koinoi

Mesquite bandie here too....looking for support group...or lap band buddy

I have a 10cc band. I have had 6.1 at one time but sensitive me is currently at 4.6. I do feel restriction but could eat more if i wanted to but i dont allow myself to.

I am the same way. I have had just as many unfills and I have had fills. My doctor said i am one of the small percentages that is very sensitive and i have to be careful. It is hard, it has been 9 1/2 months since my surgery but i am happy with the results so far.

I ve been banded for 6 months and this just happened to me yesterday. i have called my doctor and hope to find out why. let us know your progress.

All of these sound wonderful! Thank you to every one who posted!

I was banded March 27th 09. I have lost 66 pounds! I have hit a stage where i am yo yo ing.... i really need a mentor

I woke up yesterday morning feeling very "tight" with my band. I can hardly eat anything and drinking and taking my pills is very difficult. It has been 5 weeks since my last fill and i see the dr next week. What is going on??? Please help. Thank you.

I woke up yesterday morning feeling very "tight" with my band. I can hardly eat anything and drinking and taking my pills is very difficult. It has been 5 weeks since my last fill and i see the dr next week. What is going on??? Please help. Thank you.

Which protein shakes do you like? Why? How much are they? Where do you buy them? How often do you drink them?

What brands of unflavored Protein do you like? Where do you buy it and how much does it cost? How do you use it? Thank you!

I use www.sparkpeople.com to keep a log of what i eat every day. I am finding that i am not eating enough carbs...or at least according to the website. How many carbs a day do you eat? Where do you get your carbs from?

When did you start to really lose weight? Sure most of us lost some with the pre-surgery diet and some of us have lost some the first few weeks after but when did you "really" start to lose weight?

I bought one just in case. I have noticed it has come in handy eating out, get discounts, and i have my dr names and number on mine and i have needed his number a few times.....they arent too expensive....

I have been going through the same thing these past couple of days! I was down 48 pounds now i am up 4! I cant wait for TOM to be done with!!!!

I got my first fill 4.28.09. Since then I have spit up 5 times and thrown up once. I am scared now i am going to have slippage! I am going to call my dr tomorrow as soon as their office opens. How does this happen?

Thats what my husband said. I will try that. Thank you.

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I was banded on march 27th and everything was going really good until this past week and i am eating everything! I go for my first fill in a week! Tell me this goes away and gets better!:smile:

I was banded March 27th. I started liquids on March 13th and in the past month have lost 33 pounds. I am on the mushies stage and need to learn how to eat slower! I have my first fill on April 28th! I am so glad I did this, i can tell such a difference in my health with losing only 33 pounds! Woohoo for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool2:

I found this recipe, what do you think? Cajun Salmon Fillets recipe - 179 calories Ingredients: 800 g boneless salmon fillet, whole, frozen, with the skin on 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pinch cayenne 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard Preparation: 1. Thaw the salmon; cut the salmon into the desired number of pieces; place the skin down on a large tray or baking sheet. 2. Combine the olive oil and spices, and spread the mixture on top of the salmon fillet. 3. Grill on the barbecue or bake in a 400 degrees F oven for about 15-20 minutes (or until done). 4. Remove the skin prior to serving. Servings: 6 Nutritional information for one serving: Calories: 179 Calories from fat: 63 Total fat: 7g Cholesterol: 69mg Total carbs: 0.8g Protein: 26.8g

I understand. It is hard when there is little restriction and you crave everything! Let me know how things are going for you!

Everything sounds wonderful!

I wasnt going to tell anyone either but i told one person and the next thing i knew the whole office knows. It has been a very positive thing for me and since i started on my journey two other ladies who work in our company have decided to be banded too. (Although our insurance doesnt cover it we are self pay) All of my co-workers have been great about it! Even people i dont normally talk with have emailed me and asked about me and are great about it. I know not everyone will be as lucky as i am, but good luck with you journey either way. I agree with just saying you are on a liquid diet.

I was banded 9 days ago and still very tired! I tried going back to work after 5 days and ran myself down, now i am off work until Thursday of this coming week. I notice i need a small nap during the day. I was the same way when i had my gall bladder removed. All surgeries take a lot from your body. And your body is going through a lot of changes not to mention the amount of calories we intake now has dropped big time so less fuel. It will get better!

I love everything on here!