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you are ALL right. I am kind of bummed out about it and just feel like throwing in the towel but all I can do is move forward and not give up I guess. I will get a fill next week (appoint the 27th) and see if it helps with the hunger. I have paid close attention to the hunger and this one is different. I feel nauseated because of how hungry I get. So I eat a little something. It might very well be the frame of mind that I am in also that is "tricking" me into making me think that I am starving. Who knows. Back to low carb as of right now and more Water intake.

My weight loss has been so slow, its making me wonder if its not just the lifestyle change that is making the 1lb a month loss. It's been very discouraging and got somewhat off the wagon a couple of weeks ago. I had back surgery almost 2 weeks ago and for some reason, everything I ate got stuck and kept vomiting after each meal. Now its ok but a few days before surgery and over 1 week after surgery, everything got stuck. I was at a loss, so I resorted to the mashed potatoes and the carb stuff I am not supposed to eat. Now that I am healing from surgery, I am fine with absolutely everything I eat. Not good in many ways because now, I am testing myself and at my expense. All this to say that I finally realized that stress and just stress alone can flare up the stuck episodes that so many fear. I know I am not in the "green zone" yet as I am soooo frigging hungry all the time and can eat big portions so I said to myself that I do not want any more adjustments until after xmas and am doubting my capabilities of achieving success for this surgery as I am mentally preparing myself that this is the way that I will be for the rest of my life and there is nothing I can do about it as I have tried everything and wasted enough money. Whoa, that's a load off...thanks for listening.

I know how you feel. Been a problem for me also. What I find works is a heating pad for the pain of the gas and it helps to pass it and exercise. I stand up, put my feet abit apart, then put my hands on the floor in front of me (like trying to touch your toes)...you will literally feel the gas move from chamber to chamber. Keep that position for at least 10-15sec then repeat a few times. You will see that the gas will come out. It was so bad me for at one point that I was saying to myself that my social life was over...lol. When I decided to eat strictly Protein and veggies, my gas diminished considerably. I notice that when I eat Pasta, grains, etc..and heavy gluten my gas increases so keep a journal of what gives you more gas. Good luck.

thks everyone. appreciate it.

I went on a nice long 2 month holiday and was happy to report that I had only gained 1 lb while on holidays. However, a lot has happened since I have been back (2 weeks now. I had a car accident while away, which led to a sciatica problem. Finally decided to go see the doctor last week for the problem and been given injections and put on a 2 week steroid/cortisone treatment to treat a sciatica problem I have with my left leg and lower back and OMG...I am a bottomless pit of hell. I can't exercise and all I do is sleep and eat. I feel myself bloating up and CRAVING the sugars for some odd reason. I am eating huge portions and the only time I really feel my band is if I eat too fast...then I get stuck. I feel like there is an alien trapped in my body and there is nothing I can do about it. My family is at their wits ends as they clearly can see its not me, its someone else and was wondering if anyone else ever had problems like that being on these kinds of meds. I am having severe side effects and am trying to hang in there since I have got 5 days left on the treatment, but not sure if I can hold off cause I really want my leg and back to get better so that I can get back on my elliptical and walking. Any thoughts..??

to answer a question asked, I had a "fake" full because of all the gas I experience. I feel too full, too fast because of the quick gas buildup but had a fill last week of 1.6 cc and my restriction is not much I think. I eat small portions cause I really don't want to get stuck but so far, I can basically eat any meat (except for steak that I haven't tried yet). So I think I might feel restriction at my next fill but that will not be until August since I am leaving for 2 months and won't see my doctor. Good luck.

Exact same for me. He said they typically put in 3cc at surgery but he determines the right amount in surgery. He put in only 1cc for me at surgery. So yeah, I would say its normal.

ttThat is great news. Keep up the good work. You should be proud of yourself.

You seem ready so just do it...just like you would anything else really. Think of all the struggles you've been through and re-tell yourself you did not alter your anatomy for nothing...you did not suffer for nothing...that you are worth it and will not let this beat you and that you are so worth it. Restart of the protein to help with the hunger and restart measuring your portions maybe...not sure how to restart something like that but you can re-start your brain. If you are eating because of emotional issues, then you might want to address those issues straight on first. You did it once, you can certainly do it again. Keep the faith.

stMay 3 was banded. Lost 22 lbs so far on the band but almost 40 lbs gone since I started lifestyle changes in January. Struggling with gas and bloating constantly but its becoming part of my life now so am dealing with it. Looking forward to the journey ahead of me and seeing the "new" me.

when I had my 1st fill last week, the doc said to me "if you throw up in the parking lot or in the next 24 hrs on liquids come right back in". So based on what the doc told me, you should at least call him to see what he says.

dietdirect.com. They have a bunch of bariatric stuff in there. I bought the Bariwise ones and so far so good except for the "straw=-kiwi" one. There are 7 in a box and are approx. $11. A bit pricey but worth it. Your doctor's office should have some too but will probably be more expensive than buying online.

I suspect its NOT the Mac and Cheese he was yelling about. Its the frustrations and the changes happening in front of his eyes because his wife is taking care of herself and that alone scares a man to death. My husband admitted to that. He never screamed at me or anything like that but in a conversation we had at the therapist, it was acknowledged that men will need a little more reassurance from their wives that they are not going anywhere because they will loose weight. I have no problem in reassuring my hubby as I am sure if the roles were reversed, I would feel the uneasiness also if the roles were reversed. He's going through changes also, just remember that and be supportive of each other. That is how I feel so that is my opinion only.

Had my first fill of 1.6 cc last week and was nervous too. I was liquids for 3 days after that and now am pretty much eating meats and veggies. I eat a small plate and it fills me up. I only got 2.6 cc in my band to date as when he put in the band, he put in 1cc. Its not much restriction but I have to manage with what I have and watch what I eat constantly and make the good choices. You'll do fine. No pain as they "freeze" you.

What helps me is the "protein fruit drinks" powder that you put in your water. It takes the edge off of being "hungry". The moodiness and growling goes away and makes it much more manageable. Have one of those in between you meals. Its only 70 calories and 15 gr of protein so its not too bad. It would be a shame for you to have gone through all of this just to set yourself to fail in the long run. You just have to remember and keep reminding yourself that you did this major surgery for a reason and keep your goal in view. You can do this, you really can.