Its been awhile since I have been on. Things have been going pretty great. I am averaging about 2 pounds a week. Can't complain at all!! Especially when I am really not exercising like the way I should. I was finally getting along with the band quite nicely. Hadn't had too much gas (bottom or top), I have never (knock on wood) experienced a PB or blockage.

So I guess I was getting a little too confident and the day before my 7 week anniversary, I decide, let's order Chinese. What was I thinking. In my mind I convinced myself I was still being good. I order Singapore Mai Fun. It has very thin noodles, curried chicken, shrimp and pork. I scooped out my 6 ounces making sure to take mostly protein. I was amazed how much was left in the container. It was like I hadn't taken out anything. I remember before the band eating the entire container plus an eggroll and 2 diet cokes...wow. So I ate it...slow, chewing every bit. Thought wow, I can eat this kind of stuff just small portions...yay! Well about an hour later, I had gas pains like I had on day 2. Crippling!!! Kept me up most of the night. I was finally feeling better in the morning. Decided to have 1 scrambled egg for breakfast. I was scheduled for a fill in the afternoon and didn't want to go all day hungry. Drank some water about an hour later and it started again. :sneaky:

I was worried my doctor wouldn't fill me, but that is why I love my doctor...he did. I was getting hungry every 2 1/2 hours and if I didn't get the fill that day I was going to have to wait until the New Year. I couldn't go through Bandster HELL through the holidays. He said that the gas will subside and tighting the band will not make me any more uncomfortable. So if I was ok with it, he was. YAY!!!

Well the moral of my story is don't under estimate your band. I was getting along with my band because I was doing the right things. If you stop doing that, hell will be paid. I am still paying 2 days later, but getting a little better each day. Chinese is off my list for a LONG LONG time.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Thank you for sharing that. I get banded on 1/27 and I like hearing real world experiences to help me prepare!

how do you scoop 6 ounces? is there a special scooper

Good to know abou the Chinese food. I hadn't tried it yet and I dont think I will!

I actually purchased a digital food scale from Bed Bath and Beyond. It really helps me! I measure EVERYTHING, that way I don't have issues. I HATE to throw up.