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Thank you.

My husband and I go to dinner with two friends every other Friday night and they do not know that I am banded. We choose a different place to eat every time we meet. I had just got a fill on Monday and last night, I could eat mushies so I ordered the soup of the day and mashed potatoes. I ate slowly because sometimes I pb and slime on just water. I was the last to finish but I was talking and no one noticed. I usually order something healthy like soup and salad and when I am asked if I am on a diet, I just reply that I am seeing a nutritionist who regulates my food intake. I am afraid of getting stuck, but when I take my time and eat slowly and guage each bite I swallow before eating the next bite, I am fine. Usually I order the fish or grilled chicken. No breads or pasta while I am out because I just might pb or slime. Anyway, just eat slowly and chew, chew, chew, chew.

I dont think there is such thing as a stupid question or post. Sometimes when I am feeling alone with this band and I think that I am the only one experiencing something, I will read the posts on this forum and it helps. I agree with Heather O when she say that sometimes people are non compliant and looking for justification to continue doing what they are doing. I was one of those people(during the holidays) because I ate badly and did not loose any weight, however I would read posts to see who else had eaten badly and I did not feel alone. I knew better and I am doing much better getting back on program. Did my doctor explain everything to me? No. He sent me to a nutritionist who spent all of about 10 minutes with me. She gave me the handout for band and told me to follow the guidelines. I guess I needed more directions as to what to expect when I ate certain foods.I take this band very seriously and I am aware that I had major surgery and the reason I had the surgery. I value the support and I am starting to attend the group support meetings because not matter what the doctor say or the nutritionist said, I need to talk to people who have the same issues I have and listen to their solutions. If I had to do this whole thing over again, I would in a heartbeat. I am becoming more informed about this band through this forum, my friends who have been banded and my support group. Thanks for letting me vent. I was only upset with myself and I too needed to hear someone give me a hard reality check because I need honesty and not understanding when I do the wrong thing.

I got my fifth fill on November 17, and I have been at good restriction(I think). I cannot eat too much and I can only drink protein drinks in the morning, then I am fine to eat something around lunch time. My problem is this: I have ate very little since my last fill and I slime everytime I overeat. No problem. I can live with this right now. I usually feel like something is stuck in my throat then everything comes back up. How come I am not loosing any weight? I am exercising and walking daily. I go back to my doctor on December 29th and I know that I an doing what I am supposed to. So, why am I not loosing weight? I weighted today and I had gained two pounds. Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong? I try to drink a lot of water, but I cannot keep it down either. Am I too tight? Any advise would be appreciated.:cursing:

I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful that I finally have found a slow and healthy way to loose weight with the lap band. I am thankful for my job and all that I have. I am thankful that I am able to visit this forum and have a lot of question answered on my journey to becoming thinner and healthier. I am thankful for each and every one of your guys that post and make my weight loss journey easier.

I did very well at Thanksgiving dinner. I drank a protein drink before I went to dinner and it helped with the hunger so I was able to be selective in what I chose to eat. I did not over indulge in any cakes or pies and I ate my proteins first then vegetables. I was afraid of sliming and getting stuck. This last fill really helps me stay in line with how much I can eat. This was the first Thanksgive in a long time that I did not stuff my face with everything on the table. One of the many things I am thankful for this year, is the lap band.

Hey guys, can I join the slow weight loss bandwagon? I was banded on May 20th and I have lost 30 pounds only to gain back 9 these last two months. I am due for my fifth fill next Monday and I am very embarrassed to go and talk to my doctor. I feel like a failure with this band, however, I am not giving up. I do not have complete restriction yet but this next fill may bring me closer. I have 55cc already in a 9cc band so I am almost there! The only problem I am having is that I can still eat anything. I have been walking for exercise and the pounds still are not coming off. I am patience and I know that when I start losing it will be a wonderful feeling. I take my hats off the those of you who have lost a lot of weight so far. I hope to join you soon.

I too am frustrated with my weight loss. I lost 30 pounds after I was banded in May and I have had 5cc put in my 9cc band. I still do not have good restriction and can eat just about anything. I have managed to eat around my band these last six weeks and gained seven of those thirty pounds back. I am due for another fill next Monday and I am embarrassed to go see my doctor. Any encouragement would be appreciated.

I was banded on May 20th and I have had my third fill on Last Thursday. That brought me to 5cc. I still do not have complete restriction and I am losing weight slowly. Monday night I ate a piece of cornbread and I immediately had a pain in my chest and i began to slime. I became so excited because I thought I finally was getting some restriction. I can still eat what I want and I hate it. I have the realize band and when I got my last fill, I mentioned to my doctor that I had lost and gained the same 7 pounds and he told me that he expected that to happen. wtf?? I have been exercising and I know that I should start making better food choices, but this is frustrating. I think the realize band does cause slower weight loss.

Try the tae bo series from Billy Blanks. About three months ago, I started with the 8 minute workout and it was hard! I kept doing it and now I can do the full tae bo workout. It works you out pretty good and I am losing inches everywhere. Good luck.

Thank you for this post. I have been lurking on this site for the last couple of weeks and I have not posted in a while because I do not know what to make of my lapband. I started out loosing and then I just started gaining weight. I have lost and gained the same five pounds over the last two months I know. I had my first fill in June and I do not have any restriction. I am not scheduled to have my second fill until the 13th of August. I am working out at least three times a week by doing tae bo and weights. This is probably why I have not gained more than the same nagging five pounds. Anyway, thanks for posting something positive that I can look forward to. I am not discouraged with the band, just being patient and looking forward to the time when I have good restriction.

Joan, wishing you a speedy recovery. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Stay strong and god bless you.

Too cool!!!! You look great.

You are funny. Run to the quickest AA meeting. LMAO. Seriously, I love lambrusco and you just described me when I drink a half bottle of the wine. My husband tells me that my cheeks get rosy and I talk a lot. I just had my first fill today and I am going to wait until the first part of next week to finish my bottle of wine. I say just enjoy and don't over endulge too much because you don't need all those extra calories.

I got my first fill today and it was not bad. The doctor felt around for my port then inserted the needle, a quick prick and it was over in less than 30 seconds. I feel great. Don't sweat it. It will be fine.

Hey girls, I have been having the same problem. I am working out at least five days a week and I was gaining weight. I am getting my protein in and not eating anything not approved by my doctor. I have not had a fill yet so I probably can eat more than I should. I have lost inches so I am still excited about that. I did not give up and just this morning when I weighed myself, I had lost 2.5 pounds. Woohoooo. Just hang in there and it will start to come off again. Good luck.

beautifult, I also work 12 hour shifts and it is very hard for me to get in a decent sit down meal, however, I take my optifast protein drinks to work and I will have one every four hours or so. I have to eat on the run (this is partly how I gained my wieght by eating quick fast foods). I have explained to my supervisor that I will need to take at least 20 minutes to have a sit down meal because of the band and he told me to take the time and take care of myself. I just started my regular meals and it is going well. I take the time to chew, chew, chew and I am so far losing weight and I am using the gym at work because of the 12 hours and the convience of it being right there on site. As for you not having the time to take a break, I do understand, however talk to your supervisor about your needs. You are a caregiver of others, so why not take at least 20 minutes to take care of yourself also? If all esle fails, the protein drinks are already premixed and I put mine in a cup that I can carry around with me and sip on. Hope this helps a little.

I am working out at least five times a week. I go to the gym at my job after work and I have been dedicated to my workout. I feel great after a good workout, but I have gained almost two pounds since I started. What's up with that? I have not had a fill yet and I am eating mushies which I guess is causing the weight gain. I am patient though and I know after I get my fill on June 26th the weight should start coming off again. Good luck everyone on your exercising.

The whole two weeks I was on my post op liquid diet, I watched the Food Network and it was weird because watching the Neelys cooks their bbq and Paula Deen put all that butter in her dishes was quite theraputic to me. I don't know how to explain it but the shows somehow reminded me that I was going to be eating a whole lot less of what they were cooking and I was o.k. with that. I still watch the Food network and I love seeing how the dishes come together.

You Go Girl!

I had to loose 20 pounds before I could have my surgery. My doctor was not shy about telling you that he would post pone the surgery if you did not loose the weight. It did not matter how much you weighed. Upon my initial consultation, I was weighed and I had to sign an acknowledgement form stating that I had to loose 20 pounds or the surgery would be put off until I did. Eating low carb and drinking protein drinks worked for me. I did it the last two weeks before surgery.

I am down 25 pounds and loving it!!!!! yoooohoooooo!!!

Leigh, good luck and let us know how you are doing when you get home. Congratulations!!!!

GG, when I went for my initial appointment to get the letter of referal my doctor gave me the speech about how the band will work fine if I used it correctly but he had seen patients gain all the weight back. I did not want to hear that at all. He did sign the letter and he was encouraging because I have diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I must say that since I started the pre-diet and got banded two weeks ago, I have lost 25 pounds. People should be supportive of you and your struggles with weight. I have not told anyone at my job except my boss because I do not want to hear the negative comments or have to cuss anyone out for getting in my business. Stay the course and remember that you are doing this for you and no one else. Good luck.

*Love*, I enjoyed the video. Thanks