daisybug

Well, there is not much to DO when something gets "STUCK" except wait it out. MY experiences have been a little different,, sometimes it passes through and sometimes it comes back up. Your body lets you know if it won't pass,, you start to get slime coming up in your mouth and you make a run for the toilet. For me, when food is stuck it's VERY PAINFUL and it makes me eat SLOWER next time. TINY TINY TINY bites... good luck to you!! :confused:

THAT IS AWESOME !! it really gives me hope because I am so scared about gaining weight after i become pg. I am expecting some, but its really cool to see that it IS possible to bouce back. anyway, congrats to you !! :thumbup: (on the baby and your weight)

I definitely understand how EASY it is to be Really REALLY hard on ourselves. We sort of have this image and vision of accomplishments in a certain, distinct time frame. I think it's time to SMASH IT! and be super proud of what you have done! HOnestly, I would KILLLL to have lost that much in 5 months. I am 8 months post-op and only have lost 54 lbs. My goal is 90 lbs. I don't know what your goals are, but you should really take a step back and appreciated everything you have done so far! AWESOME !!! 278/224/180

Hope you are feeling better soon.. I absolutely HATE sliming and PB'ing and hardcore vomiting too. It's the WORST feeling in the world. Especially when something gets stuck and all you have is pain. I try so hard to be good and once in awhile i forget to chew extra good or take small bites. ANYWAY,, Just wanted to let you know that sometimes you can remain swolen for up to a week,, take it real slow and stick with liquids and then soft mushies for a few days after that. You should really baby your stomach until it's no longer swolen and aggrivated. GOOD LUCK! it will get better and you will find your sweet spot one day. 278/225/180

I am pretty sure my Surgeon's instructions said no alcohol for two weeks, but everyone is different. I had a glass of red wine 3 weeks post-op but that was IT because I was also told to stay away from liquid calories if you really want to drop weight. If you are concerned more about being healed enough, I would just call my Doctor's office and ask . hope this helps you, good luck!!!! 278/226/180

Its totally normal ! don't panic. The time between your surgery and first couple of fills are really REALLY hard. Don't get discouraged because I also lost weight right away after surgery (from the liquid phase) Then i didn't drop a single lb for 3-4 weeks until i got a fill. ALSO, i didn't lose much right away after that because I didn't have any restriction until my FOURTH FILL ! be prepared,, hang in there ! ITs a SLOW, but rewarding journey. 278/226/180

That shoulder pain SUCKS! I remember it all too clearly because mine didn't happen right away either. From what I remember the Doctor telling me, they pump you up with all that gas during surgery so they can maneuver around inside the stomach. After surgery, the gas will slowly disperse and sometimes it creeps up into the shoulder causing EXCRUCIATING PAIN! But, it can take DAYS and sometimes WEEKS to go away (or, even just move around the body). Whats happening to you is totally normal. In fact, don't be surprised if you still have it up to 6 weeks. :wink2: GL ! 278/226/180

HI LISA ! Congrats on your accomplishments.. It's quite a journey for us. I am STILL getting used to & accepting the fact that it will be slower weight loss for us compared to bypass patients. They can tell me until they are blue in the face, but I still get disappointed when the scale moves so slow. I am 8 months out and have lost 50 lbs. WHICH IS GREAT! so why do I expect more? i dunno.. lol. I am still learning about myself. I have had a total of 4 fills 4.5 cc in a 10 cc band. I am in need of another fill but I have really enjoyed NOT p.b.'ing . Super tight is not for me. Vomiting sucks! good luck! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Christina 278/228/180

Hi Jamie, First, I want to tell you that you are NOT alone in this battle. I have felt frustrated MANY times. I was banded in Dec 07 and have only lost 46 lbs, (40 of that lost in the first 3 months). I pretty much have only dropped 6 lbs in the past 5 months. THATS NOT GOOD ! So i have been trying to get back on the food journal wagon and weighing my food. I also have been really honest with myself about food choices... For instance, the "no liquid calorie" rule, i break that constantly and I decided to go back to basics and follow everything my doctor instructed me with. Of course I don't know what exactly is going on with you, but i want you to HANG IN THERE !! GOOD LUCK !!

Hi Lela, It's VERY common to gain weight after surgery and PRIOR to your first fill. Please don't beat yourself up! Vacation is so tough. Don't let anyone else's comments about your weight change your determination and self worth. YOU CAN DO THIS ! GOOD LUCK :teeth_smile: 278/228/180