Amanda61082

I am not really concerned about the constipation, more of the nasuea and taste constantly in my mouth. Plus, being constipated for the majority of my life, my Miralax doesn't work anymore. Thank you for your feedback though!

Good Morning, I had my surgery 2/13/12, and have been loosing steady ever since. Was never hungry, stuck the plan, never cheated, I felt great. Since Easter, I noticed that the scale stopped moving and that I am able and want to eat everything in sight. I even found myself reverting back to my old behaviors. It was like I woke up one morning and just let go of all the good habits I gained. I haven't gained any weight, but I am just hanging in limbo. I wasn't given a fill at my last appointment becasue I was loosing so much on my own, but now I am thinking it's time. Is this how it is when you need a fill? I never feel full anymore, I can eat anything and my "full" feeling is gone. I just wanted to get some input from people who have been there. Thank you! P.S. I also haven't been excercinsing like I know I should, I just need a kick in the butt!

Good Morning, I had my surgery 2/13/12, and have been loosing steady ever since. Was never hungry, stuck the plan, never cheated, I felt great. Since Easter, I noticed that the scale stopped moving and that I am able and want to eat everything in sight. I even found myself reverting back to my old behaviors. It was like I woke up one morning and just let go of all the good habits I gained. I haven't gained any weight, but I am just hanging in limbo. I wasn't given a fill at my last appointment becasue I was loosing so much on my own, but now I am thinking it's time. Is this how it is when you need a fill? I never feel full anymore, I can eat anything and my "full" feeling is gone. I just wanted to get some input from people who have been there. Thank you! P.S. I also haven't been excercinsing like I know I should, I just need a kick in the butt!

Good Evening, For all of you that track your calories, how much calories do you consume in a day? I use MFP, and it gives me 1282, and I am never EVER near that. I average maybe half, sometimes more, which usually consists of not so good food. I started eating more calories, and starting loosing again. I haven't had a fill it, so I can eat anything and everything, not that I do, but I have needed extreme willpower lately! I was just curious what everyone is consuming, calorie wise. Thank you!

My surgery was 2/13, and today I have my first appointment with the Dietician and Nurse Practionier. I have already seen the surgeon 10 days after surgery, but that was nothing exciting. I am supposed to get my first fill today, but I have had so many breathing issues that started since the day after surgery. Removing the band is still on the table, so I am thinking they probably won't fill me. I am kinda bummed about that, since the point of having the surgery was to get fills and help me loose weight. However, I can't complain because since surgery I have lost 29lbs in 6 weeks, all while on Prendisone and other multiple steriods! Has anyone not been filled the first time?

Awesome! I just left the plus section myself over the past 2 weeks, and it feels awesome! Great job!

That is fantastic! Good job!

I have only had two drinks since surgery (4wks ago), and one time I ordered a Skinny Margarita, and the second I ordered white wine. It is tricky though because you can't drink when you eat, and you can't drink 30 minutes prior, so I had a hard time figuring it out. I found that I was just holding the drink and not even drinking it, but I still felt like I was part of the group, so it worked out! I hope it helps!

I haven't been able to exercise since my surgery on 2/13 either. I was given the okay from my surgeon on 2/28, but I developed breathing issues from surgery, and the pulmonary doctor said no to exercise for the time being. It does suck when you are so motivated to make changes and you can't do anything about it. I feel your frustration!

I have always had constipation issues, and I try and keep tabs on how long I go. When I hit day 3, I try and take something gentle like a stool softener, but when I hit day 5, I have to take Milk of Magnesia, which works wonders! I would talk to your doctor if it continues and see what the recommend!

I was banded on 2/13. I haven't been hungry per se. I get hungry between breakfast and lunch, and I always eat 5, hungry or not. Right now I am eating 3 turkey sausage links for breakfast, 3 oz of meat for lunch and dinner. I will add a cup of veggies to both meals. I haven't really had to add carbs yet. I am pretty full after 3oz of meat and some of the veggies. I have lost about 25lbs since surgery. Which is pretty good since I have been on prednisone for the majority of the time. I wonder how much I would have lost without having that steriod in me! I can't wait to start exercising again, that should help too. I don't get my first fill until 3/26, so I have about 2 weeks to go!

A month ago today I had my band put on! I couldnt have asked for a better surgery. The actual band placement was a piece of cake. I barely had any pain and my diet progression went off without a hitch. However, I developed breathing issues, which I am still dealing with. I finally went to the gym yesterday after 4 weeks, and felt great, but woke up wheezing like crazy! I go back to Pulmonary Thursday, so hopefully I can get some answers. I can't complain though! I have been on Prednisone for 3 weeks and I still managed to loose 25lbs since surgery, making my total at 48lbs! I am so excited to be almost done with post-op and begin living my new life! Cheers to everyone!

Just bought a pair of 16 jeans and a bra 3 cup sizes smaller!!! I was a 22 six weeks ago!! Yay!!

It is just a picture of a plate that my dietician gave me. She called it that. It is half the plate of veggies (1 cup), half the plate protein (1/2 cup), half the plate carbs (1/2 cup).

Thanks!!