2GoodDogs

Banded in July, I was doing okay and losing 1-2 lbs a week. Then on my last visit to the surgeon I had only lost 1 lb in 6 weeks. I knew why, was eating out and not controlling the calories or portions very well. So, in a panic, I stopped by Jenny Craig on the way home from that last surgeon's visit. Tomorrow I go in for my one week post joining Jenny visit. I'm guessing I've lost something. For the first two day after my fill and joining, I was starving (or thought I was) but now I'm happily not eating *everything* on my daily menu plan. Is anyone else using a plan to help with portion sizes and calorie control?

I haven't thought to ask about how many fills, per year or lifetime. I guess I ought to know that! In bandster hell, hungry and 3 weeks till 3rd fill..

Had my 2nd fill today (.5) and no back pain. I had chest pain on the right side this morning but it passed quickly and that was before the fill.

Hello July bandsters. I'm needing a 2nd fill and have one scheduled for next week. My 30 lb. weight loss is most noticeable in my face, but I'm still wearing the same size undies and bra. I can't wait to get into smaller sizes... like a 2x lol.. Oh well, not a lot to report except that I'm so glad I had this done, and look forward to someday boasting 100 lbs. lost!

WOW SRT8, that's impressive weight loss! :omg_smile: You might want to put tags around your ticker, so that you don't have to click on it to see it.

Chicken livers. I ate them for a week, maybe 10 days. Hadn't liked them that much before - or since!

I keep gas-x strips in my desk, chewable gas reliever tablets too. And a can of air freshner spray. Causes of my gas are anything from overeating, eating too fast, too much soy Protein and/or too much Benefiber powder.

I haven't even tried to use the card yet, I'm too embarrassed to ask.

I think I had my first experience with it. I ate too big of a bite(s) much too fast and had a pain in my chest. Then increased saliva, so much so that I had to lean over the sink to let it run out. Very uncomfortable for a minute or two. Then the food went through, and a little weak and a bit shaken, I was just fine in another 10 minutes. Learned a lesson though, and then got stuck again at dinner many hours later. Today, all I want is to sip Water and give my band a break. rest. Not at all hungry anyway. So, that's what slime-ing is - to me. Not horrible, and definite feedback on my eating behavior!

Now I want a standing fill in front of a fluroscopy! My first fill was laying down. Can't wait for the 2nd fill, but it is not scheduled for a little more than 3 weeks from now.

Wow, you mean they can miss! So glad that you have a real fill now, hope that your frustration goes bye-bye! I walked the dogs today, made it almost 2 miles and didn't get winded!

I'm waiting on fill #2, the first fill did nothing. (2cc's in 10cc band) I am trying to be patient, and not eat everything - just because I can. I am eating bigger portions than what I'm supposed to eat, but my food isn't junk, it is lean Protein, fruits and veggies. Not drinking after I eat is hard.

I'm sort of where you are. 1 fill that didn't do anything for me. I've even gained a pound or two, and I'm hungry and eating more than I'd like. Looking forward to the next fill, but that's 4 weeks away. Trying hard to eat on the South Beach plan, avoid eating out - and like you have a jungle to tame. Dam blasted mower, I couldn't start it so junked it and bought an electric. Can start that one, but man that electric cord is a pain... Maybe I should trade the dogs for goats. LOL...

Hi Doberman, I'm a Sheltie lover myself with an older Flat Coat Retriever that is as comfortable as my worn out stretch pants... :cursing: How many fills have you had, and is it that you don't feel any restriction or have you not changed to a low fat-low sugar food plan? You've got too much invested in this to fail, what do you think you need to start over or get back on the weight loss track. Do you walk or exercise?

Planters Go Nuts makes a portion controlled pack, it has a mix of pistachio, peanut, almond. I do well with those, as long as I only pull ONE packet out of the box.

My friends can't believe how good I look, how much energy I have for having the lapband less than a week. I can't believe it either, this is what I was so frightened of? LOL!!!! Should be back at work, but when I feel this great, why rush it.

Are you drinking whey protein drinks?

I got my first fill yesterday. 2 cc's. It felt weird. I was starving and liquids weren't cutting it. I ate some yogurt to make the hunger stop. Today the Protein powder and frozen chunks of banana are getting me through to lunch. Patience is the name of this particular game... my next fill is in 6 more weeks.

My co-pay was $1200 for the hospital, $100 for the surgeon.

There's much worse foods to crave! Nuts are nutritions and have good fat and minerals. Personally, when I crave the nuts (and I indulge without guilt) it is the good fats and satiety that I like as much as the taste. Oat bran sesame sticks are a favorite snack. And almonds, any way I can get them.

I got some happy juice in my IV while I was in the pre op holding pen. Woohoo, that was some grrrreat stuff! It was ... Verset. I kept mumbling that they ought to sell that stuff! That my boss could use some... I was so 'happy' I hope I didn't make a pass at the doc.

Is that what is doing this?! I am um... fragrantly foul all day today. And yup, a Protein Drink at breakfast... Taking gasx strips and an air freshener to work with me tomorrow!

I use the way my clothes fit, don't have scales in the house. I lost 80 lbs with SB diet and my self esteem was only as good as the loss (or the painful gain) that was on that #$@^^$# scale! I will be delighted when I can use button my blouse and not have that last button tugging at the fabric... :wink_smile:

I am sure there will be days of cheating! Thing is, I won't feel bad about them or dwell on it. I will simply get back to the plan. Forgiving yourself and loving yourself is the real battle here. I cheat. And I forgive, and I try again. Don't dwell on failure, dwell on success! One good day begets another, and another and another... Congrats on your weight loss! I am hoping to be able to boast a good loss real soon.

Today was a huge cheat. I'm not believing how much food I ate and I ate it so fast! So, I've fessed up - I cheated. No weight loss for me. I think I'll go walk a few dozen laps...