Sabrinaaa

Has anyone ever noticed that during a single meal, they have variations in their restriction? For the first 20-30 minutes of a meal, I have very tight restriction, and after that, I am able to eat much easier? Ive read where some have tighter restriction in the mornings, but never the type of variation I have!

I have 2 small children, one in school and one at home, and have been finding it very difficult to get my exercise in. Does anyone have suggestions? Also, rainy day suggestions? It doesnt rain here much in Los Angeles, but just as I have determined I need to get exercise in just to lose a pound or two, its been consistently rainy.

Hi Betsy, To get that 80g of protein on the 800-900 calorie restriction, I find to be very difficult. How do you pack the punch? I love the low carb/high Protein shakes, but trying to avoid them for more filling Proteins, since I dont have good restriction yet, so how could I get the protein in? Also, have you recently changed your pic? Wow you look great! Congrats!

For me its been reeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllll slow going. Ive been struggling with the 1st 6lbs lost for 2 months. I have realized that I need to do a real "diet" just like before the band until I get restriction. That seems to be the only way to go, until restriction does its part. So, if your slow going like me, follow the recommendations of your doctor to a "T" and exercise it up, and youll be there in no time.

Samd Your right, I havent been consistently exercising yet, I was trying to lose without exercise and then use exercise when I stopped loosing, but it looks like the only alternative I have at this time. Ill give it a try starting tomorrow and update in 1week. Please share more about the sweet spot being lower. I do have restriction, but today out of curiosity, I decided I would eat until I felt full, not unconfortably full though. I think I was able to eat 1 1/2 - 2 cups and by my calculation thats WAY too much. Would you agree that Im not at my sweet spot?

I origninally started with a low bmi and a "lower" weight than the most @ 185 and cant belive how difficult this has been. I lost 6lbs from the Fluid diet and now have been yo-yo'ing up and down with the last 3lbs. I am following the strict diet, but cant imagine how precise this science is, I mean one extra item on any particular day (ie 1 cookie) will add a pound. How many of you have the same experience with having to precisely count every single calorie to see any loss at all? If so, what range of calories produces loss for you? Ps. I already have 8.5cc's and seems not to have phased me as far as sweet spot or restriction. I have never eaten to be full, but feel like no matter what I would eat, fullness would not be found.

This is what it is like for me: I have 8.5cc in my band and still have not gotten to my sweet spot, but it has helped reduce hunger and feel "satisfied" earlier. I dont ever eat until full, because thats what the rules are with the band, but I am satisfied and can get up from the table without thinking of food! What you'll have to do even with the band: 1) still have to restrain from junk food (which is a battle for me) 2) still have to restrict calories 3) still have to eat Protein and green carbs 4) still have to exercise

I am at 8.5 and still dont have restriction or sweet spot. The only thing I do have is difficulty getting some things down, but I can eat over 1cup and still have plenty of room. I am thinking that the sweet spot is where you can only eat a couple of spoons and feel full, but everyone says their sweet spot means something different. I am not sure where you started, but I started @ 185lb and below 35bmi, and my doctor says that since our stomach is smaller than those who are well over weight, it takes longer to reach restriction. Im not sure, just my experience.

Wow! Its good to see the honesty with the small cheats, but I do it all the time, just not with excess, and yes, we are all ahead of the game with the band, considering it wasnt just a few licks of pb that got us here! Where do you get the PB2, Ive never heard of it. Is it high fat? Im super interested! Sabrina

Two super important things that help me 1) Make sure to get enough PROTEIN 2) Make sure to get enough WATER This is my go to and has worked everytime.

You are definately not alone. It seems like most people are not honest here when it comes to speaking up about cheating. I am by no means encouraging it, nor am I a doctor, but I was in the same boat. I was able to eat solids within the week without being stuck and turned to eating junk food as well. i am six weeks out with on fill under my belt and just have a little restriction. It is really difficult to hold back on the old habits of eating, as we wouldnt needed the band if we were able to control ourselves. Just hang in there until you get some restriction, my only suggestion is increase protein, like others said and try to stay away from carbs. If you are unsuccessful at that, just dont overeat, stuffing yourself, it could cause damage. Also, dont beat yourself up, it will come with restriction. Good Luck1

I too would seek professional help soon, it could be from some injury to your back, and the nerve is getting damaged. Let us know how it goes. I dont think its related to the band.

Just take gasx chewables, dont need strips!

Although I am greatly jealous, since my doctor is conservative, my doctor will not sway from protocol, which does not allow a fill more often than 4-6 weeks. He makes me wait 6 weeks and the reason being is to prevent slipping. The chances for slipping are greatly decreased once scar tissue begins to form at about 6 months on. I think that your doctor is being careless, since your not even on solid foods yet. Once you do begin, will anything go down? I would hold back and possibly push the liquid diet foward to see how your band will react to the tighness. Good luck!

Your not alone! I am 6 weeks out and had no choice but to lift my 40lb little within a few days of surgery either! I had the same panic and fear about my port and band. My port was more sensitive and swollen, as well as a long 1'' wide area from where they inserted the band tubing to the port was swollen as well. It took a good 3plus weeks for all the swelling to go down, but if you have burning where your port is, be careful and just refuse to do the lifting, it will take a day or two for the burning to go away and is probably some type of damage to the areas it was anchored. Youll more that likely be fine, but listen to your body.