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Having a hard time with emotional eating..been stressed lately trying not to reward myself w food just quit smoking.. I am seeing a therapist so many issues so little time... I feel like because I don't have alot of money when I want to treat myself food comes into play IM really trying not to act on this How do others deal with emotional eating? Thanks

I feel kind of awkward putting this out there. Whenever I go out to eat I tend to throw up my meal. I think because I get excited about the food, sometimes I get anxious about eating. Whatever happens it gets stuck. My mother is convinced when I go to the bathroom I am sticking my finger down my throat. She told me yesterday that she's had it and next time she's going to the bathroom with me.. Can anyone tell me how I can slow down my chewing? IM having a hard time mastering that.. Also, my brother told me I should split the dinner in half and wrap it up that way I am eating less Also when it is hot I tend to eat it a little too fast Basically IM asking how does everyone prevent themselves from throwing up Thanks

Thanks mis73 for the we'll wishes! IM going stir crazy in my house I thought I could do some upper body exercise, right?

Thank you I'll check it out! :-)

Hi all, I broke my foot 2 weeks ago. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of where I could go on the internet for exercises for 5lb. weights, or does anyone have any suggestions of what exercises I could do with a broken foot.. I asked about swimming and they said no..so I guess it's just upper body I can do right now.. Thanks for your help!

That's really strange I take celebrex my doc knows IM a lap band patient...it's been ok though hmmmmm what is it that nsaids that we are supposed to avoid? Thanks

Vasovagal syncope

Carolina, I plan on making an appt for a nutritionist this week..I need options on what to eat..thanks for your post miz, I saw the surgeon and gave him the paperwork from my pcp I had an autonomic nervous system test and told him they said at ER it was basketball syncope thanks

Ok here goes.. I had been in denial about how much I was vomiting(my roommate reminded me)I was throwing up meds and Water at times In the last two weeks I fainted twice. I landed in ER and was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope and my pcp said I was extremely dehydrated. After some introspectal thinking, I have come to the realization that I am totally turned off by food unless it is sweet and junky. I usually do Greek yogurts with babybel and granola for lunch and dinner and a Protein shake for Breakfast I am getting really tired of what I eat.. Any suggestions for a low maintenance preferably no cooking meal plan? I do see a therapist and IM working with her. I just find yogurts so vile right now and will put anything else in my mouth Went to surgeon today for unfill. Injured my knee and foot unable to exercise :-( Thanks for letting me put this out there... -Mary

Does anyone know what the calorie range is supposed to be for a female? If this helps, IM 5'5 weight 240, and IM 39. I've been banded since Sept 2010 but have been committed only since recently Thanks Mary

Psych meds .. IM on antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anti-psychotics

Psych meds .. IM on antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anti-psychotics

Does anyone on medication wonder if we are at a disadvantage compared to other lapbanders losing weight? My shrink told me to talk to my surgeon my surgeon says my shrink should know Just wondering if it is actually harder for us because of the meds Thanks

This is so awesome you made my night! I'm A COFFEE ADDICT! Thank you! Can't wait to try! IM heading out tomorrow! :-)

I am usually ok taking meds In the morning its cake excuse the euphemism lol. At night I have more,difficulty. I usually take a Protein shake as a,snack before I go to bed I take,my meds,and one of my antidepressants always comes up. Not all the time but that one is the one to come up. I take alot of meds at night. Maybe,I should crush? Need to talk to Dr.

Hey everyone, I have heard that we,should not drink our calories... Is it really that bad to drink iced coffee with milk and Splenda? I hate to sound ignorant but I am not adding alot of crap to it but I want to be doing the best lapband I can be Thanks Mary

Thank you!

Thanks everyone for responding... I've done we'll today I even went to the gym! My roommate and I are supposed to decorate the apartment for the holidays tonight and she's bringing home EGGNOG!!!! AAAGH! I will say no thank you and revel in the festivities... Thanks again :-)

Hi.. I would love for someone to mentor me.. I havE been backsliding and struggling and would love some support!!¡ I live in NY's Hudson Valley Thank you

Hi...I don't even know where to start..I was seeing my doc every 6then the hurricane came and I didn't have an appt. I have felt turned off by good good all the healthy stuff I was eating depresses me now so I have been eating junk namely eggnog.. Tis the season... I have gained at least 10lbs I made an appt to see my surgeon don't feel really supported there I don't know how to get back on track how to like healthy good again and get motivated Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hey Bandsters-I am attending a wedding on Saturday... I was wondering if anyone had any wise words on how to get through it gracefully and successfully..I want to have a game plan thanks

IM struggling I feel really unmotivated and I don't know how to help myself I haven't seen my surgeon in 2mo and I go back in 2 weeks. I don't know how to get back on track I feel depressed I am seeing a new therapist tomorrow. I feel like I made a huge mistake having the surgery. I received my lapband in sept 2010 and have only lost 55 lbs. My therapist says I still eat for comfort. I really have good intentions I just have huge issues with consistency and motivation! If anyone can help with these two things I'd greatly appreciate it thanks

Kah: I forgot to say I am already taking 300 mg of Colace a day.. I used to take metamucil I have irritable bowel syndrome but this is totally outta whack!

I am unfortunately in a situation where I keep getting constipated... Has this happened to anyone? This isn't your run of the mill constipation I had to buy an enema tonight. I saw a nutritionist a couple of weeks ago and she said I wasn't getting enough carbs for things to pass ok I thought I had rectified that Doesn't how you eliminate affect your weight loss? I am seeing my bariatric dr tomorrow.. Anyone have advice on how to get things moving in a lapband friendly way? Thanks, Mary

Jubee! Thanks for replying! You said such wise words! I have a prob with the choc also! Thank you for putting a lot of things into perspective... A lot of what you said was really supportive and I really needed that thanks again!