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Chill, It has only been a week. The amount you have lost so far has to do with surgery, not the band. It may take 3 fills befor you feel restrictions. Just eat like you should- not like what you did before.

65 #, not counting pre-op. Waffled at this weight for several months but had gall bladder surgery in 12/09; the weight is coming off again

Well, Exceeded DEc and did not meet JAn goals- let me aim for 70 miles in Feb

Well. got in 65 Miles, for Jan - 90 was my goal :thumbup:; at least I can be more realistic for Feb (Still droped a few sizes:rolleyes2:)

Lisa, I understand your problem. Ive been up/down every few days but at 220 # for a few days. Stomach is queasy, so cannot get a fill until February. At least I am not gaining...

it is NOt common. Is there some reason you believe this may happen? I have not had any problems with the band, 12 + months after surgery. Occasionally, some people can develop problems but these are rare. Come to the WLS group at St E's. Next one is 2/2/10 6:00 PM. We talk about all kinds of things. Most there have a lapband, a few have the gastric bypass, and some caome in anticipation of surgery or to support their family member who has

:brick:Well, i went about 10 days, then started coming down with what feels like a head cold- fever, cough, vomitting saliva,. Got liquid cold meds down and can at least swallow. i felt fine last nite, then bam

hi All, Am at 29 miles. Fell on ice today. had hoped to have 2X this much- will keep plugging away

Hope the surgeon has reassured you. You may have bruised the site of your surgery; but everything may be OK. Just rest. It is treacherous. My car battery died this AM , so nothing went as planned, here either.

Nawlinzlady, Dee, i understand. But it got up to 28 today , can hit the gym, again!!

Congrats, Jeannie

Do drink , any kind of fluids you can tolerate, esp liquid protein drinks.. It will help with the hunger..

Well, the snow has slowed me down,. Only have 16 miles so far, 74 to go!

Congrats!! you are doing fine. Really does sound like your doctor doesn't understand the amount of lifting, pulling, anfd pushing you do at work. ( All could affect the abdominal muscles)

Well, droppped a little, time to get serious!!! at 220#

Factory Girl, We are all pulling for you. Plese go back to your surgeon, and get started. We will listen.

umystifyme, Good Luck ! hope the Surgeon has helped . You will feel better each day.

Well, Am off to a slow start. have over 8 miles of the 90 mile Goal I set. It will get better.

Factory Girl, You have lost before and now admit there is a problem with weight gain. Good for you. Do not beat yourself up for falling. Just get up and get going. Our prayers are with you. It is SSOOO easy to slip back:scared2:. Been there, done that. We all have highs and lows. Just take time to focus on yourself.

Amy, You are also about 3 days post going back to work. The areas you mention would be sore from your attempt to go back to work. Still rest. You will feel bette rin another day or 2. rest is the best medicine.

Amy, Welcome to the club, we all make mistakes. This is a learning process. Remember, when a toddler is learning to walk, we don't scold or berate them when they fall. You, are a toddler in this lapband experience. For now, just rest. Perhaps your surgeon underestimated how much you lift, push, and pull, so they left it up to you. Where i work, I had to have a note if there was any restriction; it was a liability issue. Most places do. Being at home and setting your own schedule is one thing , being in the work place is different. See how you feel in a few days. I did too much last Dec after banding -everything turned out OK but i worried, also. Right now you need to heal and rest.

Amy, At this point, just rest and take it easy.. Lifting includes pushingitems down the check out counter, 20 # may be the max but you were probably doing it over end over. If you bagged, you probably did lift too much. ( Been there) just let your surgery heal. take some pain meds and rest.

umystifyme, Congrats. Remember, you cannot lift over a certian weight, for several weeks. that may affect you at work. This will get better. Stay in, exercise, and rest. Happy New YEar and New You!

Hi All, I am upping my exercise and have lost 1# so far ( better than gaining like the last few weeks)

Your DH must be related to mine. I let him select which ones ( e.g. mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, or stuffing) he wants at the dinner. The day after, I will make only 1 more dish to go with left overs. The 2nd or 3rd day, only 1 more new dish; by then he is satisfied. I occasionally will make one of the "traditional " dishes later, for an occasion, not just a holiday. He then doesn't miss it and the children get a taste of the family dishes. I lighten every dish wherever I can of suger, fat, and salt. Low fat ingredients work better than non-fat; very little taste difference. If I didn't tell him, he wouldn't know it was reduced fat. Double churned no sugar added frozen yogurt has half the calories and more grams of protein than ice cream; Better for everyone. Do check the internet I did that to one of the "mandatory" casseroles and he now likes mine better than his Mother's. I also have cut the quantity prepared whenever possible. A Turkey breast is better for us 3, rather than a whole turkey. He still buys me no sugar added apple pie-I 'm the only one that eats apple pie (ate a little filling, and got rid of the rest.) I simplified my cooking, and prepare a # of stews, soups, etc. We also use pasta mixes which they eat and I don't (the mix helps control the amount prepared). We have a lot less bread in the house, and one storage container for cookies, chips, etc. They have to buy it and put it in there; I don't want to see it. I have had to take more control of the grocery shopping and plan more (not wait until I'm driving home from work). Do check the internet for recipes. There are several sites. Also, you will want a supply of alternatives for yourself, in case the band is not as tolerant of the dish (e.g. cottage cheese, non fat yogurt) It is a struggle, but you can control yourself. and change your children's future. Good Luck