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If i go more than a few hours, right around the time that i am getting hungry, my stomach/pouch get very sensative, bloated and gassy feeling. Once I eat, it takes about an hour or so to subside. Ideally i would like to wait an extra 30-60 minutes to eat, but I find myself eating before I am truly hungry just to keep this from happening. Any thoughts or tips would be super helpful!

Better question...have you been to your surgeon and if so....what did they say?

I am about 2 years out and over the last week have started experiencing sever gas pains. But I almost feel like I have too much restriction. I don't feel "stuck"...no nausea or reflux. I have been on full liquids since this Sunday and have a doc appointment this afternoon. Hoping its nothing serious! Are you going to the doc?

I am about 2 years with my band and this is the first time I have had anything like this. I was at a church function... ate a few grapes and a few pretzels....nothing major. When I left there I felt very bloated and had pain in my stomach area. I thought my husband was going to have to take me to the hospital that night (Sunday) I ended up getting to sleep that night and woke up with the pain and bloating subsided a bit. Since then, EVERYTHING I consumes (smoothie, tomato soup...only liquids) has the exact same effect. The soonest I can get in to see my doc is this friday. Side note: I have 8cc in my 10cc band. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

My surgeon was dr. Dyas....great experience. He is all business and knows his stuff.

sounds like reflux to me...my husband has it really bad and has complained with those same symptoms. Definitely should see the doc though

I am also around 60+ pounds down....and that was my "brilliant" idea. However it didnt work quite the way i intended it. I ate the bread...felt a little stuck....drank some ater. I swear that the water turned that bread into concrete! lol! Since then, bread just hasnt been quite as appealing. I have been at the same weight give or take 2 pounds for months now. I am now getting back to the basics...starting with the 5 day pouch test. I am staying full just like i am suposed to. So that is a good thing....now if i can just stay away from the junk food. All the working out that i have been doing is just allowing me to mainatin my weight and eat the junk. Darn sweet tooth! Good luck to you!

I do 5 k's regularly and completed my first half marathon december of last year. I love the feeling of crossing that finish line...and i will say that i have never been more proud of myself than i was the day i crossed the half marathon finish line...i trained and i saw it all the way through. And as far as finishing last ...I have been there done that! You would be amazed at how many people are there cheering you on...just keep in mind that you may be inspiring someone...so keep your head up, a smile on your face and be proud that you crossed the finish line....first or last doesnt matter...as long as you are vertical when you do it! LOL!

Hey Guys! I am from Mobile and am looking for a support group locally. I was banded in January 10 and am down about 65 pounds (about half way to my goal). I am a different person than i was 65 pounds ago..that said, this last 8 months or so have been a struggle. Some of my old habits have krept back in on me (sweets are my weakness) My portions are normally spot on...i have just been eating crap. I do workout regulary...but lately it has just balanced out my poor food choices. I think that having a group or another "band" buddy to hold me accountable. My hubby and girlfriends that are dieting dont understand why, if i have the band, the weight isnt just falling off and i am still overweight. Hmmm...if only they knew! lol!

i know...i know...lol! put down the fork! I just have to get back in that frame of mind. Thanks for the response!

LOOK AT YOU!!!! You have done great!!! I think the last time i checked in on you you were just over 50 pounds! wow! i am just now at 70 pounds down and I am with you....Plateau! I am determined to work through it though. Hence, I am back on this website for motivation. I wish i would have taken pictures like you did now...I have went from BUSTEN OUT of my 3x/26's to wearing large and xl tops and 20 pants...I actually had on some 18's the other day...but lets just say that zipper wasnt ready for me! lol! I am so happy for you! We started this journey right at the same time....i love to see you suceed like this! Congrats and keep up the good work!

I am halfway on my weightloss journey and my weightloss has stalled! I am doing pretty well on my portions....a little more than my 4 oz on occasion. My workouts are insane....i take zumba classes, i go to curves and i am training for a half marathon on December 4. (i completed my first 13 miler yesterday...something that i never ever thought possible before my surgery.) I guess my problem doesnt lie with the portions....it lies with what i am eating...aka sweets. I have 7 cc in my band and am comfortable here. I guess my question is once we have gotten comfortable with living with the band, how do we push through. I have even been thinking i should go back to square one....back on lapband talk and back to the preop diet. maybe that would jumpstart things again. Suggestions please....