this sucks

It took me a lot longer to learn the honest lesson than you. That being said, I wholeheartedly agree! My mantra is "If I eat it, I own it". No excuses, just keep journaling accurately and honestly... I am not perfect, just human.

Hiccups are what's called a "soft stop". This means they are a signal from your band that you are approaching full and you need to put down your fork and walk away. If I ignore the message, it can get ugly...

So sorry to hear that things aren't good.

I mean TOPS to match...stupid auto spell!

I went to a tailor to get some pants altered. Thought it might be cheaper than buying new pants when I already had plenty of tips to match! She asked me why I bought my pants so big! Made me feel great!!! I am out of the plus department for the first time in more than 23 years! Was able to buy some khakis in the regular department last week and kind of wish I had bought them one size smaller than I did. By the way Terry, I live for the Kohls coupons and sales!

You should be proud of yourself for taking back ownership of your health and weight. I was banded in July 2010 and stalled for a while due to some complications from vitamin deficiencies-long story but end result was the same. When I finally started feeling well in July 2012, I had gained about 20 pounds. I am grateful to have the band because I was able to have a fill and re-start my weight loss. It's grea that you are exercising, but are you journaling? I use My Fitness Pal, a free app, and log everything that I eat. My motto is "if I eat it, I own it". Once i started journaling, the weight started coming off. I eat about 1200 calories a day. As of this morning, I'm at my lowest weight in more than 23 years! My first weight loss goal is in my sights. Welcome back to the bandwagon!

I have burped constantly since the band was put in...never thought anything of it since its always been there. Hope you get some answers.

Right there with you! I generally gain 2-5 lbs. during that time...no worry, it comes off again. I have been weighing myself daily for over two years since my band was placed, so it doesn't surprise me any more.

You are still recovering from surgery and The band IS NOT LIKE BYPASS! You are going to have to accept the slow pace is weight loss if you are going to succeed at this. It's not a quick fix. Hang in there, but understand that you didn't gain the weight in a week and you are not going to lose it in a week...

I was very lucky. The center where I had my pre-op program offered a body scan that showed how much lean muscle and how much fat you carried. I had one done pre-op and one done one year post- op. Pretty amazing information. Without the scan I would never have known that my "ideal" weight according to every height and weight chart was completely unrealistic for me. I now have a real weight target...not just a chart target that my body was not designed to be.

Too funny! Thanks for a morning laugh!

Nope, not a sip. Was my biggest empty calorie provider but none in over two years. I drink a lot of Crystal Light-since the band, plain water has a metallic taste. Asked my dietitian about it and she said its not unusual to have that problem.

It's a joke in my household that the band is just saying hello! I have had the loudest, most bizarre sounds coming from my belly since the band was placed two years ago. We just laugh it off... I keep thinking that it's better than the extra 55 lbs I was carrying!

Try them made with fat free milk instead of water. It jacks up the protein and makes them taste MUCH better!