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Im getting a fill in a month. Lost motivation. Down 75.

thanks for all the replies. I believe im going to try the oatmeal and banana route. My Dr. suggested those as well I will give the gel a chance. im figuring im about 3hour runner for the half. so ill need to try it. The race is in January, phx, AZ So it will be nice out. im very intimadated but i tihnk i can do it. im still 195 pounds but i was 290. so to even imagine wanting to do this a year ago was a joke!!!! But i watched my boss train for the san deigo rock and roll one and she suggested i try it, i figured that will help me get the last 50 or so pounds off.

I am running a half marathon in january. I know you need to eat a lot of complex carbohydrates for energy, particularly the night before the race. However i can't eat Pasta, ice, bread, ect. So im open to suggestions from anyone who has ran long distance with a active Lap-Band.

sounds like it is too tight... r u getting any reflux?

ive been in that boat and am just getting out of it. Try foods that are high in Protein. Baked chicken, shrimp, fish ect. Also fills help! :scared2:

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I've fallen off the wagon more than once. I'm not saying it is a good thing!! But it happens. Just pick yourself up and do extra cardio this week to balance it out One thing that helps me stay accountable for what i put in my mouth :smile: Is a food journal. Try it for a week. Just write everything you eat and drink. It helps with good decision making as well as good portions!

I've lost 25 pounds so far and just had my first fill :bored:

i was banded on 8/6 and am 26. So far i've lst 30 but gained 5 when i got onto solid food again lol. I'm not freaking though it's a process :thumbup: I love my band and it fits into my social life just as long as we don't go eat Italian :crying: Keep it up everyone.

Hello,

I was banded on Aug 6th and feel the same. Your band is not restrictive (no fill yet). Good job one only eating the amount you're suppose too. Over eating now can stetch the pouch and cause the band to slip. You will notice more when you have a fill. Right now we are in "bandster hell" We can only eat a little and with no restriction we are not full. Keep it up a few more weeks before your fill i assume :thumbup:

thanks i went with county fried steak yeah i know no fried foods lol. To justify it i only had 5 bites :thumbup:

I am three weeks post-op and cleared for chili. I would like to put some crackers in it.. would this be ok? I would ask my dr. but it's past business hours.

Sounds like the flu i'm sick right now too:p

did you ask your Dr.? That's what I'd do next.

You dont feel sick because you haven't had a fill. Once you do over eating will be a uncomfortable.

5 holes and 1 incision as well

i am new to being banded so i can't offer too much advise. I guess i'd say remember why u got the band as motivation to NOT over eat. You may have stretch out your pouch (new stomach). I agree, call you surgeon and tell him everything. You're doing great by taking the first step! you've changed your bad eating habits! that will help. How is your exercise?

DON"T worry i was banded 8/6 and still have some pain there but it gets better i saw my Dr. 2 days ago for my post-op and he confirmed it's port pain. Some (my) surgeon sew or tack it into your stomach muscle/tissue.... this is the best way to attach the port, vs. using a mesh. A mesh is more likely to get infected from what i understand. You use your ur stomach everyday to sit, stand, roll over ect. so it will take time to heal. Dont worry we've pretty much all been there.

Hang in there sweetie ur doing great and right where u are suppose to be. Hell you've lost a good amount of weight so far..Why haven't u seen ur friend? i still go out with my buds. My Dr. says i can do anything as far as exercise goes but no lifting over 20 pounds.

i was told no swimming till scabs were gone. and no sex for 3 weeks. so i'd assume no rides... they both tend to jerk u around. Work out after 2 weeks but ease into it

"I was banded on thurs and it's not the easiest thing to do but we will love our selves for doing it!! im almost on the same diet as u but no yogurt and no pudding. Also only clear broth :sneaky: I also can't wait for mashed potatos :w00t:

That's were the port is. It will be sore for some time but in the end it is worth!! Have u told ur Dr, about this?

Did they give u a patch to put behind ur ear? What does ur dr say about this?

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pneumonia :scared2: i'm slighty worried because it hurts so bad to cough and i don't really feel congested. hmmmm Hang in there Erin