StrangeDz

I've never been 'sore', no matter what i've eaten or has been stuck. Is this common and will I feel that when my band is tighter? I am sure I have yet to hit that sweet spot i've heard so much about...

I tried the 5 Day Pouch Test 2 weeks ago, and I didnt lose a pound! I was rather disappointed, but I've heard such good things about other people's success. I guess it just wasnt for me. I was told by my surgeon's dietician that adding some weight training in addition to the treadmill might help jump start things...

Thanks for the advice. I'm a slave to the scale. I really am. When home on weekends, I find myself checking several times a day. I know that cant be healthy! I guess I have to remember that even tho I've done so well this week, the week before I was BAD. Think maybe those croissants are catching up with me and that I didn't lose any this week because I would have GAINED had I not tried so hard this week? Hmmmmmm.... Think so?

Oh I feel for ya! Its hard work. As you can see, i'm struggling slowly thru this weight loss journey, as well. I have a question for you... do you eat slider foods because you aren't able to eat solids? I can eat solids, but my will is weak and I struggle to make good food choices.

Patti, How did you find out about the dialation? Were you having problems?

I am so FRUSTRATED! I've really been on track this week. I've been getting all of my Protein in, eating healthy foods, taking my vitiamins, drinking TONS of Water and have been to the gym every day (something i've NEVER done) this week and I'VE NOT LOST A POUND! I just dont get it... I feel cheated. I went to a bday party sunday and turned down cake and ice cream. I've not touched the candy dish at work all week (which is saying alot for me). No ice cream at night for desert. I've really put forth more effort this week than I have in a LONG TIME. I was really hoping this would get me back on track and start losing those last 8 pounds to get me to ONEderland. Any advice?

Sigh... This weekend I started the 5 day pouch test to wash out my carbs and get back on track. I did really good day 1 and day 2. I drank only Protein shakes.. ALL WEEKEND LONG! It was hard, but I was determined. I even went to a bday party were they served pizza and cake and ice cream and stuck to my Protein shake like a good fat girl. Well, today, day 3, I started out strong! That is until lunch... I went to the gym for lunch and got so dizzy and lightheaded after my workout, I was miserable. I thought, well, i'll pick up something light on the way back to work. I didnt want to screw up my pouch test, so I opted to go to LJS to get some healthy flakey fish (which is recommended for day 3). Did I get the healthy flakey fish??? NOOOOOOOOOOO... I ended up with 8 deep fried shrimp. I reasoned with myself saying i'd peel off the breading and it wouldnt be so bad. I did that for about half of them then went for it! The last 4 I ate WITH the grease soaked, carb encrusted breading! Why do I do this to myself??? My efforts all weekend are a waste. How can I succeed if I keep sabotaging myself like this??? I'm just miserable and disgusted with myself. Although I ate it in the car on the way back into the office, I feel everyone can smell the grease oozing from my pores! I know they cant, its just my guilt. I am not happy.

Hahaha! Drain cleaner... made me think of Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke where that girl snorts Ajax thinking its cocaine! hahahaha!

Pizza is pure EVIL.

I've had wine coolers and sparkling wine with no problems... but champagne might be pushing it. haha!

It's not a daily thing... Only a once in awhile treat.

My aunt thinks its because soda has forced carbonation in it and beer's bubbles come from the fermentation process... hmmm... the plot thickens! hahaha!

Yikes! That would be HORRIBLE!!! I was told it stretches the pouch, the gases, that is. I've only tested it once with a big gulp of mountain dew and it was followed by painful burps. NEVER again. In desperation... like to take a pill or something, i've taken a sip of my daughter's soda and swished until it was flat... You know, I use to drink 4 cans of coke a day before my sugery, and I really dont miss it all that much. Once in a GREAT while, someone will pop the top of a can and the sound makes me want one. Isnt that funny? Not the smell or taste or inner desire... the sound of the can being opened. Ha!

WOW! I cant imagine even losing that much so quickly. I struggle to lose 4 or 5 pounds a month! I'm sure its just because I havent found that sweet spot. I've got another fill scheduled in September. Hopefully that will make a HUGE difference.

I started my period the day after my banding but didnt have one again for another 6 weeks. I KNEW I wasnt pregnant and was a little concerned, as I was very regular pre-op. I've been regular since. I wouldnt worry.

I currently see Dr. Lara (Out of Del Sol Bariatric in El Paso). He comes out to his Albuquerque office every two months. He will be here next on September 18th. He didnt perform my surgery, but since my surgeon left the practice (Frezza from Lubbock-UGH), Dr. Lara took me on. I love his staff, and he is very friendly and straight forward. Let me know if you want his contact information.

Fits and starts??

Wanna hear something I've found to be strange? I'm sure you are all aware that after banding, you arent suppose to drink carbonated beverages... well, being me, I've taken a sip from my daughter's soda and BAM! Instant burp. ...but get this. Beer isnt a problem! I tried it on vacation in New Orleans and I've not had any problems with it at all. Anyone know the difference?

I think you guys might be on to something here! I had my fill 2 weeks ago and for lunch today I couldnt even finish my chicken breast! Shame on me for trying when I was full, but I did and I just couldnt do it! Weird that it would take 2 full weeks to notice a difference!

I'm so happy to hear its going well for you!

I can relate to the being asked if you liked the food in a restaurant... What bothers me the most is not ordering something to drink.. not even water. I dont mind anymore, as I've adjusted to that part of my life, but the waiters pester! Sometimes to the point of harrassment! No, I dont want anything to drink. No, not even water. See if its in front of me, i'm tempted. Makes me crazy that they just wont let it go! Ha ha!

What is the five day pouch test and can anyone tell me what PB stands for?

Sigh... I totally understand what you mean about Groundhog Day! Everyday I tell myself I am going to start fresh and what do I do??? I sabotage myself... Chocolates at work.. Cookies at home... ice cream... pizza... baked potato slathered in butter and bacon... I despise myself for it, yet I keep on doing it. A week after my 4th fill I finally got down to 60bs lost. I was so happy! I didnt get my first fill until 6 months after my surgery due to insurance issues so I'm kinda behind the ball, so to speak. In the last 2 weeks, i've put back on 3 of those pounds. I know it doesnt sound like alot, but it frustrates me to no end that I have no self control! ...and when I dont eat what I want, I feel bad. Punished. Deprived. Sad and guilty that I cant stop thinking about food. What I can eat and what I cant. I should feel happy that I have lost 57 pounds, but it has been so slow going and such hard work. The depression just makes it worse because then I feel like its all a waste and why not just gorge myself on crap. Sigh... Sorry for the long pity me reply... i'm just having a hard week.

Thank you so much kkarryall and OnTheWay To Thin! I thought it was just me. I went to dinner with my dad and ate half my meal and took the rest home for today's lunch. I also stood in front of the mirror last night (naked-euw) for a long time... I just want this fat off me! So I did some mild exercises before bed and went to the gym today for lunch. I feel in better spirits today, however I did indulge in a few of those bite size butterfinger candies this morning. ugh.. but I vowed I wouldnt have any more today and as hard as thats been (my desk is RIGHT in front of the candy dish and they filled it this morning!) I havent had any. I think i'm gonna make it! ha! Anyway, thanks for your support.

THank you so much... I had a fill in February and then again in May. It was my 4th fill and I only lost 3 pounds. I'm due for another in July. See, what bothers me is it isnt the hunger, its the constant thinking about what I can and cant eat... what I should and shouldnt eat... I'm so tired of it. I dont think a fill will change that... I know I can eat far more than I am suppose to in a single sitting. Maybe another fill will help... I dont know. My friend took me to lunch today for my birthday, and I ate ALL of my enchiladas and 3 sopapillas! This is the most food I have eaten in one sitting in a LONG time. I was so full, I felt a little sick. Now my dad wants to take me to dinner tonight, and I dont even really want to go! I dont want to eat anymore and I dont want to think about eating... if that makes any sense... Thank you for your support... I really need it today.