Brina522

Yes I'm still able 2 eat a lot of my favorite foods just small portions...as far as going out, I will order from tha kids menu or just an appetizer...don't get a regular meal bcuz u will try 2 eat it all (unless u have control)..good luck

The worst thing I experience was being 2 tight. I couldn't even drink water, but the crazy part was I didn't want 2 get an unfill bcuz I was losing so much weight. The other worst thing was the slow weight lost (so b patient). The best part is shopping in regular size clothing stores...good luck guys:-)

Hey lapband family 2day marks 1 year since my surgery...I'm 4lbs away from goal. I've lost 72lbs so far

Just wondering if anyone experience this? When every I eat breads, pasta, or rice I get a really bad headache for about five minutes. It feels like a tension headache, like my whole forehead is spreading. I no I should stay away from them, but I still trying to break old habits. I mean I only eat a teaspoon full, and my body or (band) rejects it. I mean I don't mind because I know they are no good for me.

All the above: Work out 5-6 days a week (sometime 4) just keep moving Portion control Proteins first

Yes, it was instant relief. You have lost a nice amount of weight, but I've read a lot of stories of ppl getting a unfill and start gaining weight back. This was the most weight I lost since getting the band.

Hello forum, I had to get a small unfill, I went to the Dr. on 11/28 and I was up to 7cc. I liked the restriction and the results I was getting, however, I was having challenges drinking water. I lost 15lbs in less then 3 weeks. So, I call on Thursday and went in on Friday and the took .5 cc out bring me to 6.5cc. My nurse said that was too much weight to lose in that short period of time. I'm not going to lie I liked the food restriction and the weight lost, but I was so thirsty it was crazy, Anywho I'm hoping this small unfill don't make me start gaining the 15lbs back. I will be very mindful of what I eat and how much I eat. Thanks for letting me share,

On 11/28 I had my seventh fill. I believe I hit my greenzone, however, my first week I couldn't keep anything down. So, I went back to the basic (clear liquids). In one week I lost 8lbs, which I think was water. Things was so rough, I was thinking about going to get unfilled. But I like the restrictions because I don't eat as much, but it was getting uncomfortable. Now in my second week thinks are a little better, first thing I must do is respect the band and if I'm full to stop eating (still trying to break bad habits). Now here is my ? When eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner I'm fine, but when it comes to drinking (water, juice, tea, or crystal lite I can only take very very very small sips) and that is after I wait 45-60 min after eating. I am so thirsty I suck on ice all day. Any input would be appreciated.

You will be fine, but you can't eat and drink at the sametime...

Increase your calories by 300-400 daily. You're not eating enough. I no how it feels to want to lose weight and the first thing we think is to cut back the calories. That is true, but not by that much. I think if you add more calories to your diet, you will see a difference. Hope this helps

Please go 2 tha emergency room...

1 week

thank you...i drink my about 1 hour prior to eating my breakfast. someone gave me a suggestion 2 add a cup of Water each week. presently, i'm up to 2-3 water daily. i started walk for 1-1 1/2 mile daily. i really need to lose this weight and start working with the band...thank you 2 everyone 4 their advance...