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I take Aleve on occasion. Especially during that time. Nothing helps but that. Not even Advil or Motrin. I too was advised against it for the reason mentioned above. It is really hard on the stomach. I have a pill crusher and I crush them to small kernels and swallow it fast. I then drink plenty of Water afterward to help it get out of my small pouch. I eat it with pudding or soft food to also help get out of the pouch quick. I was told to always eat a little something with it to protect your stomach as well.

crystal my dear! :frown: You clearly are not eating enough at all!! Half a can of tuna? My nutritionist said I should try for 3 oz of meat per meal. How many oz of meat is in half a can of tuna? Your lucky to be getting in 400 calories it seems. Your body is very likely in starvation mode. Good luck, and try eating a little more. I'm only saying this because I truly believe that. Maybe you need to set up a little appt with your nutritionist and be honest on what you are eating all day.

3 fills and a 10cc band, I have 3.2cc. It's been working well! Thank goodness because I'd been dealing with some hunger between meals and felt like I could eat too much. Since though my meals are small and I haven't felt hungry since!

Ezma, thanks for keeping us in the loop! I wish you the very best, a super fast recovery and an extra swift road back to weight loss and use of your tool!!

Hi peek, I really wish there was some advice I could give you. I don't know what your doctor told you, but I do know that I get some pain and/or soreness when I know I've eaten too much or too fast. I especially have to remember this after the fills. Pay attention to your doctors advice on how slow to eat, chew and chew some more - oh, and don't forget, pay careful attention to your body signals of when you've had enough food.

Thanks! He's one of my lil' guys and his name is Man O'War. Manny for short of course. I looo-ooo-oove spinach too. Fresh spinach is good, but I like to get a fork and open a can and eat it just like that.

Great idea, but not very band friendly. I'm trying lots of different styles of cooking that must also be healthy! I'm trying to come up with a new cookbook. I'm thinking of naming it "The Band Buddy Human Flesh Cookbook, for Fine Cannibal Cuisine".

froggi, you're a real riot! I'm not being silly either - as I know this thread really is. Padding post counts is nothing new, as I used to visit another busy board and people were into the tens of thousands plus by doing this. I'd say you are definitely on your way!

Checking in... Down another two pounds. I doubt I'll make my goal which makes me quite sad. I did just have a fill today, so maybe - but 9+ lbs. in three weeks is unlikely at best. Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......6......25 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............170........160.......4......10 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........149........140.......2.......9 Lilmissband-aid.....234.5......225.......13......9.5 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 MollyMolly..........189........188.......15......1 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............229........222.......13......7 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........185........180.......11......5 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............327........299.......7......21 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10.6

Hmmm... try this on for size. So, I get my next fill today - thank goodness - well, as I'm walking back to my car, I let out a huge belch! I think some lady in the parking lot heard me, and watches me as I grab my stomach. In fact I have been belching ever since... He only gave me .3, but I can feel it. Now I'm up to 2.8 in a 10cc.

Ezma, I have to admit - it's pretty nice. I've got so many people calling me "skinny" now - which I'm clearly not! It feels good though, it makes me acknowledge all my hard work. However there is a down side... I feel like I have to work twice as hard now just to lose a couple pounds. I swear, I went up and down between 239 and 236.5 for a total of nine days. Finally this morning I was 234.5!! I felt like I won a gold medal or something... Weird, I don't remember having gone through this much weirdness every other time I lost weight. Well, I guess it will be worth it in the end because that will be weight never to be seen again! Ok, I could go on forever -- so I'll end this now.

I'm posting just to post that human flesh cooked salmon style makes me gag. :biggrin:

Hmmm... I guess I'm alone on that one.

Ezma! I'm so sorry to hear of all your troubles. I do hope this replacement can be done easily and hopefully without anesthesia. You have an amazing grace about you so that says so much of your inner strength. Much to be admired. I'm keeping you in my thoughts!

:covers ears: La-la-la-la-la -- I can't hear you! Ok, I'm not visiting this thread again until tomorrow!! :-P

Man I know! They seriously could cut that show in half with all that extra future footage into commercial and past footage coming back. No, that's not bad - I just didn't want to hear the questions or outcomes - that kind of thing. The best ever is really a good teaser!! Can't wait!

Leslie, I can see why that comment from your little one hurt at the time. Children that age say the darnedest things for sure. I'm just glad you can look back on it in peace now though. As far as the second story goes, I think maybe you misunderstood him. That was actually a big flirt! You are very pretty now and he's telling you that you are going to be smokin' after!! Can't be mad about that! :biggrin2:

:w00t: This has to be my new favorite show!! I'm telling you, these people should be in Prison just for being jerks and morons and so downright evil! I DVR the show and haven't seen it yet though so no spoilers please.

Thanks!! I believe in you -- YOU CAN DO IT!! Take your time though, you'll know when it's the right time to bump it up a little.

Awww, what a terrible problem to have! [/sarcasm]

Ack! I really hate putting a number on it. I feel lousy when I don't do it. So, in the interest in fairness to myself and to keep me in line, I'll say my weekly normal: 200 total minutes walking/jogging 90 total minutes biking 40 total minutes of strength training 60 total minutes of Calisthenics If anything changes I'll update, but weeks start on Saturday and go through Thursday for me. I'll also post updates a few times per week. So my update up to this moment is: 80 total minutes walking/jogging 45 total minutes biking 20 total minutes of strength training 30 total minutes of Calisthenics

Hi Officeslave, we have a clothing xchange you might be able to unload all your too big for you clothes on. The Clothing X-Change! - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum PS, Congrats on your NSV!!! It's so awesome, for sure! :behindsofa:

I think it's all in one's heart and mind whether to choose the GBPS or the Lap-Band. There are plenty of people here who have needed to lose plenty of weight and weighed even in the 400's and have been successful with weight loss. I even know of a few in my group meetings who have needed to lose over 200+ lbs. with the band or something similar.