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what is a low gi diet?

As far as the fill goes I have had 3 in the past 6 weeks... They won't do another one until they repair my port. Which we are waiting on the insurance for. I am really not hungry (just in my head I am) but when I log my food I notice that everything is high in carbs. Like I said I had no direction on what or what not to eat. I know protein first but what protein.. Had problems with the shakes and since the surgery severe problems with constipation. (sorry tmi) So now I am reading and deciding how to proceed

I have been hopping around all the threads and trying to learn from other peoples posts. My lapband surgeon was more concentrated on the dollars and cents that he didn't give me much information on how to eat correctly. My surgeon has since moved on to another practice so I no longer see him. I have been reading where some of you want to use diet programs such as weight watchers. Some people post you shouldn't eat pasta or rice and most often bread. So my question is the low carb diet. I read on another site that we should be on this diet once we have the band. But doesn't the low carb diet cause constipation and with the band most of us (at least me ) already have trouble with constipation. I eat special K for breakfast and then I usually eat a smartone / or south beach diet frozen lunch and what ever for dinner. However I am at a plateau (spelling???) and stuck at this same weight for past 4 weeks. So I am trying to give this lap band a boost... Any information will be greatly appreciated!:smile2:

OMG!!!!! I have this too... I feel like the commercial I have fallen and I cant get up... only its I am eating and I can't stop...And since the wls I have craved BBQ chips... I have to stop this I know it... especially because the first thing I do EVERY morning is weigh and then I say the band isn't working... ( nothing like passing the buck) :tongue2: I need to keep myself busy but in the last month the last of the kids moved out and the empty nest sydrome has started... :smile2:

I never ever like bbq chips now I can't live with out them... my husband hides them... I don't eat alot but he isn't use to sharing :thumbup:

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Since my surgery 07/30/08 my port has protruded through my skin the area was raised about 1/8-1/4", The other day it felt like it flipped up on its side. I wasn't doing anything really it just popped. I kind of pushed it back down with my hand and it popped again back where it was. Went today for a fill he touched the area where it popped up and I about jumped off the table. He did do the fill but said we have to fix this!!! Jeeze this sucks I said if you are going to have to fix it move it... Its right under my right breast and hurts with a bra on. So now he is going to move it too... Just waiting for a surgery date... GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR:cursing:

call your doctor and explain your symptoms and make sure your taking in enough fluid

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I can feel my port and it protrudes out about 1/4". It hurts all the time... I am going in for another fill this week and I want to discuss it... This was my biggest fear that I would be able to feel it or see it. The dr's assured me I wouldn't but guess what there it is... when my husbands walks up behind me to give me love he feels it and it grosses him out... By the way I can feel the band also:mad:!!!!!!!

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We all are or were nervous at one time or another during this process.. I am still wondering if I made the right decision. I have lost aprx 28 lbs... But everyone that knows constantly ask... so how much have you lost or was it really worth it... When I finally see the end result then I will be able to answer. So its okay to be nervous... and good luck on being able to look in the mirror though not there yet... I am sure one day I will be

If you can stand him try the richard simmons oldies ones

I recently had a colonoscopy they said that I didn't need to drink as much as everyone else because of the band... sorry to be so blunt... they told me to drink it until my bm was clear... hope this helps

Well its only 1lb but I will take it:thumbup:

I don't eat unhealthy snacks... I am a "grape" fan.. I only have 3 cc's in my band. Like I said have been sick for the past 6 weeks and finally on the mend. I know the band is a tool... Believe me I have changed my eating habits, I don't have anything fried, I eat only healthy snacks and healthy meals just the fact is that I am HUNGRY all the time... Don't know what I am missing... Or am I really hungry or is my brain hungry?

I was banded on July 30th 2008, The first 6 weeks I lost 25 lbs and now nothing. I have had 2 fills the second yesterday. Doctor comes from out of town so he wanted me to eat solids which I did with no problems. I have lost motivation, I don't exercise...Have a gazelle, exercise bike, & an ab lounger staring at me in my office at home.. My husband asked me last night if I ever use them I said yes all the time.. ( As a purse holder and laundry dryer):smile:. I have had some issues since I have had the band, been in the hospital twice. Probably how I lost the initial weight as I didn't have a pre-op diet. I thought about joining a gym but I always find a reason not to go.. I hate going alone and my husband won't go... I drive a hour to and from work so its dark when I leave and dark when I get home. As far as eating goes, I watch what I eat, but I find myself eating all the time. Stuff like grapes, crackers, no sweets and only drink water.. LOTS OF WATER!!! I need help here.. Don't know what to do.. I do know what to do I just don't know how to get motivated!:frown:

Very nice job Congrats on your loss

I had my second fill today.. The dr. travels from LA to Bakersfield about a 2hr drive. He said for me to go eat something and make sure I didn't get stuck. He said that if it got stuck to come back before he left back. They just called at 1.30 I had just finished lunch no problem... But I am still hungry... Guess will go back in 2 weeks for more... Fun :wink2:

Thank you Allie.... I had a fill 2 weeks ago... First one and only 1cc had lots of problems with my band at the beginning tomorrow going back for another... Can eat a horse right now and feel like trying.. Seems to me that I am always hungry.. The funniest thing is since my surgery I crave BBQ Chips (YUMMY) never liked those except on rare occasions.. My husbands favorite so they are always in the house... I hope tomorrow helps... Thanks again

when you say sweet spot... what exactly does that mean

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I have had this problem since surgery 07/30/08. We tried everything.. Now on Colace 200 twice a day and a magnesium tablet. On top of it all I have pulled my back out... I sound like a whine bag... But I hurt... I was just the opposite before surgery could go all the time(sorry for being gross).. I hope these meds work.. But I would hope they would wait until I get off work:):redface::cursing:

all went well not under flour. Started with 3 CC but by the time I left we were down to one... He said that since all of the problems we will start slow. So 1 CC at a time..

A pound at a time... I will take it...:tt2:

Well no loss in 2 weeks. So today is my first fill and scared out of my mind.. My stomach hurts thinking about it...Wish me luck:ohmy: Well had my fill didn't go bad.. He started with 3cc's but I ended up with one.. He said that I had to many problems to be aggressive and I agree. When the 3cc's was in I was so tight and the Water kept coming up... I would rather start slow and proceed gracefully... and since I am not paying for the fills there is no reason not too!