Just Banded

well, you just have a little at a time. no set amount. you might be only to tolerate just a few bites. just remember to go verrrrry sssssllllloooowww and chew, chew, chew!!! or else you will have the worst gas pains! :tt1:

You probably don't want to hear this-and I have no idea what you are eating- but for me, carbs slow my loss down. That doesn't mean zero carbs. You can have fruit and vegetables. Also, make sure you are drinking enough Water to flush out your system. Lemon in the water helps too.

I am not an excersizer either, but I take the stairs more often.

well living with them- how could they not know? your entire life will be changed from being on liquids to eating mushy foods and then again and again with fills, etc.

my biggest problems have been slowing down eating

not being able to have soda

having the worst gas in the world

but, I was misrable 25 lbs ago and wouldn't have been able to lose it without this... and still have over 30 to go....

My upper arms make me appear heavier sue to the sagging skin from the weightloss.

Has anyone had this done- any regrets?

Is anyone considering this?

Anyone able to shrink it naturally through working out?

I know you get a scar from armpit to elbow... this is a major decision

sorry about the typo- don't know how to fix the title!

I think it's fair warning to bring a gas mask to the lap band convention!

I am so glad I found this post because I am in the same boat and wondering what happened to me! I burp and fart like a machine!

For me, the gas is its worst in the evening and night!

Skinipete you are hilarious!!

maybe you can get your eye lashes tinted- it gives the apperance that you are wearing mascara but you're not~

I have been up and down with the same 2 lbs. for the past few months. It's ok because at least I am not gaining any more than that. But if you are feeling depressed, try eating salmon- it's good for you Protein wise and it helps relieve depression- there is something about it!

I don't ever order off the kids menu becuase the food is usually pizza, chicken fingers, hot dogs, etc. Instead, I order an appetizer or ask someone if they want to share or just eat what I want and take the rest home.

I welcomed myself to the club- I just slimmed for the first time last night- though no food came up- just saliva as I bent over the toliet. So my question is- is the food still stuck? I feel kinda weird today- psychological?

the kind I have been deviously enjoy is called SWIRL and it has all the active cultures, so they say... and I read the calorie chart that says 125 cals for 5 oz.serving and it's low fat and low sugar! They also have sugar free version, but its not my fav.

She also mentioned something like I should be using food for nutritional purposes and not eating empty calories.

I agree but sometimes that frozen yogurt can save me from enjoying "other things" I shouldn't have.

I am down 24 lbs. knock on wood so I am doing good in my mind. I just am paranoid now that I could damage my band.

I will wait for more responses to see if anyone has ever heard of this!

I am really stumped on this one! I have had frozen yogurt for the 2 months since I've been banded and I have never seen anything written on the subject - I even googled it! an someone please explain this to me? She was saying the coldness can freeze the silicone in the band! HUH?

Frozen yogurt was my angel in disguise instead of ice cream!!!

What about all cold food- ice Water? what else?:Angel_anim:

I make it last between 20-30 min

if its Soup it's less

curious what everyone else is like

I know now I am getting a lot of attention and seeing my dr. a lot this year for fills, but after all that - in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years... do you need an annual appointment?

I have so much gas they are gonna start callin me Exxon! I get the kind that doesn't want to leave my body and lingers and cramps for a while.

So how many minutes do y'all spend eating? I mean if it's a snack and not a meal, do you take 30 minutes? I read some post about taking 15 minutes to eat a saltine- and that is a little extreme to me!!!

I am going to rephrase the question.

Are we supposed to eat slow so we can feel fuller off smaller portions- or-

Are we supposed to eat slower so the food doesn't all buld up in our little pouches and stretch it?

I am getting so paranoid!!!

I really REALLY try very hard to make an effort to slow down when eating, and I do pretty good when I'm alone and milk it out to 25-30 min. as I obsessively watch the clock. The problem I have been experiencing is eating socially with friends and family. Everyone seems to eat so darn fast and I feel kinda weird still eating and chewing knowing I have about 20 more mintues to go.

Now, knock on wood nothing has happened pb-wise. But am I harming anything? And how do y'all handle this situation? I don't want to annouce to everyone I have lap band and I need to take my time and not being social is not an answer. HELP!!

Breakfast: 1/4 stone ground oatmeal sweetened with 1 splenda and flaxseed meal mixed in

OR

Isopure Protein shake with 1 c. ff milk, 1 tsp. natural pb

OR

Protein Bar

(any of these choices are just under 200 cal)

Lunch: Lean Cusine-the ones with 2x veggies and if they come with rice, I don't eat it, I'll substitute a piece of fruit instead

OR

6 sushi innards like the crab mix and avacado

(approx.300-350 cal.)

Dinner: salads with turkey or chicken

OR

chicken with black Beans and a extra small salad

OR

if we go out to eat, I order whatever and eat 1/4 of it

(400-500 cal)

Snacks and or dessert:choice of: string cheese, fruit, pita chips and hummus, and last but not least- I am obsessed with frozen yogurt.

(60-150 cal)

Somehow it's in the 1000-1200 range. These are examples that I revolve around. I try not to go crazy and just listen to my body. If I notice I gain, I cut back the next day- but it may be Water weight. I try to eat Fiber foods like broccoli, rasberries and avacados with my choices. I never drink liquid cals like juice, I drink lots of Water and tea and wine is on the weekend and limited. I need Tony Robbins to give me a pep talk to excercise, but once I'm doing it- I wonder why I didn't do it more often. My goal is to excerise more.

You can still eat around the band. chips, Cookies, candy go down with ease. Emotional relationship with food has to be worked on before anything because it's not magic. Certain foods cause something cause "food addiction" that makes you unsatisfied with a small portion of it. No willpower in the world can help that. Fills take time to get the right amount and it's a lot of ups and downs. I am all for the band, since I have one- but first things first examine food choices and honesty of amounts consumed. I wish I knew cerain nutrition advice when I was that age. Some foods are yummy but do nothing for us. Another good thing is Dr. Oz- his show and books.< /p>

Hey Catfish, keep me updated because we are living parallel lives. I am banded a little over 2 months and felt that way this week, minus the heaving.

The other day I was really naseous and getting worried I might throw up. I am very fearful about throwing up because of slippage, etc. Luckily, I was able to take a pill and knock myself out. I just wanted to be prepared in case anything happens in the future, I am supposed be traveling in a few weeks. If I ever go on a cruise, I would be really screwed because I wouldn't want to get unfilled and be able to eat everything in sight! I was banded 3/12. I thought it said that on my signature information. I had my 1st fill 2 weeks ago.

It seems kinda crazy to me that with so many people having this procedure done there isn't more help out there for us. I have been told by my doctor's office that if I ever have an emergency to drive to the hospital where my procedure was done (which is half accross town) , so I called the hospital a mile from my house to inquire if something were to ever happen- would someone in the e.r. be able to unfill my band and they said no!!! I am nervous now if I ever travel- am I supposed to get unfilled with the fear that there is no help if I need it. Murphy's law is- if i am gonna need help- I will be in trouble!

I was banded on a Wednesday and was crying that Saturday night saying "why did I do this" I was better emotionally the next day and then decided to go to work on Monday. I wasn't ready to go back and was laying down most of the day. I should have waited a full week! Even that Thursday I wasn't myself. I would advise anyone to take 10 days to stay at home no matter what! Everyday activities can be very straining even though we take them for granted. The pain threshold depends on an individual basis but we cannot see what is going on inside of us! Once you heal physically, you heal emotionally and it DOES get better. As time goes by you are not the same person you were and pain clouds your judgement.I may have only lost some weight, but I have gained self control.

What is going on with me? 2 weeks into my 1st fill and I have been naseous occasionally and having stomach cramps in the stomach area between my breasts and belly button area. I am not pregnant if that is a question. Please help me figure out what is going on!

I am going to the dr. on Friday but help me in the meantime if you can!