what I am going to put in my mouth.

3. I am working on walking at least 1 miles a day and get disappointed when I don't

4. My tummy is a little airy so I do take the opportunity to walk around at work each night and pretty much when ever I feel like it...no one seems to mind.

5. I love Quest bars now.

Mine are free for the first year and 75.00 each after that.

It's possible that mucous from the infection could be irritating your stomach and esophagus to some degree. For me, anytime I get a bad enough cold even, I get nauseous and can't swallow very well pre-band. I have had one infection post band but knowing this I called my primary care Dr early on and was given antibiotics so I didn't have near the trouble this time. I personally would at least call the physician and get their thoughts on the matter. It doesn't mean you have to go in. A lot of times you can speak with a nurse and they will either make suggestions or speak with the Dr. to see if it is serious enough you should go in at that time.