georgegirl

Your discreption of your experience sounds exactly like what I am going thru right now. I knew (a year ago) when I had my third fill that it was too tight because I couldn't hardly get anything down and I had terrible heartburn. But I haven't done anything about it because I like the restriction. But now I have lost my voice, I throw up mucas in the middle of the night and my throat is sore. Plus I have had a cough for way too long. My regular doctor said it was acid reflux and I know I need to get an unfill to clear this up. My appointment is next week. I wish I hadn't let this go for so long.

I told my co-workers and I wish I hadn't. Remember you can always tell, but you can't take it back.

I'm 5'9'' and my nutritionist told me 90 grams of protein!! I have found small cans of tuna and chicken work well in my diet. 3 oz cans have 20g of protein with only 90 calories and zero carbs. My hair has also been falling out but I just got serious about getting my protein in each day so I'm hopeful to see some improvement. Good Luck!

Congratulations!!! I am dreaming of onederland. I can't remember ever being there. I guess I just can't remember back that far!! Good Job!!

My doctor told me I a full when I start to feel a little burn, like heartburn. I can feel that and I know I need to stop eating, even though my brain says more please!

Something clicked describes it exactly. Thank you!

Something clicked in my brain and I suddenly get it! I need to diet with the lap-band. It doesn't work all by itself. I was banded 8/25/09 and have been hovering at 30 lbs lost, but haven't been seriously dieting or exercising. And today I realized, I am not using this as the tool it was intended. I will diet, and this tool will make me successful where shear will power has failed me in the past. Although I have been reading other's blogs, for some reason it finally really clicked this morning. I am ready to diet, and know I can really stick to it this time!

I was banded 8/25/09. I have only lost 34 lbs and I have to admit I haven't been trying hard enough. I had a second fill about 4 weeks ago and do feel full but the old head hunger is still a problem. I have been told that people really start to see weight come off at the 6 month mark. I don't know if it is because they finally reach their sweet spots but that is what I'm hoping.

That's great. I have only had one fill and really don't feel much restriction, although I am definately eating less than before. I hope my second fill gives me the restriction you are experiencing. I am at 230 and still feel like 200 is a far off dream if I don't buckle down.

I like Low Carb Slimfast and the Atkins shake. For more protein I add some protein whey powder in a blender with ice and that realy works for me. If you are allowed, add a banana. The protein powder ups the protein by 20 grams so that really helps.

I also suffer from panic attacks and am on Lexapro. I had a bad experience from the drugs used in surgery. I had a severe reaction to the Vicadin I took when I got home and had to call my doctor. It was the worst attack I have ever had. My doctor told me to stop the medication, take my Lexapro and some Benedryl to counter the reaction. Within a few hours I was feeling better. I still can't be sure if I reacted to the Vicadin or the medication they gave me at the hospital for nausia. The nurse had said that one side effect is anxiety and I was praying I would be fine. I would suggest you talk to your surgeon and let him know you concerns. And know if an attack sets in, you will recover from it. On the upside, I never experienced any nausia.

I told the people I work with but not my parents/sibblings. I wish I hadn't told the people I work with because I feel like they are watching my every step when I eat something. But on the plus side, they have been very supportive. I've lost 30 lbs and so far my parents haven't even noticed. I figure if they notice I'm eating less over the holidays I'll just say I'm trying to diet. Everyone is used to hearing that from me anyways.

I am relieved to hear I am not the only one not experiencing restriction after one fill. My doctor said to come back in a couple of months, when I feel I need more, but I already feel like I need more and it has only been a couple of weeks.

It is such a treat to go out to dinner and not be able to finish everything on my plate. Before the band, I was still hungry after everything was gone but now....I am the one offering to share. That never happened before!!!! :huh2: