BellaBean

I was banded in Jan 09 and was always a slow loser and I am ok with that. I lost about 50 lbs and sustained that weight for a long time. I was happy to be under 200! Then we moved to another state for my husbands job and since then (may 2010) I have gained 15 lbs and back over 200 again! I am in need of a fill but the closest doctor is 70 miles away and will only see me on Mondays. I only get Friday/Saturdays off from work so I never went to see the new doctor.

I am upset with myself for gaining weight and I have no motivation anymore. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week and eat salads for lunch everyday like a good girl but the weight is slowing creeping up still! I have my 10 year reunion coming up next summer and I need some support. Any ideas to get me back on the wagon?!

Seems like we all are about 30 some lbs down and close to onderland! I am 10 lbs away and loving it. I plateau there for a bit but upped my Protein and started to lose again. Glad to hear everyone is well!

I agree that you shouldn't let them use your image for something you arent even associated with. I think the question everyones wondering but not asking....How much did they offer you?

It took me 3 weeks for me to get back my 'pee trigger' I never needed to go but after 4 hours or so I would go pee just incase. After surgery ot took me about 6 hours to finally go other than the one time in the hospital.

1. Go running with my husband

2. Buy some expensive lingerie

3. Get some sexy/tasteful photos done

I can relate! I feel that being bigger I am like the freaking plague! No one talks to you, you get looks but not kind ones and you can tell people are snickering. I also have told no one and I know that when the weight comes off and people start with their shallow comments I will be just as upset as you are now. There is so much more to WLS then just weight loss! There is major mind games to deal with! Just know it is normal and you can work through it.

As for that girl you stopped talking to....You should talk to her. She must like you for you, right? Maybe explain to her your fear and tell her you used to be bigger. You dont have to mention WLS to her. I think she may understand why you do the things you do and it could strengthen the relationship. Good Luck

I had my first fill today and it was ok but not a breezie. Its stung a little when they put the numbing stuff in. Then it was numb so when she pushed on my port it felt funny. I actually giggled when she pushed on it! They tried to do it but needed a longer needle! I was spooked! So they poked me and I heard it. Like a small thud. I drank a cup of Water and on liquids for 2 days now. It wasnt that bad but wish it was more pleasurable lol!

Today I tried flat soda and i feel BLEH! It didn't settle well with me one bit. I have a tightish feeling like I need to burp and it just sitting there. So never again for me! I am drinking Water now to try and get that feeling to pass.

I did jump the gun a little but not by much. Even though I did it I have to say, Stick with your pre op diet. It is not worth it to damage your body for food. Every surgeon is different and there is a reason why your on the diet, no matter how hellish it can be (and I know it is!). If your worried call your nutritionist or surgeon and confess, your not going to be the first call they have had about it. GOOD LUCK!

When I click on the link it automatically takes me to 'Computer Bandsters'

I am on to solid food tomorrow! Its been hard but damn it I did it!

You can pre-make wraps. That's what I have been doing on days that I have class. And you can be really creative and put whatever you want on it!

My favorite is a mexi-wrap:

whole wheat tortilla

LF CReam cheese (replaces mayo!!)

Salsa

chicken

lettuce

and sprinld some mexican cheese

That just sounds good to eat anytime. I dont think I can take that on the road though sadly. I am so picky that I wont let food like that sit in my car for hours. I know how does my husband deal with such a picky person?

All the ideas are great!

Thank you for the advice. We will try our best to stop at places like the grocery store if time allows lol!

I started out with chicken in a can with light mayo and crackers and chewed so well! After that my confidence in solids went up. My famliy was having spaghetti for dinner that night and I cut the noodles in tiny pieces and chewed that well.

I have a road trip coming up in a few months. This will be a big 4 day drive there and 4 days back. I will pack my own healthy foods and we will try to stop at good restaurants so I can order healthy. I just know at one time or another we will have to stop and get fast food or gas station Snacks. My question to you is what are some healthier and reasonably bandster friendly food I can order?

I know some people can and cannot handle breads and so on but I just want to know what you all think are healthier choices.

I miss straws as well! Everything tastes better out of a straw. My big issue though is SODA! I miss my Pepsi so bad. There is nothing better than cracking open an ice cold pepsi while watching the Super Bowl. *sigh/pout*

I am serving chili for sure! I make a mean chili! I dont know what to really serve other than that. I know other people will be eating pizza and chips & salsa, while I drool! Worse part is the Super Bowl party is at my house, so I cant leave lol!

Eating is going ok, but I am eating the same things over and over again. I am a picky eater! I eat oatmeal for Breakfast, refried Beans for lunch, and chili for dinner.

Today I went to the bowling alley and the people next to me were eating a big juicy burger....you would of thought I was going to reach over and steal it!

Another thing i have noticed is how much my friends talk about food! Are you noticing that too? I honestly thought they may keep their mouth quiet for a few weeks while I get through this lol!

Lena I will have to read your blog! I am starting soft solids in a week. I am nervous of things getting stuck or finding out the things I love (good for me foods, dont worry) wont agree with me. The only solid I slipped up on was chex. I have nibbled on a few dry chex and LOVED IT! I chewed the hell out of them to mush but still a slip up. I personally think I am ok and I have done so well with my diet that chex wont kill me.

But I am still plugging along on this diet! Super Bowl Sunday is one day before I can technically start my solids diet. I am going to call my nutritionist and ask her if I can start on Sunday.

I am 3 weeks post op and on mushies but DAMN I am hating commericals right now. The one I die on is Wendy's I want to eat a hamburger soooo bad. I am not a big meat eater and I am craving beef. After week 4 I can have hamburger meat and I feel like I cant wait that one week, but I am a good girl.

Are you allergic to the iodine they used? Have you showered?

It took me about 5 days and even now I am not as hungry as I was preop of course. Enjoy the feeling now because now when i get hungry, I GET HUUUUUNGRY!

I put the flavorless Unjury in SF pudding and Soups. I use slim fast low carb between meals for Protein. I have a chocolate Protein Powder but I havent been using it.

A huge misconceptions is that sushi is raw fish. This is not true at all! You can get it either cooked or non. I am very pleased to know I can eat sushi again. I used to work at a teppenyaki restaurant and ate Japanese food including sushi everyday! I miss it!

You know what? I am 2 weeks post op and tonight I ate too much as well. In my mind I screwed up this one time and now I know how it feel to of eaten too much. Its such a gross feeling huh?