Pegsinthewoods

I have a little cup warmer that I use. It's one of those you plug in and it has a little hot plate. I've seen something similar for candles. It works for me.:confused:

I'm not going to get into whether it is worth it or not to be banded, I'm just going to share something that works for me. I have found that sometimes I irritate my pouch and I need to revert to full liquids for a day or so. It seems whenever I get stuck, I get sore. :confused:

Rockbandster? Is that you? :thumbup:

I was banded 14 months ago. I have been at a plateau since the end of July. This past week I started adding weights to my walking and hopefully, that will start me losing again.

What I want to say is that part of our problem (we who are obese) maybe that we have metabolic syndrome. Our bodies don't want to lose weight. I had the same plateau on my way up. I was at this weight for about four years and so that I have remained here for the last three months, “shouldn't” get me down. I didn't gain this weight in 1-2 years and I probably won't lose it that quick either.

I have to remind myself, this is for life. If I'm not working my tool - shame on me. Get back on the wagon. If I am and it's not going as fast as others, I take solace in knowing that I am healthier now and if I remain steady, more weight will come off. Good luck on your journey.

I drink my Water on a schedule. I drink 20 oz bottles three times per day and each takes me about 30 minutes to drink. I figure I get the other four ounces just in other beverages/fruits/veggies.

1 - first thing in the morning I drink my first bottle. wait 30 minutes, eat breakfast

2 - eleven o'clock am (done by 11:30, eat lunch at 12:00)

3 - five o'clock pm, drive home and drink Water. 5:30 start supper and eat about 6:00.

I find if I schedule things, exercise included, it is easier for me to accomplish. :biggrin:

I was banded Aug. 4, 2008. I have lost 48.2 pounds. I have been on a plateau since July 16 but I feel like I am getting smaller and I think it will show-up on the scales any day now.

Thanks for the input. I see my doc the week after next. I probably will just wait until then and ask for a small unfill. I do know that if I burp, the pounding in my ears lessens. I feel like the weirdest bandster ever! :smile2:

This might sound a little weird but has anyone been so tight that they could feel it in their eardrums? I got an adjustment last Wednesday and I swear, everytime I put something into my stomach, my ears start pounding. I'm considering a small un-fill.

I use unflavored Unjury all of the time. I like creamy Soups (cream of brocoli, etc) and I sprinkle one scoop in my bowl with the Soup and sprinkle on a little cheese. Can I taste it? Maybe a little but it is worth the small taste to get my Protein. I am a slow loser, though, but a steady one.

I was banded Aug. 4, 2008. I have lost 47.2 pounds with the Realize Band. My weight loss is slow but it keeps going in the right direction plus, I can live like this. I'm not constantly looking for food! :tongue_smilie:

On days when I am especially tight, I feel like my bra actually inhibits my band's ability to pass food. Like the bra adds to the restriction of the band. I'll unhook for awhile and usually those days, I have to stick to mushies. It's not everyday but I do notice it periodically. :smile2:

I experienced port pain after surgery and after the one fill I have received. Both times I used an abdominal binder and it really helped to relieved the pain. My doc prescribed it so my insurance covered it but you can buy them at Walmart.< /p>

Protein, protein, protein. I find I frequently plateau due to "metabolic resistance". If I up my protein, for awhile, the plateau breaks loose. I'm not a quick loser but I am a continuous loser.:thumbup:

I was banded Aug. 4 and though I have not lost near what you two have, I am still doing really well for me. I have lost 45.2 pounds and two sizes. I know it doesn't sound like much to some folks but to someone like me who couldn't lose weight before, it is AMAZING! I love my band! :biggrin:

I have lost 43.4 pounds so far. My DH has lost about 30 (w/o the band). :thumbup:

I am nine months out and got my first fill Wednesday. My doc doesn't encourage fills as long as you lose about a pound/week. I had slowed to a .5 pound/week and requested a fill. Listen you to your body. You'll know when you're at your "sweetspot". :glare:

I had a check-up yesterday and when they measured me, my waist was smaller than my hips!!! I also am no longer morbidly obese! I love my Realize Band!

I had the same thing. I first went to the doc to be sure I didn't have an infection or any other complications and then he prescribed an abdominal binder which worked great!

I had the same situation. I visited my doc to be sure there wasn't any complications and he prescribed an abdominal binder that I wore for a couple of weeks. It worked great. :thumbup:

My port site was very painful after surgery. I went to my doc to be sure it wasn't infected, etc, and thankfully it wasn't. He then prescribed an abdominal binder which I wore for several weeks. It gave support to my port area as the stiches that attached the port to my body healed. :crying:

While you're at the doc, you might want to ask about an abdominal binder. I had one for a couple of weeks and it really helped me. :sneaky:

I had a similar situation after being banded and my doc prescribed an abdominal binder which I wore for a couple of weeks. It worked great! You can buy them at Walmart, etc w/o a prescription but with one, my insurance paid. :wub:

Whew! thanks, I needed that.

I was banded Aug. 4 with the Realize Band. I have lost just over 40 pounds and have not had a fill. As long as my progress is one pound per week, my doc says no need for a fill. And, that's fine with me! Forty pounds may not sound like a lot to most folks but it is MAJOR for me. I have never lost that much without a relapse. I have VERY good restriction and my eating and exercise habitats have vastly changed for the good.

I have posted a couple of times about "first bite syndrome" as has many others. I sometimes will start with a warm swallow of liquid to get things going. Sometimes if I just wait 10 - 15 minutes, burp, and then go on. Once I "wake" my stomach up, I still am limited as to what and how much I can eat.