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You are likely to get stuck from pasta, rice, and bread because those foods swell in your pouch. I don't eat any of those items. Sweet cravings are hard to cease, I speak from experience so I know what you're going through with those but try cutting back bit by bit and excercise self control. Simple sugars give you a blood spike and give you comfort mindwise but then causes you to crave more sugar. Don't buy the stuff. I find that if it is not in the house, then the temptation is not there. It seems that you need a modification of your food choices more so than a fill. Certainly, I am not qualified to tell you how much of a fill...but.... How much do you have in your band now and what kind of band do you have?

Yikes, this sounds awful. I have not experienced anything remotely close to what you're going through but I hope it works out for you soon....off to the blog site.

Goodmorning bandsters and prebandsters. I just wanted to say that I live on this site because it helps me stay on track. I read others experiences and it reminds me what to or not to do. Thanks everyone for all of your posts.

Happy Bandiversary!!!! A loss is a loss regardless of the amount. How often do you go in for your fills? Also, what food patterns are you following? Answers to these two questions can make all of the difference in the world. Remember, the band is going to do it's job, you just have to do yours. (That's what I always tell myself!) If you are making good food choices, not getting stuck, and are hungry after a half cup of food, then it is prolly time for a fill. My doctor's office recommends coming in monthly for an adjustment. What are your doctor's recommendations?

Good luck, thanks for joining us on "the other side"

goog luck, see you in a bit!!

At the rate you're going, it sounds like you'll make your August goal.

I'm glad you enjoyed your class. It sounds like you got a lot of good solid advise. Good Luck

Happy Bandiversary!

Did your doctor put you on this pre-op? If so, what were the food recommendations?

Get the band, let it work for you like it has for many of us. Eating habits will have to change, sure, but the weight goals being long time is well worth it. I was banded 4 months ago and I LOVE IT! It is an easy surgery with limited complications and is reversible but I doubt you'll ever want it removed. Go for it!

Are the 3 and 4 mile challenge by the Biggest Loser?

Congrats! I don't know how much I lost in the first week cause I didn't weigh in but I gained 1 pound the first month. Keep up the good work.

I'm glad everthing is working out for you!!!

Eating differently does get easier with time. I haven't had a soda in over a year. I got surgery four months ago but had already conditioned my mind to not drink soda, as I did for many other things. I elimintated things from my diet slowly during my four month observation that the insurance required. I logged my foods daily and brought the logs to my nutritionist monthly. She reviewed them and suggested substitutes and eliminations for certain things. The real change to my eating habits happened about a month before surgery. The 2 week pre-op made all of the difference and really helped me realize that many of the old choices were no longer options. Does the fill hurt? Nope How long are you sore or hurting after the operation? I was never sore. I had alot of pain from the gas three days after surgery that lasted for about a week. I walked the gas out and used a heating pad. They also give you a prescription for pain.

ditto imaluckydog. Brittany, you have lost your motivation.You have to stay focused and do what's right even when it is unpopular. My parents and siblings eat out daily. They always call me over to go to some restaurant. When I do go with them, I read the menu online ahead of time and order what I know are the healthy selections or I simply ask for grilled chicken and steamed veggies. Most restaurants have that even if it's not on the menu. I don't bother reading the menu once I get to the restaurant cause I don't want to be tempted. I remember those $1 ice teas from McNasty's (McDonald's) I used to drink them often. You gotta not stop there, PERIOD! Also, the bad foods in the house.....I have three young kids but guess what? I don't buy the junk or if I buy a few snacks for them, I buy some snacks for me. My snacks are things like fat free pudding, sf popsicles, protein bars, trail mix, and tuna.... even chips and salsa, but I stick to the serving sizes indicated on the nutritional facts. Take the time and plan every meal, Remember to eat lean proteins to keep you full. Maybe motivate the bf so you two can make some different food choices together. There is no sense in having the band if you are not going to do what's right. I tell myself, the band is going to do its job, I have to do mine. By your writing this blog, I know you can do it. Get back in touch with your doctor and get back in the game. Imagine what you want to look like as a teacher and make that happen. I am an elementary teacher, and believe me, it is easier to work with that age group when you're less heavy. It is an active job and you are constantly on the floor with the kids among other things. Again, it's not too late to get back in the game.

Everyone is different. I actually gained weight my first month (prolly from the mushies) and my surgeon told me not to worry. After my third fill, the weight started steadily coming off, so be be patient as someone else suggested.

I donated those big clothes and have already started mad shopping. I will save a pair of pants to remember not to ever go back there. That's all!

I know the feeling, gotta love it. I read a thread about a lady who was sad because she could no longer shop in her favorite clothing store because the clothes no longer fit. I kept thanking, I wouldn't be said about that....but you know what, it is a happy and sad feeling. Congrats!!!!

I was telling a family member about my routine foods that I eat post surgery and post fills. I mentioned SF jello and SF popsicles. She wanted to know why the items had to be Sugar Free. My immediate response was, "Because my surgeon said so", but I'd like to provide a more informative answer. I know that less simple sugar in your diet is better for cravings and weightloss but is this the justification for eating SF jello and popsicles? Please give me your input. Thanks!

My Dr's office said to start walking immediately. The only thing I really had to wait for was sit-ups and crunches. For that, they said six months wait but I started at four months....this month! They should/will give you literature that answers these type of questions.

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This is a video where I took weight progression pictures and posted them in a photostory. Tell me what you think. Thanks Jess

My surgeon doesn't recommend any cirtris type fruit but I'm gonna try the fruit you suggested from Target. Thanks for the info J_BandRanger

Yesterday, I took a trip to Walmart to buy some curtain rods for my living room. I ended up purchasing the rods along with a bunch of other stuff. Among the stuff, I purchased a Jullian Michael workout DVD along with three Biggest Loser videos. Does anyone use any of these? I usually walk at the track and do Wii Fit/Wii Active but I am still starting to have wobbly skin. Is it too late to start tightening up? I hope not.