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I am surprised to see so many of you say you PB at least once a week or so. I have NEVER PB and I THINK I have been stuck before (felt like something was kinda stuck in my chest but it was very short lived) I don't take small bits and I don't chew chew. I asked my doctor about not PB'ing or getting stuck and she said thats a good thing....I am not to tight. So I guess I don't understand why you guys do have those problems and I don't.

Tiffanye: How much weight have you lost? If you are not chewing you might not be tight enough to lose weight. PB is not the greatest, but it is due to not taking small bites, kind of a learning curve that makes you eat the way you should with the band. If you are not taking small bites you may not be tight enough to have the band work for you. I eat about 800-900 calories a day and have am loosing anywhere frmm 6-10 pounds 9 months out. Each case is different but just curious how much weight you have lost.

Lost over 70 pounds since Jan 28th banding. I am 5'8 and started at 271. Have gone from a size 22 to 14!!!

Are you happy about your band? I love my band, it saved my life

How do you love bandster life? It's ok, certainly love the weightloss but at times when you are with people that don't know I am banded it is hard to go out to eat with people.

How close are you to your goal? I am about 45 from a crazy goal, but I feel I am only about 25 pounds from a reasonable goal

Do you exercise everyday? not everyday but about 3 times a day. I do make sure I get 10k steps in a day as I wear a pedometer every day. That challenges me since I work at a desk.

Do you PB alot?

I use to, but then I had an unfill and had to let my stomach regulate, now I am even tighter than I was and maybe PB 2 times a week and only when I am not paying attention to how big my bites are.

hi everyone, I need some help. I had surgery back on Jan 28th and had a lot of success. I have lost about 65 lbs so far. I have about 40lbs to go. Problem is that I PB all the time, atleast once a day. I try to eat slow and small bites but it still happens. It is very uncomfortable, and unless I drink 10 mins prior to eatting and then drink while I am eatting I have to PB. This is such a problem, I resort to Soup with my protien to not have to deal with PBing. Is this normal?? Since my doctor filled my back in April to 7.2cc in a 10cc band this has happened. The last month I really have not lost any weight. I am fearful the problems this is possibly having on my esphogous and my band. Anyone out there having this issue? Help!

oh and an Atkins Peanut Butter cup 160 cal...

i feel better that i got it all out.....

Those atkins peatnut butter cups are great!!!

Breakfast: 1 egg with a slice of cheeder cheese on it and cup of tea with splenda.

Lunch: Hot Dog with mustard, no bun of course! Not my first choice but it was yummy!

Unsweet Tea

Snack: Grab the Gold Protien Bar: Hands down best Protein Bar. If you like choc no bake Cookies this is for you!!

Water, water and more water

Dinner: Sauted Shrimp with Panchetta and Sage. This was so good and high in protein!

Crystal light

Snack: sugar free hot chocolate- 25 calories :cursing:

What are people doing for stomach cramps and bloating, I have tried gas x and walking around. But some days I look like I am pregnant and just burp all the time. I have avoided being around the public when feeling like this which is hard but I want to feel normal.

Also I am 2 weeks post, did anyone else get banded around Jan 28th? I am down 21 lbs overall but have been the same weight for the last 3-4 days. I can eat solids now too many bites but I was wondering if anyone else is at a plateau as well.

Fish oil is bad but I found this products and it is orange flavored and actually tastes good, not great but not like fish oil either. Coromega Omega-3 chocolate & Orange Flavor -- 90 Packets - www.Vitacost.com

It is Coromega. I think it also comes in other flavors too but comes in a little packet. Kinda like a little honey packet and just tear off the top and sqeeze it into your mouth. It's a great altenative

Hello Ladies,

First of all, I'm not sure if I'm pregnant. My period is about a week late. I took 5 Pregnancy tests (can you tell I'm one of those people who is a pain in the butt? :rolleyes2: ) 3 of the digital one showed "Pregnant" and 2 of them were the blue line type, it the plus wasn't that clear to see.

Prior to this, I've been taking the chewable Flintstones Complete. Once I did the P-test and I realized i might be preggo, I started taking Prenatal Vitamins.

I crush the prenatal pill and just add the powder to yogurt. My problem is the Fishoil softgel. That thing is Ginormous! For the pass two days, I have poke a hole into the softgel, squeeze out the oil and mix it with food. The stinks so bad I could barely keep my food down .

My questions to you ladies, are you taking those softgel fishoil? What are my alternative to taking this disgusting thing that is suppose to be good for me? Is there any other brand of Prenatal Vitamins I should look into? And where can I find them?

Also, have anyone tried the Hershey's Goodnight Hugs and Kisses Hot cocoa? I heard they are good and 99.9% Caffeine free.

Thank you so much everyone~! I will keep you update on my "maybe" status once it turns into "confirmed".