HeatherinCA

It shouldn't be a problem.. they aren't going to fill you so you can't eat... 6ccs at surgery really? Hmm... Just remember you'll be on liquids and mushies for a few days..

I didn't cheat... I was scared to death of puking it would of hurt so bad! Not to mention, I didn't spend $13,000 on surgery to screw it up after a week. (Besides, my liquids was only a week before and week after surgery)

The post band diet isn't as bad as everyone thinks. I remember I was so scared too that I was only going to get to eat a 1/4 cup of tuna for the rest of my life and that simply isn't true. I eat fairly normally, I just eat less. It's not weird to not be stuffing yourself, you feel so much better eating a normal diet. Also it's uncomfortable as hell, and you are full of gas if you overeat ahha, do it once and you won't want to.

Yea it sucks, but I loved the 15lb jump start it gave me on my diet!! Besides you have to learn to stick to a diet, what is it saying if you can't stick to the liquids?

I can eat about a cup to a cup and a half of food per meal (I THINK I eat more than I do, but I really don't haha, I eat about 4oz of Protein and some sort of f side usually about a 1/4 cup of whatever it is.) and I'm full 5 hours or more. When was your last fill? For me, after my fill a few weeks later all of a sudden I just felt full all the time no hunger. It's different for everyone.. for me, if I over eat I get all gassy and feel weird.

Yea just see how you feel, it's hard to put a number on it.

Heating pad, and walking.. thats all I can think of, it'll go away in a few days.

I've been off soda and caffeine free for 5 months, I don't miss it. I fit in size 18 pants! But I don't own any yet cause I'll probably be in a 16 before I get around to buying them. My ass fits in a movie theatre seat with the arms down, same goes for an airplane LOL. I don't get tired as easily. If I have to I can go like 8 hours without eating and not freak out about being starving. I'm like 5 pounds away from not ever having to buy shirt at Lane Bryant again. My watch is too big LOL I can buy an XL t-shirt at Old Navy. I spend less money on food.

it takes a few weeks for your fill to fully take effect. So give it sometime. If in a month you are still hungry after 1-2 hours then get another fill

I don't see why not? I'm 25. I wish I had done it a few years ago.

It shouldn't... unless you are drinking it haha. Just remember the calories it's adding to the dish.

Just walk around, drink your water.. I felt pretty good by day 3.

1. After surgery have a heating pad, helps with the pain 2. Pick one Protein shake you like and buy that. I bough them all, they are all nasty, don't bother trying every brand . Also the premixed ones taste much better. Also don't focus on liquids that aren't protein. Just get your protein in FIRST. If you still want other liquids or whatever.. do it after. 3. Gummy Vitamins taste good! The chalky ones are nasty. 4. You will be able to eat real food. Haha I had this impression i was gonna eat nothing forever but a 1/4 cup of tuna. That's simply not true. I eat fairly normally. i just eat LESS. The most important part is staying at 1000-1200 calories. Not what you eat. 5. Not everyone gets stuck. I haven't been stuck once. I don't chew my food till it's liquid. 6. Buy baby utensils, makes eating smaller bites easier at home. It also makes your small meals more satisfying when you take a little longer to eat it. Also for the first month or so I put my meals in ramekins so it doesn't look lost on a big plate. Even now, my main dinner plate is a salad plate, and most food I just put in a paper bowl. 7. My main rule for myself is "is this worth the calories" a lot of times it isn't. So then I don't want it anymore. Do I want a 400 calorie cupcake? No, because thats as many calories my entire dinner. Then I seem to lose my appetite for it. 8. Remember this is your lifestyle.. this isn't a quick fix. YES this is a diet though. A lot of people think oh I can go back to eating how I was before and the band will stop me when I should be full. That isn't the case, and it is possible to grossly overeat with a band. The band controls your hunger, it's main job isn't to control how much you eat, that is your job. 9. 90% of this battle is mental, work on yourself, and finding the reasons why you eat. 10. Don't worry so much! it's not as hard as it sounds, it's just a lot to remember at first. But ultimately my life is normal.. I just eat like a skinny person, and don't drink when I'm eating haha. You can read my blog if you want to see my thoughts, I've had it since i started my pre-op diet.

Chili, tuna, oatmeal. I liked things that were a "meal" and had protein. I didn't like the thought of eating a cup of mashed potatoes or beans.. unless I had to.

Yea, try shocking your routine, changing your diet a little going up or down in calories a by 100.. or try low carb, or exercise more. Or if you aren't writing your food down, try that for a little while, make sure you are really eating correctly. I know for me, I try to justify eating things, but the numbers don't lie.

There are ways to have your favorite foods, just not all the time, and not a lot of it. Like if you want pizza have ONE slice, or have a Lean Cuisine pizza (I really like those actually). You do have to remember, if you don't stay within your 1200 calorie diet restrictions. You WILL NOT lose weight. It's still a diet. Ultimately, with the band you have to switch your thoughts.. it shouldn't be about getting pleasure from food. When you have a fill your hunger ceases, which makes that easier. Guys, give her a little break, she' s on liquids obviously you fantasize about food. I think I dreamt about it haha.

It's about 1-2lbs a week.. I lose around 6-10lbs a month. But you never know when you will plateau.. if you will cheat... things like that. Some weeks for me are better than others. Judging by your tickets. 7.5 months to lose 75lbs? That would mean you have to lose around 10-11lbs a month

Yea, well as far as your doctor is concerned.. his scale matters. But of course, i weight much less when I first wake up, naked, then I do with 5 pounds of clothes on and shoes at the doctors office after lunch.

You aren't looking for "restriction" you are looking for hunger control. To be able to go 4-5 hours without eating. The band when filled properly presses on a nerve, which prevents the hunger hormone from being released. I have 5.5ccs in my band, and after a few weeks, my hunger was gone. Yes, I can still eat plenty, obviously less than pre-band, but I have to control what goes in. But my appatite is so little it makes it really hard to over eat. I honestly think, there is no point when you will be able to just eat less food without controlling it yourself. It's up to you to mentally figure out when you are full.

Yea weight prior to surgery. Before I started losing weight for the band. This number is prettier than the post op one haha.

Hi, I'm Heather, I'm 25 years old, I'm single, I was banded 12/13/10.. I live by myself in the smallest apartment ever in Hollywood California, which is really really fun! Born and raised in California. I am graphic designer, but I have been unemployed for 6 months . (hire me?) I'm obsessed with all things American Idol (Vote for Stefano!!), I love concerts, movies, shopping, tv show tapings and knitting. My car is orange. My favorite place to vacation is Las Vegas! Haha think that about sums it up!

Yes, I know a few people. Actually, I was with a friend today (well more of an acquaintance) and she told me she had a lapband today, but didn't want to tell me because she hates it and had problems, and I guess her band was recalled (but she did lose 50lbs she said, so she guesses it worked regardless, and isn't extremely overweight so I don't know her whole story). She said she couldn't get over the eating for the sake of eating.. emotional eating, and wishes it did more. I dunno.. I also know someone else who just never changed her eating habits, she'd eat whatever, and just puke, didn't care. Also a relative did it, lost a ton of weight, but has gained a bit back because she's eating around it. Maybe I'm lucky, but I have no problems, I don't puke or get sick all the time, that sounds like zero fun... I can clearly see why you would hate it then.

I don't think it really matters.. Unless drinking and eating makes you sick. A sip of water and a pill wont hurt you.. But if you can before is probably better.

You aren't doing anything wrong! 2 different bodies.. everyone loses different. Also... 42lbs in a year isn't that impressive... I mean I don't know her obviously. But that to me, would signal something is up with her diet. So maybe you can motivate her Also don't listen to her, listen to your doctor haha.

It's different for everyone... it takes about a month for it to completely take effect. I had 5.5cc for my first, after a few weeks, my hunger died. I have zero appetite anymore. So I'm thinking this is what it is supposed to do! Don't be looking for restriction, look for hunger control. The band will never stop you from eating. My hunger is gone, but I control what I eat. It's harder to overeat with the band (I definitely physically can't eat as much, but I can still eat enough to sabotage myself), I'm just satisfied with less, and with no real appetite you don't really care to over eat.