VickieSH

About not eating everything and nosy servers...I request a "to go" container as soon as my food arrives and pack much of it away. lunch for tomorrow!! :smile:

Having my weight go up-and-down my entire life, I've saved clothes in every size from 16 to 30. I was excited to get back into smaller sizes, but discovered that they didn't fit quite the same way they did the first (or second) time around. My weight has come off in different places than in the past. Finally I just gave up and packed 30 bags of clothes and donated them. When I shop now, I bring to the dressing room outfits that I might have never tried on before and am pleasantly surprised at the way clothes fit my body now. I never thought I'd wear a pair of tights. :thumbup:

Okay...let's not yell or chastise the newly-banded. :thumbup: It takes a while, some trial and error, before you find a peace between eating what's healthy (making wise choices), and falling back to those old eating patterns. LOL...the very first thing I ate when I got home from the hospital was a half bag of Cheddar cheese Straws. Those suckers were DELICIOUS. Be patient with yourself and try to avoid temptation. Personally, I can't eat pizza anymore. The gooey cheese forms a plug and it all comes right back up. Ugh.

Productive Burp.

I snag a few extra air sick bags whenever I fly and always keep one in my handbag for situations like this.

Haha...yes, you will, Erin. It takes a while to unlearn what you've done most of your life.

It's kinda like instant "aversion therapy", isn't it? Usually, if you have a PB or a really bad "stuck" feeling, you can bet you've either eaten too quickly, taken too large of a mouthful, not chewed it well enough, or eaten something your band just isn't going to be able to tolerate.

It amazes me how different everyone and their experience with the band is!! I didn't have my first fill until three months after the surgery, then another three months later, and finally the most recent last week. I'm only at 5 cc's and can barely keep anything down (other than soft foods) due to the restriction. Don't give up yet...maybe try eating as if you were feeling a restriction? Avoid breads, stick to meat and other proteins... Sorry...wish we could be more help.

This was one of the most frustrating aspects of my band procedure!! I wasn't able to sleep on my side for at least four weeks. That sucked.

Vickie...be thankful that the procedure you had for weight loss is, in fact, both adjustable and reversible...just in case. Hang in there and be patient! You'll be back on track in no time!!

Top baked potatoes, mixed with finely chopped chives. Mix with seasonings for dipping baked sweet potato chips Add applesauce Dollop on top of tomato or butternut squash soup As a base for salad dressing

Vickie from SoCal checking in!! Feeling good, healthier...losing a steady 2-3 pounds every week. Had a third fill on Tuesday and I'm at 5cc's. Having a difficult time keeping anything down right now, but that seems to be par for the course for me. It'll loosen up in a week or so. My only complaint so far is I can't afford to keep buying new clothes every four or five weeks. Oh...and I miss McDonald's. :thumbup:

You're welcome. One more: RESPECT YOUR ELDERS. :thumbup:

One of the best gifts we give ourselves is to trust our internal instincts. My grandmother used to say, "If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't." Stick with your gut! :thumbup:

Don't become obsessed with the bathroom scale. Weigh in once a week at the same time, same day (i.e. Sunday, 9:00pm) Greek-style yogurt is your friend. Celery is not your friend. Small bites, chew really well. Join a support group. Moisturize your skin. Avoid alcohol. Take it slow and easy; be patient with yourself. :thumbup: