Banded last july, lost 30 lbs pre-op. have had 2 fills{4.8 cc in a 10 cc band} I know Im supposed to concentrate on protien but meat makes me throw up most of the time,vegtables too. Idrink milk &eat protein bars but can still eat chips & candy. Ive developed a strange addiction to Quaker rice cakes. Why do I keep throwing up when I try to eat the "good" stuff, but I can eat almost any chips,candy or other carbs with no problem?!!! Can anyone talk some sense into me? I was going to the gym every day, but havent been able to drag my butt out in the snow.

I heard this somewhere...."Just because you CAN eat it, doesn't mean you SHOULD eat it".

I am worried very much about getting in the same spot you are...I haven't been banded yet.

Something I read in my DR office is that if you can't keep your Protein down but can get the "bad" stuff down you might be too tight.

Also and I know this isn't easy but the band is not a cure all. It doesn't change our mental issues of thinking we need or want the crap. That is going to be a tough one on me. I am meeting with a psychologist to help me work on that. No matter what else you are or are not eating if you continue to eat chips and candy you are sabotaging yourself...that is what a few people have told me through all the appointments I have been to.

You have to choose to eat the right things and that is hard but this isn't going to work with out that key piece. Maybe for the time being try different Proteins like cottage cheese. Beans. Tofu. eggs. I know there are web sites that can help you better with ideas.

I know it's tough and there is lots of support here for you! Also I am hoping if I write it out and post it it will keep ME more accountable!! lol

Good Luck!

~Amy

My doctor's office has a poster that shows if you are eating a lot of slider foods (chips, chocolate, ice cream, etc.) You're too tight. Get a slight unfill and see if that helps.

If you are following the "rules" by cutting your meat into tiny bites (pencil-eraser sized) and chewing very well (at least 20 times) and not drinking during meals (that can be a double edged sword...washing stuff through or, if something is already at the opening, making you PB) then you are too tight. Have you tried doing just liquids for a day or two, then mushie, then soft, and then trying again with Protein? And when you say meat, do you mean red beef? Remember poultry (chicken, turkey) and fish (tuna, salmon, tilapia) are all Proteins too. Even pork (ham, pork chops, etc)....so try some variety. But chew chew CHEW whatever you select. If it still comes up, get a slight unfill.

You are smart to stop this now!

I agree with the posters above you may need a little unfill, or you may need to chew more slowly and take smaller bites. Not that I'm an expert, I'm only 2 months out and not restricted yet, but that's what I've read here on other posts.

For motivation to exercise, check out sparkpeople.com. There are several 10 minute exercise videos on the website. Its all free. Maybe you can commit to 10 minutes a day at home and work your way back up from there.

Siren, it sounds like your to tight. I would discuss your concerns with your doctor and follow their recommendation. Maybe a slight unfill will do the trick. In the mean time, can you drink a protein drink?