cheryl2586

B52 maybe I can help you understand it. I realize that you keep your band tight but for the most part of us we do not. It's very easy to consume candy, chocolate, Cookies, any kind of junk food. How does one fall off? Because they resort back to eating these things for what ever reason. I don't want my band so tight that I never get hungry or that I can't eat because after all while I want to lose weight I don't want to have to live in a world where I don't have an appetite at all. Another reason I don't want my band tight is that is the exact reason people get erosion. The tighter the greater risk of erosion. There are many people who may have a very stressful time in their life as I can relate to that because I had a very horrible tragic event that happened in my life the beginning of the year which also lead me to having fibromyalgia. Yes I can see how people resort back to their old ways. Life isn't always pleasant and if someone has a tragedy happen then I can see them falling off. It's very easy to preach no excuses just do it but when you don't live in everyone's environment or house you can not see the pain they suffer. It's no excuse to eat but that is what we always did. Some people can't be as gung ho after time as you or anyone else that is still losing because eventually those who are at goal thinks it will be easy to maintain. We all can't spend time at the gym like you because I have a hard enough time just trying to work without being in excruciating pain. Yes I can see how people fall off because sometimes you just get in an I don't give a F---k way for a time being. Sometimes life makes you not give a effing crap about your band, your spouse, your children because that is how life is. I did not ask for my disease it was brought on by someone else. No I did not fall off the wagon but yes I did not give a flying rat about my band one way or the other because at those moments no one could be in the place where I was and not be out of their flipping mind. So yes I can see how people fall off the wagon because all of our lives are not like yours. I hope you can understand now. Unless you have been so low as the pits of hell and hated to see another waking moment then I guess no you don't understand but I do.

I put blueberries in mine if it vanilla flavored. I really just like mine like it is. Sometimes I will put some granola or some honey bunches of oats cereal in it if I want crunchy.

There are some people who love their bands very tight and so tight that they can barely eat anything. That is their way of dealing with the band. I don't think anyone should want their bands that tight. That is a reason for the band to be eroded into the stomach when it's too tight. food and any food stay less then a minute in the pouch and you have to remember the bottom part of the stomach is still working. The hope with the band is to put enough pressure on the vegus nerve to control hunger and some people no matter how much they are filled will never stop being hungry. Hunger is a natural process that tells your body when it needs food. But are you really hungry that is the question. Some people do get that tight that they can not be hungry but I don't feel that it is any way to live. I can tell you this: If you eat Protein you will stay fuller longer. While you are losing weight do not cheat (no matter how hard this may be) until you reach your goal weight. I never cheated one day while I was losing. Not once. Some people say it's okay in moderation but as obese people we have never done anything in moderation so that mentality is there still. You have to over come the head game.

Your body just had major surgery. The band needs time to adhere to the stomach. The only thing that anyone should be thinking about after surgery is healing. No counting calories, how much of this, how much of that just let your body heal you will have plenty of time to worry about fills later on. Right now sit back, relax and stay hydrated. That is all you need to worry about right now.

I know I need a tummy tuck but as long as I can hide it I am fine with that. Too old now for more surgeries

You are probably swollen so just stay on liquids until tomorrow.

I would say yes if you can get it sugar free because its very high in sugar and sugar turns to fat just sayin

Being so tight that you can't eat is the very reason erosion happens. It's not that I want to do it this way but I am in the green right now with 3cc's. When you have a very tight band and eat the food pushes the band into the wall of the stomach and over time that band will erode and have to be removed. How long do you think a band can stay tightly around the stomach and not erode into the stomach? It's like putting a tourniquet on an arm or leg cutting off it's blood supply if its left on there too long that arm or leg will have to come off. It's no different with the band. Mark my words on that.

One other thing I might add is those of you who are newly banded stop being in such a hurry to get filled up because once you are full what happens then. Part of this is restraint. If you get your doctor to completely fill you and you are not even half way to goal then what because you have nothing left to work with. I think that some of you think and no I am not being nasty when I say this that the band will do it all for you but it only does about 10% and you will do the other 90. So why did I get this then because we needed help not a complete fix. If you wanted instant gratification then the sleeve or bypass would have been a better choice. The band is not about fast losing and if you do its great but most of us have had to earn our weight loss.

I am being a lazy bum still in my PJ's at 4, cooking dinner for my hubby. It got a little chilly here in Florida last night so I don't want to go outside. If ever my fibromyalgia will ever let me exercise again I would love to. For now just trying to keep my head above Water. If anyone would have told me a year ago that I would not be able to go to my regular job because of my fibro I would have called them a liar. Oh well hells bells no use crying over spilled milk. Hopefully going back to work at a new job next week.

The thing I need to know is what is the band not doing? Not curbing your hunger? Not controlling the amount of food you can eat? First let me say this. The band for some people never controls their hunger if that is what you are looking for. The band does not for the most part keep you from eating as much as you want because you can eat the same as you did preband but it might take you longer. You have to understand restriction and that I think is where a lot of people get misinformed. It is not about getting full its about being satisfied. Going 3 to 4 hours without being hungry. That is all the band is supposed to do. For those who have their bands tight so that they can't eat that is no way to live. Some how I think you have not learned to eat with your band. Its not about things going down and not getting stuck because if you are eating properly you will not get stuck. You should have a soft stop of some kind that tells you when to stop eating like a hiccup. Sometimes when you get a fill and you cant eat for a few days people want some taken out. I stay swollen for about three weeks and my doctor too told me to wait it out for a few weeks and I am glad I waited. I have not had a fill since Jan of 2011 and have only had two fills. I have 3cc's in a ten cc band. If you have that much in your band and you are not getting some kind of signal then you need to rethink your eating strategy. So many people get the band and do not know how to listen to it. They don't know when their soft stop is whether it be a pain in your shoulder, hiccups or some other signal that says hey it's me now your band telling you that I have had enough. I think a lot of people misconceive what restriction is. Could I sit down and eat as much as I wanted? Of course I can but do I? of course not. I would say to drink some protein drinks for a few days until your fill sets in. I think you need to start listening to your band and your body telling you its time to stop now. I guarantee if you do that you will be satisfied on a small amount of food for at least three hours without being hungry.

Unfortunately if you are doing all that and nothing is working it will just have to work its self out. Call your doctor maybe they can give you something stronger.

I was not being condescending I was merely stating that heart attacks in women are called the silent killer. Forgive me for caring enough to tell you to go get checked. I love how people tell you how you are saying things when they don't even know you. LOL this is the very reason why most Veteran Banders do not come here anymore it always ends up in someone taking something they said the wrong way and a big argument for nothing. I hope you get the answer you are seeking. Besides your doctor is getting paid big bucks to take your calls 24 hours a day so you're not wasting his time by any means.

People (women) have heart attacks with no symptoms I do not for the life me understand when people here have anything chest related and you would rather post here for some kind of answer you are looking for then going and taking care of yourself. Call your doctor or go to the er anything that goes on for a few days is not ok.

The problem with buying things before surgery is that your taste change after surgery. I am sure that a doctor is going to let you throw expensive Protein shakes away then use them but I am for no shakes after surgery once you are clear to eat because most shakes are at least 1 to 2 hundred calories and that is food I could be eating then drinking. Whatever you bought you will probably not even want it. Its been four years and I can clearly remember buying chocolate and banana Protein powder because they were good and after surgery I threw out the banana because I could barely stand it let alone smell it. Good luck with your surgery.

I agree with that because eating should never be guilty feelings. You have to accept that you just ate it and move on.

Your body is constantly producing urine and feces no matter if you are just drinking or eating there is always feces in your intestines unless you have done a total cleansing prep like what you would do for a colonoscopy. What ever you are putting in there it has to come out.

You will get there. None of this is easy but you will get there.

Well I have to say its sunny and warm here in Florida but my inspiration every day is that face in the mirror. I have to live to be a ripe old age I have more people to aggravate. Hugs girls.

Heck no I would never spend 300 dollars on an online course. You don't know if he is a real doctor or not. I would just talk to your surgical team, nutritionist and take there advise.

Glad you had a good experience I think it takes time that you wont have that hanging belly anymore. I hope to get one by next year at the latest. Its time. Hope your recovery goes well.

Hang in there no one ever died from hunger and its only a small amount of time for a great outcome

Listen a prime example why you don't tell people is what happened to me. I was working in a hospital for ten years and everyone that worked on my floor knew I was having surgery. When I came back to work I felt like I had 50 food monitors. Are you supposed to eat that. That isn't enough food, yada yada yada it became very annoying until one day I just exploded on them and told them I don't need any or your approvals of what I can and can not eat. Stop looking at my food and go do your damn job. When I moved to Jacksonville I told no one that I had wls because they just think I eat like a bird. If you don't want people to stand over you and monitor your every bite then don't let them know. Another thing that drove me crazy was how much weight did you lose this week. Again another blow up I said it's none of your damn business. It was so annoying I was glad to meet my husband and move away. Even my coworkers that I am friends with on facebook from there I know look at my pictures to see if I really am doing good not that they care how I am.

You can never eat the amount of points that weight watchers gives you. Why don't you just follow the diet your doctor gave you. If we all wanted to still yo yo diet we wouldn't have had surgery. Let your band guide you and follow your doctors plan he put in place for you before surgery.