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What could this be?

Man can I relate. Im having the exact same problem. Evidently after 6 months it should start coming back in, or so Im told. Keep your fingers crossed.

Good Luck and hang in there, were all here for you!!!!!!

I think if you try hard enough you can find something bad in everything. We all have had some sort of problem with the band. You have to change your thinking or it wont work. Head hungar is a powerful thing but with the band as a "tool" we can overcome it. Look at all the positives.....inproved health and happiness, improved self esteem!!! Those are all worth this journey of self improvement, dont you think!!!!!

thanks. How do the Atkins shakes taste? I tried the chocolate a long time ago and it was a little too strong for me.

This is a little embarrassing but here goes....I have been doing two protein shakes a day for the past two weeks. I put one scoop of Unjury unflavored protein powder, 8 oz. Hood Calorie Countdown Fat Free Milk Beverage, and 1 scoop No Sugar Added Nesquick Powder....what a mouthful. For the past three days I have had very loose stools, which has been okay because from the moment I became overweight I have had a problem with constipation. But, Last night I started having the most incredible gut pain....When I would go to the restroom, it would hurt just to sit down, almost like in the pelvic bones. Today I have had incredible back pain. I dont know if its because of the protein shake I have added or something else. I remember a couple of years ago, having to go to the ER for similar pain, and had a cat scan of my abdomen and it was decided I had a lot of stool to get rid of. Also, I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago and it didnt show anything. Could it be a gut problem, a gas problem, the shakes, or something more serious. The pain seems to be radiating from my pelvic bone all the way to my side and back. Anyone else had a similar problem?

Do you know what the cals, carbs, sugars are? I'm trying to decide between that and Isopure Zero Carb.

Okay, Ive lost my hair so bad now Im considering a wig. Anyone know a good place to buy or order one. I dont want to look like a freak?

I only wished I could have a cheeseburger, but for me, no can do. Cant eat bread anymore. Oh, well.....sometimes life stinks. HA HA HA HA

I thought I was the only one. I have lost in my face a lot, but my belly looks bigger. I have always lost in the middle first. This time, not so much. I can tell a difference in my face and legs only. Very wierd!!!

I am totally addicted to these, but only the tropical flavor.

My sister lost 30 lbs in two months with the Walk Away The Pounds videos, and loves them.

I had not heard of the Trim Spa lawsuit. Whats that all about. I knew she endosed it and had lost a lot of weight but whos suing who and why?

I also read of another bandster who had a lot of sinus drainage which was causing her to feel "stuck". Try pineapple juice, it always works for me. Ive heard it be called the Human Drano, on here before.

HAHAHAHA...I guess I'm glad I dont remember!!!!!!! I needed a laugh this late at night!!!! HA HA HA

I was the same exact way, it does get better!! Your doing great.

AWESOME!!!! I almost cried reading your story. Keep up the good work, you give the rest of us hope. Congrats!!!!:clap2:

After a year of battling this with little success scares the crap out of me. I had my surgery 4 mos. ago the 12th. i am also out of control with my eating. I am also suffering with serious boughts of depression. I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! I thought this would be a little easier. I never thought this would be so trying. I have searched the internet like crazy and bought several books on the subjesct trying to motivate myself.....nothing seems to be working!!!!! I go to the doctor Wednesday, and I know he's gonna chew me out, which I totally dread!!!!! I feel like Im going to confession.....crazy..I know. What are we supposed to do? Why does this have to be so hard? I think Im having a harder time after the band than before. Dont get me wrong Im thankful for the weight Ive lost but.....I havent lost in a month, and I know its because of my eating habits. My cloths are getting tighter and its so depressing........ Anyway, stay on this website it is such a great support system.....we'll get thru this!!!! ha ha ha ha :)

I soooooo want to commit to this. What do I need to do? Whats the goal date? This sounds like such a motivator!!!!!!

Thats exactly what it is and until this past Saturday it had not happened to me. It was horrible, but just like I heard of another bandster, the band was letting me know who's boss. Make sure and chew your food to mush and slow down. You'll be fine.

Whats the Wendy Diet?

I called my doc last week to get another fill. I am so hungry I could eat the furniture. When I got the receptionist on the phone she put the office manager on (who happens to be one of the other surgeons wifes, who weighs probably 110 after 4 kids) and she said it was too soon to be getting another fill. I felt like a criminal. I have gained around 4-5 pounds since my last visit. Which I know is bad but Im not kidding I can really eat alot and I do. IM STARVING!!! She informed me that I need to keep a food diary and keep up with my calories, and bring it in with me next week. She said I should be eating between 800-1000 calories. Does anyone else have this problem, IM STARVED....ha ha I guess I feel cheated, how embarrassing is it to have fat surgery and gain weight!!! ha ha ha Why do these doc's and their employees not have any compassion...after all they are bariatric surgeons...come on!!! ...Okay, obviously Im on a pity party tonight!!!

Yeah!!! POUR POUR POUR!!!!!!!!

I am in your same predictament. I cant find menus anywhere. I have no idea what I am supposed to be eating. I know Im eating too much, but hello......If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

*Thread also posted on General Discussion* Was anyone else banded on this day? I guess I wanted to see how everyone else was doing that was banded at tghe same time. I am not doing very good at all. I have no restriction at all, except for bread, and I'm eating tons of food. I cant believe I have done this to myself. My husband is working like a crazy person to pay for this surgery and I cant even stop eating. I havent exercised since way before my surgery. I have become a total couch potatoe. There are no support groups in my area, so 2 weeks ago I started going to weight watchers strictly for the support. So far I have weighed in twice and gained both times. Do you know how humiliating that is!!!!! To have WLS and gain!!!!! I have got to get a handle on this. Anyone got any sample menu ideas. I have no idea of how much to eat or what to eat. I know Sonic chili cheese burritos and coke floats are not on the menu. Any suggestions????? I feel so hopeless......I dont go for another fill until Feb 14. I have started condeming myself about that too....what if I gain...whats the doc gonna say.....what if my husband finds out Im a fraud for overeating....hes so suppportive but thats because he doesnt know the real me when it comes to my food addiction. Lord help.......ha ha ha