Just thought I'd start a thread on the post-op side...

Frustrating appointment yesterday...but happy with the end result.

I got off work at 7am, my truck started and made it to the parking garage exit then the clutch went out. 2 coworkers pushed me across the street where I called AAA then the clinic to CANCEL my appt for an unfill...I tinkered under the hood and got the truck going again. Anyway my appt was at 9:15 with the nurse practitioner and I did NOT like her. She rushed me, did a barium xray and said my band (at 5.8 out of 10 cc's) "looks wide open" so I need to look at my eating technique. I take tiny bites, chew well, and have resorted to eating junk food. I tried to explain to her that not being able to keep healthy foods down and eating chips, ice cream, chocolate, etc (foods that would go down) was something I was blaming on willpower & stress until I realized I was maybe too tight. So, she agreed tot ake fluid out even though the xray swallow "looked fine" (well yes thin fluids go down fine...it's solids I have trouble with) but that I need to find a way to cope with the stress (working on it), be busier, and "just not eat the junk foods or take seconds." Ok if it wa sso easy to just not eat I would not be obese. Duh. And busier...holy heck...I agree I need to start an exercise program and plan to once my youngest starts preschool in September, but I have 3 little kids, work 24 hours a week (and often do not sleep around that work schedule), have a mini farm of animals to tend to, plus do some work on the side as I can. The past month it seems like every waking moment has gone into cleaning/organizing house. I cannot be busier. :-(

Anyhow she did take out .8 cc and I CAN EAT!!! It feels so good to not be getting stuck and be able to eat protein again. So, now I can focus on my 3 meals a day and get back on track.

Ok so I know I've been venting because I m not losing like the others but today I woke up and lost 3 pounds ! Im so confused because nothing has changed. Also I'd like to know if anyone can give me examples on how much they are able to eat. I can still eat 2 slices of Papa Johns pizza, thin crut w/ just veggies . I think this is still to much . Hope everyone is having a great day : )

Wow sounds like a rough day . I felt stressed just reading your post...lol ! glad you stuck to your feelings even though she tried saying it was wide open. I too have 3 kids ages 13,8, and 2. I can never find the right time to workout. I said I was waiting till my kids go back to school and Im putting my 2 year old in daycare. Hope things get a little less stressfull for you : )

Frustrating appointment yesterday...but happy with the end result.

I got off work at 7am, my truck started and made it to the parking garage exit then the clutch went out. 2 coworkers pushed me across the street where I called AAA then the clinic to CANCEL my appt for an unfill...I tinkered under the hood and got the truck going again. Anyway my appt was at 9:15 with the nurse practitioner and I did NOT like her. She rushed me, did a barium xray and said my band (at 5.8 out of 10 cc's) "looks wide open" so I need to look at my eating technique. I take tiny bites, chew well, and have resorted to eating junk food. I tried to explain to her that not being able to keep healthy foods down and eating chips, ice cream, chocolate, etc (foods that would go down) was something I was blaming on willpower & stress until I realized I was maybe too tight. So, she agreed tot ake Fluid out even though the xray swallow "looked fine" (well yes thin fluids go down fine...it's solids I have trouble with) but that I need to find a way to cope with the stress (working on it), be busier, and "just not eat the junk foods or take seconds." Ok if it wa sso easy to just not eat I would not be obese. Duh. And busier...holy heck...I agree I need to start an exercise program and plan to once my youngest starts preschool in September, but I have 3 little kids, work 24 hours a week (and often do not sleep around that work schedule), have a mini farm of animals to tend to, plus do some work on the side as I can. The past month it seems like every waking moment has gone into cleaning/organizing house. I cannot be busier. :-(

Anyhow she did take out .8 cc and I CAN EAT!!! It feels so good to not be getting stuck and be able to eat Protein again. So, now I can focus on my 3 meals a day and get back on track.

Ok so I know I've been venting because I m not losing like the others but today I woke up and lost 3 pounds ! Im so confused because nothing has changed. Also I'd like to know if anyone can give me examples on how much they are able to eat. I can still eat 2 slices of Papa Johns pizza, thin crut w/ just veggies . I think this is still to much . Hope everyone is having a great day : )

It's not about what you can eat, but more about what it takes to make you feel satisfied. I can eat two whole slices of pizza too, but I'm quite satisfied after one and don't need the other to feel satisfied. Just my 2 cents!

It's not about what you can eat, but more about what it takes to make you feel satisfied. I can eat two whole slices of pizza too, but I'm quite satisfied after one and don't need the other to feel satisfied. Just my 2 cents!

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Thanks for the info. Thats my issue Im not full or satisfied after one its after 2. I even wait after the first one to see . So maybe I need just a little more fill.

Ok so I need some help. I live in southern Cali and we are now moving to Tennessee which we lived there before. But Im so confused on how to find a new Dr. and we are also loosing are insurance because my hubbys new job he is an indepedent contractor. So it's like a double wammy ! I havent bought new health insurance yet, does anyone know if the band is considered a pre-existing condition?

Hi just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I have hit a wall the last few months...no weight loss and even have gained back about 10lbs. I am totally bummed and worried that I did all of this for nothing. I go to the doc on Monday for a fill, I think I'm at 5cc's now. How are all the rest of you guys doing?

I've done pretty well. I've had a few plateaus but they only last a week or so. I'm down 73 lbs overall and down 61 post op. Onederland is less than 7 lbs away. I haven't weighed that little in 20 years. Skin is pretty saggy but I don't care. I have PIication with my band and I think that makes a real difference.

Congratz, sounds like you're doing great. What's plication?

Down over 90 pounds. 92 to be exact. Hit a Plateau a month ago and stayed steady for 1 month with no loss .. Then continued down another 14 this month. So all's well that ends well. That period of time was very frustrating. I kept up the same things and just couldn't lose weight. Then just as mysteriously it started again. Just happy now. Best advice I can give is to do what I did. KEEP IT UP. Just don't quit. I saw my doc and didn't do a fill that month. We agreed that it would pass and it did. Good advice from the doctor. Best of LUCK! STAY STRONG!

Tim

TNT,

I'm right there with you. I've been so bummed I haven't even had the courage to check in here. I went for about 6 weeks too tight and eating crap foods cause they went down easy, had an unfill of .8 cc and was excited to get back on track and instead I've gained about 9 pounds. My fear is that I'm one of these people who has no willpower and is failing because of it. It's like all the times I've dieted before and got sidetacked for "just one day" and never got back on track. I know I have the band and CAN get back on track, but have yet to do so. I just feel like a great big fat failure (literally). Maybe we can help each other somehow? If yo want to? Somehow be accountable to each other? In truth as I type this I keep thinking about what can I eat....what can I find to binge on...

TNT,

I'm right there with you. I've been so bummed I haven't even had the courage to check in here. I went for about 6 weeks too tight and eating crap foods cause they went down easy, had an unfill of .8 cc and was excited to get back on track and instead I've gained about 9 pounds. My fear is that I'm one of these people who has no willpower and is failing because of it. It's like all the times I've dieted before and got sidetacked for "just one day" and never got back on track. I know I have the band and CAN get back on track, but have yet to do so. I just feel like a great big fat failure (literally). Maybe we can help each other somehow? If yo want to? Somehow be accountable to each other? In truth as I type this I keep thinking about what can I eat....what can I find to binge on...

Marcy, I feel exactly the same way. I would love to have an accountability buddy! I have been discouraged and losing hope...it is a terrible place to be. Do u facebook? If u do friend me, the offer goes to other bansters too

Rebeccaelicia@yahoo.com

I am so sorry. I was NOT boasting. I was merely attempting to encourage. Every one is different. What can I do to help you? ANYBODY? Let me know. Friend me on Facebook tpg13@hotmail.com or http://www.facebook....mothy.greenwood I am willing to do anything within my power to help. Please don't be offended by my earlier post. Just trying to share and be a good spirit. We can do this together everybody. Support is a many splendor-ed thing... Best of luck and encouragement.

Tim

I didnt take it that way Tim. You are an inspiration