Lizabeth

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I had surgery this past july....and have done pretty good so far, but for the past few months I feel like I have lost focus, haven't been working out as much and it is almost as if I am sabotaging myself, but that isn't what I want. I know that. I think I am having major head hunger issues. Just looking for some words of wisdom, motivation and encouragement. And what better place to look for that then here. And maybe just getting these feelings out there will help as well. Thanks in advance for the help!

I am 11 pounds away from 100....I am excited to cross that line!!

I need to update! lol Liz....current weight....187

Liz.............193.4...........193.4..............155

I too was going through a slump with the gym. I had only been going maybe once a week for the past month if not longer. I started to feel lazy and bad about myself even. So this past weekend I got my boyfriend to go with me and even after initial visit back I began to feel better, then went the next day. But yesterday I got my wisdom teeth pulled so I haven't been able to go back yet but trust me, I will! I feel it does nothing but good things for me, gotta get back to weight loss not maintaining my weight, I still wanna loose an other 40lbs!! I hope all the best for all of you! I think this site works well to just get your thoughts out there and talk about it!!

It might be helpful to you to eat meals that you know will keep you fuller longer, lots of protein. I sometimes feel like you are feeling and just remind myself to be mindful of what and how I am eating. Its like that eating without truly paying attention to what or how or when I am eating. For me, I feel like I just need to focus more to get back on track. Just do what works best for you, either cut out the snacks altogether or wean urself off of them or just try to trade out bad snacks to healthier 100cal or less snacks! I hope this helps!! I feel it even helps a little to just talk about it with someone.

I just had my 4th fill this past week as well and I puked for the first time last night, tried to eat again and now I know I shouldn't have. lol But I can definately tell a difference with this last fill. I am hoping the same thing though, that it will get better. My band it just teaching me I guess.

I'm in!!! Do we document our weighins weekly or just at the end?

I have also had 3 fills and with this last fill, I have gotten more restriction than i ever felt before, in a good way, not over the top or anything!!! I like it, I'm not snacking nearly as much as I used to and just feel better. I am loving my band!!!! I have not had any issues of PBing or throwing up or getting anything stuck. I chew everything as best I can and try really hard to eat slow, I definately do not want to be PBing because my Dr says that is not where you want to be, that is not a way to lose weight. I hope everyone is doing well and not having any issues!!!

I also have heard that the softer white breads tend to be trouble for us bandsters, however I have yet to even try any bread yet, I am kind of scared. But I do love sandwiches and are possibly the one thing I miss the most since being banded July 10th, I am trying to see how long I can go without it. Eventually I will try it again, but will wait as long as i can. But I am curious as to how well and if I can tolerate it.

I have been banded for about 3 months and I have eaten out a few times, and Yes I know we are all being served way too much at restaurants, but what i do is take it home!!! I even do this at breakfast places, I get at least 2 meals from those meals and I actually feel I get my money's worth then. But I guess you would have to be the type of person who eats leftovers too. However, I eat so much less than what I used to we all pry get used to eating leftovers cause it is easier to make a large portion and eat off the rest of it later. (for the next few days) lol But I hope I have helped and gave some of you some ideas!!

I have only been banded for 3 months, and have yet to have any trouble with foods or getting anything stuck, however i will tell you what I know. I know that everyone handles different food differently. But I do think that if you eat slowly and take small bites and chew chew chew you should be able to tolerate most anything. Some/most people are tighter in the morning, therefore can tolerate more things as the day goes on and less in the morning. I have not tried bread yet, I am a little scared, but some people can tolerate it, some can't. I think that as long as you proceed with caution with anything you eat you should be ok, but everyone is different and there may be some things that you just can't tolerate. I think as long as you are aware of that and do everything on your end to make sure you are eating correctly you should be fine. I try to take the positive road and take it day by day and step by step.

My doctor said at first no carbonated anything, but after surgery about my first or second fill she said that i can have diet pop every now and then as long as I let it get flat because the carbonation can stretch your pouch. I haven't tried it yet, but I think as long as it has no calories and is flat you should be ok, just my opinion.

I think your doctor is being unrealistic and being a jerk. At my doctor's office, when I went to the post op appointment, they said to me that some people even gain weight between the post op appointment and your first fill. So I do not know why he would react that way. How mean!! You can do it, just stick to it, try and switch things up every once in a while!