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I had my surgery November 19, 2018. I have not been constant with my vitamins. My face has suffered. I have dark circles under my eyes and my face looks ashy. I do not eat much, tried drinking milk because I don’t take my vitamins .

OMG, that is a lot. I want to take only 1 pill, capsule, or whatever. Y so many?

Yes, I have. I seem to have less self confidence now than I did when I weighed 256 lbs. I am now 165. My Mom did tell me if I take my clothes off in front of my man and he goes to the store for milk and never comes back, he wasn’t meant for me!! Moms Gotta luv em

Hi all, Had VSG a year ago and lost 55 lbs. I had the lapband and of course converted to the sleeve. I experienced loose skin with the VSG as opposed to the lapband, even though I lost more weight with the lapband. I do not want any surgery to remove the loose skin although it’s not that noticeable to someone else, but more of a concern to me since I have to look at it everyday naked. My face is small naturally, but it now looks sunken. I started exercising four months after the surgery; however the loose skin is still very present. Any suggestions? Intimacy is on the back burner because of this. Help!!!!

Sorry, had the sleeve afterwards

I had the lap band and experienced pretty much the same with healthy foods. So what I would do was always drink hot coffee or hot tea before hand and I’d be able to enjoy my dinner Chicken was the only food that seemed to get stuck regardless of how much hot liquids I drank before hand. Eventually, I had the band removed because I was tired of explaining the hard object by my belly and telling my then boyfriend I had a hernia. My only regret is the acid reflux, take the medication the dr prescribed as directed. It feels like someone is lighting a match in my chest.

I actually use the itching as a gauge that I have put on weight. The creases are not under my belly but between the fold of my belly’s that meet at my belly button. I use Vaseline and eat very lite for a week and it goes away.

OK, I know I have mentioned I am not losing the weight like I'd like to, but for some reason my clothes are much looser and it appears I am losing inches. Don't get me wrong I like where the inches seem to be coming off from but is it possible that's what's happening? My body is playing tricks on me. I can truly see the hour glass, yippee!!!!! Does that seem to be the case with anyone else?

I have yet to figure out what works for me since I work nights. I am usually up during the day after a 4-5 hour nap until I am getting ready for work and then up for an additional 8 hours which I seem hungry all the time. Any suggestions on meal times, meals and things to do to prevent snacking. It really is a difference in eating habits working nights vs days.

That scale is the devil. Don't weigh yourself everyday. Continue what you were doing and don't get discouraged although easier said than done. I had/have the same problem, although my co workers and family members tell me everyday I am losing more and more everyday. I have come to the conclusion inches are coming off. Which was advised earlier in the forum, the weight will follow the inches. I see the rainbow. I wanted to lose the weight very quickly but thought better of it, for the fear of bat wings (bye bye arms) and chitterlings thighs. Continue to exercise just don't give up and most of all be patient. Good luck in your journey

@pattigirl66; Very good advise and Way to go! @horsegirl315; I know people say lose weight for yourself, well losing weight as a revenge tactic is pretty awesome too. Use him and every other person who opens mouth and inserts foot as motivation to reaching your goal. Now use your imagination that you are receiving a group hug from everybody on here, feels nice doesn't it.

Don't give up!. I felt the same way only after my 2nd fill after being banded 11/7/11. I tell myself, "Self, I know you didn't go through all of this for nothing!" I feel bad after eating enough for 2 people (no restriction yet) then I start all over again with the Protein drinks, remembering the positive feedback on the weight loss, my new clothes, and exercising with a vengeance (at least for me). The band and me are a team, when the band isn't doing its job I pick up the slack. Everybody is different I found out as I joined this site. Do you Boo and make it work. Good luck

I had to do it, I thought it was pointless but I am glad I did it. It made me focused around the 4th month. Show them you can lose weight, but dont show then you don't need the band. You got me? I basically did what I was supposed to do to shrink my liver, so they would move forward with the surgery. Good luck

@motivatedlap; I don't weigh myself everyday only when I go for my appointments on the same scale. That way I won't fight with myself on whether i's right or wrong, I accept whatever it says. I used to weigh myself at awkward times like after I worked out or during the middle of the day with no rhyme or reason for it, then I just stopped. I have to say I am glad I can dress like a bum at work and nobody really cares how loose my clothes are (LOL). I just throw on a t shirt, my saggy britches and walk like I am a runway model in Milan. I have done more shopping than I have in the last year since I started my journey cause it makes me feel good when it fits, but I buy inexpensive clothes that accommodates my size now and will later when I lose more weight. Ross and TJ Maxx are my favorites for now. I bought a dress for $16 accessorized it made it look like a million bucks and felt like Beyonce. I like the curves, now if I could lose the cellulite. Good luck

@amyluvslou; I want to make my own as well, but was afraid of using banana (love bananas) and milk because of the carbs. I usually drink EAS vanilla or strawberry protein drinks (17 grams protein) or Zoic found at Publix or Big Lots ($5 at Big Lots). the cookies and cream, and vanilla are my favorites. I also have the Whey protein and sometimes add that to my protein drinks. I guess I will try your recipe and maybe tweak it. If it keeps you full for 4-6 hours I am for it. I bought a Ninja Warrior Stick Blender and it is the bomb for making shakes. Thanks

Got banded on November 7, 2011 lost more before band and am getting discouraged. Find myself returning to old eating habits. I am confused, don't want to lose quick yet want to lose more than I have. Motivation please!

Joel, you are the bomb. I really don't like exercising, but I love the way I feel after I do. I even added jogging to my list treadmill that is. What type of exercising are you doing? My thighs need alot if work. Oh yea zumba is fun.

Joel, you are the bomb. I really don't like exercising, but I love the way I feel after I do. I even added jogging to my list treadmill that is. What type of exercising are you doing? My thighs need alot of work. Oh yea zumba is fun, I do that mostly.

Welcome aboard! Any concerns, questions aggravations you have will be answered, shared, and comforted here. Trust any issues you have some one else had ot too. Ready, set, share!

Are you drinking plenty of fluids? Drink drink drink and move around. I had the same problem and thought it was unbearable. I used the Gas x chewables and that helped along with moving around. the gas continues for me now and again, I just drink something hot and it helps too. I do more gas passing than burping and it feels great.

I often wonder if my lapband is defective. I have had 2 fills, the last with 2cc's of saline. I have no restrictions. I can eat large quantities as long as I chew. I had food stuck twice. One with dry turkey the other with a dry muffin. The feeling is horrible, sometimes a burp helps but for the most part relieve yourself (vomit) save yourself the pain and discomfort.