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I called the Dr. office and spoke to a nurse. She told "so you are telling me you need a fill" I said so overnight I can eat a few bites and then the next week an entire loaf of bread? She was such a b***h, anyways the clinic is 3.5 hours away and they can not get me in until the 23rd, I am changing dr.'s this week. In the mean time I battling being hungry all the time,,, drinking tons of water, and eating however much I want with no restriction and NEVER getting full. I need help.

I started gaining weight back in the middle of November, but still had a restriction (small).. Planned on visiting a dr after the holidays. In the middle of our trip last week, I noticed I had no restriction, that I am eating the way I used to before I was banded. No pain,a little soreness around port site when I press firmly, but other than that no pain. However, my legs and stomach are swollen with water tight... Swollen like I was when I was 9 months pregnant in the middle of July. . This is my concern, if there is something wrong how come there is no pain ? I am thinking either a slip, erosion or leak... anyone know what could be happening tio me ?

I started gaining weight back in the middle of November, but still had a restriction (small).. Planned on visiting a dr after the holidays. In the middle of our trip last week, I noticed I had no restriction, that I am eating the way I used to before I was banded. No pain,a little soreness around port site when I press firmly, but other than that no pain. However, my legs and stomach are swollen with water tight... Swollen like I was when I was 9 months pregnant in the middle of July. . This is my concern, if there is something wrong how come there is no pain ? I am thinking either a slip, erosion or leak... anyone know what could be happening tio me ?

I feel the same way, in fact I feel ike I have become bulemic since I have had the surgery. A lot of times I get stuck, go gag myself unfill my stuckness and continue eating. I have become to believe that this is how the rest of my life will be. Over weight, and puking almost every other day. I feel your pain.

The chewable vitamins from Bariatric advantage made me sick. So I stopped taking vitamins for a while. Really no difference in anything for the most part. Then I went to a new doctor, because we moved, and they really insisted on taking vitamins. I take a multi- vitamin for women. (need the 18mg of iron) because of monthly occurrences. Plus the iron cures the crave for chocolate. I am not sure how but it is an awesome tool for me not to crave chocolate. Then I take Calcium with D3, and . i noticed that I did not take them this morning and was exhausted, so I do believe they helped me with my energy level. Anyways I but the cheapest vitamins, that contain what I need in them. Also none of mine are chewable. I take all three pills at the same time with no problems at all. Although, have you ever heard of not taking certain vitamins at the same time? They suggested that I take them at different times throughout the day. Any input on the different times throughout the day suggestions? Thanks in advance.

5 months for me too!! I was the same weight for a month, then got a fill and lost some weight. It was definitely pleasing not to have gained, but disappointing at the same time not to have lost. I got the fill and in a week I had lost 5-6 lbs. I am one week two of the fill and hoping to lose 2 or 3 more pounds. Please join me on myfitnesspal, I see you have an account as well. My user name amjcmral. Hungry is another issue. I eat when I am thirsty, a terrible habit that Istruggle with everyday, and most days don't overcome. But what I did, is put a sticky note on my fridge that says " you are not hungry, drink water". Just a silly idea. Good luck talk to you soon, And cheers to both of our success!

Sweet!! Way to go! I went to the store and tried on a XL, ( before surgery I was a 1X-2X) and my friend was like that is to baggy. So I went and got a L! And it was a L I haven't worn a large, in God knows how long! It is so exciting. It is almost surreal!

I am in 5th month since surgery. I am very happy with my success this far, although I would be a little bit happier if more. But I think we are all that way when we are losing weight. When I went in to my pre op appointment the nurse told me that their most successful patient did not exercise at all and lost 150lbs . I was like "really". I love to exercise, but I am afraid too. One I am afraid I will gain weight with muscle gain, and then get discouraged. Two I feel like why should I start if I have lost weight without working out. Three I think of all the times I worked out everyday, with previous diets and never lost a pound. So if I am losing weight why should I put the extra effort out. My answer is because being healthy is not just about being thin it is about being physically fit. I can find every excuse every single day to put it off. I have a free gym, free classes I am afraid to use them. I think it is because I have been so discouraged from using them before and not seeing ANY results. Even when I lost 80lbs when I was in high school (and gained it back ) I really didn't exercise. However at that point when I was down to my lowest, I enjoyed working out. I did it all the time every chance I got. So I kind of feel if I wait to till I get the weight off I will enjoy it and want to do it. I love the feeling of working out I am just scared, to mess up a good thing. It is kind of like why try diet pills again they always failed me? I am really not looking to be judged, I just want to know if there is anyone else out there that feels the same way? or had the same issue and over came it ?

Maybe a support group that is offered in your area, might be helpful. Even though I am a newbie I feel like when I get a fill I fall back on track a little bit. You can do this. We all can, and I get frustrated myself when I stop losing then I start losing I get all excited again and try harder. SO get a fill, get some advice and support from your dr and don't dwell on the past start right up at the future. Best of luck!

I have Tricare and the only dr they would give me a referral to was to Dr, Fernadaz. I was told by a friend he is a gastric bypass dr only. I also heard that he wants the money upfront until your insurance pays them and then they pay you. So with this said I found a dr. in Bradenton, where I lived. He is great, great staff and I moved and I miss them. I called the insurance and told them I did not feel comfortable with Dr, Fernadez and they gave me a refferal for Dr, Bunch the same day and I was in the office the next week scheduling my surgery. Although there are several weight loss surgeons in the Tampa area I would be especially careful with him. Please.

I thank everyone for the helpful hints. I know a lot of people have commented on using straps to cinch up blouses. I have no idea what these are and where do i find them? The skirt is a good idea, when I looked through my closet I found some skirts, they are more forgiving for sure. Bras is another disappointment, My boobs have not gotten any smaller. So I have gone form a 40DD to a 36DD. I guess I was hoping I could get a few cute bras instead of the plain jane bras you find in the bigger sizes. Any suggestions where to get a cute bra that has a DD? Thanks for all the advice.

I am having issues with clothes shopping, I just got a new job with professional dress code. All of my previous work clothes are scrubs. I can fit in to a 14/16 in most pants I try on, but an 18 looks better. In the shirts I can "fit into " a size L or XL, which fit good for the most part. I was previously wearing 18/20 pants and 1X/2X shirts. The thing i don't want to spend a lot of money, because I want to lose more weight before I go do dramatic wardrobe shopping. Their is one goodwill in this town with limited selection, I thought if I shopped there at least I wouldn't be spending a lot of money. So I try on the 16 and I am like "whoo hoo I can get it buttoned comfortably, but my thighs stand out like a sore thumb. I know if I go to plus size section they will be a little bigger , but look better. But I am avoiding the plus size section like the plague. I want to look good, but don't want to buy more clothes that will not fit in a few months. I am so used to buying clothes I can "squeeze into " instead of clothes that actually fit. Any suggestions on what type of clothes to buy? Do you buy clothes a little snug so they will fit better in the upcoming months of weight loss? Clothes shopping has been a depressing thing for as long as I can remember. And I was really hoping by going down an size or two it would be better, I am so disappointed, So what do I buy shoes of course they always look good and they always fit. Thanks in advance !

I ate fat free refried beans, broccoli and cheese soup, ricotta cheese. I mixed banana baby food with my chocolate shakes and low fat peanut butter, string cheese.