martie4

I was banded in Aug 2011 but had a port correction in Dec. I've lost 50lbs and haven't lost any weight in over a month. I'm getting depressed and I've lost my motivation. I haven't worked out in a few weeks and I am not making good food choices. Need help/suggestions with getting back on track...please help!!

Name, real or screen~ Martie Age~ 45 Weight on November 1st~ 280 Goal Weight for November 29th~ 268 Exercise Goal for November~ walk every day for at least 30 min Dietary Goal for November~ less carbs, more protein Personal Goal for November~ Focus and stick with the plan Date Banded~ Aug 23, 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 30lbs.

Name, real or screen~ Martie Age~ 45 Weight on November 1st~ 280 Goal Weight for November 29th~ 268 Exercise Goal for November~ walk every day for at least 30 min Dietary Goal for November~ less carbs, more protein Personal Goal for November~ Focus and stick with the plan Date Banded~ Aug 23, 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 30lbs.

I was banded 8/23 and I'm still supposed to be 'sipping' water and protein, but I miss chugging water. The only thing I've been doing is taking a big gulp, holding it in my mouth and swallowing it slowly or spitting out the rest. Not the same as being able to chug. So far just missing water & chewing gum.

I am so thankful that this website exists! I was banded on 8/23/11 and my hunger pains were so bad they were painful. I still have heartburn and gas but after I ate something with more substance, it helped. Thank you all for your input because I no longer feel alone regretting my decision to be banded. Hope everyone feels better soon!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I started getting really bad stomach cramps and shoulder pain when I was in my sons car last night and i thought I was going to die. I'm 4 days post op so I havent eaten anything solid in a week. Clear liquids are killing me! I got some really good advice to eat more protein and drink lots of water, and walk. Its good to know more solid food will help lessen the pain.

I had surgery on Tuesday and the gas has been so bad and so painful. Just started taking the protein and I cant tell if the rumbling in my stomach is due to hunger or gas. I'm going to try the advice given to you and hopefully it works. I hope that you feel better soon. Everyone here is so nice and helpful with advice.