Rockstar_Jen

I agree that you need to get in to see your doctor. I know exactly how you are feeling right now. My surgery was a year ago too and I feel like I am eating a little more. I have been at the same weight for about 4 months and getting frustrated. The office did a barium swallow and my pouch is very slightly dilated. They didn't take out any Fluid, but put me on 2 shakes a day and then one meal to try and get it to shrink down a little without taking out fluid. I am trying so hard to stick to the shakes and get back on track. Maybe your issue is as simple as mine. Just stay positive and get into the doctor. We didn't go through all of this just to throw in the towel a year later. Good luck!!

Omg, congrats. I had the exact same thing happen yesterday. It's also a 16! I'm down 41. Looks like we're heading towards our goals. Keep it up girl! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I feel you! I'm also a traveling sales girl. I usually do Protein Shakes in the morning. I also try and find a grocery store and a room with a mini fridge. You'll adjust. I had so much bad food out of town. I also thought it didn't count if I wasn't at home, lol. Could be part of the reason I gained so much weight. It's been so eye opening counting calories and watching what I put in my body. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Congrats! You look great! It's amazing how we don't see it until we look at pictures. Keep up the great work! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I have the same problem from my laptop Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would post a new thread if you want participation, apparently it's called hi-jacking a thread if you post off subject and want a response, lol. Some veterans will tear you apart, I've seen it. Haha I am fairly new, so I haven't experienced your situation, but I'm sure others have. Good luck. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Hey we're band buddies! I was banded the same day and I've had two fills. Like you I was super nervous, but seriously it's nothing! It doesn't even feel like getting a fly shot or blood drawn. You will laugh at how nervous you were after it's done. :-). It felt a little weird and I was extra cautious the first time I ate after each time. I haven't gotten stuck yet and I keep thinking its bound to happen after a fill. My doc has me do 1 day liquids then 1 day soft food after a fill. Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Mine says to avoid snaking, however if you must make good healthy choices. A Protein bar might help, just make sure it's low in sugars and carbs. I do the Adkins bar when I really need something. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I didn't have problems, but I would up your Water intake and make sure you're taking a Multivitamin. You're not get all the nutrients you need at this point. This should help restore your skin. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Age: 33 Banded: 2/5/13 Pre-op weight: 274 Current weight: 245 Loss of 29lbs so far Goal: 160 Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I too an allergic to adhesive, unfortunately found this out after an epidural... By far the worst part of giving birth. So my doc used surgical glue for my sutures... Guess what? Allergic to that too. They had me take Benedryl by mouth and topically for a few days and the problem went away. I feel your pain. Hope it gets better quick for you. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I had my surgery on Tuesday and was doing light duty by Friday. Three weeks out I was shooting (photographer) which requires lifting about 50 pounds consistently. I know everyone is different, but I had very little pain or discomfort. Best of luck to you! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Happy Birthday! I know what your going through, my birthday was Sunday and I had such a hard time figuring out how to Celebrate. Everything revolved around food in the past. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk