AggiePaige

I'm just getting back on track from having a baby, and this is new. I'm hoping it will go away!! I'll ask, thanks for responding.

About 10-12 days before my TOM, I get super tight and have a sour stomach. Not exactly reflux, because there's no burning sensation. More like a bad taste in the mouth. It lasts about a week. Not sure what to do or if I should see my doc. Any thoughts?

I never realized I was a member of this club until I was banded. At first, I would really push the limits of my band because I didn't want to "waste" food, resulting in PB's and hours of discomfort and pain. Now, I am aware of every bite and I use a small plate to avoid the "waste" guilt. What techniques do you use to stay out of this club?

Thanks for all the wonderful information!! The only obesity related condition I had when I was banded was PCOS. Since being banded, I've had two beautiful girls. Given that I've lost weight without super attention to carbs, I'll keep on keeping on!

Babies r us carries "preggy pops" which are full of ginger to help combat morning sickness. I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier!!

You were so right about coke being a roto-router!! Cleared the stuck right up!!

I went with the lap-band because it didn't alter my anatomy in any meaningful way and if there was an unseen complication, it could either be completely unfilled or removed.

I've seen a lot of posts about low carb diets. My surgeon said nothing to this effect, other than to get in an appropriate amount of Protein. I have lost weight very successfully without paying any attention to carbs, other than to enjoy them. Can someone shed some light on this? Why the insistence on low carb?

What do you do for an upset stomach? My go-to has always been Sprite or Ginger Ale. I'm trying to decide what would worse- the carbonation or throwing up. Any suggestions?

Kinley!! You didn't high jack at all! We are all here to encourage and learn from each other. I'm glad all this great advice is helping you as well!! Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!

I just realized that I've been banded three years and haven't hit my goal weight. Of course, I've also had two babies in those three years! The band sure did resolve my infertility issues!! Now, if I can stop getting pregnant, maybe I'll hit my goal weight!!! Just musing...don't mind me!!

Those are some really goo suggestions. Thanks so much for the input and help!!

I just reviewed my stats-I haven't lost anything in 2 weeks. In the last 4 weeks, I've lost only .4. I am serious when I say I log everything that goes in my mouth.

I've been tracking my calories, with My Fitness Pal, since 6 weeks after the birth of my second child- right after I got filled again. I've lost several pant sizes, but only two pounds. I have now plateaued, even with NSV, despite continuing to cut1000 cal. a day. I also use an elliptical at least one time a week, in addition to chasing my 2 year old around. Any thoughts??

I'm having the same problem and know it's stress. My little out had her adenoids out on Thursday and tubes put in. I could barely get liquid to go down that day. Things are improving- slowly. I'm going to give it a few more days before I call my doc.

Thanks so much! I'll monitor for a few days.

I've been super stressed these last three days. My 2 year old had adenoids out and tubes put in. Starting yesterday, I have been SUPER tight with LOTS of heart burn. It's been just a little better today. liquids are going down ok. Do you think it's just stress??

I had PCOS. Got banded June 2009. Lost 40 and became unexpectedly pregnant in October 2009. So it resolved VERY quickly for me. I had hoped to get more weight off before getting pregnant!

I didn't have any pain with my first baby, but I did with my second. She loved to push on it!

I unexpectedly became pregnant 4 months after I got banded. I gained back the weight I had lost plus 10 (50 total). I lost 80 after baby #1 and then got pregnant again. I only gained 20 with her and am working to take it off. So, it's kind of unpredictable. Both times my band was completely unfilled because of heavy morning sickness.

I just got refilled a month ago after having a baby. The scale has not moved a single pound, but I'm down two sizes in jeans. Since it's discouraging to see the same number, I've stopped weighing and go by my clothes. I know it's working!!!

I'm AggiePaige there too!

I was filled on Aug. 16, but it seems that I have only had good restriction in the last couple of days. Does this happen to anyone else?

I wouldn't try it. If you don't chew it to death, it'll stick!

I miss donuts. They seem to be the only bread product that gets stuck, no matter how well I chew.