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I love zumba...even though I can not dance a lick.

So, does changes in the weather mess with your band? We took at trip to the North East a few months ago and I had some tightness when we drove thru the mountains. Now, we have a hurricane in the Gulf. I am wondering if I am going to have issues again. Not that I really mind, helps me lose a few pounds. But Just wondering what I have to look forward to.

Down to 183!

I just want to be around for my kids. My parents both had heart attacks in their 40's. I turn 38 in a few weeks. Scares me.

I am coming in late on this challange, but I wanted to play. And needed a little push. Name, real or screen~ Cindy Goal weight for June 29th~ Weight on June 15th~186 Age~ 38 Dietary goal for June~ More Protien Exercise goal for June~ Treadclimber...DO IT!!! Personal goal for June~ Make better food choices. Date banded~ March 24, 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~80 What is your favorite summer activity~ Swim with my kids.

I have been woken a time or two during the night with a pain. I am quessing that it is from the port. When I twist or stretch at night, it feels like little needles. I am little more than a year post band. Love my band. Just worried that I might be messing something up. Which is silly, because we are suppose to be able to workout and not cause damage. Anyone else having this.

For burps...I stocked up on Cinnamon GasX strips for after surgery. It helps. Do not eat or drink too fast. Sometimes it is due to your band being too tight. But after surgery, it is because of the gas and surgery. Little helpful hint. I survived on Crystal Light Lemonade poured over Sonic Ice. I would chew on the ice. And GasX. But you will belch, I do, a lot. Just let it out. LOL. My doctor said that I could still use a straw. I just bite on my straw while I am sipping, keeps me from drinking too much too fast. Either that or I drink out of Water bottles. Some people find ways to still eat. Or they do not keep a good restriction. I have awsome restriction. However, we went on vacation. The travel food of choice in our van was funyuns. They desolve. I could not refuse them after sitting in that van for hours. Then Easter came along and so did the chocolate. I have kids... Just stay away from the BAD foods. Do not push yourself to try and eat things you know should not. Like if everyone around you is eating pizza. If you want it, just pick at the toppings. Do not eat the crust. Trust me. Over the past few months I have not lost anything. I have been up a pound then down a pound. Because I have been grazing. That is another thing. Dont graze. I have found that Listerene strips are great for killing cravings. Hope this helps. Good luck to you.

Vacation really distroyed my ambition. I can not seem to get back on track. I have restriction, but since I arrived home I can not seem to STOP GRAZING. Need someone or something to kick me in the butt. Anyone???

Thank you. No, I am not at goal, yet. Still have 10 more to go. Of course vacation and Easter did not help. Started out at 255 and now at 183. And holding for the past few months. I will try the 5 day pouch test. Thank you. I have also only had liquids today. Thanks for your support.

Can someone, please explain to me what good restriction is?

Hi. I am almost one year post op. I have noticed, from time to time that my stomach hurts near the port site. Like a sore muscle. Or I can feel it like it is swollen. Mostly it is after I eat. I also can no longer sleep on my left side and if I roll over on my stomach during the night, it wakes me. Uncomfy. Anyone else have this?

Thank you. I do think it is from over eating. I just had a late snack, since I have not eaten all day and now it is sore. Think I need to go to weight watchers or something. Had coffee for Breakfast and lunch and had no problem all day. But now that I am sitting here, it is starting to bother me. Thank you.

I was wondering if I need another fill. I feel like I have no restriction unless I take a big bite of something. food and drinks go down fine. I am starting to graze. I had wonderful restriction 2 months ago. One day I decided to take a bite of my daughter's salad and ended up with a piece of lettuce stuck. Becoming nausous for several days until I had Fluid taken out. Now I am stuck a my current weight, not losing, not gaining. Before, I was barely able to get food down, needing to eat very slowly. Only being able to drink coffee or hot liquids until around 2pm. Then I would eat a healthy dinner. Now I am getting hungry about 2 hours after having my morning coffee. I had a fill last Wednesday, should I give it more time or make another appt next week. My doctor allows us to go every two weeks if we need to. I want to get another fill, just worried that I will go back to having issues with it hurting. My first anniversary is March 24th. I wanted to get this right before then. I am down 55 lbs since last March.

Sorry for the delay. Have not really been on the computer lately. I waited until this past Wednesday before I rcvd my fill. Fill much better. Still stuck at my current weight. Unable to lose anything. Frustrating. Of course...I have been TESTING my children's valentines candy. So...that could be the problem. So happy it is gone. Every few weeks I get in a slump and have to start over with fluids.

Taking a trip to Pontiac Michigan soon. Anyone know of a doctor in that area for adjustments? Just in case I have problems while on my visit.

Thank you very much. I will search for contact information on both.

TT...I am so jealous. I want one. Have not lost enough. I dont think. I also think it will cost too much or my insurance will not allow it. Email me and let me know what process you went thru for financing. Please? I am down 60lbs and am flux..between 183-186. Depending on the day. Had wonderful restriction in November until I ate salad and a pc was stuck. So sick. Had to have an unfil. Can not get perfect restriction again. I am going for another fill in the morning. We are going on vacation soon and I do not want the temptation to over do it. I am down from a tight size 20 pants to a loose 14. Loving my new body. Not really working out. Walk. I have a toddler at home, and two at school. Keeps me from getting into a good cardio. Was doing zumba until my 9 yr old decided to laugh at me. LOL. She was laughing because she never saw mommy doing that. But now I can not seem to do it. Soooo, want a tt. You lucky duck.

Woke up this morning only able to drink coffee. Two hour to the dot I wanted food. Drank water, waited and it went away. Rest of the day went smoothly. Made the appt. Going to wait and see if I really need to go Wednesday. Just want it right. Discouraging not seeing the scale drop and fight the urge to eat.

Thank you. Sounds like a good idea. After my post, I had dinner. An hour later I was hungry. Or at least it seemed that way. So I had a few wheat crackers. I just seem to be stuck on weight loss and afraid that if I have more put in that it will close up on me again. Calling today to schedule and putting myself back on a liquid diet today...starting over.

Anyone have any low calorie snack food ideas? I am having trouble staying full.

I am getting a head cold. My entire family has had it and now I feel it coming on. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it, fast? Any tips?

Thanks. It does.

Hello everyone. I was banded March 24th. Loving my banded life, by the way. I am weighing in at 209, this morning, from 243. I do not even miss the foods that I gave up for my new life. I do however miss my hair. I have always had VERY thick hair, so no one really notices but me. But I have lost approximately 5 strands to every one that I have left on my head. Now, I do not keep track of my Protein. Except by memory. I have an app. on my phone, but with school being out, it is hard to do anything other than run from the little monkies that are chasing me thru the house. Is the lack of protein intake the reason I am losing my hair? Help!!! I am too young to go bald. Especially after I pick at my hubby.

For my Vitamins, I am on the following. Adult gummy chewable daily vit. Viactive for Calcium, nasty but I chew because I stocked up on them pre-op. Thought it was a good idea. 5 hour energy drink. Because of the energy and it has a butt load of B vits. I need the energy since school is out and kids are around. What is everyone else taking. I need alternative, afforable ideas.