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i always thought it was strange when people said they could eat only a few oz"s at a time. Me it was 1/2 c -1cup at a time when I have good restriction. I wonder how can it be healthy and how do you eat ENOUGH calories for the day?????

Sorry Hun, I dont think you will get much restriction at all after only one fill. Took me atleast 5-6 fills. You'll get there!

i have experienced this and heard of others experiencing this too. Just had a fill 3 days ago,,,,,,still pretty hungry in between.....hoping my fill kicks in soon.

i like it. U may have a hard time with it if your tight. It kinda has a consistancy the of rice. chew chew chew :-) very good if you cook in beef broth too!

Hi Vicky!!! YOU look AMAZING!! I just watched your YouTUBE video yesterday. It made me cry! I want what you have so bad.....I want to reach my goal. Its been such a struggle. You are so inspiring! Thank you. :-)

Hey! I'm ok ,,,,,,,hungry BUT ok lol! starting slow....going to mushies tomorrow. hope u hit your green!!! :-)

i hear you! i go through it too. Self talk works a lot for me, possitive quotes, and visual motivation. Sometimes I will just surf the web and look at hot bods I want to have lol! ur look up weightloss success stories. even look at the gallery on here!

YES, they are excuses & I use them too BUT let them stay where they are and you GET YOURS girl! :-)

Hi N3, CONGRATS! You should just call doc office and ask because ALL docs are different with what they want u to eat when. I did shakes first wk but was NOT told to add any fruit. call! good luck!

Yeah they all love to pass the buck....i hate that!!! It is up to you weather you want to get a lawyer or not. I would say they really played with your emotions thats for sure!!! JERKS! your right they dont care.

WE ALL feel this way at some point. i agree with above reply. if you are working out that much you may not be eating enough. are you counting cals and keeping track? my daily plate is a great site. you can log your food and it count s cals fat ect for you. you can also put in your weight ,height, and how much u are exercing and it will figure how many cals u need each day. hope that helps. hang in!!! http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/

sounds like doctors office screwed u there by not asking right questions. then you got ur hopes up went through all this testing to find out now you cant get banded.well insurance has the notes maybe u can see who called and raise hell! i dont know if they can do anything though. I"D BE PISSED!!!

it's not covered even if you have serious health issues? I dont know what you can do if they say its not covered. maybe sombody else can give u better advise. I'm sorry for you what a let down, good luck!

Hi Holly, Your right! I am on day 2 liquids. I am not used to this i keep going to just crab solid food (just out of habit) and have to stop myself. it hasnt been that bad really. I dont have to even think about what I'm going to eat lol!

i have never heard of saline just going away after time.

getting back on the "band" wagon!

UPDATE- I just got back from seeing Doc. I was up 6lbs from a yr ago (she was fine with that). I told her I was not happy with the weightloss for past 2 yrs. I told her I know a lot of it is because of bad choices on my end. They gave me a fill. 1/2 of what they took out last time. I will be on liquids for 48 hrs. lol! Lets see how that goes (god help the hubby and kids) Anyway, doc said i have pretty much lost most of the weight they thought the band would help me lose. Sounds like I am on my own pretty much now. I still need to lose about 40 more pounds!!! AGAGAGGAG! I mean I should have less hunger now with a fill nad have to eat slower. I just need to stay away from BAD foods!!! So, I guess the band is not my magic pill I still have to work! I am very frustrated going up and down with weight,. They recommended weight watchers.

UPDATE- I just got back from seeing Doc. I was up 6lbs from a yr ago (she was fine with that). I told her I was not happy with the weightloss for past 2 yrs. I told her I know a lot of it is because of bad choices on my end. They gave me a fill. 1/2 of what they took out last time. I will be on liquids for 48 hrs. lol! Lets see how that goes (god help the hubby and kids) Anyway, doc said i have pretty much lost most of the weight they thought the band would help me lose. Sounds like I am on my own pretty much now. I still need to lose about 40 more pounds!!! AGAGAGGAG! I mean I should have less hunger now with a fill nad have to eat slower. I just need to stay away from BAD foods!!! So, I guess the band is not my magic pill I still have to work! I am very frustrated going up and down with weight,. They recommended weight watchers.

hi dk, I know what you mean. i pick the wrong foods. i am hungry a lot though. seeing my doc tomorrow. we'll see. i am very depressed about not being abl eto lose more weight. I know 95% of it is in my head......which sucks!

WOW! You sound just like me! Banded Sept. 2008 . Started 220lbs lowest 170 ish. i have gone up and down with the same 10lbs for last 2 yrs. Last time i saw my doc I had unfill due to tightness in throat which was reflux. After unfill reflux went away. I am still not losing weight. I have evn considered having band removed. I feel like I dont have an over eating problem......I just eat bad food. I mean I dont make a habit of stuffing myself till it hurts. I dont know if the band was the best choice for me. I think i was deprerate and I got my band so fast! I am a big time emotional eater and the band doesnt take that away. Anyway, I am happy I lost what I have..just wish I could keep going. I go see my doc tomorrow to talk about what we should do next. GOOD LUCK!

I get shoulder pain when hungry. I am 3 yrs out.

Been banded for over 3 yrs. lost 40-50 lbs in first yr. Been bouncing from 170-185 for the past two years. Last time I saw my doctor I had an unfill because of acid reflux. Anyway, I can eat whatever I want and a good amount of food. To tell you the truth I have considered having my band removed. If I'm not using my band why have it in me. I cant get it tightened and have no restriction. I dont know if I believe in the Lapband anymore. Not sure what t o do.

yup :-) normal sounding

ok...you have only been banded for less then 1 month. Right? Your saying you can eat whatever whenever? It is dangerous to do that in the first stages especially....you could slip your band. I know all docs are different but shouldn't you still be in mushy stage? I've been banded since 2008 and have only lost 50 lbs myself. I have been up and down 10 pounds for the last year also :-(. The band is ONLY a TOOL. We have to work it. Believe me there has been plenty of days I say "WHY DO I HAVE THIS THING!?!?!?" I do have to say I have kept off almost all of my weight since 2008. I would have gained it all back if I wasnt banded.....I believe. We still have to put our BIG GIRL PANTIES on & do the right things...eat the right things ect. It sucks and I've been there...I still am there. We all struggle with "head Hunger". I have to tell myself all the time "Nobody will fight this fight for me//////I gotta"! Anyway, give it time and after a few more fills you wont be able to just eat whatever whenever. :-) Took me about 5 fills before I had good restriction. Hope this helps! :-)

ha ha!!! I've dreamed of eating food too! Thank god its only a dream lol!