heidib

these sound good! what is flaxseed? i've heard of the oil.

Hi everyone! My name is Heidi & I was banded 9-25-08. I've lost 21lbs so far & had my 1st fill last tuesday. I haven't lost too much in the past few weeks. I would like to start doing low carb too. Thought I'd hangout here for some tips. I've lost on low carb in the past. Do you all start w/ no carbs, 20 carbs, & then go up a bit??? what works for you?? Have any of you done the curves low carb diet? I like that one because it's not as strict as others. Thanks everyone!

anyone??? hello? any advise?

what about trying a whole grain toasted english muffin???

yummy!!! :frown: I'm so trying spaghetti squash w/ hamburg & sauce! I think I even have one. :thumbs_up: So the sesame one is ok for low carb??? that sounds good too. Thanks!!!

I did this too & it DOES work. It's easy too. :thumbs_up:

Well, I can say I've fallen off too. I was banded 9-25-08. I had my 1st fill Tuesday. I don't feel much different :-(. I agree that we wouldn't all be here if we didn't have problems w/ self control when it comes to food. That's how we all got overweight in the 1st place. I feel your pain. I wanna bash my head through the wall today because I just want to eat! :rolleyes2: Not because I'm hungry, just because I'm bored, sad, lonely whatever. THIS SUCKS! We all have to try our best & look to each other for help. :thumbup:

I am about 6 wks post op & have had one fill. I'm thinking of doing low carb. How do I start? I've done low carb where you do no carb 1st then add some in. How many carbs can you do a day? Do you do low fat or do you not watch the fat at all? All responses are appreciated. Thanks!

when you all say restriction.....do you mean it feels hard going down.....tight???? That's what I mean my restriction. :-)

I don't mind NOT eating till full. I just am hungry a lot still. I meet w/ my nutritionist next tuesday. I guess she'll be a good person to talk to about this. Thanks everyone!

Hey everyone! I just had my first fill after surgery yesterday. I feel the restriction but I'm still very hungry w/ the shakes. I don't get it. I thoght w/ restriction comes fullness????? I would like to go to a meeting but it's an 1-1/2 for me. So, I don't know. Well, I hit my 20lbs loss mark! I had been at -19 for a few weeks. Glad I got my fill. Keep it up everyone!

I just want to know that eventually I won't be starving all the time. KWIM?

YAY! Thanks Alex! I miss talking.

Thanks everyone for the advise & tips. I am still a bit confused but I guess I'll give it time. I just had a shake & I am still HUNGRY for sure. :cool2: Do the shakes ever fill you up though. :biggrin: I will always have the head hunger too I''m afraid. Thanks! Anyone else feel free to respond. :biggrin:

Here's the deal- I had first fill today since surgery. They had to unfill a bit after the fisrt try today because water went down hard. I have to start stage 1 again then mushies ect.. I can feel the restiriction but I don't feel "FULL"?????? What's up w/ that!?!? Anyone????? Thanks!

I totally agree. I had first fill today since surgery. I too was falling back into bad habits. I'm hoping to get back in line. Good luck!!!

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yes that's true. the shot is for the cold type flu influenza (sp?)

Do you mean you felt good then started having some pain again??? If that's what you mean then yes. I was banded 9-25 & today & yesterday my port area has been a bit soar. :w00t:

:w00t: I added the Java. What the heck!??!? Nver had a problem before. Anyone???? Thanks! :w00t:

Just checking in!!! I've got a w.loss of 19 lbs!!!! ttyl!

I know what you mean. Before surgery I only told close family & friends. I'm not sure if I will go into detail if people start asking when i lose a large amount. i guess it depends on who. My gradmother doesn't know either. Just because she gets confused & I don't want to explain lol!

Yes, I have the packet & I have been using it. I just didn't notice it said 15 days lol!

oh no! That makes me nervous! I haven't had my 1st fill yet.

CONGRATS!!! I think a lot depends on how busy your surgen is. Mine was so quick. I was banded 9-25. They gave me my date 2 wks before surgery & the same day I was approved!!! For my pre-op they just gave me a physical, filled out more med history stuff, more blood work. Good luck! keep us posted!!!!