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Frustration is abound. I had my surgery on Aug 2nd. Filled..unfilled...Filled...filled, now back for an unfill. Its hard to find that "sweetspot" with the lapband. There are so many variables and EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. I am going back in tomorrow after being filled last wed. Thank god my husband was out of town all week, it has been difficult weekend and I was try ing to make the best of a bad situation. Thinking I could handle eating 1 TBL at a time and spitting it up. TG is right around the corner and its just me and the spouse. I will cook the TG dinner as always, but probably wont get to eat a bit of it. I dont really care, I just want to continue to lose weight, but not spitting it up. Good Luck. Just know that everyone is different and all the food that you can or cant eat varies as well.

Hello I had surgery 8/2 Had my first fill yesterday. Nurse said doc put too much in and she took some out. My sip of water finally came out of my throat and chest, I could feel it. Didnt eat prior to and now about 1 tbl spoon of anything gets foamy in my pouch and I am spitting up. I cant even suck on 1/3 of a popcycle that doesnt foam and then gurgle up to the back of my throat. I assume from fill conversations that I am swollen ? I cant even sip a tablespoon of water without foaming. My only concern at this point 8 hrs out from a fill is I need Hydration and a tblspoon of water ever hr is probably not going to be enough. I will wait for a couple of days. My doctor says mushy food, but I serisouly dont see how I can even do mushy if I cant get down a thumbdrop of water. Any suggestions or comments are welcome.

:lol:Its better today. Guess thats why they make the apt for 2 weeks out. Not as foamy but cold items still seem to bother me and feel like they are stickin. Havnet eaten much in two days. But I feel fine.

<BR><BR><BR>It was alittle better on day 2...Still have issues with cold items. Like tea. Easier if I drink hot tea. Or coffee. Anything cold seems to stick and make me burp. Thanks for the 2 cents... hehehe <BR><IMG class=bbc_emoticon alt= src="http://cdn.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif">

I had my first fill and cant keep down a tbl spoon of water without getting foamy and spitting up. My concern is hydration. Even 1/3 of a popicile is a chore. I understand there is swelling and will give it a couple of days, but am not feeling to great at the moment.

Thanks for your reply. I seem to be able to drink warm liquids without much problem of burpin up foam. Guess I will give the doc a call. I know I was definately too full yesterday after the first needle stick. Thanks so much. Will see how the day goes and what I can consume other than warm liquid.... (coffee) is working fine. . Took a sip of water around 3:30 am and it kinda stuck and was burpy til about 4:45. I didnt sleep well.....

Finally made it under 200...but bouncing over and under. My body is in a battle. It is resistant to lose this weight. I can feel it. I had a small salad over the weekend. Note to Self : Salad causes GAS...have Gax X handy. My first fill isnt til Sept 19th and I hope I dont just fight this (NON-weight loss) for the next 4 weeks. Its already been extremely frustrating for the last 2 weeks...When you do good with your choices, you want to see results and not seeing them is very frustrating !!!

Jamie ...Here...BAnded Aug 2nd. 49 year old female. Currently feeling like I can eat what I used to. NOT GOOD ! Cant wait for my fill....

Thanks Tracie...Just wanted to get to 200 sooner I suppose...But who doesnt !!

Glad your doing well. I honestly dont know if they are hunger pains or gas pains. I do have gas and then at times hunger. LOL...YOur doing well !

Excited I am only 3 lbs away from the big 200 mark. Its been a long time since I have seen that. Noticed that my cheeks are not as puffy. Still have the fat chin, but I can sorta see my cheeks and I look different to myself in the mirror. Made my apt with the doc for my band fill and they are putting me on flaky foods as of Friday. In another week I can have salad and for some strange reason I have been hungry for greens. So I look forward to the ruffage. Still have alittle bit of "uncomfortable" when I crouch down or bend over but for my 8th day after surgery I think that is good. I can sit longer now in a chair without being uncomfortable. So I go back to work next week. I did take off this week only because we had construction going on and I thought it would be good for me to take the time to heal at home instead of a office chair I am stuck too. Wonder if anyone will notice I have lost weight at work. I think so. Only two people know that I did this at work, unless someone cant keep a secret. i dont really care if they know that I did a band, but seriously, its none of their business. LOL...So thats where I am today. Down 14 lbs and wondering where all my size 14 jeans have gone. I only found one pair. I hope I wasnt so lost in my fat world that I got rid of them. Hopefully I had some HOPE that someday I would get back into a size 14. Guess I will have to look alittle harder . I have a plastic container of clothes in my shop, Black MARKER on plastic lid states..."Clothes I will probably never get into in this lifetime again, but refuse to get rid of" Maybe I can find something in there...LOL...Wouldnt that be fun !!!!

Yes..AMayo, its been alot easier than I thought which is quite the relief ! I am happy about that !

Well, I am working on my puree foods. Been having tomato soup and protein drink. Gerber peaches and apples with cherry . Taking my vitamins. I REALLY NEED to Drink more water, but I am a container kinda girl and need something that I can see my progress and calculate what I am actually drinking. Having Diet Cranberry w/Splenda too. I just dont think I am getting enough fluids. I feel fine. Still have alittle rumble in the stomach, not really much pain , until I went shoppin for a mattress and rolled in and out of several beds. That was not my smartest move to date. Havent lost any weight in 2 days. Not sure why as I know my calories are minimal. Still, not discouraged. Everything takes time, including healing. I am sure after I am ok'd by doc to exercise a bit more it will come off quickly. Thanks for listening.

Wow..You can remember the steps. But your right , it is easier when you can go back and read how you were feeling. I had a Day 5 and 6 where I was alittle sad. Not about food, just sad that food seemed so important to me. Maybe because I am hungry or my stomach or my mind thinks I am hungry. So alittle regret creeped in. Its gone now. We are heading in the same direction. I am at 205 now and 130 is my goal. I will settle for 140 I am sure I will know when I actually get to the point where I am my healthiest. I am so excited for you and you will remember all the information is still stored in your head. YOu have been a great help to me and I am here for you too. I need to update my blog as well.. Keep Blogging

Ok, for some reason I am very hungry. Maybe its all the pureed food..Maybe I am not getting enough protein. The shakes are filling, but go right thru. I need more energy and its not happening right now. I purchased the Womens Vitamin from GNC. (the powdered version) Mix it with 4 oz water and it has alot more of what I need than the regular Flinstones vitamin. And almost all the calcium that is required as well. Its similar to a protein shake, but I had to get chocolate, as they were out of vanilla. Am hoping that will give me some energy. Am craving meat. Think I have been eating too much in one sitting as my stomach hurts afterwards. Still have alot of gas. Feeling a tad bit depressed at this moment but I knew that would come. I am not upset, just feeling lonely and since food had always been a comfort in the past, I am finding that is not my friend in this future. So....Am trying to figure ways to get pure protein without overfilling myself. I did a WII fit plus aerobic workout today. 20 minutes. It wore me out. Hence I know I need some protein for energy. Am running behind on my farm chores as well. I am not used to NOT being able to handle every little thing around here. Collecting the eggs from the coop is difficult with the crouching and bending involved. I am sure in a few days with the right nutrition I will be feeling alittler Peppier ! Thanks for listening. I am still upbeat and happy about the changes. Just ready to be Entergetic again.

I want cheese...and crackers. I can live without bread, bisquits and pasta...but cheese and crackers or a pretzel is what I really want...LOL... We must be food addicts..Keep up the good work...Everyday is a struggle, but everyday is worth living :

Hey Fin, Its good to know mentally I am in a normal place. Its doesnt feel normal. Its hard to have a meal last 20-30 minutes when Its only about 1/4 cup fo food to beging with. Or 4 oz of liquid shake. And no my doc did not say it way ok to do the wii fit. Its just stepping up and off of the wii board. I walk everyday to get the paper at the end of the road. LOL 1/4 mile. Just thought getting a bit of heart rate involved would be better. LOL. My doc is in Sturgis with all the Bad Biker Dudes ...LOL. I am just feeling tired I suppose and missing my old way of life. It will be a week Tues. I kinda figured I would feel loss after the surgery. things arent quite the same on the homefront with husband and his eating habits. So that is taking its toll on me as well. He is a feeder and its all I can do to Convince him No means NO ! (Especially when I want to say Yes) I am sure as the days go by it will get easier to be Me. Now At almost 50 yrs old, I will try to find who that person is. Also, I havent been smoking. Never been a big smoker, but an angry smoker. That has lost its charm lately. Which is good. I needed and wanted to quit anyway. Just seems like every vice I had that was somewhat enjoyable, eating, drinking wine, and smoking have all left me. Not sure what to do with myself now. Thanks for listening and the well needed advice. xoxo

Had the best sleep of all last nite. Found that sleeping on my right side with a small pillow on my stomach is very comfortable. No stretching or pinching sensations. Went and had my hair cut and colored today. That was fun and sorely needed, for if I am to become a new woman, I have to look like one. So I went bolder and better with the cut and color. Was alittle sore after Sitting up in that chair for so long. I am wondering how to make the "Angry Bird" sensation in my stomach go away. I get the Hungry GROWLS and/or a rolling Growl that I think the whole world can hear. Its not like I am hungry, but that growling is not very comfortable. Any suggestions ? So far so good. I have been taking short walks down the driveway (Its long) and that is enough to wear me out. My hubby has been very good with fixing his own meals for the last 3 days, I did make a special trip to the Groc store and purchased something that he doesnt have to microwave. LOL...Got a sample at the deli for sandwich meats and thought I would fall over when she handed me the piece of turkey and cheese. Seriously...that was WAY too much to TASTE. Never would I have thought that In a million years. LOL...Interesting how your perspective changes and you can get full on a tiny sample of food. I am supposed to go back to work on Tuesday and hoping that the "SITTING" part gets easier. As I sit at a desk all day. Any suggestions about the GROWLING would be greatly appreciated ! Take Care BAndsters...

Thanks so much for the good information. I am very tired now. And feel hungry. Will make a plan fo rmeals, but getting up and moving around is not much of an option, unless I go to the little girls room. I am at front receiption desk . CAnt leave it without back up.