judyfay62

Hey, I'm here, too; just been slackin; off. I'm not doing well with this band. I guess I need to be on here more often, for support. Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Think thin.:>) Judy

I had surgery in Georgetown, Ky. I only saw the dr the day of & the day after, surgery. I have ate as little as possible & exercise 3-5 times a week. I DON'T eat fatty foods, sweets, or pop. I just think I'm the 1% that the band simply does not work for. The dr keeps telling me not to give up..yet, but....???

H Judy, I', Judy, too. I was abanded April 17th, of this year. I'm not doing as well as you are. I've had problems since I was rolled out of surgery. I have NO fluid in my band right now. I have only lost about 35#, & most of that was in the first couple of months. I credit exercise, & dieting, not the band, for any weight loss. Good luck with the cruise. Have lots of fun & make eating the last thing you do. Judy

I have not lost a # in 3 months. I exercise, drink, & diet the best I can. I don't feel like I have much restriction, but I have pain...in my stomach, neck & shoulder, that is unbareable. :>( I thought I was to loose weight because I would not be hungry, not because I couldn't eat. Confussed:>(

I was banded 4/17/07. lost 35# in 3 months; from being so sick & in so much pain everytime I ate. I have not lost anything in the past 3 months. I exercise, drink lots of water, eat diet food(no fat or sugar). I don't know what to do either. I have gone throught so much pain & expense for 35#???? I am getting a fill on Friday, but I'm scared to death. I can't take much more pain. I really think I have band slippage.

I'm at home all day , with the fridge. My DH keeps it stocked with ice cream & pies. He always has cooking & chips here. Even tho I don't work , I still have to face the demans evey day. I guess we just have to get tough. If we are tough enough to go through surgery, surely we can find the strength to just say "no way." Or, at least only eat a little. :>)

LOL Thank you, girls, for understanding. You made me LOL, for real. I needed that.

I was told that I needed 70 to 80 grams of protein, daily, after banding. I started stocking up on different kinds & flavors. Then, people told me "not to buy too much, because I would be able to get it from my food." There is NO way I can get that much protein in a day. I would have to eat nothing but meat, beans, & cottage cheese. I have a hard time getting any kind of fish or meat down. (It seems to hang. ) If It wasn't for whey protein shakes & protein bars, I would never come close to getting the protein in. How about the rest of you??? Can you get your protein from your food alone?? just wondering

Way to go, girl. Keep on loosing.

I was told to never again use a straw. Because for some reason, I have not burped since banding, I try not to do anything that might put more air in my pouch. I don't chew gum & try to stay away from anything whipped. To each his own, Babe. If you can do it with no prob; go for it.

Hang in there,Mandi. One day soon, you will look at them & think "how can they eat like that." I remember, just after surgery, when I was starving, & I yelled at my 5 year old niece for not cleaning her plate. I couldn't believe she had food & wasn't going to eat it, while I was going hungry. Now, I watch my husband eat & say, " You just put more food in your mouth, in one bite, than I eat in a whole meal." I can hardly stand to watch other people eat. It will get easier...& you will get the last laugh. Happy loosing:>)

That other thread was getting too long. So, lets start a new one. How is everyone doing? I am doing a little better. I seem to have gotten my eating under control. I have not frothed for 2 whole days:whoo: That is a BIG improvement for me. I also started a new body sculping class. UGH:omg: My body things I have lost my mind. I still do Water arobics 3 times a week, & always will, but this new class?:cry Have a great day. judyfay :boredClaramae, I have been missing you.