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Happy Banniversary! Congrats on your success.

Wow, beans where on my good list. Wonder why? I would check with your nutritionist as to why (& let us know).

Congrats on the bike riding. I have a real hard time exercising (I hate it), I really have to force myself to do it. BTW - don't cut yourself short on the clothing size. I thought 14 would be great..... I'm now in size 10. Wow!! I bet you get below size 12, just my prediction.....

It is probably nothing. You are still healing, I remember having weird twinges during the healing. If it continues you might give your doctor a call, just to be sure. Good luck and congrats on your new journey!

No crying allowed, just dancing!

Your band could feel tighter because of other factors: stress, sinus drainage, TOM, some have even said cold weather, but I've not heard because of weight loss. If you get too tight I would suggest getting a slight unfill for now. Good luck!

It's there own brand. I always take all they have on the shelf when I go. Lol

Don't know if you have CVS pharmacies there but they have a liquid adult Tylenol. That's what I take.

Kime-lou, I suggest taking your measurements, I find when the scale doesn't move the inches do. I take my measurements once a month. Hang in there you are doing great!

I have been having difficulties with my eating for about a week, I blogged about my lunch episode on Friday. When I say difficulties I mean, I’ve been getting acid reflex (first time since being banded) and I get a lump in my throat from time to time. I have been able to eat and drink, but it’s been more challenging. Over the weekend I decided I needed to see my doctor and find out what was going on. Either I am being paranoid or something isn’t right. So, I was on the phone to my doctor’s office first thing this morning and fortunately they could squeeze me in this morning. Upon arriving I was escorted to the x-ray room. Martha (the x-ray tech and support group leader, who is also banded) said, “What are you doing here girl?” “I’m either paranoid or something isn’t right”, she laughed and said let’s find out. We did a barium swallow and as my doctor said, “It looks perfect.” “So, I am paranoid?” “No, you are aware of your band and something changed.” “So what am I doing wrong? Why the acid reflex now?” “Could be you irritated your band in some way or it could be that you need a fresher on the basics. Size of your bit, how much you chew, time between bits. Maybe you need to get that egg timer back out that we gave you at your first post op visit.” “Funny, just last night at dinner my husband had to tell me to slow down on my bits.” We talked a little more and I was on my way feeling so much better. End result is something wasn’t right and that something was me. I was slipping back into old habits. It’s time to dust off that egg timer, cut my bits smaller and chew, chew, chew. Everything I tell newbies to do.

Don't feel guilty. Feel proud..... You stopped at one! Yes, we all need a treat now and then. I have a martini every Sunday night it's my weekly treat. Enjoy the holidays! Just keep it in moderation.

Completely normal. It is just as frustrating to have clothes too big as it is having clothes too small. Cheer up, get yourself a new pair of jeans. It feels so good to have a pair of pants that fits. Treat yourself. This is a good depresstion! You are doing great!

It depends on the size of the pill. I swallow pills every morning without problem. That being said I got a softgel pill stuck once... Burned in my chest for about 30 minutes, then stopped. Won't do that again! Anyway, my doc said keep the pills smaller than an M&M. Hope that helps.

My gallbladder is long gone. I had it out in 2005! lol. No this was just not eating the lap band way.

You are so very welcome. And yes you will find it is worth it. Healing from the surgery is one of the hard parts. It will be over in no time and will get better. Keep coming here fir support we will help you every step of the way. Congratulations on you new life.

When I was on liquids both clear & full my doctor said he didn't care about the calories or volume. Have enough to get through it is what he said. I didn't start focusing on calorie in take until I was on regular food about 3 months post op. I had steady weight loss through all the stages. That is what worked for me. Good luck to you.

Merry Christmas to all. Here's to a slimmer 2013!

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If my day is really busy I will eat lunch at my desk and continue to work. This was the case today. My lunch was meat & cheese rolled up and baby carrots, had this many times. So I’m eating and working….about half way into lunch I get the soft stop feeling. Okay, I stop. I then get the heavy chest feeling, something is trying to go down. This feeling stayed with me most of the afternoon. At 4pm I made myself a cup of hot tea, black tea with cream & splenda (It’s the English in me). I’m sipping my tea and I get the soft stop feeling….hummm, never got that with liquids before. I wait a few minutes and take another sip, get the soft stop feeling again. This time it’s followed up with saliva building in my mouth. TO THE BATHROOM I GO! Yep, I pb’d that tea right up along with carrots (sorry if TMI). Well, I guess I got stuck at lunch and finally got it out 4 hours later….. My Yellow Rose (my band) started talking to me after that & this is what she said, “See what happens when you don’t chew your food enough. See what happens when you don’t pay attention to what you are eating. See what happens when you eat too fast.” Wow, wasn’t expecting that. But, hay it happens. Sorry Yellow Rose, guess I won’t be eating that Mahi Mahi I planned for dinner. .. “Nope, I want liquids. I’ll teach you not to chew your food!” So, I am having a protein shake for dinner.

You know what you need to do, this is a test of your strength. Measure your food and like you said be super aware of what you put in your mouth. You can do this. I have faith in you!

Best thing for gas pains is walking and i hear a heating pad works too. It will pass, I promise!

The great coffee/caffeine debate.... each doctor is different. I drank coffee from day one, my doctor has no problem with coffee or caffeine. To each his own.

Congratulations, Polly!