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I am going through the same thing...everyone thinks it's nuts now because I used to drink everything iced and now I drink everything HOT! I was a big sweater and wore t-shirts almost all year round and never owned a heavy coat. This winter in NY I have been f r e e z i n g!!:wink: All my readings are good so it's not low anything lol. But I did ask my Dr and he also said it has to do with the intake of food and the body fat! So I'm sure we all agree ...I'd rather be cold!!!!!!

Wow what a great story ......I can relate so much I could have co- authored this with you!! :rose: Especially where food is now on your list of priorities. Before my surgery I thought it was crazy for someone to be too busy not to eat or not to be constantly thinking what you're going to eat....... It's sooooo different now. Thanks for a great story and it is truly a blessing when you know you made the best choice in your life and have no regrets!!! :tongue2:

I have a hard time with bread and also pasta. I have tried to eat a pork chop and chicken breast and no matter how much I chew and no matter how small the bite is ......it just don't go down. And then there are times where something I've always eaten without a problem becomes a problem that day!! My Dr. has told me that emotions play a big role and I can tell if .....I'm uptight for any reason my band is tight!

Thanks everybody for your input...........this sight and all you wonderful women are the B E S T !!! I will take all this advice into consideration and try something different and let you know what's happening!! Thanks again.:rolleyes2:

I had surgery 9 months ago and was on a steady weight loss road. I always lost at least a pound a week ....until about 1 month ago. I can't lose an ounce. I have not changed my eating habits and have been totally discipined about walking and getting on the treadmill. It seems like no matter what I do I am not losing. How frustrating is this.......awhat do I do now?????????? I'm sure there's been a ton of threads about this but I'm just to frustrated to look....H E L P !!!! :wink2:

I have hypothyroidism for the last 25 years and have been on medication. I had no problem being approved and my weight loss seems to be on average.

My hair is thin normally and became thinner as a result of taking synthroid. So when it started to get even thinner I really panicked and was ready to go wig shopping, but someone told me about Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. I tried some that I bought on e-bay and I see a big difference. I don't know if my hair is growing back or it just seems thicker.................either way it made a difference !!!!!!:biggrin:

I take 2 chewable "Building Blocks" vitamins. My sister had gastric bypass years ago and was advised to take this vitamins that are specially formulated for bariatric patients. Now they have ones that are for Lap band patients. Had all my blood work checked for nutrients and vitamins and my readings so far are good. Their website is www.bbvitamins.com Check it out!

What's going on with you? Hope it passed and you're feeling better. If it did............keep on a liquid and mushy diet for a couple of days till your sure your soreness is gone.

You go Bea...........my sentiments exactly. Caybachman we are here to support one another. I'm sure everyone has been lectured their whole life. We don't come here for that so try to watch what you say and how you say it ! Tina I hope your feeling better by now but if not you need to see your Dr. right away............we never had bands before so we don't know what to expect and it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Congrats girlfriend............I can't wait to hear you holler!!!! This is quite an accomplishment ..I can just imagine the major changes that have taken place in your life. What a great feeling!!!! God bless you.

Congratulations on your surgery being uneventful..lol! Good luck on your journey..........I pray that this will be the best decision you ever made......................I know it was for me !!!:thumbdown:

Wow...think a lot of us have been there in some capacity! I've been banded for 4 months and I know sometimes when to stop and feel good about it..........but there are times when I just don't know when to stop and I pay the price!! I started doing exactly what "Fanny Adams" was talking about........I stop and I wrap up the portion that I can't eat or know I can't eat and go back to it later. Usually at that point I don't want it anymore because I really feel full. I usually just dump it after that. It's such a mind game...none of us got here because we knew what to eat and how much. It took many years of bad eating habits and I don't expect to break all my habits in one shot. Now my biggest fight in life is HEAD HUNGER vs. REAL HUNGER !!! :wub:

My port is under my right breast down about 5 inches. I had a lot of belly fat when I was banded and couldn't feel it at all. Now with my belly getting flatter, I can feel it easily when I lie down. Also I'm used to pressing myself up against things(desk, counter, table) when I sit because I'm used to it when my belly was bigger, so whenever I forget and press up against something I get pain, but that's the only time I ever feel port pain and I really cause it!!!

My hair was thinning out on top from taking synthroid for the last couple of years and now with the weight loss it seems so much worse to me. Someone tod me to try Nioxin shampoo. They come in different "systems". I bought System#4 for hair that is noticeably thinning. I use the cleanser and scalp therapy and see a huge difference. It's expensive but it's worth it. You can try trial sizes just to see if it works for you. If you can't find it they sell it on e-bay. Good luck to all of us...........we can all be success stories!!