amberakamom

Nice work!!!!

My goal is to lose 100 pounds. Which will still put me at 20 pounds above a "normal" weight. But I have hypothyroidism, so I wanted to be realistic.

That is awesome!!! I have 5 lbs to Onederland. It seems to be very elusive to me!

Coconut Oil and Chia Seeds work wonders for me.

I also think you are not in the green zone. I am definitely restricted, and it took me a loooong time to get there. I love my band so much now that it is working. Keep getting your fills. Once you are close, even .1 cc could get you there! My last fill was only .25 cc's. I am now at 8.75 in an 11 cc band, and I don't plan on having another fill anytime soon. There are only a few things I can't eat, like dense bread (pizza crust, pancakes) I also don't eat apple skins or anything that can't be chewed to almost nothing. Everything else is fine, eggs, salad, toast, etc... I know I'm in the green zone because I wouldn't want to be any looser, or any tighter. You'll get there!

I flew to Europe and didn't have any changes.

Mine were 3, 2, 3, .5. Perfect for me.

To me, it sounds like you are not eating enough.

Sounds yummy!

Nope, because my old surgeon never said a thing about it! Idiot. I only found out after I moved and started seeing the new surgeon. :-D

I've been banded and rebanded. (disconnected tubing) and now that mine is finally working how it should, I loooooove it. I'd do it again. The first four days are a little rough but that's what rest and pain medication are for. You'll do great!

I had horrible pain for over a year. It was random and in different places. I even went to the er twice. I didn't get any answers until I moved and got a new surgeon. Turns out my tubing was disconnected from my port. Having the long tube floating all over is what caused the pain. I was re-banded in May and haven't had any pain since. Thank god! It was horrible.

My surgeon is Dr. Umbach. I've been really happy with him.

Chicken is rough for me too.

I had a tiny bit of restriction in the beginning but not enough to make a difference. I've had four fills now and I love it! I'm at 8.3 cc in a 11cc band. I don't think I'll need another fill anytime soon.