Who's in with me!? Let's start a roster!

Me: Caryn, 28 years old (29 on the 30th this month), starting weight and size was 240, size 20. Banded Aug 11th.

Question of the day: are you married and do you have kids?

Thanks GG, you always seem to know what to say! I stayed away from the chocolate and had some low fat string cheese. Surprisingly no yogurt in the house, I will need to rectify that situation. I calmed down and my hubby and I decided he is just not allowed to tell me what I am doing wrong. (Like eating too fast, or too big of bites.) I think we came to a happy medium.

As for the beef and bread it makes sense, especially since the bread was really dry.

Hi Jess,

I think some people have trouble with beef. It also might be the combination of the beef and bread. I stay away from bread unless it's toasted. I've heard it swells after we chew it and gets gooey.

Go ahead and vent. That's why we are all here. Don't go eat chocolate! Remember, we are all trying to stay away from the old habits. Go kick your husband or something. (just kidding) It's hard to sympathize with our plight unless you have been in our shoes and our spouses, while well intended, sometimes don't say or do the thing we need at the time. Love him anyway and don't hold a grudge. Believe me I've been there and done that and have the t-shirt too. Greek yogurt might feel good on your throat. Hope you are feeling better by now.

Blessings,

GG

Seriously? 10.5 ccs in a 14cc band and tonight i was allowed to move back into regular foods. I made burritos, pinto beans, rice, diced tomatoes, seasonings. I made myself a small one because I wasn't sure how much I would be able to handle. I chewed really well. Ate the whole thing and didn't feel a difference. Had a SMALL bowl of ice cream with the kids and right now i'm satisfied but will prob be hungry in an hour ish. I don't want to be one of those people who say the band doesn't work for them, but I am wondering if I can get up to 14 ccs and still not have a lot of restriction. I want it tight dammit and so far, it just isn't there. The only way something might get stuck is if I take a big bite of something like fries (which is RARE, I don't eat fries!), or a really dry piece of chicken. Even bread, if I chew it well, it goes right down. Well, I haven't tried it yet since this time, but seriously, dinner felt the same. I didn't over eat, but I know i'm just not where I need to be. Maybe i'm expecting too much.

Someone posted a link or a name to a book written by some chick who has the lap band and it looked like a good read, anyone remember what it was?

Hi Tammy,

Welcome to the thread. Wow you have done very well, 34 lbs is wonderful. It's hard limiting ourselves these first few months with our bands still being adjusted. We are all in the same boat with slow weight loss and plateaus and this is a great place to come for support. Come back and post often. You never know if what you post is helping someone else out there.

Blessings,

GG

Thanks GG!!! I plan on being on here alot. I need the support and motivation!

I had my second fill last week. I ve had trouble eating bread and flour totillia since but I am still able to eat mire than a cup. Is that normal? It will get to where I can't over eat ( if I don't drink). Right??? I also had trouble w my frozen margarita. That surprised me. But I guess it makes since if we are suppose to drink something hot every morning. Does everyone else drink hot in the morn?? I haven't had to just yet.

Seriously? 10.5 ccs in a 14cc band and tonight i was allowed to move back into regular foods. I made burritos, pinto beans, rice, diced tomatoes, seasonings. I made myself a small one because I wasn't sure how much I would be able to handle. I chewed really well. Ate the whole thing and didn't feel a difference. Had a SMALL bowl of ice cream with the kids and right now i'm satisfied but will prob be hungry in an hour ish. I don't want to be one of those people who say the band doesn't work for them, but I am wondering if I can get up to 14 ccs and still not have a lot of restriction. I want it tight dammit and so far, it just isn't there. The only way something might get stuck is if I take a big bite of something like fries (which is RARE, I don't eat fries!), or a really dry piece of chicken. Even bread, if I chew it well, it goes right down. Well, I haven't tried it yet since this time, but seriously, dinner felt the same. I didn't over eat, but I know i'm just not where I need to be. Maybe i'm expecting too much.

Someone posted a link or a name to a book written by some chick who has the lap band and it looked like a good read, anyone remember what it was?

Caryn,

Here is the link. I have really enjoyed this book. Lots of useful info.

Blessings,

GG

http://www.amazon.com/Bandwagon-Strategies-Success-Adjustable-Gastric/dp/0578061236

Caryn,

Here is the link. I have really enjoyed this book. Lots of useful info.

Blessings,

GG

http://www.amazon.com/Bandwagon-Strategies-Success-Adjustable-Gastric/dp/0578061236

If that link does not work here is the info.

Bandwagon: Strategies for Success With the Adjustable Gastric Band [Paperback]

Jean McMillan (Author)

Seriously? 10.5 ccs in a 14cc band and tonight i was allowed to move back into regular foods. I made burritos, pinto beans, rice, diced tomatoes, seasonings. I made myself a small one because I wasn't sure how much I would be able to handle. I chewed really well. Ate the whole thing and didn't feel a difference. Had a SMALL bowl of ice cream with the kids and right now i'm satisfied but will prob be hungry in an hour ish. I don't want to be one of those people who say the band doesn't work for them, but I am wondering if I can get up to 14 ccs and still not have a lot of restriction. I want it tight dammit and so far, it just isn't there. The only way something might get stuck is if I take a big bite of something like fries (which is RARE, I don't eat fries!), or a really dry piece of chicken. Even bread, if I chew it well, it goes right down. Well, I haven't tried it yet since this time, but seriously, dinner felt the same. I didn't over eat, but I know i'm just not where I need to be. Maybe i'm expecting too much.

Someone posted a link or a name o a book written by some chick who has the lap band and it looked like a good read, anyone remember what it was?

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I just wanted to let you know that the restriction will come. You are the one person I identify with the most on this blog because I often feel EXACTLY how you are feeling on the same days and everything. I have also been able to eat way more than I should along with foods I shouldn't be able to eat and was hungry every few hours. It almost felt as if the band was getting looser rather than tighter. I went in last week for a fill and they gave me another cc hesitantly mind you. So now I am up to 6 ccs in 10 cc band. I went from like no restriction to DEFINITE restriction. I have had issues eating salad since my last fill. I think part of the problem.....or really not a problem is that we have learned to eat small bites and chew our food better than we ever have. I promise if you chomped down on a burger like you use to it would get stuck. There are changes ...we are just not happy with the seemingly crawling progression. I just wanted togive you hope that maybe the next fill could be night and day for you. It is still not perfect I am almost there though. Your day is coming I promise.

I feel so left out of the club.......LOL. I have only had one little lonely fill.........ugh! Boy is this willpower thing a challenge. I go for my port revision on this Friday, so ready to get this over with so I can get this ball rolling with my fills. Most of you are on your 3rd plus fill by now. Best wishes everyone.

Just when I thought I had hit a plateau, I guess I had not. This morning I went to the doc for a fill and surprisingly I lost 2 more pounds. With the Halloween candy and all, I still lost! I am in shock because I have been sooooo hungry lately. I got my 4th fill today and I can now really tell there is restriction. When I got home from my appointment I made some tomato soup for lunch and I couldnt even finish half of it before I was feeling uncomfortable. This afternoon I had some coffee and some water and I felt more uncomfortable. Finally!!!! I think my band is adjusted properly! I have however been burping alot today which is not common for me. Has anyone else experienced this??

Sending positive thoughts to all my bander friends!!!! Remember take one day at a time. If you eliminate 96 calories a day, thats 10 pounds in a year!! We can do this!!

Ms. Lady,

Good luck on Friday! I will be thinking about you. Once this is taken care of you will be able to get all the fills you need. You will get there. You just need to get over this bump in the road.

Take care!

I feel so left out of the club.......LOL. I have only had one little lonely fill.........ugh! Boy is this willpower thing a challenge. I go for my port revision on this Friday, so ready to get this over with so I can get this ball rolling with my fills. Most of you are on your 3rd plus fill by now. Best wishes everyone.

Hello all, I have not had any fills yet. I had surgery on 8/15/11 and I get chicken stuck all the time. I can not eat aynthing that is breaded. Wt loss slow.. have hit two plateaus. I called for a fill because the doctors office said when i felt i needed a fill call them and they will get me right in... i called last week and my "right away" appt is DECEMBER 7th. nice huh? anyone else have this issue?. blessings to all of you.

Thank you much Kristen! I am nervous but ready to get it over with.

Ms. Lady,

Good luck on Friday! I will be thinking about you. Once this is taken care of you will be able to get all the fills you need. You will get there. You just need to get over this bump in the road.

Take care!

Thank you much Kristen! I am nervous but ready to get it over with.

Been thinking about you all week ms lady. What time is your surgery? Friday will be a snap and you will soon be getting all the fills you want too. Keep you spirits up and know we are in your corner and praying for you!

We can do this!

Blessings,

GG

Hello all, I have not had any fills yet. I had surgery on 8/15/11 and I get chicken stuck all the time. I can not eat aynthing that is breaded. Wt loss slow.. have hit two plateaus. I called for a fill because the doctors office said when i felt i needed a fill call them and they will get me right in... i called last week and my "right away" appt is DECEMBER 7th. nice huh? anyone else have this issue?. blessings to all of you.

The problem with getting appointments now is everyone that has met their deductible is trying to get all their medical stuff taken care of before the end of the year. Me too!

Chicken is usually bad for me too but a Chick Fil A went down smoothly tonite! Not the bread, it was starting to stick. I was bad and it was good. No, I take that back. I have said that all my life when I ate something I knew I should not have eaten. I will restate my sentence now. I choose to go off my program today and it was good and I really enjoyed it. Now I am back on track.

Blessings,

GG

Just when I thought I had hit a plateau, I guess I had not. This morning I went to the doc for a fill and surprisingly I lost 2 more pounds. With the Halloween candy and all, I still lost! I am in shock because I have been sooooo hungry lately. I got my 4th fill today and I can now really tell there is restriction. When I got home from my appointment I made some tomato Soup for lunch and I couldnt even finish half of it before I was feeling uncomfortable. This afternoon I had some coffee and some Water and I felt more uncomfortable. Finally!!!! I think my band is adjusted properly! I have however been burping alot today which is not common for me. Has anyone else experienced this??

Sending positive thoughts to all my bander friends!!!! Remember take one day at a time. If you eliminate 96 calories a day, thats 10 pounds in a year!! We can do this!!

That's great you are feeling the band work. Congratulations on your weight loss. If I could loose 2 lbs a week I would be in heaven. I am stalled again. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be down again. I seem to do that. Loose, plateau, go up a lb then back down. Then I repeat it. It's aggravating sometimes. LOL I think burping is fairly common. I am receiving all those positive thoughts, thanks.

We can do this!

Blessings,

GG