Sooo Confused

[Sholitxmom 1]

Have been banded since March 29th. I went for my first fill 3 weeks ago and they wouldn't give it to me since I was getting food stuck. I had my first fill of 1 cc making me at 3.5 in my 10 cc band. Here is the problem......I ate 2 street tacos last night and felt like I ate 10 seriously. I got so nauseated but no PB or vomiting. I'm wondering when I get that way am I stretching my pouch or do you only do that when you vomit? I haven't experience any of this and have no freaking clue what sliming is. I have lost 23 pounds and gain 1 -2 here and there. I feel depressed and think I need someone who can help me.......there are soooo many questions. Does anyone want to be a mentor or participates in a support group in the Dallas area that you can refer me to? I have got to get it together soon for several reasons but one main one is so I can be a good example for my daughter who is having her surgery next week.

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[running_scared 125]

How old is your daughter? Why can't she take responsibility for her own health and wellness?

[Boniluuu 25]

I usually get all my questions answered on here. I had a BAD reaction to an enchalada last week so I have been scared to eat too much. I have been depressed since my surgery 4/11/12. I am slowly working through it though.

I am in Heartland about 30 miles east of Dallas

[Grandma3 73]

RunningScared,

Wanting to set a good example for your child is a good thing not a bad thing.

Sholitxmom,

I am sorry I do not live in your area but hang in there. We have just started this journey and it is a slow process.

I have heard several people get depressed after Lap Band surgery.

Have you asked your doctor about support groups? My doctor has a list of some in our area.

Good luck to you and your daughter.

[Lana24 10]

Hi there,

If it helps at all, Pre banding I could eat ten tacos with ease. With each fill I eat a bit less. If you feel to full with two tacos then only eat one.

It takes a whole to re program the brain from what you used to eat - to what you are now comfortable eating.

Three fills ago I could eat six tacos for dinner and was still hungry. Now I can only eat one without feeling like I ate ten. It took a few meals to get this fact into my mind. My brain says I need more food but my body says nope

enough is enough. My body always wins, period.

Your just adjusting, enjoy your restriction!!!!

Good luck

Lana

[Sholitxmom 1]

Thank you guys your comments.......it really made me look at some thing differently. @runningscared - obviously you don't have any children. She is definitely in charge of her health. I'm just saying I want to be here for her as a support system like everyone should have and I can't do that right now if I don't have it together. I think you read too much into comments.

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[honk 780]

Sholit, Hi. I don't have any children but I know where you are comming from. My mom came to stay with me post op. On day 13 I was so tired of canned broth I strained some chicken noodle Soup. One lone piece of finely chopped cooked/canned carrot ended up in my cup (Really truely by accident). I mushed it between my tongue and the roof of my mouth. HEAVEN. I made the mistake of telling my mother "WHAT! Should you have done that! Should we call the doctor!"

[Sholitxmom 1]

Lol how funny. Yep.....those first few days were hell.

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