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I would like to know if theres anyone out there who has or have heard of someone who has this problem? Im not talking about eating a doughnut here or there, I mean a true addiction. I have been reading a little on the internet about this, trying to find my self some help, but havent been that successful. From what I have read you can have lots of health problems just from the sugar, and if you quit it suddenly you will experience fevers, headaches, fatigue, IBS symtoms, psoriasis, yeast infections, depression worsens.....(which I have experienced some of each of these) Can this one food cause us so much damage? How do you begin to escape the power it has over you to stop eating the stuff? I am overeating constantly, daily, hourly!!! With this band and Im started to occationally have side pain. Seriosly I think I need to deal with this. I almost feel like a junkie......In reality I am. If something impairs your judgement your addicted. HELLO, here I am. The only difference is that I cant go to jail for it. (Unless I start stealing twinkies or something..ha ha) Let me know what you thought are.. Thanks ya'll

No, not that I can think of.

I got up this morning and my left side is so sore. It seems to be right where my port is. It's not a constant pain but is very sore to the touch and when I move around. What could this be? Any suggestions????

I do dont I. Thanks

Your awesome...thanks!!

My regular appt with my surgeon is Tuesday, should I go? I have gained a few pounds, and am literally scared to death to go see him. What if he doesnt want to do another fill until I lose weight? What if he gives me the "look"? I have failed so bad at this. Should I reschedule and wait a couple of weeks to see if I can turn this around or just face it? I have no courage or self confidence...Geeezzz, Im an idiot...ha ha Help, what should I do?

Has anyone heard of this group? If so, please share any info you might have please!!! There are no lapband support groups in my area, so I was wondering how this would work? I still cannot control my eating so I have got to find myself some help. Let me know if you have information.... Thanks!!!

Cute.......

Thanks you guys....lots to think about....I think im gonna have to do a lot of work on "myself" before this is ever gonna work. Of course I have no idea even how to begin that..but.....Im thinking...ha ha The Protein shake thing is great but I dont even have the courage to do that...I wish I could just stop overeating...Sometimes, I really think I have a serious problem...and am totally surprized I havent gained more than I have. I tried weight watchers and never seemed to lose. Of course I used all of my points on sweets. I crave sweets 24/7 (and crackers, sweet tea) I have even had dreams about doughnuts before..I must be some kind of lunitic. I know Im not the only one out there who feels this way, but it seems like folks are afraid to say anything about it. I get tired of hearing myself...same old broken record but I still have the problem. Now why cant I find the answer FINALLY to solve this for myself once and for all? I guess thats the million dollar question????Huh????

Really...Truthfully....What happens if we keep overeating? I have really been worried lately because I cannot control my eaing? I have eaten tons of food......No matter what I do I cant stop...Any suggestions? I go to the Dr on the 3rd...Im so scared, I know I havent lost any weight. I really have done terrible with this surgery. What am I supposed to do? I cant afford therepy, any my insurance doesnt pay for it, what else is there?:help:

If I start this diet, will it help with my sugar cravings?

I have read something somewhere about not taking ibuprofen or limiting the amount you take. Does anyone know the reason for this? I have fibromyalgia and Tylenol just doesnt cut it. I called my doc's office this morning and ask the nurse, she said that you were only stop taking it days after the surgery. Does anyone know?

I take Miralax, which is by prescription. I think its the same as the one above....maybe. Do all banders have a problem with this? Ive had this problem all my life but it seems to have gotten worse since banding.

This is my first time seeing this...How much is it?

Kelley, Hey, Im from Alabama also. Do you live in Anniston, if so Im about 20 minutes from you. If so I have a million questions for you. It would be great to be in contact with someone close by. Talk to you soon.

It is so weird that some of us cant eat bread, but can eat other things. I cannot eat bread of any type unless I want to have (or feel like Im having) a heart attack. But what really freaks me out is that I can eat reese cups, doritos, etc....without one problem but other things make me so sick. I finally understand what one person was talking about when I first got banded....they considered taking a spit cup around with them....ha ha ha

ok Jack...you always make me laugh. So...how do we do the reprogramming...seriously.

I went to the doctor and he thinks Im just constipated. He just didnt get excited at all. If I have a fecal impaction, how do I fix it? After reading the research it sounds like I am a total text book case. Let me know what you think??????????

I crush my tabs and add a little pineapple juice. Gross sometimes but the liquad form of some of my meds is expensive.

Hey, I want a copy of those band rules.

Funny you should ask, I am feeling a little better but I still have frequent attacks. I am going to the doctor today to see whats going on.

Great thread!!! Its strange how God is always on time. My name is Tina too, glad to meet ya!!!!!!

Good luck to you!!!! Dont be nervous just remember tomorrow will be the first day of your new life, IT"S GONNA BE GREAT!!!!!!!

My pain is better, but i am still having a few issues. after the response Ive gotten, I am going to call my doctor today for an appt, and this straightened out once and for all. Thanks for your concern......!!!!:clap2:

Sorry it took so long to get back. I have lost almost half of my hair and Im looking really thin. I am taking Biotin, Folic Acid, Multi Vitamin, Nioxin Shampoo & Condictioner and Rogain. None of the stuff works. I think its from the shock of surgery. From what I have read it should be coming back in in another month or so. Im still really glad I had the surgery. If I had it to to over with my hair already being thin I would have started the Rogain a month or so before my surgery to help the thinning.