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actually it doesn't suck, it BLOWS... IT will get better. You will learn to be cautious for awhile. You will get used to it... Hang in there, or should i say dont hang in there, but slide on in there.

PROTEIN AND WATER. Enough Said

I here you. I get annoyed at the scale when I feel like i have done everything right and it goes up instead of down. To keep my eye on the prize I just projected out 2 lbs. per week until i hit my goal. SO, when I come to every Friday I weigh first thing in the morning,(totally naked, and after I empty my bladder in an effort to be consistent with my weigh ins) and then I document this in my calendar.

This is what I compare myself to. My calendar. My goal of 2 pounds per week. I know that if I can accomplish 2 pounds per week that i am actually losing at the right pace. I know when I think rationally, this is the best thing for me.

Keep up the good work, and just know that if you do your part YOU WILL GET THERE.

I saw my doctor 4 weeks post op. I was ready for a fill. He saw from my chart that I had lost 20 ish pounds since the surgery. He asked how I was doing, and after about 3 minutes of conversation decided that I did not need a fill. He felt like I should save it as my weight loss was going fine.

He went on to let me know that this decision was one for quality of life. He did not want me miserable in an effort to speed up my weight loss.

He told me to lose another 15 pounds and then come back for a fill. That was 2 months ago. I am down another 27 ish pounds for a total of 47 ish pounds lost. ( I say ish because my weight fluctuates from one hour to the next)

47 pounds gone in 3 months. I think that is pretty good. I am happy with the 2 to 2 1/2 pounds loss per week.

The reason that I am hesistant about getting a fill is that I am still having food get stuck about 2 to 4 times per week.

Call me crazy, but I really don't like that "STUCK" business at all.

My concern, or fear, or whatever you want to call it is that if I get a fill my STUCK episodes will increase. I am a fan of losing weight, but I want to try to minimize the STUCK ness. Because getting STUCK really SUCKS.

SO, what do you think? For those of you who have been where I am, what do you suggest?

Does getting a fill = getting more stuck? OR does getting a fill = sweet spot = less stuck?

THOUGHTS????????

I did the same thing. This last Saturday I picked up some Lean Body low carb shake mixes. THey have 40 g of proteins. You are right, I have lost about 5 pounds this week. The shake holds me till lunch. If I am good and watch the quantity at lunch and dinner I am successful. I feel like I am on a row, and I have to give the credit to the shakes.

I never worried about the whole half cup idea. I just tried to be smart and ate until i was satisfied. The first month or so I was just letting my body adjust. Consequently, when I went and saw my doc. at 4 weeks i had lost 21 lbs. Don't try and starve yourself. My advice is eat the right things, but eat till your satisfied (eat very slow) not until your full. Hope that helps. BTW - I am three month in now and down 45 lbs. Good Luck

not to discourage you, but I could not get it done. That being said it was because there was a provision in my policy that did not cover obesity procedures. Good Luck.

I like the Myoplex light shakes. Good Protein source

I am right there with you. I will be three months out on the 23rd of this month. I am having to find a way to mix in tuna fish, or just grilled fish. Hang in there and you will get back to losing very quickly. Quick question, have you had a fill yet because I have not.

I agree. The Doc recommended the bypass for me as well. I too see all the people who are losing weight like clock work.

I feel that all i have to do is to stick to the plan and i will be successful.

10 weeks now and i am down 38 lbs. If i can do it so can anyone. It really has not been that hard.

hope it stays that way.

good luck

Well, keep in mind that this has only happened to me once (the hiccups that is). Occasionally when I eat something and for whatever reason it is not chewed well enough or whatever, I will get the sensation that the food is "stuck" as it is going down. This is not pleasant. Most of the time it will pass in a few minutes. No vomitng or anything. Yesterday, I had that sensation accompanied with the hiccups. When I went to the restroom it finally just came up.

After that everything was fine. I did not really feel like eating anymore (obviously) but I was just so happy that tightness was gone. I had a protein shake about an hour later to make sure that I got some protein.

Hope that answers your questions. I am still a newbie at this. If you are like me, I scan all of these blogs for helpful information.

Good Luck

Went to a Mexican Resturant today with coworkers. Everything was going great. No Chips and Salsa for me. Even thought a made a wise choice with Tortilla Soup. THOUGHT is the key word. 10 or so bites into it I got the hiccups, and I thought I was going to lose it right there. Everyone continued there conversations while I was trying to be calm and not act like I was dying.

I have had this feeling before, but it usually passes in about 3 to 5 minutes. THIS WAS NOT PASSING.

I quietly excused myself to the bathroom. Still hoping that it would pass if I got up and walked. NO LUCK.

You get the picture. I will spare you the rest of the story.

QUESTION - I can not predict this at all. I thought I made a good choice in food. Maybe didn't chew enough. HOW DO YOU KNOW, or better yet HOW DO I AVOID THAT UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE FROM HAPPENING EVER AGAIN AS LONG AS I LIVE?????

Sad part is, I have not even had my first fill yet. That comes tomorrow.

hang in. I am six days post op and feel like I am back to about 70 percent. The pain should subside in another few days.

I am there with ya. I was banded last Friday. Today (tuesday) I felt comfortable enough to drive. So it won't be long before the soreness STARTS to go away. I had to force things down the first three days because I was not hungry or thirsty. FORCE IT ANYWAY. Water, Water, and more WATER.

CONGRATS as well