I was banded on March 23rd everything went good dr even removed my gall bladder due to it being inflamed. Im still really sore and having to rely on my meds like clock work. Im living off of sugar freen jello and ice chips and pure protein vanilla shakes. Sometimes im not feeling hungry at all but other times my stomach is growling and im so hungry thats when i drink a shake. Im wondering if it's going to take me a little longer to recover since he removed the gall bladder. Gas hasn't been a big big issue but whenever I feel discomfort I chew some gas x. But im still having trouble getting in and out of bed and sleeping on my back not a happy camper about that. I tried sleeping on my side it just was more uncomfortable for me. But Im walking alot and having no problem doing it. Im going to attempt to take a real shower tonight so I hope i don't get anything to wet. Missing food like crazy though. Hope everyone else is doing well. Oh yeah 16lbs lost so far. Operation get skinny and healthy in full effect!!!!!!!

Nicole....don't give up or give in.....u got this u just hit a rough patch....take a deep breath get the exercise in...take ur vitamins n get motivated again....drink lots of water when ur hungry ......hugs lady....u got this.....

Twin!!! Absolutely no discouragement!!! Tray is right, at the end of the day we have to relax, do the correct necessary steps, and take it one day at a time. I know we just want to be magically transformed but unfortunately we all know we're in the for the long haul. Don't get upset if the weight has stalled. Honestly I haven't weighed myself since I did at the doctor's office when I had my fill b/c I dread the same. But I still continue to get compliments on my weight loss, my clothes are still very loose, if not looser, so I know it's working. We just have to face that it may not be as sudden n quickly as we hope. I also feel less restriction. I felt like I could eat more than I should last night n it was a plate of RICE, not a crazy portion but still able to finish it without much issue. So yeah, we DEFINITELY need another full. Just hang in there till then, I trust things will be a thousand times better once we do. I mean, from what I've read here it takes about 4 fills for ppl to find their green zone. So we really can't despair!

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Hey Twin & Tray I know you guys are right! Some days are btr then others. I have been under so much stress lately. Im looking for a new job right now I work as an inventory manager for a drug reatil store. My schedule is crazy nights weekends and it's starting to get out of hand. I didnt want this as a career it was just for the time being. Im the kind of person once I get used to something no matter how unhappy I am i stick with it ie: relationships, jobs and such. I swore to myself this year will be diff new me new out look on life.

Im not sure whats going on with me. Some days I have restiction and somedays I dnt ugh. I no I need to start exercising just doing it is the hard part. Plus I got sick the other day and haven't had the energy to do anything. Sometimes when I go into the kitchen im afraid becuz I can't eat bread, rice or pasta so Im lost on what to eat. I just dnt know what happened to me I was doing so good and 1 day I woke up and was like what did I do i guess im just lost.

Sorry to be complaining so much but I appreciate you guys supporting me and thank you for your encouring words. Hope you guys are doing well....

Awww...I'm sorry to hear u've been feeling low, Twin. Hope things look up soon! N yes, I'm sure the stress has lots to do with how things have been going lately. Ppl have said that stress alters their feelings of restriction. N I'm sure in this sense u're like everyone else, n just want to grab and eat what you 'want' n not what u should in those moments. N of course with the band we really just CAN'T use that defense mechanism anymore, which I know for me can be REALLY REALLY frustrating! But just hang in there. This is just a rough patch. Once u go for ur next fill I'm sure you'll be feeling much better. <3

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OK so i got up today with a clear head and not looking back. I forgot about last week and starting over. Im putting myself on 3 day liquids to get my mind right again. Today went pretty smooth. I even worked out this evening and had more energy to play ball in the backyard with my son it was great.. Im calling my dr and see if I can get in to see him for friday for another fill. As far as the stress about finding another job it's still there just have to keep an open mind about things and know something will come my way...

How are you guys doing? What's new? Oh i forgot to tell you guys had shish kabobs on sunday tons of veggies and i put pineapple and apples with beef it was so yummy and I only ate 1 and I was totally full loved it...

My head is back in the game now thanks for keeping me in line guys.....

Woohoo that's great keep the mind set up.....I'm thinking about doing a 2 day liquid also....we shall see....u will get to ur green zone soon....so keep going ladies....

I'm glad things are looking up, Twin!!! N to purposefully put urself on a liquid diet, that's great! I don't think I can do it. Lol I need to be instructed to, as sad as that is.

Thanks for the support Tray!!! It always means a lot!

Going in on Monday for my next fill. Looking forward to it cuz I need more restriction. In a way I'm glad it gradually happens tho. I feel like I'm still able to be social n am living my life, which I dreaded I wouldn't be able to do anymore.

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Hey ladies!! Hope everything is great. My 3 day liguid diet served it's purpose. I lost 3 lbs but I did gain 1 back but no worries. It's like a mental check. From not losing to losing 3 lbs it feels pretty awesome. I have not been pushing myself like i should. But thats changing I certainly dont give myself enough credit. Didn't get a fill my dr was in surgery all day friday so I couldn't. Plus I like to have a day off when I get it done becuz I feel likght headed afterwards and I like to take it easy. So hopefully I get 1 soon.

Im so happy for you twin. Your getting your 2nd fill getting closer to your green zone. Hey Tray how are you? How have your friends been recently towards you? I just recently had an issue with a friend of a friend. She looked at me and had the nerve to say " So your little surgery you had doesn't seem to be working" I wanted to punch her in her nose but becuz Im adult and plus i dnt have bail money I just simply looked at her and said well it's a work in progress and I have you know i have lost 26lbs so far and Im feeling great and your man had to problem noticing it so y would you. I added plus it looks like you are finding the weight Im losing unless your just retaining water. Hmmm dnt f*ck with me b**ch. Lol I felt good after that. I guess im a little weird becuz ppls negativity towards me I use it as motivation and drive. As far as there words it's water on my back it just rolls right off.

I would nvr treat ppl that way. Anywho so I got the Zumba game for my kinect for mothers day lol I know mothers day is tomorrow but Im a single mom and have to buy my own gift but it's cool I always get what i want lol. Love my son!!! Hope you guys have a great day.

Hey ladies!! Hope everything is great. My 3 day liguid diet served it's purpose. I lost 3 lbs but I did gain 1 back but no worries. It's like a mental check. From not losing to losing 3 lbs it feels pretty awesome. I have not been pushing myself like i should. But thats changing I certainly dont give myself enough credit. Didn't get a fill my dr was in surgery all day friday so I couldn't. Plus I like to have a day off when I get it done becuz I feel likght headed afterwards and I like to take it easy. So hopefully I get 1 soon.

Im so happy for you twin. Your getting your 2nd fill getting closer to your green zone. Hey Tray how are you? How have your friends been recently towards you? I just recently had an issue with a friend of a friend. She looked at me and had the nerve to say " So your little surgery you had doesn't seem to be working" I wanted to punch her in her nose but becuz Im adult and plus i dnt have bail money I just simply looked at her and said well it's a work in progress and I have you know i have lost 26lbs so far and Im feeling great and your man had to problem noticing it so y would you. I added plus it looks like you are finding the weight Im losing unless your just retaining water. Hmmm dnt f*ck with me b**ch. Lol I felt good after that. I guess im a little weird becuz ppls negativity towards me I use it as motivation and drive. As far as there words it's water on my back it just rolls right off.

I would nvr treat ppl that way. Anywho so I got the Zumba game for my kinect for mothers day lol I know mothers day is tomorrow but Im a single mom and have to buy my own gift but it's cool I always get what i want lol. Love my son!!! Hope you guys have a great day.

Congrats on the success with the liquid diet! Definitely a great thing!!! Sorry that u weren't able to get ur fill. I think u're actually right. I might try to change my fill days. I also was dizzy with my first fill. In the waiting room now to have my 2nd. Hopefully, I won't feel as much dizziness this time. If I do, I will also try to see if I can have them done on Fridays instead.

I cannot BELIEVE that b***h said that to you!!!!! What a hater!!! She should be ashamed of herself. N I truly believe Karma is a b***h one day someone will make HER feel like crap. But I am so SO glad that's how u responded to her!!! That was great!!! Lol!!! I'm glad u know how to take the negativity n change it into a positive!

Oh! I'm glad u got it!! Let me know how it works!!! Hope u like it! Hope ur mother's day was great as well!!! <3

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Hey Twin did you get your fill? How much did you get put in? My incision is infected AGAIN im really not sure y. My dr wants to see me ASAP so im going in on wed and also to get a fill. Excited nervous all in 1. Zumba kicked my butt I did it for 2 hours yesterday and I woke up this morning so sore lol it was a good sore though. I was going to try and do it for a little bit today just to keep my motivation up. Hope all is well....

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Hey Twin did you get your fill? How much did you get put in? My incision is infected AGAIN <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> im really not sure y. My dr wants to see me ASAP so im going in on wed and also to get a fill. Excited nervous all in 1. Zumba kicked my butt I did it for 2 hours yesterday and I woke up this morning so sore lol it was a good sore though. I was going to try and do it for a little bit today just to keep my motivation up. Hope all is well....

Hey Twin. He put 1 more cc in. So now I'm at 4. Wants me to go back in three weeks for another fill n then he thinks I should be good going only once a month. Oh my God, Nicole!!! I can't believe it got infected again! =\\\ I'm so sorry! Does it hurt around it??? Why could this be happening?! I really help it goes well tomorrow n the doctor can finally put an end to it. Yes!!! I LOVE that soreness!!! Makes u feel like its actually working! Lol But I'm glad it works that well. I may look into being it for myself since I have been wanting to go to the classes anyway. So today was my second day of liquids. I only lost 5 lbs in the 3 weeks since my first fill. Not HORRIBLE. But i know i could've done better. Hopefully, now i'll start feeling more restriction so i dont have to depend on willpower as much. Well, good luck tomorrow!!!

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Hey Twin got my 1cc fill on wed I must say it hurt pretty bad. But all is well. Im on 2nd day of liquids doing good but starting to get super hungry at night time so I have been trying to go to bed early. He told me to come back in a month. Im hoping to start losing more weight now. I have been doing zumba everyday my soreness is everyday just because Im doing a diff dance everyday so it's more fun that way. You def need to try Zumba i have a kinect it's so much fun... Well hope your doing ok take care. oh yeah almost forgot he said my incision looks fine so I guess Im freaking out over nothing i guess better to be safe then sorry...

Hey ladies good job....I'm down 80 pounds with 50 more to go....I'm excited with hitting the half way point....I hit my green zone at 7 ccs.....now everything is slowing down....my body is looking so different I'm actually excited for the summer .. as far as my friends they are coming around.. its so nice to b the 1 to get the attention woohoo lol...

I'm glad u ladies are doing so good...keep up the motivation I'm actually gonna get the wii or Xbox so i can do zumba also at home.....