Maddysgram

We're all in this together. I just had my 2nd fill so now at 4.5cc in 10cc band. My Dr says on average it takes between 4.5-7cc to have restriction, but some need no fills and others need more than 7cc, but on average. So far it's too early to tell if I have restriction. Just had another surgery recently and with that swelling and band fill, not sure which is causing the not really ready to eat feeling. Give me a week and I'll report back.lol

Lissa500 tried that too. I pmed back and said give me more info about yourself , profile has nothing. They PMed back and said "thanks, nice try"

Congratulations fellow bandster!

I spent 7mths here before surgery and felt the same way. Matter of fact, you get more info here than most meetings. Where'd I learn about "bandster hell", here. Gas pains, stomach noises, everything, here.

The previous posters are right about lifestyle change, but how many times have we all heard that before. There are those who do manage to do that and I pray you are one of them. Sorry about your disappointment, things will workout, they always do. I think it would still be good for you to hang out here for support on your weight loss journey. There's still a lot of good advice and great idea's.

What your doing is great! I did the same thing before hand and I really beieve it gave me a head start. Sugar/carb cravings gone before surgery, no cravings for carbonation. I drink decaf chai tea now & love it. You are going to do great! Best wishes

Congratulations! It is a great feeling

Most Drs will tell you first 6wks are for healing. As long as you're sticking to your Drs orders you'll be fine. Your body is doing a lot of adjusting. Your surgeon is now your partner in this journey and you need to have a relationship with them where you can discuss anything. Don't be afraid. It is wise to journal everything you put in your mouth now, so if you have a problem, the Dr can figure out where it is, instead of guessing. Good luck

I had to stay overnight b/c surgery was late in the day, but they gave me all the ice chips I wanted and few hours after surgery anything I wanted to drink. Wishing you a speedy recovery and great success!

Good luck & keep us posted!

Truly words of wisdom. Happy Friday to you too and a great weekend! Tell the kids I said hello

I don't really crave anything, but sometimes I might get hungry between meals and at those times I have key lime greek yogurt with crushed pecans (8) mixed in, omgosh it is so good. It really taste like I'm eating something sinful, but its not.

I was told by Drs office that insurance co. have 30 days by law, but I heard from my ins. 1wk after paperwork was in. I have Aetna.

I agree with your carb addiction recovery. I know if I was to eat unhealthy carbs it would be all over with. So I choose to avoid them. Hello my name is Maddysgram and I am a carb-a-holic!

Kekeboo is correct. Too much protein can cause kidney stones.

Great study! Thank you for sharing

Loved viewing your made up profile. Others have gotten PM from Lissa22, now lissa500, does the number show how many times you've asked for someone to email you, including myself? Inquiring minds want to know.

WOW!!! You look wonderful, congratulations!

I can't help with your question, but just wanted to say how sorry I am. I'd like to think that if I had my band for 2yrs and lost all that weight, that I would be able to stick to LB rules on eating, but until I'm in this spot, who knows. Best of luck!

You all meanie pants!! A stranger needed a BFF, ain't that what we're here for? cg, I telling grammy you being a stupadhead, meanie pants and she'll slap the crap out of you.

This was on The Today show and now their afraid that the weight of ice will bring the building down. That's jusf too freaking cold!!! A freeze in 67 bought me to Florida.lol

I got that last week. Wanted to be my best friend. When I ask for more info I got "thanks, nice try" lol

Lead him to LBT.com we'll tell him how easy it is.lol

Must be working, look how skinny you are!