cheryl2586

Ulcers have been diagnosed to be caused from the bacteria H-pylori not taking nsaids. I mean seriously unless you are taking a million a day without food I wouldn't worry about it. My doctor knows I take alleve. He says nothing about it only to watch for signs of bleeding. I think really the no nsaids was put mainly in to place for by pass patients. But ask your doctor and I guess it would depend on what you are taking it for. I have no choice in the matter or I can spend my life in bed which I choose not to do.

As I have probably said a million times you will not lose weight every single day, week or month. It is normal. Just keep doing what you are doing high Protein low carb and the weight loss will come. It's too early in the game to become depressed about your loss. A loss is a loss no matter if it is an ounce or a lb. You will be fine. Patience is a virtue in the band world. It took me three years to lose all my weight. I did not get depressed but dealt with it in positive manners. Your body is adjusting to a calorie deficit and is saying something is wrong we have to hold on to the fat because we a not getting 3,000 calories a day anymore. Just be patient you will lose weight.

Scrambled eggs do not do most of us well. I eat mine with ketchup to get them down. Your nose running is your sign to stop eating. It's not strange it's your bodies way of telling you to put the fork down.

Listen I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and for the last four years I have taken motrin and alleve every single day. Anyone taking nsaids banded or not are at risk for stomach irritation with them. I refuse to be in pain and refuse to be on narcotics. The fact that these things go right through your pouch I don't see the issue with them. It's either take them to function or worry about my stomach. I just make sure I take them every single time with food.

Protein shakes and yogurt are slider foods but the protein in them is high. Soup is definitely a slider as it doesn't take much effort on your part to eat it. We need the protein but eating soup also lets you eat and drink at the same time. At this point I would say have more filling Proteins then soup.

You can see post after post about banders starting over again. There is at least one a week on this forum. We all have struggles daily not to go back to life before the band. You can do this. What ever it takes to get you back on track you are not alone and we are here for you cheering you on as you get to your first smallest goal. Make your first goal small maybe five pounds and when you do you can say yes I did it now continue until the next five and on and on until you get where you want to be.

It's never too late to start over. If your band is not completely filled then there is always a chance to start over. You have to make the choice that you are going to do it.

Okay let's get a run down of what you are eating. Only then can someone help you. What do you eat for your three meals and are you snacking. This time is hard because it's up to you to do the work. Being stressed and depressed is not helping with your weight loss and will hinder it. I think you need to talk to your doctor. Sometimes fills do not ever get rid of hunger I know just ask me. It's just something I have learned to live with. Instead of being in total break down mode explain what you are doing and maybe we can help. Weight loss depends on high Protein, low carb, sleep, moving your bowels regularly, not being stressed, depressed and getting in 64 ounces of Water not liquids WATER a day.

You still are getting some of it because you are not throwing up all of it. I would say call your doctor. Lap band patients are not supposed to throw up. If you are getting stuck a lot you are either not eating correctly or you are too tight.

Pre packaged lunch meat is filled with salt and other things. You would be better off buying boars head or something fresh then those already packaged. Just my opinion. What is the fat content on it?

The thought of spring and all the yummy veggies and produce that will soon be reaching us has me so happy. There is nothing better then produce markets. No more grocery store until fall. So here is a recipe for vegan chili. A little twist without meat but who needs meat when you have so much Protein in one bowl. The vegan crumbles you can get in any grocery store in the frozen section. Made from soy but you will never know it is not hamburger. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green Chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 (15 ounce) can kidney Beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes. Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy! I am thinking of making a vegan cook book. I have a lot of recipes and I love to cook vegan meals.

I will be posting more vegan recipes for those that want them. As far as Beans go you will get gas from them. There are no two ways about it that is probably what you were feeling.

You have to be too tight. There are some things I cant eat but its not always. If you are puking all the time when you eat certain things then you are too tight. You cant live off of soup and chili and expect to be healthy especially if you are not drinking Protein drinks. You are going to lose muscle and then you will be in big problems because once you lose muscle you can not get it back no matter how much you work out. Do yourself a favor and go get some of that Fluid out of your band before you end up with another eating disorder called bulimia.

How old are you? 51 What surgery did you have? lap band Male or female? femaile How much weight did you lose? 120lbs How fast did you lose your weight? 3 years If you are female and didn't have cosmeticr surgery, are you comfortable enough to go to the beach in a bikini? never How much loose skin do you have? only on my belly and its not horrible awful

I would think that losing weight would make you feel good about yourself. Once I lost all my weight I was not depressed anymore. I still have anxiety at times but nothing like it used to be.

Good for you Terry.

If she is what you call a friend then I would rather have none. I don't think people who are constantly boasting of themselves are what friends are supposed to do. I don't even like it when it's people I don't know. That kind of behavior irritates me and she is no better then you because she had by pass surgery and ten to one she will be the one who will end up weighing more then you later on as most by pass patients do gain weight back. So you can either sit back and wait to say I told you so or end a friendship that to me is toxic.

Be careful of potatoes and beans right now they are more carbs then anything else.

Always from the top down and the belly is the last to go. Well at least you know you are losing inches lol

I would call your doctor even if you have an appointment on Monday and see what he recommends. I wouldn't play around with it all weekend. He might send you to the ER to get an unfill so call him that is what they are there for.

Everyone in my family including my mother, grandparents, brothers and sisters are/were (well they all still are) obese. It is those good English genes and well really not much else I could do about it. This has in no way been easy for me. It took me three years to lose all my weight and fight every step of the way. How about a boxing ring and put them in it to see how long they would last now that I am fit. I think not. I would show them how easy it is to get physical and then tell me that I am easy. lol People are the reason I collect animals they love you no matter what. They don't care if your fat, thin, white, black, have purple hair or wear spanx to them I am there friend and that is how I like it.

It could be a nerve that was pinched while you were positioned on the table for surgery. It also can be from your weight loss. I had no feeling in my thigh or between my shoulder blades when I lost all of my weight. I know its only 22lbs but its 22lbs that your body is not carrying around anymore.

Are you kidding me? They are giving up on placing the bands and making patients go with the sleeve or bypass. They are getting paid big bucks for the other surgeries that require minimal or no after care. Most are not even advertising the lap band anymore because they don't want to be bothered.

Well first of all you haven't given enough information to help you. What are you eating, which I suspect is the problem and what do you think restriction means. Restrictions does not stop you from eating it is only there to keep you from being hungry three to four hours.