bandedee

How do you eat 80 grams of Protein and stay within your calories? Would love some hints.

I was banded July 19th , I only lost 22 pound too. I've had 2 fills so far and my restriction seems so minimal. I have a 10 cc band with 4.5 filled. I can guzzle Water with no issues and can eat well over a cup of food. I have increasd my workout and water, hoping to see a difference.I eat about 50 grams of Protein, i should increase that too. My doctor is happy with the results, but Im not. They say you will lose the most in the first 6 months, so this sucks. Let me know if you find anything that helps !

Wow, Thank you, awesome topic! I consider myself fairly intelligent, but stupid around food.For some reason I just excepted the fact I would be fat my whole life. Everyone around me is fat, no one excersises. We are all big boned and a fat family. Of course this has nothing to do with the fact that every family gathering is based around food , and enough to feed a small country. Not to mention the only vegatable on the table is made with a pound of butter and cheese whiz. . I was the second in my family to lose alot of weight 170 pounds, and gained it all back. I have come to the conclusion that Iam an addict and Iam a compulsive over eater and I am addicted to food.

I have a Large 10 cc band, and I am at 4.5 cc full. I feel as though I dont have enough restriction. I can guzzle 8 oz of liquid with no issue, also can eat lot more than 8 oz at a time. I dont have a chew alot nor do I have to wait to drink. I never have been stuck or pb (not that Im complaining) but being a food addict, I thought the band would assist with the self control, I so lack. So I was wondering, what amount is your ideal fill?

How did you get your insurance to pay? Was it a long process?

Try to push your stomach out while doing a crunch and contracting your abs. Sounds hard but its not. Good luck next time

It goes away. They most likely put a tube down your throat, so it's still soar. Dont worry about it.

I haven't experienced stuck or pb yet, but i heard papaya enzyme helps.

Be thankful ... if that is all you miss C:

Just remember nothing tastes as good as thin feel. Maybe you sould tell your Mom about how difficult she is making this. I think everyone should have a safe haven, with a positive support system. If your Mom is eating that way 3 days in a row , i'll bet she needs help with her weight. All the best!

I was banded on July 19th and feel the same as well. I can chug Water and eat large bites. I try not to but at times I forget. I get fuller faster than I would normally. I had a fill of 3cc last week expecting a huge change and all is the same. I 'am losing slower than I'd like, but i need to increase my exercise. All the best! As they say if It aint broke, dont fix it !!!

In my experience its been 7- 10 pounds per size.

I was wondering the same, after my first fill of 3cc, I didn't feel much different. ( i thought maybe he missed) Might be getting alittle fuller faster, but that is about it. I have yet to experience any sickness , "stuck feeling" or restriction. I dont have to take small bites either. The food I eat is soft for the most part, but I thought it was going to be alot different not complaining, trust me. But I do wish the weight loss was faster. I lost 20 pounds since the July 19 so I can' t really complain. Still learning thats for sure, its amazing how different the band is for each of us. I'm so greatful my band and I are friends.