FailureIsntAnOption

I'm the same way. I can go for three weeks and not see any weight loss. I work out almost everyday. I have to believe that it is because we are building lean muscle and loosing fat that we are not seeing the results on the scale. After three weeks of no weight loss suddenly I had a 17 pound drop. Hang in there it will happen for you too!

I really don't even care to eat most of the time. Since I am struggling just to eat I don't even care about food anymore.

I think Rosie1 gave you some darn good advice.

Keep in mind if you were given antibiotics to prevent post surgery infection, it is more than likely the antibiotics causing the diarrhea.

I bought a case of Isopure for my post-op and was not able to handle the taste or the floaties. Just goes to show you just how much different each persons taste is. I don't recommend buying by the case. Buy a couple bottles and try it first.

I had trouble getting all my water down for the first couple weeks after surgery. Once you start exercising it gets easier because you get more thirst. Hang in there, it will happen.

I assure you that the surgery isn't that bad and If you eat right and exercise you will loose the weight. Best of luck to you.

It sounds to me like your stomach is still in spasms from the fill and that is probably what the gurgling is about. You may be too tight and need some fill taken out.

Hypothyroidism is nothing to mess around with and if left untreated can cause serious complications or death. If I were you I would schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist as soon as possible. I would not take my surgeons word for it and weight loss is not going to kick it back in gear. In fact, taking thyroid meds will probably jump start your weight loss. Hypothyroidism is not caused by being overweight. Your surgeon has no idea what he is talking about. It is an autoimmune disease. If your thyroid is that low, it's any wonder you have any energy at all.

Some people are so ignorant or perhaps it's jealousy. Whatever it is, it's their problem and you are loosing so just smile and walk away.

Hi Bobbie, I struggle to eat normal food. I tend to take too big of bites and not chew enough. I get stuck quite often because of this. Don't worry, you wont be able to eat like you used to. Where did you have surgery? Donna Banded 4/17/09 lost 54 pounds to date.

When I get something stuck I take a sip of water and it will help me vomit up whatever is stuck.

Hello, I will be your buddy if you like. My name is Donna and I was banded in Mexicali, Mexico on 4/17/09. I have lost 54 pounds and have had two fills. The fills are really quick and simple. I actually have had restriction with both my fills but thought if I got the second one maybe I wouldn't get as hungry between lunch and dinner. I don't really notice much changes between the first and second. I do have restriction though. If I forget and take too large of a bite of food I know instantly I have a problem. Such problems are now just part of everyday life and really have made it so that food is very unimportant to me now. Feel free to email me if you would like at donna2153@aol.com I would be happy to be there for you with any questions you may have. FYI: Your port is located at the area of the biggest incision.

Don't worry, it's fast and not very painful at all. You will be so glad you did it. Banded 4/17/09

I too am a fan of the skinny vanilla latte. I drink and still loose weight. Just include in your daily calorie intake. Banded 4/17/09

I also agree with enchanted. What you are going through is not right. My doc fills under fluroscopy while I drink the barium and water. If I were you I would find a new doc.

Big Papa, Since I ride all the time I may be of some help. Believe it or not you have to break your butt in. A new seat may or may not be the answer as with any seat you have to break in your butt. Once you have riden a few times it will get better. My hands go numb on long rides and I have to hold them one at a time of coarse, above my heart and they start to feel normal again. Try buying some gloves with padding or gel in the palms and fingers. I generally ride about 3 hours at a time. I absolutely love it! I've gone from panting to death to make it up a hill to challenging myself to ride it in the hardest gear. Please stick with it. If you get even 1/3 of the enjoyment from it that I do you will love it. I would also like to add that my husband who has been riding much longer then myself agrees with what I have told you. Banded 4/17/09

Hi Carlee, I had my band done in Mexicali Mexico in April. I was very very pleasantly surprised with the care I received and the hospital was very nice. I have returned there for two fills. I have Kaiser who has agreed to do my fills but what a hassle it turned out to be. I will continue to have my fills done in Mexicali. The fills are free and included in the surgical cost but the hospital still charges for the x-ray $60 to $70 depending on the exchange rate. All in all it has been a good experience. I don't think I will need another fill for quite a while. Banded 4/17/09 in Mexicali, MX by Dr. Alberto Aceves First fill in Mexicali 5/30/09 1.6cc Second fill in Mexicali 7/10/09 .6cc

Parrothead, I'm looking at my surgical paperwork at this very moment and it says I have a 10.0 cm (INAMED) maximum fill is 4.0cc After 2 fills I have a great deal of restriction.

The only time I seem to notice the scale go down is when I pause a day from exercising. Otherwise, it seems that I am loosing the inches and gaining lean muscle. Your description of your family watching and wondering while you eat is very familiar to me. I experience the exact same thing. I struggle to eat chicken, turkey and broccoli because they get stuck most of the time. I wouldn't worry too much about the scale if I were you. Just keep doing what you are suppose to do and the pounds will come off. Banded 4/17/09 First fill 5/30/09 1.6cc Second fill 7/10/09 .6cc

Hi Stacy, I had my band done in Mexicali Mexico in April. I too have a 10cc band but it is my understanding that my band will only old 4cc of saline. I currently have 2.28 cc filled. I have felt full a couple of times and it is very uncomfortable and you run the risk of stretching your pouch. You should only eat until you are satisfied not full. For most 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups of food is all you should eat. If you continue drinking with your meals you will eat more. The point of not drinking is so your food will sit in your pouch and make you feel satisfied. If you drink with food it washes the food down to your lower stomach where you wont feel satisfied. It is hard to get used to not drinking but it is necessary. There is very little I can actually eat at this point without PBing so I try to stick with what I know to be safe for me. I am totally unable to eat meat since my last fill last week. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. Banded 4/17/09 First fill 5/30/09 1.6 cc Second fill 7/10/09 .6 cc

I lost 25 pounds from date of surgery to 6 weeks post op when I got my first fill. I am now 3 months post op and have lost 54 pounds and have had 2 fills. Results vary depending upon many factors so as long as you loose 1-2 pounds per week you are right on track.

Brokenhalf, it sounds like you are doing great. I think I just may make myself a banana smoothie for dinner again tonight. It sounds cool and refreshing. Since I just ate a few bites of trail mix and feel like it is stuck, I think I'll just stick to smoothies. It's funny just how quick food looses it's importance once you have restriction.

My goal is to loose 160 pounds. I have set small goals along the way so that I don't get discouraged with all I have to loose. So far I have met my first goal of 50 pounds. Next goal is 75. How much do you plan to loose?

If you want to loose weight without the hard work then perhaps you should look into a different WLS procedure. The band is great but does take work.