GipsyGirl

Yeah, I start burping... thats when I make sure I stop ... also my left shoulder sometimes hurts

My doctor told me that I can only eat 600 calories a day... but when I read these forums I see so many different numbers... are there some official guidelines? I am 5'11" so it seems a little drastic...

II was banded October 6th 2010 and lost 40lbs in the first three months... but then - then it all got out of hand. I have no restricition even though when I go to have my fills and drink barium it hardly goes through. But then I go home and - no problem.

I feel like I failed. I feel like its another failure in loosing weight. Even my boyfriend always reminds me to stop eating.

I did loose 42lbs... that is great...

it has been 6 months since the surgery and they are trying phentermine again but it only makes me 20% less hungry.

I eat about 75% of how much I was eating before the surgery.

Anyone - ??? Anyone??? Does anyone have or had the same problem and how did you deal with it???

I am also hypo - I keep taking my syntroid

An aspirin tablet held firmly between your knees works pretty well.

omg lol

dont worry - just go to walgreens and get a pack of their brand birth controls...

my problem is that my loestrin gave me munchies... 5lbs worth of it

Well, I desided to go on the safe side, also because I am a little bit conscious of my scar that is still dark. But I did go to a very nice website and got me nice ones...

I already used one once and I love it... I wish it wouldnt have crazy lime flowers on it

OMG what a topic

I do not have any difference in drinking...

hi there...

I am DDD and as I loose weight it seems that they are traveling down my body.

How much is usually a breast lift? Where is the best place to do it? ( if you are happy with yours - which doctor did you use and where? )

What ia the recovery time and most important one - does anyone have picture of the scars?

I appreciate any input.

OK, I am the stubborn one.

I cannot eat 3 meals a day and cannot stop snacking.

In 60 or so days I did loose 40lbs but now I gained 6lbs since I stopped smoking.

I am on my plateau and gaining weight because I cannot stop eating... I feel no restriction at all... None whatsoever.

I went to workout once after my surgery but it made me so hungry that I am afraid to do it again...

I know what I am doing wrong yet I cannot stop myself. Am I the only one?

I did take a new picture for the first time after surgery and my face has slimmed down a lot.

1st fill only 2cc

I can't wait for another one...

I am totally lost in this website... I am opening one post and replying to another one.. Sorry... Confused.

oh, it's beautiful! What a great idea...

Ok, here is the deal with my doctor... I have spoken to my nutritionist and she asked me what my goal weight was. However, my surgeon never asked me what my goal weight was - he looked at the chart ( height to weight ratio ) and told me what my weight loss goal will be. I was very happy because I was hoping to loose 70lbs when he told me to loose 110.

I am very happy with my surgeon.

I was also told that I had a hernia repair after the surgery. It was hurting for a little bit, but it might have been the band itself.

I am very very happy that he discovered it. He showed me the picture before and after he repaired it - I was shocked - it was big.

So, definetely do it,

Great thread.

I was banded October 6th, 2010 and already lost 32lbs

Hey there fellow bandsters... I do agree with you - my after surgery week was horrible even though they put me prescription painkillers ( the strongest they had )

I am feeling better now though.

It get better with time so don't worry.

Wow, that is the first thing I noticed when I read the original thread - 1bm?

I could partially relate though - it took me 4 days once to finally take one extra strength laxative. Now it has been 5 and I just jugged half a bottle of magnesium something and sitting like a duck

See I am on the same boat here - they have discovered a large hernia and it took doctor two hours to operate on me. I am so happy there are so many different outcomes.

lellow - where is the picture? I can't see it.

Tattoo is a great idea... Breast augmentation too. I am 42DDD and when I loose all the weight they will probably be down to my waist - I should look into that too. I would love to have nice medium sculpted chest.

see - if you really really want something - it will happen

I can't see your pictures.

I was banded Oct the 6th and lost 30lbs since... I'll keep checking in :blushing:

Nice thread.

Starting weight - 165lbs

Current weight - 230lbs

Goal weight - 150

I lost 30lbs in 5 weeks. yay!

I am slowing down though. They put me on Phentermine to curb my appretite and now it is wearing off so I am more hungry.

I am celebrating every day by waking up and remembering that I actually was able to do my lap-band and now I am loosing weight.

Wow - what a life.:w00t:

And, of course - great job guys... We are all loosing weight!

I watch diet commercials and laugh - they advertise 30lbs in 6 months when we can do it in a month. Its great.

Am I too happy?:blushing: