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I suggest lots of protien, fiber and water. They should all help with the hunger. Good luck and hang in there. It does get lots better.

Are you excersising? That was key for me to get the last of the weight off. My weight loss would stall and I would increase the intensity of the workout and boom, the scale would start moving again. There are just too many benefits to excersise to not do it. You can do it!

Full is a very different feeling once you have restriction. Like another post said, you want to get a feeling of being satisfied. By that, I mean not hungry anymore. For me I need to eat often, usually 6 times a day. 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Hope this helps.

I really like marinated meats. I buy perdue perfect porton chicken and lean port loin. The both come in a few different flavors. I also eat Hormel canned chili alot. As far as snacks I like almonds, cheese sticks, fruit, beef jerky.

I think you did pretty well. 300 cals for a meal is reasonable. Like others said, you didn't get the burger and fries. Wendy's and Taco Bell are on my list when I need fast food in a pinch. Chili at Wendys and one taco at Taco Bell. Good luck on your journey!

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Nicely done! Keep up the good work.

You say you don't have restriction, yet you get sick on 1200 calories. That sounds like restriction to me. I would talk things over with your doc. Hope you see that scale move soon!

I agree that you want to build up speed and distance slowly to avoid injury. Have you been walking? You might want to start with walking for 3-4 minutes than jogging for 1-2. That is fantastic you are starting a program, it will really help in weight loss and maintaince. Good luck!

You have had to focus on fighting cancer rather than weight loss. I am glad you are almost at the finish line in terms of the cancer. I don't understand why your doc. thinks your in the green zone when your hungry all the time. Maybe give your doc. clear data on what your eating and how long your staying satisfied. Best wishes!

I have read on this forum that bands can hold more than what they are labeled as. I hope this is true and you can get another fill. It must be terribly frustrating. Good job on your weight loss! I hope restriction happens soon.

Excersise is key to weight loss. It's been my saving grace in my weight loss journey. If your not doing it yet, I highly reccomend you do. If you are then bump it up by working out more often, more intensly or for a longer amount of time. The benefits are just too good to pass up. It's very difficult to begin, but it becomes second nature. I hope your next fill does the trick in controling your appetitie. Hang in there, restriction will happen.

I too am so glad I found this site. The support and encouragement has really helped me on my journey. I only wish I had found it before surgery, I would have been better prepared. How long have you been banded? Best wishes!

That's great! It can be difficult to seperate true hunger from "head hunger". That's awsome that you can do that. I think taking yourself away from the food at sam's for a bit was a great idea. You could apply the same idea at a party, stay away from the table full of food. Congrats on starting your journey!

I asked my doc. how you would know the band slipped. He said suddenly you can't keep anything down, not even water. Of course if you've just had a fill then that is probably the cause. He said it slips in about 3% of cases, so the odds are with us. Take care

Thanks for sharing. You are doing great. I am very pleased with my success with the band as well. Also like you said, just wish I had done it sooner!

I agree with elfiepoo- make a "just in case" appt. and wait it out for a few days. You may have swelling that will subside. Hope you feel better soon!

No, you don't have to go back on liquids. From reading posts here, doctors give different instructions for a post-op diet. My doc. said full liquids for one week, then soft foods for a week, then regualr food. I followed that and was absolutey fine. Good luck on your journey!

I would call your doctor and explain you need to be seen ASAP. Tell them it's an emergency (which I think it is). My doc. has come in on days he doesn't usually see patients (although he is nearby at the hospital) to do an unfill. Try to get as much water in as possible, although it sounds like it's uncomfortable. I agree that liquids until you see your doc. is probably a good idea. Hope you feel better soon!

Glad you found something that works for you! Keep up the good work!

Being too tight is not fun for sure. I have had several small fills that pushed me over the edge. Strangely enough each time he took out more than what he put in and it gave me good restriction. I am at goal and am in a good place. Let's hope it stays that way.

I have a sore throat and congested cough. I have been taking tylenol, musinex and sudafed. They are working wonders. I agree with checking in with your doc. or pharmacist. Feel better!

I go to a support group once a month. I really enjoy it. It always gives me something to think about. I too, live an hour away and don't like driving in the dark. I am lucky that my parents join me and do the driving. There support has meant a lot to me.

Here are my tips: High Protein (at least 60 grams) low carb and low fat. I workout 5-6 days a week- cardio, 3 days a week weights I eat in a very structured way- I plan in the morning (or the night before) what I will eat for the day. I also eat around the same times every day. I eat 5-6 times a day, 3 meals and 2-3 Snacks I am also just lucky to have a body that responds nicely when I do the right things. I've lost the weight before but never been able to keep it off. This time I have a tool and it will stay off forever!

Awsome! It goes to show our bodies change even when the scale doesn't budge. Keep up the good work!