AggiePaige

I had kind of hit a wall with losing weight. I was doing great right after my surgery, then I became unexpectedy pregnant. As you can imagine, this pushed losing weight off the table. I got fills after my daughter was born, but found that I had lost some of my momentum. I found a free app for the iPhone called "MyFitnessPal" (it's also a website!) It helps me track what I'm eating so I can get a better idea and make the band work for me! It also lets you input your workouts. It's very satisfying to fill it out every day and know I'm on the right path. After using this app, my weight started moving in the right direction again!! Just though I'd share, in case anyone else was struggling!

My fill last Thursday was 1.5. I called my doctor and went in tonight at .6 was removed. So far, all is well. Water has never tasted so good!! Thanks for the suggestions.

I went for a fill last Thursday and was able to drink liquids fine. Friday, I was extremely tight and eventually could keep nothing down. Saturday I called my doctor and .5 was taken out. They told me to go ahead and eat normal food. All day Saturday, Sunday and Monday I was fine and could eat solids without issue (provided I chewed well.) Yesterday I started to get tight again. I could keep down fluids, but no solids. This morning I could keep nothing down. I went back to my doctor, prepared for another small unfill. They made me do a standing barium swallow. I could see that it passed through my band without issue. They gave me some antacid samples and sent me on my way. I have not been able to keep anything down all day. One sip of Water causes excruciating pain in my chest and I can only keep it down by gritting my teeth and WILLING it to stay down (and that doesn't always work.) The pain stays until it comes up or about 2 hours pass. Any ideas? Anybody have this happen before? Sorry the post is so long.

I was throwing up so frequently, I got a complete unfill. I have gained some weight, but nothing terrible. 58 days and counting until my due date... :biggrin:

Hey, sometimes life just happens! I was banded end of June 2009. We weren't trying to have a baby, we were going to wait, but that didn't stop our baby from happening! I found out I was pregnant in early November and am 31 weeks along now. I would have a frank discussion with your doctor. We are not in total control of our bodies. Unless you plan on abstaining for 2 years, you can't guarantee you won't get pregnant.

Wow, I paid a whole lot of money to lose 33 pounds....I just found out I'm pregnant! Anyone else been through this?

Thanks for all the responses!! Kelly~V, I am back in the Dallas area now.

Not to gross anyone out, but when we are talking about eating 1/2 -1 cup of food, are we talking pre or post chewed?

Howdy all! My clothes are getting bigger and I am definitely losing inches. However, when I weigh, my scale is all over the place. Has this happened to anyone else?

I drink a cold bottle of water (sometimes flavored) when I feel that head hunger. It doesn't always work, but it does most of the time.

you worry that after you lose all the weight you find out that you really didn't have a such a pretty face after all!!

The Wii Fit ROCKS!!!! It is so much fun and you don't realize how hard you are working until you stop and realize you're drenched with sweat, or the next day and you are sore! I am so glad I got it!

I called to make an appointment for my second fill and my doctor can't get me in until Sept. 14th. I thought about looking for another fill doctor. Any thoughts?

I had this problem after my surgery. Be sure to check with your doctor. Mine recommended I take Milk of Magnesia. It is gag-tastic, but it worked!

My surgeon is Dr. Jay in Dallas. He told me if I stop losing 2-3 lbs in a week, to come in for another fill.

I tried on a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in a while...not only did they fit, but they were actually a little loose!!!

Lots of people at my church are doing it and they LOVE it. They have seen amazing results in a short time and the routine is so varied, it's difficult to get bored.

Howdy! I'm in Garland. Dr. Jay did my surgery at the Prestonwood Surgery Center in Plano. Good to see so many folks in the area.

Howdy! I was banded 06/25/09 by Dr. Jayaseelan (went through TLC Edge in Plano). I'm looking for some band buddies. Send me a message and let's support each other!

I haven't lost that much at all, but I can tell my face is thinner. Also, my coworkers are telling my my clothes are too big. It's nice to hear!

Thanks for the suggestion! Coated tongue is gone!

Another good source of Protein, if you're having a hard time getting it in, are the Isopure drinks. They come in fruit flavors. One bottle has 160 calories and 40 grams of protein. Regarding the question of the bowel movement, my surgeon said I was to have one every day, regardless. My husband made me drink Milk of Magnesia (ICK!) until I had one.

I took a small, squishy pillow for the ride home, a book to calm myself, lip balm and sugar free candy. I didn't really use any of the stuff I brought. At home, dissolvable Gas-X helped a lot. So did a heating pain for the shoulder pains. My husband bought an array of creamy Soups and made sure I walked every hour. You'll need several ice packs, because I kept one constantly on my incisions. Also, lots of pillows to prop yourself up, some good movies to watch or books to read. Hope all goes well!

I am one week post op. Everything has been going great and I am down 16.6. YEAH!! However, I have dry mouth, a coated tongue and am REALLY thirsty all the time. Has anyone else had this? It doesn't seem to matter how much I brush or drink Water.

I know for me, when I am head hungry, it's usually because there is something I don't want to deal with and I am using food to distract myself. It's usually an emotion I don't want to feel. When I get that way, I sit in a quiet room, close my eyes, and have a little talk with myself. I ask myself what's going on and what I don't want to face. It usually does the trick.