Mrs. Curtis

I had this with my third fill- I thought I was going crazy but felt more like before the band. Still not sure why it happened maybe someone else has an idea to share

So where to start- I was banded feb 15th an down only 20lbs since then. I was starting to loose weight and watch food an then I was at 3.5 in a 10 cc band and couldn't keep good down and everything got stuck. I went back in 2 time and had some removed, now at 2cc and able to eat anything I have been. Guess where I am asking for help/advice is how do you keep from giving into temptation? Since being banded I crave salty things such as chips or sweets all the time. I know that this is a tool and you have to work with it but we all had surgery as we couldn't resist food and as much as I try I keep falling back to old habits. Please share your ways you have worked through the rough Patches?

Thanks for sharing- good to read a success story and that you did/do have your moments and slips. Shows me that there is hope

Thanks for sharing- good to read a success story and that you did/do have your moments and slips. Shows me that there is hope

Mine have not been easy- my port sits weird so it took about four fills for them to figure the best way to approach my port. Now I am in and out in minutes . Think it is one of those learning things for each, my nurse explained to me how it sit and how they have to go at the port incase someone else besides her has to do the fill. Also a good thing to know if you have anything special about your port.

I would be interested to hear about how you were so sucessful- I was banded in feb and am down about 20lbs but still have a ways to go

Get a walk in and realize that this will happen from time to time as we are all human and tomorrow is a new day

A fill for me is about a 10 minute appointment and then back to life as normal besides the 2 days after in liquids. I just had my 4th fill and now really having to just be more aware of eating slower and not eatin things such as bread as it dosent go down well. Once you get the first one, you will be able to relax and know that it is a simple process

Currently 236 5'4" and wearing 22 and some size 29

Please add me- if you would like . Have a really hard time with food so would take any suggestions and motivation I can get tryingagain2day

Hey everyone- I was banded in February by Emma Patterson - OWLS, down about 14 pounds since surgery. I am going in for full # 3 this Thursday so hopefully it will help. I would love to hear how each of you are doing with meals and any thing you have found that really helps? Talk you all soon-

Congrats on getting a date set

I am there with you- I have the hardest time counting calories and know I need to do it and create that habit

Glad your starting to feel better

Wishing you luck- not fun right to have something that can help change you life for the better

Two things helped me- walking and time It had shoulder pain for about a month after surgery and it seemed to go away one day and haven't had the pain since

I have started the c25k on Monday, it is had but hoping it will help jump start some weight loss

I bought a cloud 9 seat and use padded bike shorts and that seems to do the trick

Are you feeling restriction? How much in band now? I go in July for my fourth fill, hoping that will help.

I today I am 3 weeks post op and working from mushy into soft food and since starting mushy foods about a week ago have has a lot gas pressure and a pain in my left side that feels like a side ache when I walk. I called my doctor and she said that it could be from my body settling after surgery. I am curious if others have had this feeling after surgery or could it be pressure from gas since I am up and moving?

That awesome- I was banded on 2/15 and only down about 10lbs. Most of that was lost during the liquid stage of post op. I would be so excited about 30lbs loss, I am going in next week as well for a fill so hope that will start to jump start the weight loss