Tabby Ann

Can anyone explain sodium to me in simple terms? I know sodium is different somehow then salt and we need it in order to lose weight. I just haven't figured out the difference yet.

I have let myself down this year. I was doing great with the band then I resorted to old habits. I was too tight and had an unfill. I was actually too lose after the unfill so I decided to go on vacation and have it filled once I got back. I gained weight and since then my fills are not giving me any restriction The band didn't fail me, I failed the band! It's not over yet though! Tomorrow I have another fill scheduled and I know this is going to get me to where I need to be. I just have to be strong during food temptations and keep my eye focused on the goal which is a healthy life. I have started a blog, not mainly focused on health and weightloss but life in general. If you would like to follow me you can check it out here: http://tabithavos.blogspot.com/ I feel I also need to come to the group more and interact with other ppl facing the same problems I face daily... to get inspiration. I hope everyone is doing well. Have an awesome day! Tabby Kysweetheart2007@gmail.com

Thanks everyone! I just made it back in from my fill. The nurse said my bp was low and my pulse rate was high. She seems to think it's caused from dehydration. I stocked up on crystal light today so I am going to make it a priority to get that water in. I hope everyone is having a great day.

I haven't seen anyone post on this board for awhile. Thought I would see if anyone paid attention to it. Anybody from Northern Ky in here? I am from Crittenden.

I just seen this board for July 2011 bandsters. I sort of feel out of the loop since I was banded on 7/27. Most July bandsters were already banded by that time and then August came and there was a new thread. Anyways: Nothing specific to say other then wondering how everyone else banded around this time is doing. Me, I have only lost 4 lbs since surgery. I realize my body is still in recovery mode & most ppl gain in the first 6 weeks so I am very happy with losing the 4 lbs. I have been to the gym 3 or 4 times since surgery so that is an area I need to really improve upon. My goal this week is to go at least 5 times to the gym. I still have bloating issues & some constipation... I use Gas X and yesterday I drank magnesium citrate (saline laxative) and it worked GREAT. I know once I get more regular with the gym that the bloating will improve greatly. I am usually not hungry until around noon. My husband has a hard time understanding this and usually gets offended when I don't have at least a protien shake. I have had one fill so far and am scheduled for my 2nd one next Thursday. all in all I am doing well & am excited for the future. Sometimes it seems so overwhelming but I can only do it one step at a time one day at a time. Until then I focus on the positives block out the negatives that cannot be changed (such as hurtful words from friends/family/strangers). Would love to hear from other bandsters close to the same stage with their bands as I am.

I know everyone is different, BUT was wondering how ppl with the lapband do with eating popcorn? Should I get rid of my air popper or hang on to it for later down the road?

I have lost 35 lbs now. My problem is that I am still wearing the same size I was wearing before I lost it. I would think I would be down at least 1 size. Is anyone else having this problem or does anyone have any reasoning for this? It is really discouraging.

I am sure this may have been asked somewhere before but I didn't see it anywhere. Anyway, Yesterday I had my 2nd fill. Drank my Water, it went down. The nurse told me to go have lunch, if it didn't go down to come back for a unfill. Lunch went down good... Same with dinner.. In fact I had a good appetite. Today however I did feel hungry. I rarely eat Breakfast because of tightness But when I had lunch I slimed and PB some. Now I don't feel hungry at all which is a good thing. My question is... Is it common to slime or PB after a fill or is that a sign of too much restriction. I know sliming can cause a slip and I don't want that. I'm just looking for other ppls experiences.

I am not a medical professional but as far as what I know is... Alcohol is high in calories so we have to take that into consideration..But anything carbonated such as beer or champagne could be bad. Personally I don't think it will hurt to have a drink from time to time. I haven't drank yet but have talked to others that have drank since being banded and they are fine. I have heard a glass of wine is good for the heart. There is even a section in the papers I was given from the office that says in studies drinkers have a higher success weight of losing and keeping the weight off. I would just be careful with the empty calories... Tabby

After my first fill I was expecting to go back on Protein shakes.. I was told soft or mushy foods. Maybe I am just swelled today then.

This might be a crazy question but I was wondering about buffet bars. I know that with our cards we can order off childrens menu or appetizers... Does anyone know if we should be able to get into a buffet bar at a childs cost? With the way I feel now I couldn't eat as much as a child. I am only 3 days post op and the band doesn't have filling in it and I haven't been hungry at all. I make myself eat small amounts during the day but have really lost all desire to eat. I havent been able to go anywhere near the 1200 calories I am supposed to be eating now.

I have that one. It is a great book!

I had first fill today. The nurse took 8.6 out and then injected the same exact amount back in.. I go back in another week for another one if needed. I don't understand how taking out what was in there and putting it back in will give me more restriction this week but I do feel more restriction at the moment. when I took my first drink of water it wanted to come back up but went out to lunch and managed to keep it down. other then feeling nauseous everything is good.. The fill doesn't hurt at all, Holding my legs up while she got the needle in the port was the hardest part...

I understand what you are going through. Not all but A lot of ppl that isn't banded doesn't understand anything but what they have heard here and there about bandsters. I think ppl that is unaware has heard that banded ppl only can eat child size portions so when eat more then that it amazes them. I don't know you or your mom but try not to take what she said to heart. It could've been more an amazement that you were able to eat more then a handful that caused the statement. I think you did awesome. Mexican is one of my favorite foods and the hubby and I used to go to this local place on a regular basis. I have only been there once since being banded and I didn't not order. Like you I limited myself with the chips and ordered a combo plate. I only ate the refried Beans, half the rice and hesitantly took my lovely burito and enchilada off the shell and ate only the meat. Hang in there and don't let ppl get you down. You know your own limits & what you can and should have.

I agree with what PinkTulip said. I was banded on 7/27/2011 and have only lost 4 lbs since my post op visit. I was told that was great since alot ppl actually gain during the first mnth.. As Pinktulip said your body is probably in recovery mode still.. Try and stay positive and remember slow and steady wins the race!

I have to apologize. I was mistaken. My husband cleared me up today during lunch. I had 5.5 cc's in the band and she took it out and then added more which brought me up to 8.5 cc's I am very sorry for confusing anyone and also for maybe making ppl that read this think the center I am going to was doing something strange. On the upside the fill helped me tremendously! I feel restriction and am not hungry at all. I woke up with a headache this morning so had a piece of toast with very small amount of nutella (I know carb overload, I was out of peanut butter) and later drank a cup of hot tea.. Head eased off. I wasnt hungry but felt I should have something for lunch so had a cup of brocolli and a plain hamburger patty. I ate half of it and couldn't eat anymore. My headache is back however. I think it is a sinus headache though. I think I will try a cup of coffee so I can rule out caffiene (I limit myself to 3 cups of caffiene per day).... I hope you all are having a wonderful day. Thanks for the replies. It helps to know I have somewhere to come to and there is always someone that is there to talk with me that really understands.

I was confused too but I figured she knew what she was doing. when I first got there she said she was going to put in 2 but then when she went to drawing it out she seen there was 8.6 so she put that much back in. I have restriction tonight for sure.