GracieBelle

So glad you're happy and it went well Sadie! Bye bye saggy girls, hello perky girls!

Totally! And you spend so little on food, going out has never been so affordable. I spend more on booze than food for sure. And I usually have a kids lunch bag with me & a takeaway container & ice brick, so I get to get 2 or 3 meals out of the one.

Yeah, beer is just too gassy. Champagne is o.k. if sipped very slowly, but I can't usually eat at the same time so I prefer still wine. Can't see why a bloody Mary would be a problem. Just remember, with so little food, you can get wasted quickly!

Ditto, to all of the above. Everyone has very valid points & insight into this issue. I've talked about this in my blog if anyone's interested. I'm 7yrs post op & I've also talked about peoples behaviour after too. sndycnrd expresses well how I feel too. It's your life, your body, your decision. No one can know what it's like to be you. I'm sure your not incapable of making informed, educated decisions involving your life and your health. Don't let others ignorance or fears stall you on what your know is right. Best of luck

So sorry to hear of your situation. I have nothing to offer in advice I'm afraid. I just wanted to wish you good luck, keep your chin up & hope the right answer comes to you. Best wishes, truly, from the heart.

All the best Sadie. Am keen to hear updates. I've had a fair bit done; it's on my blog if your interested. My arse disappeared too at one stage! But the booty is back lol. Recover well, and fast sweetie.

I've written about this topic in my blog. You get used to it, you have to. I get up, have a coffee, then it's sip, sip, sip for as much as I can. Then a little to eat, then sip, sip, sip. I used to love to skull a glass of water, but not anymore. Oh, & illuminationlady, I drink with my meals. Usually Chardonnay! Cheers

I probably burp less & smaller ones, but I have this weird 'gurgling' sound sometimes. Like air making its way up or down. When I roll over in bed, it happens every, single time, about 2 or 3 seconds after the roll. It's creepy. Hope my husband isn't creeped out by it! Not exactly a love call!

LMAO. You sensitive new age guy. Try beer. :thumbup:

So, so, so happy for you. Stay well and happy, you deserve it.

I weighed 273 lbs & got down to 127.87 lbs in about 16 months. That was 7 yrs ago. I sat at 132.28 for a long time & have slowly gone up to 154 lbs over time. I've been steady at that for months now. I'd like to get back down to 132 lbs, but need to up the exercising. I'm 41 and 5ft 6 and a half. The lapband has changed my life for the better. When my efforts failed me, it saved me. Good luck.

I personally don't count calories. That never worked for me in the past so why would it now. I dieted my way to obesity. How much water are you getting? If it's enough but you're still thirsty your body could be adjusting to the change in your stomach. Your doctor should never give you a hard time. Some people notice big changes with every fill, some hardly notice. You may not be at a stage yet where the effect is going to start making a difference on the scales. The portion amounts I eat would make a bird hungry, and yet I'm fine. I have energy, my vitiman levels are good (I don't take supplements) and my weight is stable. I eat what I want that I know I can manage. I'm not a sweets lover, but I do like salty foods. I'm just living, you know? Everyone tells you this and that...this is bad...that must be done, yadda, yadda, yadda. I did everything 'they' said before surgery and only got fatter. So why listen to 'them' now. It's early for you, I know & I'm 7yrs post, but all I'm saying is chillax, don't sweat the small stuff and listen to your gut instincts. More than often, you'll be right & will know the answer or how to find it. All the best.

Glad it went smoothly for you. Mine was good too (except I don't do aneasthetic well). But recovery is quick and laporascopic surgery is definately the way of the future. Happy for you. and excited. You're about to go into the honeymoon period - weight loss, feeling lighter, fitter, happier, healthier, It's great. Well done. all the best! And to everyone else too.

I take a take away container & small cooler bag in my handbag. If I can't finish it, I take it with me. In Australia, they had a bit of a thing about 'doggy bags' cause some oldies would get sick cause they'd leave it unrefridgerated for too long or not reheat it enough or leave it too long to have it. Places didn't want to get sued. But now I find, most don't give a sh*t, and are happy that you liked it enough that you don't want to waste it. If the place you're goin too has nothing acceptable for you, just have a water & stuff em! It's not like you're gonna starve. I've got a heap of stuff on this issue on my blog if you're interested. 7 yrs has given me plenty of time to sort out some solutions. Remember, you're the customer, you come first & shouldn't have to bow down/fit in or conform to anyone elses rules about your body! All the best.

It takes a bit of getting used to. The 1st fill can be a dramatic difference. I remember losing 5kgs in a w/e after a fill. Unfortunately, I was partying, not eating & drinking a bit of alcohol. I nearly dehydrated, but woke up to what was going on. This is where the REALLY conscious intake part of your life begins. Don't worry tho, it's easy to adapt. You might hit a few bumps in the road. I'm 7yrs post banding & I still occasionally find myself 'stuck' or stuggling & don't know why. I'm excited for you, cause I know you're going through the 'wow' stage-losing & feeling fantastic about it. If you struggle with water & cant drink a litre of fluid in a day, then you're too tight & need to go back & have a little let out. Good luck, & happy days!