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I am sorry you are having such a hard time. Sounds like you are in a tough place. I deffinately reccomend to excersise regularly. It will make all the difference in your mood, weight loss and hunger. I know when I workout I tend to make healthier food choices. The 2 seem to go hand in hand. Of course working out will help spur some weight loss. Start out slow and gradually increase your intensity and/or duration. Making the right food choices is tough. I suggest you only keep foods that are on your eating plan in the house. Talk with others you might live with. Hopefully you can gain their support. Maybe they can enjoy the treats they want out of the house, at least for a while. Remember why you had the surgery in the first place. Probably most of all, to be healthier. Hopefully your regular nut. will be back soon. She is a great resource. Knowledge is a huge part of winning the battle against excess weight. Keep us posted on how your doing! Best wishes!

Ambien doesn't work for me either. I do find benadryl knocks me out. Might want to check with your doc. and see if it's ok to try that. I havne't taken it since getting banded. There are some meds that are not good for the band, not sure if benadryl is one of them. Hope you get a good nights sleep!

What a nice post- I feel the same way about this board. Thanks to all!

80 pounds wow! You have a lot to be proud of! Welcome to onederland.

I agree with the above post- great advice. I would add sticking to liquids for a few days after the fill, might get you going in the right direction. Good luck! You can do it!

I agree, obsession about food is much reduced with restriction. However, I do believe that it takes some planning to eat the right things all day; making sure you get in your protien yada yada. In the morning, I pretty much plan out what I will eat for the day, and even what times, depending on what I have going on that day. I want to make sure I don't make a bad choice in the "heat of hunger" or let myself get to hungry. I eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks a day. I have steadily been loosing 2-3 pounds a week for a little over 6 months. Best wishes to all!

Dr. Phil talks about reducing your exposure to food. I think this may help some of the previous posters. Don't attend to the food comercials on tv (hopefuly you have tivo lol). Don't keep junk in the house. Whoever you live with doesn't need it either. Have a serious talk with whoever you live with and hopefully gain their support. Going out to eat can be dangerous- your around so many temptation. I don't cook but I would think cooking for others is a tempation, of course one many of you can't get away from. However, you could prepare them the same basic meal you eat, maybe adding a carb (potatoe, pasta, rice) for them. Most of all, don't give up. You have made a serious commitment by having the surgery. Now you just have to follow through. Every day is indeed a new day, and an opportunity to eat right and excersise. You all can do it!

Out of the mouths of babes!

You have done so well. 65lbs is great! I would suggest you start an excersise program. It will spur on some weightloss and help with cravings. Also- can you keep the junk out of the house? It should help if you can temptation far away from you. Remember why you had the surgery in the first place. Think about how much better you feel since loosing 65lbs. You can do it!

Buffalo chicken is probably alright. Shouldn't have a lot of carbs since it's spicy not sweet. I assume it's not a fried piece of chicken. Great your not eating the bread. Not sure about the calorie count- may be higher than you'd like to think. I would see if subway has nutritional information.

It gets easier for sure. I still have cravings (I'm 6 months post op) but they come and go fairly quickly. For me I crave high fat foods more than carbs. Just wanted to mention, your weight loss goal is very lofty. The expected weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week. Just don't want you to be frustrated or dissapointed. Good luck with the surgery! You are on your way to a whole new life.

You don't mention how hungry you are. That's a huge indicator of needing a fill. Sounds like you are eating really well. If your feeling satisfied with that amount of food, I would say you probably don't need a fill. However, I would go to the doctor and discuss. Best wishes!

You are doing some really good things- like working out and journaling. Can you keep the junk out of the house? Other family members may want it, but maybe they can enjoy treats outside the house, at least for now. I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, yada yada) even if your portions are bigger than you would like. Portion control will be much easier once you have restriction. Keep us posted on how your doing. Good luck!

Dizziness could be from low blood sugar or low blood pressure. Your body may be going through changes due to your new diet. I would call your doctor. All the best!

I wasn't told no straws either. Infact, when I get the water after a fill, it's with a straw. I actually find it's easier to take small sips with a straw. Typically I don't use one, it's just my preference.

I journaled for about the first 4 months postop. I began to feel like it was making me focus on what I was eating too much. I had gotten into a routine of certain foods for 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. I truely believe I am eating the same, just not writing it down. Works for me. I believe everybody is different, and needs to find what works for them.

Sounds like it's because your drinking with meals- a real no no. Also- additional drinking will only make a stuck episode get worse. I hope your not offended, but I just have to comment that chicken nuggets are not the best weight loss food. Fast food resturaunts are tough- I stay away from them. Best wishes!

Congrats- you are in for a great journey!

You are doing great, what your eating seems right on target. You will see the scale move! Try to only weigh yourself once a week, it may help you from being discouraged. Your weight will flucuate from day to day. Once your doc. says it's ok I would start working out. That will really help your rate of weight loss. Good luck!

I agree- sounds like you might want to see if you can get in for a fill. Until you get restriction, I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, lots of protien yada yada). Don't worry too much about quantity yet. Also- start working out if you haven't already. It will relieve stress and help curb your hunger, never mind burn calories and increase your metabolism. Good luck!

Congrats to all of you. Just be aware your first fill may not provide restriction. It is very common for it to take several fills. Took me 3. However, you are well on your way! Good luck!

I like walking on the treadmill. I walk at a brisk pace on an incline. I also do a step aerobic routine at home- an old Jane Fonda one. I am planning on starting to add the bike in- good to change it up. I am not sure why I am hesitiating to do this, guess I like the familiar. Good for you finding something that works for you! Best wishes!

I have gotten rid of: blood pressure meds diebeties meds high choloesteral meds bags and bags of too big clothes antideppressant- self esteem is much better