blacktxbelle

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Honestly, you have to find the grit and drive within yourself to do what you need to do to be successful. There just comes a time when you have to ask yourself what is more important, you or food...
You are worth it! food is just food.

I'm having pretty much the same experience. I have United Healthcare. They do not have bariatric coverage. I wend to my first appointment,the consultation on June 19, physical,bloodwork etc. about a week later. I have a two hour appointment on July 17, EDG on July 28 and surgery on July 29. Not too many hoops but I will have a $3500 balance.

I did it today! I keep wanting to walk my son to school in the mornings but I get home in time to get him dressed, fed, and off to school. We live about 1.3 miles from the school so with a 9 year old I would need 20-25 mins (you know they have to see everything still) so not enough time. I dropped him off this morning, pulled my car in the driveway and set out walking up the street. I only did a little over a mile but it felt really good!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Congrats on the pants size. It's quite possible the scale isn't moving if you work out...you know muscle weighs more than fat. Anyway nice job!

@@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.
Best Wishes

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.

@@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.

For those of you who are newly banded, don't expect the band to erase all feelings of hunger. For a very few this is the case and let's hope you're one of them, but for most of us, the hunger goes away but the head hunger, the mental cravings, never leave.
Three times a week I skip Breakfast and don't eat lunch till about 2 pm. I fast from 7 pm one night to 2 pm the next day. That's a 19 hour fast. I do get hungry and it's true hunger. I can tell the difference between physiological hunger and psychological hunger now. Just remember when you were on a liquid diet and carry that feeling with you.
Remember, you still have a complete stomach below the band. You can still eat till the cows come home if you want. Hopefully the band has curbed your appetite. That's pretty much all it will ever do.
tmf

I lost 12 lbs the first two weeks post op and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. Starting with my 3rd fill I finally started to feel enough restriction to eat less food which inspired me to eat healthier foods. I could easily have gained that 12 lbs back those first 4 months if not for exercise and eating healthy foods.
Like Kitt asked, what and how much are you eating? The band won't work it's magic if you're eating slider foods so stay away from them. Many patients take up to 6-8 fills before they feel enough satiety/restriction to not be hungry for up to 4 hours.
tmf

Congrats!