Hello everyone,

I've been reading up on all the threads and thought I would go ahead and join in. I was banded Dec 21st in Houston by Dr. Speigel. I had my first fill in January and lost 20 pounds without a fill. Since my first fill , mid January, I've only lost about 7 more pounds. The fill went fine, but I've noticed that I can usually only eat lunch. Breakfast is a Protein drink. Lunch varies. dinner almost never happens and if it does, I have to keep moving to get the food to go down. I am usually more stressed during those evening hours because of the boys' activities and housework. Does stress have anything with food getting stuck? Once it gets stuck, I start salivating and end up spitting up the gunky spit stuff. GROSS. :omg: It worries my family, but I don't feel bad or hungry. Does anyone have any comments or ideas? I am due for another appointment by next week.

I also need to get my appointment in with a nutritionist. I have a free 3 month membership to The Wellness Center in Houston. I'm about 2-2 1/2 hours away, so it takes lots of juggling to get it scheduled.

I only know of one other person in my area with a band and she's hardly lost anything....

Love to meet some of you, Susan

Hi Susan!!!

Wow, I saw Bay City and almost had a heart attack!!! I am from Wharton.

Sounds like you are doing great with your band!

Hi Gurly,

It's a small world. I grew up in Wharton. I left the middle of my junior year of high school and moved to Bay City (Wharton cut their cosmetology program). I left for college and returned to marry a boy I knew at BCHS. Did you grow up there?

I see you use Dr. Spivak. I wish I had visited his office before deciding on Dr. Spiegel. Dr. Spiegel's office staff is very unorganized. I am hoping the next visit (April 25th) will be better.

If you have time, maybe you can share some of the types of meals that work for you. You are kicking butt on your weight loss! I would love any tips or recommendations.

Thanks and nice to meet you! Susan

Hi Susan,

Welcome aboard. I was banded the day after you. I have done well. Your right about his office though. But, the results have payed off.

I am having a get together at my house on the 13th of May. I would love for you to come. We can compare notes.

Thank you for the invite. My hubby is on days (he's a plant operator at the nuclear plant), so I'll see if my parents will watch my boys. It sounds like a really good opportunity to meet and learn about other peoples experiences. I'll work on it! Thank you again, Susan:)

Hey Susan ~ WELCOME to LBT!

I was banded by Spiegel in July of 04. Ive done fairly well, just hope my journey isnt over yet.

Does stress cause restriction???

hahaha ~ other then PMS, thats my #1 reason I get the choked feeling! Were sitting at the dinner table, everthing's going fine (food wise). Kids start fussing, then husband chimes in. Next thing I know -BAM- I have to start taking breaths and walk around for a minute. Most of the time it goes away. But to answer your question, YES! Stress can cause restricion. Actually lots of things can cause rectriction.

Dont forget, after your food comes up - try going back to liquids for a while.

Good luck, and again WELCOME!