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Make sure you move and walk as much as possible to get rid of the gas pains. Do not take a laxative unless you need one and if you do ask your doctor what you should take. I was the opposite and needed Imodium. You may want to use gas-x strips or chewable. I am four years out and some times I still get pain in the back of my left shoulder. It means I either have to stop eating or I ate too much. It will get much better just keep moving. Congrats and best of luck.

I have been banded for 4 years. I have no excuse but I did not stick with it. Forward to now. In October I got my a small fill, got my doctor's guidelines got back on track measuring and tracking my foods. About two weeks later I took my tracked days and saw a nutritionist who works with my band doctor. I also drink lots of water. I have done really well and I am 95.2 lbs down. You just have to really want this and make sure you eat like you are supposed to and stay in touch with your doctor. I wish you best of luck. You can do it!

I did the same thing, got back on track and I am doing really well. If I can do it anyone can. Best of luck to you!!

What is your calorie and protein amounts? If it works for you great. Do you peel your apples? Also is your doctor ok with you drinking juice?

Since my last fill I wake up really hungry. Then my appetite diminishes as the day progresses. I know that seems so backwards. Is anyone else like this?

Sounds like you are too tight!

Welcome to your weight loss journey. Best of luck.

I am with Mis. Temps have not affected me I have been banded for 4 years.

My band is not too loose and I can guzzle water unless its very cold. I however could never eat a sandwich of any kind.

For me soft foods and mushy were the same thing so I am not sure what you should eat. Mushies I ate tuna, flaked fish, beans, refried beans, scrambled eggs whisked with skim milk, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta with spaghetti sauce. Best of luck.

My advice as far as getting back on track is letting go of the guilt. It will just weigh you down. Get your doctor's guidelines and just get back on track. weigh and measure foods and track your days. I was banded 4 years ago lost some then gave up. Took me till This last October to get back on track. If I can do it anyone can. I have lost 95.2 so far and this time I know I will go all the way. Best of luck to you!!

Everyone is different and every doctor is different. Stick to your guidelines and you will do great!

I worked in a call center. I took a week as well.

I am but I dont think its the band I think it s the weight I have lost. Fat is insulation.

My stomach talks before I eat then again after I eat and then when I like in bed.

Big ass kicking!!!!!

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I do wii cardio games. My favoriteis Golds gym cardio workout. If I had kids it would be something we could do together.

I am convinced I do not have a sweet spot. What I have learned on my journey is I am better off a little looser then tighter. I measure my foods so I know when to stop. If I am hungry between meals I drink water then if still hungry I eat a smart snack. Usually it only takes me a few bites to feel satisfied again.

CG you rock! Thanks for the info.

I have chronic dry mouth and on bad days it causes my glands to swell.

I think it depends how you cook it and for how long. I can see it could also be a problem for me so I will stay away for now. So many choices!

Wendy's chilli doesn't sound like puréed to me. It has big chunks of beef in it.

Yeah I agree good thing you came to this site so you can see all ur successes. I have lost 95.2 as of yesterday. I still have more to go but I AM a success. Best of luck to you.