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I love ALL the BSN Lean Dessert powders. :redface:

I completely feel you. I think the exact same thing. I have around 7.5 in my band and hardly any restriction. I go for I think is my 6 fill this Wednesday. I'm hoping to find restriction as my diet has gone to he!!. From what I keep hearing, the closer we get we won't need as many fills and we will only need tiny fills. So I think there will be plenty of room.

For starters I know upfront that this isn't good and I'm working on it. So---------- Has your doctor mentioned that slider foods can cause the pouch to stretch? TIA

My dr. says absolutely no popcorn.

I take a liquid calcium from vitacost. Love it.

Well I've been the same weight going on 3 months now. My last fills haven't gone so well. 8cc's in my Realize Band was to much. So I know I'm between 7cc's and 8cc's. However, they take to much out- blah blah blah and don't use fluorscopy so who knows. I'm hoping the next one will do it. (especially for insurance to pay) I'm ready to get the weight loss going again. 48lbs is great but that was lost starting my pre-op diet and the first three months. Sandra

GREAT post even though I don't like gyms!!!!!:frown:

I like any of the BSN Lean Dessert powders. Absolutely no aftertaste and it feels like a treat.

Dr. Duncan was my surgeon. Although it was a slow process getting approved---- it has all worked out. There were a few negative post(on another site) about his office staff but I have really been pleased honestly. The only thing that was hard of me was going home 2 hours after surgery. I did feel like I was pushed out the door. lol And Lori is a godsend. Best wishes.

Waving to everyone! Today is my 6 months bandiversary and I am happy that I had the surgery. I know for sure I wouldn't be where I am now without the band. With that said, I've had my struggles. I re-introduced ice cream into my life several months ago. Huge no no. I've had a few binge episodes and actually I am regrouping. I don't want to go back to the old depressing, feel like crap because of the guilt of "I'm staring over tomorrow" life no more. So with that said, I'm happy and I would love to hear how everyone else is doing. Sandra

I'm a type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars stay between 80-100 now. Best thing I ever did.

Yes it is!!! It's actually scary being a binge eater. The band is great but it still takes willpower on oneself.

I had surgery(realize band) Sept 10th and have lost 52lbs to date. I have 7 cc's in my band. I would have never been able to do this without my band. Although I occasionally get into the sweets(like WAY to much)- it's nothing to compared to what I used to do.

I was a stomach sleeper but I haven't slept on my stomach since surgery. (Sept 10th) I just can't do it. lol

You don't think it's because you are actually stuck?

Guess what? I had my surgery on Sept. 10th and I have 7cc's in my Realize band. I know exactly what you are going through. Been going through it myself for the past 3-4 weeks. I can not wait to go to my next appt to discuss with my dr. I too, have been eating foods that I do not need to be eating.(ice cream) I too have thought- something must not be right. So you are not alone. We just have to re-group and follow the rules. I had to start with drinking my Water. Every one of the rules is important. We just have to get back to the rules. (and talk to our drs. and get approp. fills)

Hi Tina, First of all, it's great that you came to the board for help. A couple of things come to mind. Even though you are taking vitamins with iron it may not be enough. My dr. has me on vitamins with iron(but it's such a low dose) and also an iron supplement. So you might want to run that by him. Also, with the missed periods and cravings- girlfriend I'm thinking perimenopause. I was in my late 30's when mine started. And I'm still going through it. Just more symptoms now that I am 44. lol But those sound just like my signs.

I remember my dr. telling me that iron chewables can do that. Not sure if you are taking that or not or any other chewables.

I have saved tons of $$$$$ from not eating fast food. The only place I eat fast food is Wendys. And that's for a large chili. I don't miss it at all.

Was that not the best feeling in the world!!!!!!! I want it back.

Thanks for the support. Still struggling and can't get in to see the dr. until Feb. 10th. Hanging in there and hoping for the best. I don't like that feeling of thinking of food all the time. (especially sweets) What happened? lol

I'm a binge eater. This isn't a cure all that's for sure. You can eat around the band especially if you are a sweet eater. I will be honest and say that I have been struggling in the past two weeks. I am 4 months out and I'm not sure if the honeymoon is over but I can tell you that it is only a tool. However, I have lost 48lbs and I would rather be where I"m at now then where I came from. It's up to me to get it together and do what needs to be done so that's why I will be discussing these issues with my dr. soon, very very soon!

Thanks for responding. I guess I'm a little concerned that I already have 7cc's in a 9cc band and that doesn't seem like much. What will I do in a year? (I have that kind of thinking going on)

First of all, thanks for responding. I've lost 48lbs since pre-op.(august 25th) I think I lost about 13 lbs from pre-op to my actual surgery date. I'll have to look back on my charts to be sure. I think I'm getting concerned that I already have 7cc's in my band and that I'm able to eat so much. I actually lost 7lbs from Thanksgiving to Christmas to my amazement but it's been bad since. Not satiety(is that a word, lol), wanting carbs and sweets. Thanks again.

your restriction? TIA Sandra