vlp1968

If your doc. is a good one- he won't berate you. You seem very ready to get back on track. You know what to do- you can do this! I highly reccoment starting a workout routine if you haven't already. I increased my intensity and the scale has started moving again. Good luck!

I used to drink 4-5 cups a day(preop) now it's 2-3. I am pretty tight in the morning so I have to take it slow. My nut. is fine with coffee.

I have had the same issue- going from too tight to loose. Right now I am in an ok place- very tight in the morning and it loosens up across the day. I am hungrier than I'd like to be from late afternoon on. I am so tight in the morning I am afraid to get a fill. Keep working with your doctor. I know it's hard to ride the waves of hunger but you can do it! Your weight loss is great! I hope the next fill does it for you.

I would deffinately go in for an unfill if you can't even keep water down. You are in danger of getting dehyrdrated. The doc. may not take all of it out and hopefully you will have restriction.

If your clothes are getting looser you are shrinking! Don't worry so much about the scale. You may be building some muscle from your cardio. Sounds like you are doing very well- keep it up.

Been keeping up with cardio- but took a day off today because I worked out legs with my trainer. She really kicked my butt- I bet I'll be sore tomorrow.

My nut. said no drinking 15 min. before or 15 minutes after eating. I have actually found I feel fuller once I start drinking- go figure.

I think therapy is a great idea. You need to learn healthy ways of dealing with your emotions. You can do this, but it does take work. You may not even need therapy long term, just someone to help you get started on a new healthier life. Good luck!

Awsome job. I went on vacation a couple months ago and lost .5 pounds. I too had thought I might gain- was thrilled I didn't.

Congrats on starting your journey to a healthier you.

Maybe you should go in for a small unfill. Even less than a cc can make a big difference. It's not good to be throwing up all the time for sure. I would call your doc. and tell them what's going on.

Wow- sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. Take it one step at a time- at least they are able to keep you banded. Good luck!

It is difficult being in bandster hell. I suggest you eat the right foods (low fat, high protien, low carb) even if the portions are bigger than what you will eat once you have restriction. Hang in there, it does get way better. I also suggest you begin excersising if you haven't already. It does wonders for weight loss.

I know the feeling. I have had trouble with even protien shakes after my last 3 fills. I tried to wait it out, but for 2 of the fills I went in for an unfill. I totally agree you forget how miserable it is. For this last fill, I ended up feeling much better without going in for an unfill. I am a bit too tight in the morning, but it's worth it to have good restriction the rest of the day.

Even though I have restriction I only stay full for 2-3 hours generally. I eat 2 snacks a day and have been loosing steadily. I eat low fat cheesesticks, cottage cheese, berries, almonds for snacks. I know many people have been told no snacking, and I am really not sure why. Good luck! You are taking a huge step towards a healthier you.

I agree that your doctor is not being helpfull. There are good doctors out there. Mine is great. He listens to me and then decides how much fill to do. Even though I have lost weight he still does a small fill. I have had restriction on and off since the third fill. You also state you eat for emotional reasons. Unfortunately the band doesn't change whats going on in your head. You may want to check out overeaters anonymous (it's free). Or if you have insurance think about going in to see a therapist. Either one may help you find better ways of dealing with your emotions than overeating. You can do this! Please don't give up. Oh, great job excersising- keep that up for sure!

Congrats on being banded. I remember how excited I was to get off my BP meds, as well has diebetes and high colesteral. Keep up the good work!

I agree with you, you need to slow down your eating for sure. I believe acid does come up, even if it's from the pouch. It can burn your esaphugus on it's way up and also rot your teeth. I would work very hard to slow down the eating and chew more. If that doesn't help consult your doc. It is deffinatley not healthy to be vomiting so often.

You go girl! Keep up the awsome job!

I miss the nice full feeling after a large meal (but not so large you feel sick). I find it's a little uncomfortable to eat since my last fill. I am not getting sick but feel like I could sometimes. I too am not enjoying eating like I used to. It's both a bleasing and a curse I think.

I totally understand your frustration. You don't say what your eating, is it low carb/low fat? Are you working out? If not, I highly reccomend it. It has made all the difference for me. I wouldn't worry about how much fill to get. Talk with your doc. about exactly how things are going and he/she should know what to do. I don't think your hurting your band. I think it's pretty hard to stretch the pouch- it has a lot of give to it. Plus what your eating is probably going right into your big stomach since you have no restriction. Hang in there, it does get lots better. Restriction will happen.

My doc. offers a monthly support group run by the psychologist. I find them very helpfull. There are a group of vetrans (18 month post-op for more). They read an article and discuss it. For the second half it is open to the non-vetrans.

You have done great! 38 pounds since May is awsome. Yes, your period probably has a lot to do with it. It is probably water retention. You should see a drop in the scale when it's over. Keep doing what your doing and it will come off. I hope the fill helps. It took me 3 fills to feel restriction. Best wishes!

Awsome job! Keep it up!

You are doing great! I like your attitude. Keep it up!