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I too had some doubts right after being banded. I think alot of folks do. It's a big change of lifestyle. Your stomach was really swollen after the surgery so you had tons of restriction. Now since you haven't had a fill you are working on willpower. Granted the band is in place and if you tried to eat a huge meal you would feel discomfort. Believe me on this and don't try to "test" the band. Your body can not sustain the kind of loss you had in the first week. Some weeks there will be a loss some not. You are looking for the average over a long period of time. It took time to get obese it will take time to get slim. Did your Dr give you a food plan? Are you keeping a food journal? There are a quite a few calorie counting websites. Thedailyplate.com is just one. In this new period of your life you will need to do some things differently them you have been doing them. Keeping a food journal or making a food plan(setting up your meals for the week ahead of time) and exercise are the keys to your new lifestyle. If you are not willing to do these you will probably not succeed with the band. I know that is harsh but none the less true. What made you want to get the band? Write those reasons down and go back and read them when you need motivation. Set some realistic goals, both for weight and personal. For me one was to complete a Triathlon. Well I did it. Your mind is a powerful thing. Keep telling yourself you can become a healthier person. You can keep a food journal. You will increase your exercise. OK, sermon over. Good luck with your journey!! Keep blogging. Keep in touch. Amanda

It is great to hear that you are healing so well. I remember going over to full liquids- I pureed some chicken w/ veggie soup. It was like manna from God after all the sweet protein shakes. Good luck on your journey Amanda

What do you do? You keep no doing what you are doing. Which by the way is working, for you. Try to remember the what you say to yourself is powerful so keep it positive. You've lost 5.4lbs . You're getting out and exercising for 30 minutes everyday. You are taking control of your future and getting healthier each day! Keep up the good work. Amanda

YES you can do it.

congratulations. Best of luck on your journey.

I disagree that the band is not working until the first fill. You might not feel restriction until you have a fill or three but the band is in place and you will have problems if you over eat or under chew. Did your Dr/nutritionist give you a food plan? You need to stick with it. Your stomach is losing the swellig it had after the surgery so yes you do have less restriction. Protein is the key to feeling full longer. You have to get your protein in first at meals and get 60g or more a day. You are going through bandster hell. It is hell for a reason. cravings, scale jumps, maybe even a little depression. Just stick with it. Now is a good time to start your exercise program. Good luck on your journey. Amanda

I had that fluttery feeling after surgery too. It did go away. As to the heartburn tell your Dr. You will probably need to take Pepcid or something.

Happy Birthday! (ReBirthday?) Way to go!!!!

1. SpecialK ...................3/17/08.........9/7/08............53.9 lbs 2. scrappy_friend ..........3/17/08.........9/4/08............54.0 lbs 3. aJoneen....................3/04/08.........9/4/08............31.0 lbs 4. WestCoastMom..........3/27/08.........9/4/08.............60.0 lbs 5. julietj1970.................3/3/08...........9/4/08.............40 lbs 6. SugarBean.................3/24/08.........9/4/08.............88 lbs (30 before surgery) 7. Tess415.....................3/10/08.........9/4/08.............60 lbs (23 before surgery) 8.jegtlf.............................3/24/08.........9/5/08..............56lbs 9. emmersglue ................3/18/08............9/5/08..............48lbs 10. lglenn3000...................3/17/08.........9/5/08.............28 lbs 11. 12. 13. instructions- copy most recent list and add your stats. It would be great if you could post on your six month bandiversary.

Go get um!! You deserve to be the best you can be!!!! and fit in a size 6!!! I'll be looking for you to post tomorrow. and the next day, and the next....

Also when you have stressed the stomach around the band(over eating or BP's) it is always a good idea to go back to full liquids for at least 24 hour.

Everyone has stretched their stomach, banded or unbanded. It has that ability. But just because you can doesn't mean you should. Luckily it has the ability to shrink too. The 5 day pouch test is a good way to help you get control of what you are putting in your mouth. If you stick to it you will start to get the 'feeling' you need to know when you are satisfied at meals. That is what you are after NOT feeling full. If you are feeling full you eat too much. I would suggest keeping a food journal. Write EVERYTHING that goes into your mouth. It keeps you accountable and makes you aware of exactly what and how much you are eating. It's a pain but how badly do you want to lose this weight? Good luck Amanda

NAME.........................surgery date.....todays date....Lbs lost 1. SpecialK ...................3/17/08.........9/7/08............53.9 lbs 2. scrappy_friend ..........3/17/08.........9/4/08............54.0 lbs 3. aJoneen....................3/04/08.........9/4/08............31.0 lbs 4. WestCoastMom..........3/27/08.........9/4/08.............60.0 lbs 5. julietj1970.................3/3/08...........9/4/08.............40 lbs 6. SugarBean.................3/24/08.........9/4/08.............88 lbs (30 before surgery) 7. Tess415.....................3/10/08.........9/4/08.............60 lbs (23 before surgery) 8.jegtlf.............................3/24/08.........9/5/08..............56lbs instructions- copy most recent list and add your stats. It would be great if you could post on your six month bandiversary.

AMEN Happy New Minute!! You always have a chance to start over. Go get um!!

Wow mscathyl you sound very hurt by what has happened. Im so sorry. You have been through quiet a bit with your BIL and it doesn't look like it will be ending soon. Your BIL is in a tough place too. Being very sick and trying to keep the peace between his past and present. My advice is to let this current thing with the pizza slide. Folks misspeak when in an emotional state. That goes for all sides. If you need to "pop your cork" come here and let off the steam first. I hope your BIL gets past this setback soon. I hope you don't let this be a setback for you. Keep strong.

NAME.........................surgery date.....todays date....Lbs lost 1. SpecialK ................... 3/17/08......... 9/7/08............. 53.9 lbs. 2. scrappy_friend ........ 3/17/08............ 9/4/08............. 54 lbs. 3.aJoneen.....................3/4/07.............9/4/08...............31lbs instructions- copy most recent list and add your stats. It would be great if you could post on your six month bandiversary. yep my OCD is showing.

Im in. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f114/weig...20/index3.html I posted my loss from my surgery date. My ticker is set from my consult date of 11/20/07. I lost quiet a bit in those first 3 months. That pre-op diet was a B*tch!! (maybe I should do it again??)

It just so happens to be my 6 month today!!!! So here goes. At surgery I was #254 Today....#223 Total lost #31 Im OK with that.

I think we should use the surgery day weight. Most of our tickers account for pre op losses.

Welcome hrshygrl.

Welcome Jo Ann Welcome Kathy:smile2: (please, when you write in all UPPER CASE it is like shouting :cool2:) Welcome Pauline. Who is your Dr? Are you banded? Welcome Nicolle:thumbup: Welcome to all the Newbies. I was banded by Dr Powers (partner of Dr Geiss) on March 4th. Im doing well with my band. No BPs. It is great that you found LBT. Look around and get all your questions answered. Hook up with a few folks and make BandBuddies. Good luck on your journey!!

I see my Dr on the 19th. I don't think I need another fill. Im not really hungry. I could eat portions that are too big but I try to restrain myself. Do I want to take the chance of a fill to achieve portion control and possibly run into tightness problems? My problem is the one I have always had. Food choice. Or drink choice if the case might be. Old habits. Eating because it's there. A little taste of this or that. I think my only saving grace right now it my activity level, which is rather good (but could always be better). Mainly because the weather is still nice. I fear winter.

Im still sitting at the(almost) halfway mark.Frustrating. I feel like I've lost my 'drive'. I was so gung-ho 6 months ago. I need to find some weight loss MoJo. It's time to go back and look at the 'fat' pictures.:blushing:

So funny!!!!

The site is actually very interesting. Thanks for the link.