angcal26

Stuck means that the food that you ate will not go through the opening in your stomach where the lap band is. . Either you ate too fast, too much, or it was dry and didn't chew well. What normally happens when that happens with me is that I throw it up. It's not fun, but it makes the pain go away really quick. So Eat slow, make sure that it is to really well. And don't eat anything that you like the bread consistency. They usually get stuck. But after a while you will know what foods to stay away from. Good luck! If you have any questions let me know how long have you been banded.

My hubby is being deployed next month I can't wait till he sees me when he returns and I have lost another 20-30 pounds.

Good for you!!!! I've been banded since 2008 if you have any questions please let me know! The best to you!!!

Is this all the time or after you eat

Protein fills you up and lasts longer. I can't eat bread toasted or otherwise . Take it slow eat small bites and pause between each bite. When you feel the restriction stop eating don't force it. Good luck I have had my band for a while now n am at 5 ccs in a 10 cc band. Feel good n losing again after a long stint of gaining . Good luck to you! I Am down 70 since the beginning n want to lose 75 more n keep it off!

I just ordered some foods from Bantastic hope they are good thanks for the info!!!!

Thanks for the info I hope you are all better real soon. I had some issues and had the band unfilled a little and had an upper GI but all is well maybe too tight I am going back today to have a refill and to be put it 7 cc's instead of 7 1/2 cc's Take care and keep me updated on your progress Happy Holidays!!!!!:thumbup:

What's a dililated (sp?) pouch??

Do not skip any stages....follow the docs order and you will do well!!!! Good Luck!

Sandigoubermom: PLAN AHEAD to get yourself on track.. get to a meeting... get support at home do what you need to do to stay on track!!! You ARE worth it and can succeed!!! I wish you all the best let me know how you are doing!

If you are PBing stuff up eat slower...and smaller bites.. take your time.. I find when I gulp... I feel like crap. and it takes time to find that sweet spot i am at 7 1/2 cc's in a 10 cc band last fill was in June... yesterday I ate 1 bottle water 2 ff cheese sticks with spicy mustard for breakfast 1 tblsp natural peanut butter skippy 2 tblsps homemade chili and salad greens w/1 tblspn sour cream 1/2 protein bar homemade beef stew about 1 cup sugar free pudding lots of water it all stayed where it was supposed to be...

Everyone is different!!!!

If you have an issue you have it removed the studies show that your tummy goes back to how it was before surgery. Good luck with your decision!

1 year in August 2009 and love it 91 lbs gone forever!!!! It's a great tool!!!

Today I had 1 fried egg (spray oil) and 1/4 cup of home fries (not soo good of a choice but I wanted to taste them and that was it for breakfast. I drank water when I got up too. I just had a question for anyone..... how is overly toasted bread going down for you.

I am at 6 1/2 cc's in my 10cc band they filled me too much and had pain when I drank water and protein shakes and had to have 1/2 taken out. my question is.. do you all have really loud digestion noises? I do gurlgling and such. I can't eat soup but can eat fish and other proteins. I don't want to have them loosen it but need suggestions on food. Any ideas?? Banded August 2008 lost 84 lbs so far trying to work with a tighter band to move this along...

I was banded last August. I pb a couple times but it quickly passed. i threw up 4 times but that was because of soft bread and too much after a tight fill. it was quick and when i did i felt sooo much better. i try to eat slow but it iss hard to break that habit. lost 84 lbs and feel great. very happy with my decision..

I just had a fill Tuesday and was told that slower the fills the better. It gives you time to adjust. this was my 3rd fill I was banded back in August. lost 84 lbs so far. good luck and be patient your Sweet spot will happen soon.

I would hope that everyone would get their hard earned $ back as the seminar was cancelled not just because the person couldn't go...... The right thing to do is to return the money...... I am commenting because I got the thread to this and feel that Cher should make sure everyone gets their money back.... Good luck!

Now that it has been some time since my surgery... I told everyone and their brother what I did....I now just say, when asked if I have lost weight.... Yes I did and it is a daily struggle to continue...... that is all they need to know at this point. To some closer friends I say medical intervention is a great thing!!! and they just laugh as I do too.

Anxious is what you will certainly feel.... read up on this drug regarding long term usage.... and I wish you the best of luck and take care! angcal26

I too took Phen fen and loved it but with my band I feel like i am in control and not a drug!! Lost 74 lbs since August and feel great!! All the best to you!!!:party:

ZI just want to add that the people that made you feel "invisable" are people that you don't want around you anyway. If they are shallow now they will be shallow later. and you shouldn't give them the time of day when you shed your outer layer and show what a beautiful person you really are. So make friends now and if they love you know they will love you later. Good luck and remember you are worth this and enjoy your journey!!!!! Be healthy, and always listen to your docs, follow the steps and you will be successful! All the best, Always, angcal26

Check with your Doctor some require longer out of work stay because of lifting. My doctor said no lifting over 10 lbs for 5-6 weeks. I am a secretary so I went back to work in one week wich I could have taken longer. Ask your doctor and follow what he recommends and be honest about how much you lift. Good Luck.