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I have this problem too.... I so desperatly want the scale to drop that i forget that size is a better way of knowing if I'm losing i mean people see the size you are before they ask (if they are bold enough) how much you lost.

Hi all... Just wanted to post that I have a problem leaving food on my plate... I hate the fact that my mind hasnt caught up to my band yet and mentally I feel the urge to "clean" my plate... I was taught to never waste food and to never leave any on my plate, so needless to say I have yet to retrain my brain... I serve myself at home so I can control my portions but when I get to a restaruant it all goes down hill from there... sigh.......

Welcome to Banster HELL!!! Dont worry it will get better after a few fills (maybe more) when you reach restriction the weight will come off...

I read a post on here today that someones doctor told them not to use NSAIDS cuz it can cause "Band Erosion" Now does it really case the BAND to erode or ulcers in the stomach?? Also can too much coffee do the same thing? and how much is too much??

No and that's why I get stuck multiple times a day... I have yet to master the eat small bites and chew chew chew rule...

I take Krill oil "Mega Red" they are small and are supposed to be better then fish oil...

YES!!! You should increase your potassium... you can buy them over the counter...good luck.

Just know that the way he treats you now will be the same way he treats you if you get married... So If you want to be treated this way then stay if not like the others have said cut your loses...

Has anyone gotten this weird port site discomfort after a fill??? I notice since my second fill I will have mild pain and discomfort about 1 week after the fill weird...

NSAIDS= non steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs.... I understand the band is on the outside I was just making reference to another post I read.

I am 6 mos out and still havent found my ideal caloric intake but I try to stay between 1000-1200 a day that seems to help me lose.

Your right it's not normal but I have yet to master the chew chew chew and small bite rule...

the gurgling sounds like your were stuck I gurgle when I'm stuck so if I were you I'd go get a little bit taken out even .2cc can make a big difference.

Just had a stuck episode not more then 5 min ago...Yeah stuck sucks.... I just had a fill last friday and ate some tortilla encrusted talapia (never had a problem with it before) but oh boy was I in pain... Finally had to excuse my self and upchuck the offending fish...

I noticed that with my scrub bottoms...they drag on the ground now

I dont think you did damage to your band.... If my vomiting almost every other day hasnt dont damage to mine I'm sure your ok.

So it's Valentine Weekend and my hubby and I are going to an Italian place tonight with our chruch and I cant eat Pasta... It's a nice place we went last year when I didnt have the band and they served alot of pasta dishes and bread and salad (buffet style) *Sigh* Looks like I'll be sticking to the salad tonight...

I was so hungry when I was at wal-mart today I picked up some tuna pouches... It said they were 4oz a pack... When I opened it up and actually tried to eat it I never thought i would finish...4 oz IS REALLY A LOT of food!!! Needless to say I'm not hungry anymore...

I eat salad too... I will even substitute lettuce or steamed cabbage for spaghetti....

I'm in the same boat as you!!! Could really be doing better but am not doing well with the "rules"... Old habits die hard I have cut back on calories/fat and portion sizes but still dont get my H2o in nor do I walk or exercise...but the weight is coming off slowly but surely and that's what I'm happy about. Could I be doing more to advance my weight loss? SURE!! Am I gonna kill myself trying to do it NO! I want to enjoy my life not end up hating my band so I'll attempt to drink more water and exercise but not gonna kill myself or let myself feel guilty for not doing it.

Had a wonderful night tonight Thanks everyone for your kind responses...I was able to eat salad, bread 1 bagette or however it was spelled...and some chicken from the chicken pasta the lasagna was very soft so that went down ok and yes I had the calorie/fat filled terramasu... dont know how to spell that either!

I cant believe that Livestrong.com suggest I eat 1695 A DAY!! in order to lose 2 lbs a week!! That is an insane amount of calories!!! That cant be right! If I really need to eat that much just to lose 2lbs a week I am so WAY UNDER like 695 calories under. Can websites like these really be trusted? Has anyone used Livestrong.com and followed their recomendations? If so let me know because if I need to eat that much to lose 2lbs a week then Hey I'm All For It!

Howdy Folks.... Had a fill on Friday and I'm down 3lbs....Is that possible or what? If anything I should be up cuz of TOM. But like I have said in the past and will say again I'LL TAKE ANY THING THAT COMES OFF!!! I havent weight this less in years! Oh yeah got a hair cut and I absolutly HATE IT!! I have never hated any hair cut I have had in the past but this one really sucks!! Oh well at least hair grows back

Since the only thing that is absorbed IN THE STOMACH is alcohol it would make sense that you would get buzzed faster if your stomach is smaller now. Granted all liquid passes through the band, but that is my thought on the matter and I'm sticking to it LOL

I too had that same thought! But am so HAPPY I got my band. I am now almost 6 mos post op am down 28lbs that I never would have been able to get rid of with out it...Sure the sleeve may give me faster results but at what cost? I'm just glad I got the band and before you know it you will to...Dont give up HOPE the weight will come off.. Look at me I hardly follow the band rules I dont drink my Water or exercise but the weight is coming off. I'm not saying this is the way it should be done because I know that I'm a slacker and lazy and could lose SO much more if I do what is right but the band only works if you WORK IT! So hang in there it gets better and easier!