I started the day off fine with a protein shake this a.m. I was starving come 11:30 so we decided to go out for chinese food. I had literally 2 bites and PBd. I couldn't even have one more bite. Fast forward to this evening. We went over my friends house for a cocktail. On the way, because I was famished because I couldn't hold down lunch I decided to try beef jerky. Good for protein, correct? Yes, BUT then I PBd the beef jerky. Tonight at dinner I decided to eat really light and try some mash potatoes. No way, I PBd those too! Finally I was able to get in 2 tablespoons of masy potatoes and a little yams. For desert I mustard up enough power to get in 2 bites of cheesecake and a little ice cream. I am not too tight. This is very rare for me. Some days I can eat like a pig and other days like today I totally suffer. What is up with this fickle band? I am taking in protein shakes tomorrow and hopefully by dinner time I can have some solid protein. Go figure!

Hi Munchkin,

Thanks for asking. I started the day with liquids and by 1pm I was able to eat a few appetizers. Dinner was later in the day. I was able to eat 2 bites of prime rib and one big ravioli slowly. I didn't PB all day yesterday so I am much happier today. Why is it that the band is so fickle sometimes. Just a week and a half ago I was able to enjoy an entire chicken salad at Chilis. It probably had a minimum of 4 oz of protein on it. I consumed all the chicken and probably 3/4 cup of the salad. Go figure.

Same thing has been happening to me for the past couple of days; actually I started noticing increased difficulty with food going down on Friday. Good to know that I am not the only one experiencing this. I have not had a fill since 10/8/07. I thought that perhaps it is holiday stress but I haven't really felt any more stressed than in the past although I didn't have my band last Christmas. I was disappointed that my boyfriend decided to go to NY for the holiday (to take the mom to visit the sister) but that is his family so while disappointed that I didn't get to see him, I understand so not really stressed over that. My family is good so I don't really consider myself to have been stressed with any family issues. It is very strange why the extra restriction (for lack of a better way to put it) started. I'm kinda glad it happened though because I had made plans to eat what I wanted over the holiday which included a lot of sweets. I have been very frustrated with this plateau lately and just decided that i was going to eat what I wanted. But that did not really happen due to being too tight & my lovely band putting the brakes on that thought.

I am like Desnise, if I end up with a PB episode, I have to go to liquids, and avoid food for a day or so, or I irritate everything, swell up, and just invite the next PB to happen!

Stress comes from so many places, and as bandsters we have extra stresses, concerning our food. We see all the goodies out there, and know we shouldn't, then deal with the occasional guilt if we have them anyway! We are invited to gatherings, without knowing what the menu is going to be or whether any of it is band friendly--and if you are new to bandland, the diet is restrictive for awhile as you heal--so those problems are increased.

We stress over what to get for everyone, and whether we will get it wrapped, and whether we are over budget...and a million other things related to this time of year, that each on their own may not be enough stress to cause the related swelling, but when you add them all together, sometimes it gets to people, and their bands.

Hope your PB Spree is over!!!

Kat

Is there such a thing as "average weight loss? I was banded 2 weeks ago and seem to be staying the same. I did lose 11lbs first week but then seems like nothing?

Donna

Is there such a thing as "average weight loss? I was banded 2 weeks ago and seem to be staying the same. I did lose 11lbs first week but then seems like nothing?

Donna

Donna, average weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week. If you lost 11 lbs in a week most likely your body is balancing out. Good luck.

I think I'm developing some bad habits. Mid-November my band seemed to be working just fine. Now I think I've developed the snacking habit. Violating one of the rules I know. I'm fearful that I will sink into my old habits and regain my weight. Here is where I must "choose" to the right thing and where my band can't help me. If I only follow the rules I'm fine. Why can't I follow the rules right now?

I read about how everyone has good restriction - maybe I need to get my next fill sooner, rather than later. Thoughts?

Do you just snack to snack? Are you hungry when you snack? Are you getting in enough protein? How much food do you consume at once?

:help:I have plateaued for the last 2 months. I know that I have been through a lot what with getting strep and (having the most boring job in the world), family stress, and the holidays. I feel like I am eating constantly! I have found myself compulsively eating and it is NOT the best choices. I have also started vomiting or pb's (clear foamy crud)

HOW do you find your motivation Upon loosing it?

:help:

Christmas Eve was hard for me, every single thing I ate the whole entire day came back up.

But Christmas Day, oh boy was I able to eat. Boy did I make up for not eating Christmas Eve!!

Just an update. I went in for an unfill today to 2.5 from 3.0. The decision was based on me not being able to handle too many solids. I feel better as I was able to consume approx. 2-3oz of chicken at lunch. We'll see how I do. Julie