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Lauren: Sorry to hear about your stuck episode. Been there, done that with a banana. for some reason, my body doesn't like them right now. Maybe later on it will. Yay on the weight loss. Jennifer: Crystal lite to add to your Water. It comes in all sorts of flavors.

Okay, I'm in. My recumbant (sp?) bike sits in my LR and I look at the dust collecting on it. My ortho doctor said for me to ride it during each commercial in the beginning and work up to longer periods with it. I also promise to start back to YMCA and the pool/machines.

Okay, you have your doctors word that everything is okay. Now, make sure you do what you can to stay well yourself. Good luck.

Protein will help will the hunger. I don't think you have done anything to screw things up yet. Just follow what your doctor or nut tells you about food/exercise and you won't go wrong. However, I would ask that doctor if he has had lapband surgery and what is he basing his opinion of you not being hungry on????? Everyone is different and if you read this forum enough, you will realize the differences big time. Don't let your doctor "group"you in with everyone else. He should be listening to you and what you know about your body.

Fantastic news! I know you have a way to go but this is wonderful for you now. It gives you so much encouragement and it helps others to know that everyone is different with their own weight lost. I lost 68lbs in four months and I have NEVER in my life lost that much weight in such a short time. I too have a ways to go but I'll get there. Again, CONGRATS. Give yourself three pats on the back.

Sure you can do it! You are normal so don't worry. As your taste buds re-awaken and the swelling goes down, you enter bandster's hell. This is the most challenging time for you. Until you get enough fills and restriction, it is up to you to refrain from over eating. Everyday your band & body will tell you something new. Just when you think you have it totally under control, it will throw a monkey wrench into the whole situation. Follow your doctor's orders and hang in there. You can make it!

I was a Dt Dr. Pepper freak. I drank a 2 liter everyday. When I made the commitment for surgery, I thought carefully about whether I could give them up or not. I wasn't sure I could do it but I have, much to my surprise. I don't even think about them anymore or crave them. Some reasons that have helped are 1) the manufacture of the band states that soda of any kind is not good for the band. 2) It will cause band erosion. 3) Artificial "stuff" in the colas aren't good for us. 4) My doctor says NO, not ever again. 5) I paid too much for my surgery and went thru too many insurance hoops to risk it over a soda. 6) If I couldn't commit to this, how was I going to make it thru all the others ups/downs. That's why I don't drink it anymore but to each their own.

I have a 14cc band. My first fill was 4ccs. Presently at 7.5ccs with no restriction yet. Going for 5th fill on the 14th.

They always tell me to come straight in if I can't drink my coffee the next morning after a fill. I don't know what I would do if I had to deal with your symptoms. Hang in there and good luck.

I too would have practiced smaller bites, eating slower, drinking more water. I would also have ask more questions.

I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain. It's no fun! I had a problem tonight with some chicken. For some reason, my dear 89yr old mother will not be quiet when I'm eating. She keeps talking & asking questions and then gets mad if I don't answer. Well, this in turn causes me to be careless about my bites/chewing and the amount I'm eating. The first thing I know, I am having serious PAIN, then on to slimming. Not fun at all. The only thing I can do is try to be more careful until she moves into her new apartment in a senior citizens hi-rise. She will move around the middle of the month, thank goodness. I love her dearly but sometimes it's so difficult.

I have heard & seen this also while nursing on a psych unit for many years. I think people have to decide what they are going to let control their lives..... Some people are stronger in personality than others.

Are you crazy? Couldn't you find a safer sport? All kidding aside, first of all, check with your doctor and second, be careful.

I am 5' 3". Right now, my goal is to keep losing and get healthier. I am not going to set a firm goal. When I get where I'm happy, I'll know it.

I manage about 900-1,000 cal per day. My doctor wants me to count my protein, carbs, fat intake. I average about 40g of protein, 15g of carbs, and 5g of fat. I make sure I get my water in too.

Okay Guys/Girls, it's time to record your progress. I'm down 2 lbs. Only 10 to go. I don't plan to put up a comparsion chart of everyone's progress. If someone else wants to do it, it's okay by me. I figured we would just check in with our news each week. I will pull this thread up every now and again so it won't be hard to find.

Yipee! That's great news. I know you are doing the happy dance!

Is there anyone who was on the C-Pap machine prior and after surgery that is no longer on it? How did you determine that you didn't need it anymore?:blushing:

The band is only a tool to assist you with the hard work that you have to do to be successful. It isn't easy street, nor is it a fast weight loss method. It involves all the things that you find hard to do; e.g. measuring, weighing, drinking, Protein, chewing, small portions, etc, etc. Think back to WHY you wanted this done. Was it just to get skinny? Did you want better health? What was it that motivated you at the start. If it was just to lose weight and lose it fast, you should have thought about the bypass instead of band b/c it's faster even with all the problems you can have with it. I think you are just overwhelmed right now. Re-group and start again with the right motivation you had at the start. You can do this thing. It just takes some really hard work. However, you aren't alone. We all have had moments of doubt and frustration. Hang in there.

Yep..you're normal. One fill, I'll have the noise and the next one, it will be gone. Comes & goes.

I am so sorry to hear about your problems. Thanks God, you are alive! Congrats on the loss. Some doctors put in saline during surgery and so don't. Find out what your surgeon did. You may need to get it taken out so that you have healing time. You are still swollen from the surgery and your experiences, so you really need the healing time. Be careful what you eat, eat slowly, drink your Water, and try to walk around in your house. Most of all: FOLLOW your doctor's orders & stay in close touch with him/her. Good luck and keep us informed please.

My nut has me eating 1/2 cup of Fiber One each morning with a little 1% milk. She said that the milk was okay as long as I didn't float the cereal in it.

Steps for Troops Troop Miles HoneyLove Walk It's late and I can't think of anything else. Maybe tomorrow.

Call your doctor on Monday. I was told that I should call right away if I have heartburn. In the meantime, go back to liquids.

Thanks Kaninag. I think I was just feeling sorry for myself and worrying about too much. When I spend time reading all the posts on the regular Lapbandtalk, I get to worrying & thinking too much about it. I just want to be so successful with all of this and I can't afford to blow it. Thanks again. It makes me feel better this morning.