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As I think you know I have been having lots of trouble with my band. 8 fills and I was banded July 4th. Now I can hardly eat anything. Some times I wished I got the sleeve but I heard chances of gainig your weight back is so much more of a possibilty than with the band. That is why I was thinking she would be better off. How long have you had your sleeve?

Thanks again for the advice. I have to be more careful about the skins. Had the same problem when eating a roast and I cooked the potatoes with it. thought I could eat them but I was wrong. I than just ate the meat. Did you have to have your band removed? My friends is having the sleeve instead of a band. Do you like your sleeve better? How long did it take you to figure out what you could eat with your band? I wished she would have a band instead but that is a choice.

I love love love that jumping jack idea!! I saw an Arnold S. (not even going to try to spell Swazanager) and he was so physically fit that I was eating a slider food and stopped. Told myself that is what I needed to look like when I am his age. I tried eating shrimp and it all came up. That is when I tried eating the slidder food. Stopped and ate some frozen turkey meal.

Poodles.me I have a toy white poodle just thought I would let you know. I know what you mean about life. I am just starting to have a life back. My favorite place is in my bed. I stay in it for hours in the morning watching the news and emailing and doing searches. I've about let my children grow up with out having me much involved. Sucks we have missed out on our lives. When you get banded make sure you get some restrition soon. If you do you will start to have your life back sooner. It took me 8 fills and 4 1/2 months later. I force myself to do things even if I am in tons of pain. the reason why is cause I know that every day that I do that I will get better. I will slowly get a life and I will lose the weight and have relief from food addiction. I got an eliptical and put it in my bedroom. Every day that is a reminder that I need to get up and get moving and if I excersise I will lose weight and gain mobility. It has worked!

Okay the latest. I called my doctor and a medical tech called me back. I can't eat hardly anything. She said that it was okay to eat soft foods. From what I know this can cause weight gain cause you start eating your unhealthy foods again because they go down easy. She said that eating chocolate Malto Meal was fine to eat in the morning. Yesterday I ate Chipotle and barely had anything. I did notice though you could only eat a couple Beans at a time or a tiny piece of chicken. Is this normal. That is so small! Last night I had just shrimp and it came up. So then I wanted the rest of a chocolate sundae that I have had a couple of times. Stopped eating that and forced myself to eat some turkey from a frozen meal. That went down fine. People who have gastric lose weight so fast. How is that when I see that we talk a lot about not eating enough then not losing any weight or hitting a plateu? So is my band too tight or I am just not eating the right foods and size. I had some pancakes and an egg on Friday. First time trying that with this fill (#8) and it all came up.

I was banded on July 4th that was Independence day from food for me. I have had 8 fills. The last two with a thicker fill than saling. My band finally has started working. I lost about 30 lbs. on my own and now I have lost 8 more since my fill on Nov. 13th. Is is much much easier when you have restriction. I kept going back to my doctor's when I wasn't getting any restriction. Start going more often, if you are not getting want you want from where you are going, go some where else. I was persistant you need to to and get things changed. You will find it I did and I thought my band was not going to work Now I am trying to figure out how the band works since it took almost 5 months to get restricition. Good luck!

Your story made my eyes tear. I am sorry that happened to you. The only thing that I can think to make you feel a little better and you also stated that you have done some thing about it. You will never be that heavy again. Every day you weigh a little less because of what we have both choosen, a tool to help us and not obsess over food any longer. Good luck and I hope every thing gets back to normal for you!

Gosh this economy is effecting everything. My husband just started driving for Pizza Hut. He was in the mortgage industry. Unemployment is so far behind. We have our own business but like everything else it is suffering to. Do you think with the pressures of the economy some times you want to eat?

I only notice it when I bend over. I have been working out too. I have lost a lot of belly fat so that could be the reason, not as much cushion.

That is what I was wondering yesterday. I have some questions. Went to a Christmas party last night for ABWA. I didn't put any salad on my plate, I needed Protein. I got Lasagna, Fett. Alfredo , hard veggies that looked very cook, and chicken spedinni. My band just started working so I am learning how to eat. I took a couple of bites and the chicken was hard to swallow and a bit of Lasagna. I thought to myself the Lasagna was overcooked, chicken was not cooked right, veggies couldn't even put a fork into them and I thought to myself this is not worth eating. I boxed it up and took it home. I was thinking too it would take to long for me to eat it and not be able to enjoy it because of other people around. Have you had similiar happenings? I came home and had baked chicken with some canned peas and carrots and a grapefruit. My husband ate the dinner.

MistyD65 helped me a lot. Wow, that will help me a lot. I got the chicken in the can yesterday that people are mixing with the spinach dip and crackers, your other suggestions will work too. They are basic and easy. I think when you have an eating disorder like I do then sticking with the same foods is easier. You don't have to mess around trying to figure out what to eat. You know what to eat, thanks.

I am finding food hard to eat. I have little pieces of chicken with long grain rice and grains (Uncle Ben's 90 minute pouch of rice). Almost got stuck. I again ate a McD's cheeseburger but took off the top bun for lunch, that was difficult. I bought chicken in the can and the spinach dip and going to try that for lunch that was suggested. I really needed to go to the store to find things to eat. What do you mostly eat for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. I worked out on the Eliptical glide for 1 hour and 15 minutes and then we to the Plaza. It is really famous, it has stores all outside and right now they have Christmas lights. It was beautiful but cold. I wanted to go and walk instead of sitting on my butt during the evening like I used to do.

I ate a 250 calorie meal last night with chicken and mashed potatoes (having carb problems still). I was wondering how long should you stay full? If you are at your sweet spot would you get full fast and stay full for longer? I got full quick but then in tow hours could have ate some more. Is this right? Kimaly, you are right on when it comes to me needing the band. I hadn't gained up to a lot of weight but I was headed there again. I have had weight problems since I was 20.

I got up to 208 and so many people from this board was slamming me for getting the band so I stopped reading and posting. I was gaining at a huge speed, there was not stopping me I was eating because of why I always do that is how I handled life. My son was in the hospital off and on for 3 months some of that we were flown to Denver to a hospital there. I was consumed with guilt and worry. I was going to eat myself to death. I knew it saw me getting larger and and I HAD to do something to stop me in my tracks and I have tried all the pills, diets, depression med too etc. They were not going to work. I am gad some doctors can see when this is happenining. Just think how much heartache and health problems would have never been created if we had done this earlier. I was self paid cause no one would touch me at that weight. I didn't wait for months to see if my insurance would or gain more weight I knew I had an immediate problem. I don't take any meds for depression anxiety or any mental meds. It was the obsession that was going to kill me. When you can't have the obsession you start getting the relief. Last night I was at a party. Saw cake, yummy chocolate cake. I thought I hadn't eaten dinner maybe I will have some. I forced myself to stay at the party and talk to people which is unusual. Usually I make an appearance and leave. I stayed talked and obsessed about the cake when a girl came over and only asked the thin person at the table if he wanted cake. He said he didn't do surgar. That is when I started thinking and looking at the cake. I went on talking and forgot about the cake. When I left went to my car I thought "Damn I wanted a piece of that cake!" If it was the old me I would have obsessed about that cake, called my husband to come and get him a piece and then I would have eaten my second and then asked my son to do the same. Things are a changin!

Band is finally working!!!!!!! I have had 8 fills and the 8th was two weeks ago. I posted on band not working and got some help. I didn't realize that I was eating soft foods and they went right through the band. I got my band July 4th and got used to it not working. So when it started working I didn't remember what to do since it had been 5 months. She said she eat food that was solid. I did and it works. I am just so excited. Tonight I had a frozen dinner that was 250 calories and I was stuffed. Now it is figuring out what to do since I don't have food in my mouth all hours of the night! I wonder how long it takes to getting used to a new way of life? Did they say two years or was that just for total weight loss? Does any one watch Big Medicine? His daughter and his sister (the Drs. are Father and son) had a lapband from them and she only weighed 187! They saw that she had a weight problem and it was only gettng worse. What do you think about this?

Last night I got full after about 5 or 6 bites so the band is working! I am really sure now it was from soft foods cause it was too difficult to eat. I don't think I am too tight I don't have any of the signs like acid reflux, nausea and such.

Kimaly I am thinking of you. I hope we find out soon how you are. Donna you and me both are in the 180's. Sounds good doesn't it? It feels like the 200's are long gone. I am wanting to be in the 170's before Christmas. I am right now about 184. I am in bed and need to get up but it is snowing and blowing in Kansas City and feel like I am going to freeze to death! If I don't get up and move or work out then I will not be losing weight. I tell myself that and it usually works. Orea love the meatball idea! I have not thought about that. You can buy them already cooked or make them yourself. I think I will do that and make them myself and freeze a bunch!

You are right. I need to stop the crappy carbs. Didn't Oprah do that? Is that when she lost all that weight and really looked good? I will start tonight already had some of the crappy carbs. Not going to do this ever again. That lunch sounds very easy and good. I am going to start doing that. What about if you drained the soup? Is that food too soft? Then is fish too soft. I hate fish but i have eaten it several times since I got my band. Never have before. It is time I learn. Thank you!

Thanks jeepgal that was really sweet. I am trying to figure this band out. I ate the cheeseburger cause I heard it was a good option from Eat This Not That. I was wrong. It had a lot more calories than I thought. I am just so confused on what to eat. So it is difficult for most to eat this cheeseburger? I wonder if the broc made me sick it was the only thing that came out. Gosh ladies you are helping me so much!! Yes, I do have an eating disorder and this is very difficult. I have lost weight many times in my life. One time I took of 70 lbs after having my daughter and kept if off for 5 years. I wieghed myself every day and worked out 6 days a week. Now for the last 10 years have stuggled took pills lost it and then damaged my heart cause of the pills. This is a huge task I wish I had you guys with me to help me figure out what to eat. I heard there was a cook book to buy. I think I will go get that today. 2 years ago I went off all sugar even sweetners, molasses, maltodextrin and all the chemical sweetners they sneak into foods. I did this for 9 months. I have an addiction and it is hard to figure out what to do now. I have not been as strict in my diet because the band was not working and was regretting getting the band instead of bypass. I am not that heavy but I was headed down a terrible path. I am changing. Instead of staying in bed all the time I make myself get out of the bed and do something even if I am in pain. Thanks again!:cursing:

Jodi I think you are right that I was eating soft foods. This is what I had yesterday. McD's Cheeseburger and Wendys small chili (starving didn't eat until 2:15) then I worked out 45 min. on eliptical and I had some prunes and for dinner tried to eat a chic breast with broc. and small baked pot. I threw up. I think I am eating to big of bites it is hard to remember that. Since I have had my band for five months and now it is finally working I have to figure it all out just like it was new. I am so glad you have offered great ideas and solutions! I see lots of people eating Soups on here and also Protein shakes. Aren't those considered slidder foods?

Jeepgal thanks for your comments. I have never weighed 208 until the summer so I think when you start off at your highest it comes off easier if you back off some of your habits a little. I took off 8 lbs. before my band. Then about 5 more after. So I have lost what about 10lbs. in the last 4 months. I was eating icecream twice a day before the band. The surgery made a change in my routine so that has stopped. I just had spinal surgery taking out two discs and putting in cadaver bones and metal plating. That is how I lost the rest. The band was not working before or they wouldn't have taken out the saline and put in the sticky stuff. That has been used for 2 fills. Yes, I am not perfect on eating but I want to live like a normal person and eat a sweet once a week. You forgot to mention that i also work out sometimes up to an hour and that helps with weight loss. Are you saying you never lost any weight before your band? One of the stipulations of getting a band you had to have tried to lose weight before. Most of can do that but keeping it off is a different story. I had a friend who had her band two days before me and she has lost double what I have. She was about the same weight too. Thanks for wanting to help but you have to have all the info before jumping to conclusion.

I almost told no one. Some how it leaked to my niece because of my 17 year old. I had spinal surgery and I blurted out this was a lot easier than lap band to my sister (5 months after my lap band surgery)! Then my sister told some of her friends and now it is out except for my husband's family. I told a couple friends later and one wished I hadn't. After we had lunch she made a commet about how much I eat. I told her I can eat a cup of food at a time. She has always been skinny and even had anorexia (sp?). I wished I kept it a lot more quiet but then I think if I can help some one out there then I am glad I am ousted.

Those foods are so hard to eat. I am eating chicken noodle soup not any cream based soups. I will think of something to eat today that is a solid protein. I think my bites maybe too big they are smaller than a regular size bite. How small of a bite do you eat so the foods don't get stuck? It is hard eating solid proteins for lunch cause wouldn't you have to cook at chicken breast? I am going to look on here for food choices and see what there is. What about salads with chicken on them? It is so hard to think of foods to eat. Thanks for helping I know I am eating to much carbs after reading this. I should start a book with references and when it is not going right I can refer to that.

Yes, I know about the sweets and junk food thanks for trying with pointer. I love the help! I am eating a lot of soups. I went for a grilled chicken sandwhich and couldn't eat that. Today had a PB&J with that peanut butter with Omega 3 and sugar free jelly. I had some soup with it too. Didn't eat the crust, too hard to, and ate some soup. I was starving by 4. I am watching what I eat most of the time. I am down the 24 lbs. so I am trying. Tonight grilled chicken, last nigh baked chicken, tried thin crust pizza Friday night- that didn't work. When it comes to healthy food it is heard to figure out what to eat. Any one got a great cook book or ideas?