Jackiedi

I drink coffee all the time, fat free creamer and a dash of cinnamon. its so good. i dont know what the big deal is about ''not drinking'' coffee. sometimes it makes my stomach bubbly but thats just digestion because of the caffeine. my doc has never said anything against it. i gave up eating/drinking everything, so i think i should be able to have coffee, and a cig! i know so many health conscious banders and they still screw up their bands somehow, so i just threw my hands up and try to be careful about 95% of the time. theres no sense in being healthy, but totally bored and restricted. i got the band to LIVE and enjoy life, not be a total prude. i drink coffee, smoke cigs, and take the occasional jager shot. 80 pounds lost. 10 more to go. best of luck to everyone!

Hey there! Thank you so much! I haven't lost much weight in the last month or two but realized I might be dehydrated. It's just a chore to drink all that Water and when we're dehydrated we can retain water and puff up, which can cause tightness. I called my doctor this morning and they said my belt thing probably has nothing to do with it. They told me its pretty normal to get tighter all of a sudden. I should drink lots of water and see what happens within the next few days. I'm able to eat just fine, but I get stuck more than usual. No PBing though, because I do the downward facing dog yoga pose and it gets unstuck. They didn't say anything else interesting, just said it had nothing to do with it. The band is very fickle!!

I'm going to call the doctor asap, but was wondering if anyone could give insight until then. 2 days ago I wore a sweat band thing around my waist during my workout. I then drank some Water and noticed my band felt tighter than usual. I havent had a fill in 6 months! My band is still feeling tight and I don't know if that stupid tummy slimmer thing screwed up my band or not. Totally freaking out because it was on kind of snug for extra support. Advice?? Thanks!

Great advice as far as spacing different carbs out through out the week! I'm very careful about the carb intake!! Damn carbs lol

Hey everyone, Thanks so much for the insight. You're absolutely right about eating more carbs which I am avoiding and i"m dropping weight like crazy. I think my boca burgers are soy, but I dont eat any other soy products as of now. I'm not sure how to cook tofu but I'm looking into it. I'm really excited about this change. About eating fish, I never have eaten figh (too much over fishing of the oceans), so that's a tough one for me. I found a great low fat/carb recipe for stuffed zucchini and can't wait to make it! I'll post it for you guys. (link below). http://www.megabeth.net/?p=302 As far as meat substitutes, what do you like to eat? Any special brands? Thanks, Jackie

Hey everyone, I'm leaning more towards a vegetarian lifestyle. After being banded a year and being on a high meat Protein diet I feel I need a change. For many reasons I'm turning vegetarian and I know my doctor will not like this. I find that Boca burgers are more filling than real meat. So I was wondering if any other veggie banders had some good recipes for me. You can paste them on here or send them in a message. Thanks in advanced and happy banding, Jackie

Hi, Thank you so much for your input! I'm looking into having it done and am pretty excited about it. Thanks, Jackie

Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone knew about reflexology (pressure points located on feet that correspond with organs in our body). I'd like to get this massage done for stress and other ailments I have such as sinusitis, but there's a point on the foot that is for the stomach, and since I have a lap band I'm curious to know about going through with it or now. Will consult with surgeon and reflexologist beforehand of course, but one of you may know! Thanks in advanced, Jackie

I can drink really fast as well. I've only had one fill, and havent noticed too much difference. I just hope im not ruining anything inside! I dont have problems drinking with meals, or an hour after, but in between I can drink a whole bottle pretty quickly. I need to work on that!!

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This is internalized hatred at it's finest and it's horribly sad to me. It's even more disgusting than people who don't have a weight problem making judgments.

Oh that's cool. I consider myself to be a social smoker as well. I don't smoke during the day or in my car, and I'm always out and about trying to keep busy after surgery! But, at night I like to enjoy a smoke while on the phone or when a friend comes over. Thanks for sharing that with me though! I will always and forever be trying to quit. I'll get around to it when I'm adjusted to my band. I see it as one step at a time. Thanks again!

Very interesting post. My father feels this way about fat people and that's why I developed bulimia, anorexia, binge eating disorders and now, through years of dealing with my own internalized hatred got the lap band. Though, to just think "fat" people are lazy, gross, loppy, etc is tragic. There is disgust everywhere I go. I see unwed teenaged mothers on welfare with 5 kids from 5 different men. I see skinny, gorgeous people on drugs, stealing, and abusing people for a fix. I see child molesters, murders, rapists, bullies, animal abusers, etc. All that is what I HATE; not an overweight person, who by the way eats to soothe their pain from thoughts like yours.

Ah, I understand, just giving you a hard time. You make some good points, but I'm always up for a challenge. :smile: Congratulations on your success. I hope I'm just as successful! That's really cool you're in the art supply biz. I mostly use acrylic; it just dries faster!! I once painted a beautiful poppy field with oil and 3 months later it was still wet. My cats ended up leaving their paw prints in it, guess they wanted to help! Add me to your list, and maybe we can talk art supplies!

TJ: Interesting saying, "healthy people cost less" In what way? Just because they may get sick from time to time? Oh but what about all the "skinny/healthy" people who get knocked up and have to leave work, or suddenly develop a cocaine addiction, or the skinny tards on welfare? I dont think SIZE matters at all in most cases. Your point is moot. And, if you were so perfect you wouldn't have needed the band. Give the girl a break. This situation is called Bandster hell for a reason. P.S. While you're at it, being king on the mountain top, learn some people skills on top of all your other lovely talents.. Thanks!

Okay, I know all the complications of cigarette smoking. I'm well aware of that, so please no lectures. I know you all are nice folks who want the best for fellow banders. With that said, I stopped smoking pre op for a few weeks, but I do enjoy a cigarette or two at night while with friends drinking my warm tea. I plan to quit sooner or later. I'm just wondering who else has smoked after surgery and anything they can tell me about it. P.S. I also know that smoking with the lap band defeats the purpose of being healthy, etc. So any other banders who smoke, feel free to drop me a line or two!! Thanks

I'm so sorry you've had all these problems. I wonder how the port tore away from your stomach? That is so scary! I really hope everything works out for you and the pain goes away. That must be so frustrating; I can only imagine.

Awesome question! I can tell that my eating habits have changed for the better because I crave only healthy/nutritious foods. It has become a habit of mine to ask myself before I eat, is this good for me? because I can only have so much food for the day, so it better count!

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Hello,sorry to see you're having troubles with yours and need to have it removed. Thanks for sharing with us; I think it sheds light on the reality. If you don't mind sharing, why must you have it removed? Best of luck to you!

You have a really good point. I think as long as you follow your doctor's instructions, stay connected with your support network, and make healthy choices you'll be fine. We all will be. I know about 8 people who have the band and some have had it for almost 10 years!! None of them have had it removed. They follow the rules and keep their appointments with their doctors. Stay positive!! Hope this helps

Hmmm, my doctor says, when you're hungry eat. Take your time, eat slowly, chew your food well, and make healthy choices. My fill isn't until the 18th of January so i have a while to go. There's no way I could eat a CUP and I don't think anyone else could too. All I'm saying is there's no need to starve for heavens sake. And, it doesn't matter how long you've been at this; from what I can everyone's surgeons have different rules. Im going by what mine says and the same goes for you and everyone else.

Nothing is going to happen to the band. It hasn't been filled yet. That's why we are all suffering right now; there is no restriction. If the body is hungry, it needs food. I doubt eating until reasonably satisfied is going to hurt anything.