Let's see if we can get everyone to move over to this new 60+ thread!

I'm celebrating today.... my 6 month bandiversary!

I am 4 weeks out and having constipation problems. Any suggestions? I am drinking my fluids. Well almost, I get between 50 and 64 oz a day in. Should I try bran cereal?

I am 4 weeks out and having constipation problems. Any suggestions? I am drinking my fluids. Well almost, I get between 50 and 64 oz a day in. Should I try bran cereal?

Try something like Benefiber. I have it in my first jug of crystal lite every morning.

Hey,I didn't have that problem but I know a lot of protein can cause it.Try a little fruit and bran cereal and of course the water! laura:wink2:

Thanks Phyllser. Sounds great, for I also drink a jug of crystal lite in the morning. I will get some benifiber tomorrow.:huh2:

Thanks Phyllser. Sounds great, for I also drink a jug of crystal lite in the morning. I will get some benifiber tomorrow.:huh2:

Yeah, it dissolves real easily and has no taste so you won't even know its in there! I use a 20 oz Rubbermaid water bottle. I try to empty it three times a day. I don't do as well on the weekends as during the week because our schedule varies on the weekend. I get out of my usual daily routine and it throws me all off!

HI do you blanch and skin your peppers. I have a great deal of difficulty eating them but love them. Being allowed only one cup of food which includes 3 oz of protein mandatory, not a lot left over for a salad. How do you get a salad in?

I usually don't eat a salad and a meal. Instead, I make the salad my meal. I am able to eat peppers with the skins on with out any problem. A favorite salad for a quick meal is romaine lettuce, tuna, cherry tomatoes, with some red and yellow peppers. I top this with reduce calorie dressing.

Thanks Karenin.

With reference to the fibre issue, I tried benefibre and had no luck with it. I did have great success with bran buds. 1/4 cup of bran buds either sprinkled over cereal or alone with milk. With me, I had to eat it for two days before I had a great deal of success.

Also, don't forget we are eating a lot less, and it is not necessary to have a BM every day.

Looks like everyone is doing very good. Keep on being "lossers", that's a good word in our case.

My last Post-op Doc's appt. the Doc said I lost 6 lbs and that is good for one month, so I did not need another fill. Just these past 3 days I lost 3 lbs.; it realy suprized me.

I'm feel really good about that.

Don :tt2:

Looks like everyone is doing very good. Keep on being "lossers", that's a good word in our case.

My last Post-op Doc's appt. the Doc said I lost 6 lbs and that is good for one month, so I did not need another fill. Just these past 3 days I lost 3 lbs.; it realy suprized me.

I'm feel really good about that.

Don :scared2:

Good News Don! You give me hope. Nothing is surprising me. I am struggling.

Don

Glad to hear of your progress! Keep up the good work. Yes, it is great to be a "losser". It's worth the work to feel better.

Hi I am new to the forum . I am over 60. I was banded Jan 22 2008. I am struggling the last few months . I am waiting to get a fill Feb 10th. So trying hard to stay on target. I eat well no real problems if I chew etc. But after my dinner I so look to graze seems like about an 2 hours after dinner I am hungry again. Hope to make some new lapband buddies here

:-)

Hi I am new to the forum . I am over 60. I was banded Jan 22 2008. I am struggling the last few months . I am waiting to get a fill Feb 10th. So trying hard to stay on target. I eat well no real problems if I chew etc. But after my dinner I so look to graze seems like about an 2 hours after dinner I am hungry again. Hope to make some new lapband buddies here. :-)

WELCOME!

Sounds like you're not tight enough. Another fill should help a lot. How many fills have you had?

I was banded 7/20/2007. I've had 5 fills and have fairly good restriction, but planning to go in 2nd week in Feb and will probably ask for another small one. I'm losing steadily, but only averaging about 5 lb/month.

Two hours and then you get hungry, try some small amount of protein. We are supposed to eat protein every three hours so eat part of that planned snack. The other thing I would suggest about the grazing, keep yourself busy. Have a bath, do your hair, telephone someone to take your mind off grazing. Your mind is telling you that with the band, you can get around it by eating frequently small amounts. I have been advised that pouch packing may lead to habits your don't want and could lead to stretching your pouch.

I find that when I am watching TV I immediately get the urge to graze. So far I haven't conquered that feeling so I use my PC while watching (listening) to my programs.

Hi I am new to the forum . I am over 60. I was banded Jan 22 2008. I am struggling the last few months . I am waiting to get a fill Feb 10th. So trying hard to stay on target. I eat well no real problems if I chew etc. But after my dinner I so look to graze seems like about an 2 hours after dinner I am hungry again. Hope to make some new lapband buddies here

:-)

Hi

I have had about 5 fills I guess since the lapband has been put in. not sure what size etc I am going to check on my next visit .

caroleNY I sometimes eat a few almonds (8-10) if I think I am really hungry between meals. They are a good source of protein, and fiber. I buy bags of the the unsalted natural whole almonds that are available in the snack section of the drug store. Of course, you can't do this too often. Another thing I do is drink something. Most times I am really just thristy, not hungry. A cup of caffine free tea, or some Crystal Lite gets rid of what I thought was hunger. Good lucK to you.