MissChristina

Hi! I am approx 7 months post op and have been at my "sweet spot" for about a month. Believe me you know... my doctor always tells me the goal is for you to NOT FEEL HUNGRY for 4-5 hours AFTER you eat. Right now that's exactly where I'm at. I eat breakfast and don't look for food until 4-5 hours later for lunch- it's like clockwork. Then after I eat lunch- I don't eat again until 4-5 hours for dinner. If I eat in between, lets say 2 hours after lunch- I try to eat a snack, I get full SUPER, SUPER fast-- which tells me my food from lunch is still there (in my stomach) and has not finished moving passed my band. I know then, that I have to wait a couple more hours before eating. It's so amazing how it works! It really is "sweet!" lol...

I've been banded for about 2.5 months. I'm learning alot more about the band post-op recently, and mainly learning about slider foods and things that will help me feel full the longest. What are you favorite meals now that you've had the surgery?

OMG that FREAKS me OUT! I'm so scared of that happening to me. What are the indications of a stretched pouch? How can you avoid it?

I'm having the same problem with hair loss. It's starting to freak me out. I'm very interested to see if anyone else is dealing with this and what they've done.

My doctor gave me the ok to execise right away- just no weights. I was able to add weight training after my first fill- which was about 5 weeks post op. I had my surgery on a Friday, and got on the eliptical that same Sunday. As for the swimming- I swam after one month post-op. My scars were healed up, no open wounds, so my doctor gave me the "ok" A lot of things you just make a sensible judgement if you should do it or not. When in doubt, call your doctor!

Of course!! That's the whole reason for the band to begin with. That means you're on the right track! :thumbup:

It's all in how you view it. I know I panicked the day I was having surgery wondering if I was making the right decision. My boyfriend told me- "It took you months to get here, and you could have backed out a billion times before this- but you didn't- which means you know in your heart you're doing the right thing." So I say to you the same thing- you knew what you were getting into, you know in your heart it's the right thing for you. It's for your health. Think of all the reasons that made you choose to do the band to begin with- focus on that. Everyone is a critic and unfortunately not everyone understands why you made this decision, but you can't allow that to deter you from your personal goal and reasons. The band is a tool, not a solution, it's going to be difficult and there are still going to be struggles, but if you keep your focus you WILL succeed like so many of us. Good luck!!

wow! Great job JulsJourney. I'm hoping for 2 pounds a week. My weight loss has slowed down a bit, but I just signed up for the gym again, so hopefully that'll bump it up some!

I use straws all the time without any discomfort- it doesn't give me gas either. I really don't feel any difference?

Great question! I'm eager to hear what everyone else does. This is my biggest battle.

Morning!!!!!!!!!! Have a fabulous day!

I am so ready to get to my "sweet spot"! I hear once you're here you really start to feel the restriction and lose the weight. Is this true? I have 9cc's (or is it 8cc's?! I can't remember! eek) in a 14cc band so far. I feel the restriction SOMETIMES if I eat too quickly or take too big of a bite. I'm eager to get to that point where I really feel it... :tongue2: When did you find your Sweet Spot? How long after your surgery?

I was scared to eat salads, but had my first one yesterday and it was just fine and SUPER delish- I missed it! Like everyone else says- just be sure to chew- small bites and CHEW! It's all trial and error, everyone's body reacts differently to different foods. I hope it goes well for you.

I can have white bread and pretty much anything else I want too. What are "slider foods?" I've never heard of that? Maybe that'll make a difference if I understand the different types... It is trial and error... I ate fast today and BOY did I feel it! Woo... It was so uncomfortable. I have been lucky to have nothing "stuck" longer then 45 seconds, and I don't want to!

Interesting! Thank you! I think I'm going to try to write things down. I don't really pay much attention to the time frames of when I ate last- which I should! I eat and drink at the same time- that has been a HUGE battle for me, but I hear that it causes you to feel full for a LESS amount of time? Is that true? Or does it depend?