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@ VSGmary, my condolences to you and your family. I pray for strength to guide you thru this difficult time

CW 245 - I didn't reach my goal - 5lbs away - but I will be more focused and determined on the next challenge.

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@@enjoythetime, thanks for your response & encouragement. I went ahead a got the fill done on Wednesday morning. I read that The hiccups/burps would be my stopping point but sometimes I would get them even before eating and I would be hungry. I would be hungry after 3-4 hours so I think I made the right choice. Since the fill, my appetite has really slowed - can only eat about 5-10 bites if that many of anything- I went from liquids, purée, soft foods and regular so we will see how this goes.

I am almost 13 weeks post op and have lost 35 pounds so far however I have noticed that it has really slowed down a lot. I am watching what I eat and exercising. My appetite is much greater than previous weeks. I am able to eat larger portions and I have terrible burps and hiccups afterwards. I try to eat slow, not drinking when eating, eat Protein first and everything. I didn't get a fill at my 6wk post op appt since I was having trouble with a lot of phlegm and I was losing good. but now since my appetite has increased and the scale not moving as much - should I go get a fill to get things moving a little and to curb my appetite some? Any encouragement is greatly appreciated and I welcome it. Thanks

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I am taking Celebrate chewable a Multi Vitamins, b-12 and Biotin fast melting tablets. I also take chocolate Calcium chewables.

Hey everyone!!!! I was banded on 5/20/15 and so far I have lost 34 pounds. So far so good. It's still a little hard for me to get in all my Protein but it's getting better each day. Most days I am not hungry but will eat something as it's not good to go all day and not hungry. I haven't had my first fill yet as I had a problem with slimming but it's getting better now. Hopefully I will in October. I am exercising at least 3 times a week but trying to increase so I can make my weight goal. Good luck to all!!!

I see I am added - my weight is 258 - by Labor Day - 240

My email is hapollard@bellsouth.net

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This was a lot of good information. I will be stepping back and making adjustments so I can continue with a successful weight loss

I'm in

Butterfly512, don't beat yourself up. Things take time and you must trust the process. Plan your meals out from Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner & possibly a snack before bed. Measure out your foods as This may help you so you don't get hungry and overeat. I will not get my first full until 7/6 and I am a little anxious & nervous at the same time. I have noticed that I am able to eat more as I am not as swollen as before but I continue to watch what I eat as I don't want to gain a pound back. I hope things get better for you and we are all cheering for you.

Nia21, everything was fine. I had to drink plenty of fluids - at least much as u can get down and walk more. I noticed the more I walked I felt so much better. I made sure I chewed my food well also. I hope u get to feeling better soon

Thanks I believe I will give them a call

I am barely eating any food cause I don't like the mucus/sliming - I can get my Protein Shake down but when I try to eat food is when all this happens

I tried that and I still have a lot of mucus. I even get it before I eat so I am still clueless

You are most welcome

Here is my list of foods that I can eat during puréed and soft food stage - I am 21 days post op - I hope u can read the list     

My doctor did tell me I had about 3cc of fluids and this was just remaining from the surgery and I don't get my 1st fill until next month