Lana24

You'll be fine, exercise like your supposed to and eating right helps as well.

I had the same problem early after I had surgery. I went to "hair" vitamins, extra protein, protein shampoo nad conditioner and I also eat raw almonds for the natural biotin.

I know the article seems harsh, but reality is much worse. What happens to young graduates that are being discrimated against in the work force because of their weight? I think this course is no different then clothing and makeup consultants. It is meant to open your eyes and show you another way. I think three hours a week is a reasonable amount of time and graduating from the class only means seriousness on the part of the student. Although weightloss can be difficult, its still not rocket science. A little education goes a long way.

Welcome and tahnks for sharing!

I am still on the fence about another surgery. I have been large on top all of my life and actually I am looking forward to smaller more managable breasts. As for surgery, only time will tell...

I have a heating pad, but did not need it. I used it once, my port got too hot and I was not a happy camper! LOL So, be careful your new hardware gets hotttt...

Welcome and congrats!

Hi Marina, We all feel your frustration, but again this is not a magic band. It took me 6 months to lose that much weight. Sounds to me like your doing good. But it also sound slike your in bandster hell right now. It will all calm down, please give yourself time to adjust. You will be just fine.

hi BASHFUL, I can sympathize with you. I am in the category of sugar addict as well. And really the band doesn't do much to control that part. I also would reach a certain weight and then start packing the pounds back on. I was sick and saddened to watch myself work so hard to lose 5 pounds just to gain back 10. So I started soul searching and asking myself seriously what is wrong. But I had to to stop putting myself down first of all. I confronted myself and realized that at a certain weight was when I last felt my thinniest but I was also the unhappiest of my whole life. My marriage was ending and I was having a lot of family problems to boot. Then I gave the problem to God and God said, just skip it. Skip the depressing part you have already lived it. There is no reason to be unhappy for another day. So I just skipped it, I skipped right over that actual number, surpassed it and rationalized that NOW I am the thinnest I have ever been in my adult life and I am finally happy. The scale started to move again with ease because NOW I am in unfamilair territory, all I know at this weight is happiness. I realized I was just agonizing over every little thing. So I had to put myself in check. Sometimes I crave unhealthy things, it is a fact of life. But I do the best I can to balance that out with diet and proper exercise. I'm not perfect but I had to realize this was about my own self image, my own thinking, I was sabotaging myself over and over because deep down at that one weight I was miserable. It was like an automatic reaction, almost like a gag reflex but an EAT reflex...lol So my advise, soul search, cut yourself some slack and live. Weigh loss is no longer rocket science to me. I no longer weigh, I judge by how my cloths fit. I also find that when I am in a healthier, happier frame of mind, that sugar stuff is no longer appealing to me. Funny how that stuff used to "rule" my universe. How could I go a day without it...

I hear pineapple juice helps with that.

Out of the mouths of babes... congrates on your progress!

I flew from Memphis to Sac and then back again. No problems, felt a little tighter but no worries or problems. I just wasn't as hungry as usual, but I still ate.

Good luck Fanny!

Yes, that time it was because the bit I took was too big. LOL, and at least two more times after that and of course it was a biscuit every time. It seems logical that drinking will help it go down, but during the experince you are very aware that "drinking" is the wrong thing to do! :thumbup:

Hello back and welcome!

Well Hi there I am happy to assist with your question. But keep in mind every one is different. I will share my 1st "stuck" experience. First your question was how does it feel... well it hurts. And No you can't drink. About 6 months after surgery a took a bite of a biscuit, it would not go down all the way. I felt like it was stuck behind my sternum, my chest hurt, my throat hurt and at first I thought I would suffocate. I had to walk around trying to dislodge it, I streched on the floor and on the bed. I was on all fours praying to God to please either let it pass or hack it up. All the while, my mouth salivated and I kept spitting which is refered to as "slimming". It took about 15-20 minutes of walking and stretching before it finally came up. LOL, hope this helps...

Wnderful, thanks for sharing. It gives us all hope!

great info, thanks for sharing

congrats on your success and thank you so much for sharing. It inspires us all. Thanks!~

Here, Here...I agree. See doc misery is NOT part of this plan!

well hi there and welcome. This is a wonderful site to be on. You can use the search feature to find threads relating to your doctor and to your after care. There is a wealth of information already on here, READY, SET, READ! If not for this site I am sure I would not have had the success I am so proud of thus far. Again welcome and explore. Lana

Thank you for sharing! Don't ever let anyone else tell you whats good for you!

My fee did NOT cover anything like that. I still got seperate bills from hospital, surgeon and assistant surgeron. Please make sure you ask all of the right questions before you do it. Once its done, your in debt.

Thanks for sharing.

HI there, I know your pain, two local docs in my area wanted to charge about that much. I had to find another doctor,as I could not afford it nor was I willing to pay it. I did pay 700 for a program fee, its basically giving money away. I never saw the nutricitionist after surgery nor have I gone to any of the meetings... basically I think its a "required" rip off that the insurance companies should not allow. But that is just my opinion.