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I was banded nov 21 and down 30 with another 30-40 to go. I had my last fill 10 days ago and I'm thinking it's too tight or I just can't figure out how to eat properly?? I'm down another 6 since then and have not been hungry at all and have to remind myself to eat. I'm also having a hard time getting used to the small bites, tiny sips, etc as everything seems to get stuck and comes right out. I'm not complaining but rather am hoping for some good advice on what others did to help overcome getting stuck etc since I'm at a point that I would rather avoid eating all together to avoid the pain and embarrassment that comes along with food being stuck... All thoughts would be appreciated!

Thank you!! Just feeling like I'm doing something wrong. Appreciate your help

So I'm 2 months out and down 22. I had a 31 BMI to begin with so I am on the lower side. I tend to get between 800-1100 calories per day and have slowly been losing.... My question to you is: have you tried eating more calories to lose more weight and if so, was it successful? I truly feel like I'm not getting enough and maybe with more I will lose more but I also don't want to gain I also walk between 6-10 miles per day but that is it for exercise. Your thoughts are appreciated

I had 3 ccs at one month, another 3 around 3 weeks after that and went in today (3 weeks from last one) and got 1.5. I tried broth this evening and have thrown up twice and am sitting here with tears running down my cheeks because I think I have to puke again. I have been steadily losing, not too hungry, but have not felt a ton of restriction... Before now. I'm hoping this means green zone. LOL

I do 1/2 hot water, 1/2 steamed skim milk with earl grey tea a few times a week for breakfast - gives u the nice caffeine boost first thing in the morning, while getting your protein

Syntrax are all great, if you love coffee, vitamin shoppe has a great Java pro with 100 calories and 16 grams of protein. I also love coco protein from vitamin shoppe. Good luck!

I will work with you - looking for a buddy myself! I'm 2 months out and stuck at 186 so we are very close to each other! Let me know

I cannot find a clear answer on how many calories we should be eating during this stage. I'm 10 days post-op and still not very hungry. I'm getting between 600-800 calories a day but I'm also walking 2-4 miles a day burning from 200-300 calories. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode and have my weight loss stop. Anyone have any ideas on what should be happening at this point? I cannot get a response from my doctors office

Thanks. Just don't want to take any steps back...

Get up and walk as much as you can. By day 3 I was walking over a mile. Helps so much with the gas pains. Unfortunately Walgreens had a malfunction after my surgery and would not fill my meds saying the doctor didn't have authorization to prescribe it (he did - computer issue) so I never used the pain meds. I think it helped me get up and out of bed more because I could feel the pain subside when I would. I am 10 days post op and up to 4 miles a day and have no complaints! Just keep pushing forward. Good luck on your journey!

Surgery at 3pm tomorrow! I survived the one week liquid diet and looking forward to the next steps... any last minute advice or guidance??

I have found 3 that I actually kind of love. The lean body shakes are all good (gnc and vitamin shoppe), if you like coconut, there is a cocoprotein shake I get at vitamin shoppe (individual only) - both piña colada and chocolate are very good and also I love all the Jay Robb egg white protein powders. I drink all as is and don't add anything. Good luck!

Thanks all for the advice. Doing well. Between one week liquid pre op and 6 days post op, I am down 16 pounds. Not really hungry yet so doing what I can to get protein drinks in. Been up and out since 2 days post op walking at least 30 minutes. Even got a law school final in 3 days post op . Very very very sore at port site but it is getting a bit better every day. No regrets - just looking forward to losing the last 53!! Thanks for the support - enjoy your thanksgiving!!

You will be there before you know it. Enjoy each step! Best of luck to you

Hi - I just got mine yesterday to lose 50-60. It's worth it. Those with higher amounts to lose will get to the 50 more to lose mark and will want to lose those 50 pounds because they will see they are still not where they want to be. I am self-pay also but will say for sure it is worth it! Good luck ????

So I know I shouldn't complain because surgery is Friday and I only have 5 more days of this but still, I'm hungry! Does it get easier??

Yep. Flew by. Down 9 pounds. Surgery today and now at home. Gas pain was crazy but I kept walking around and that has subsided. Belly pain sucks but is tolerable. And now on to a couple more weeks of a liquid diet! Thx all for your comments. I'm now part of the club ????

I was offered nov 21st as a LB surgery date then not another for a couple weeks. Because I was excited and already had vacation for the week of the 24th, I jumped on it. I then remembered that I have a group final for a law class on the 24th. Saying "group" because not going or rescheduling is out of the question. For those banded... How feasible will it be for me to drive the 80 mile round trip drive to school and be able to sit there for an hour doing a mock hearing? Thoughts please as this truly is my only fear right now! Thanks

Yes Dakota Girl - 2L. Lol. I want to be done with both ASAP!!! Ready to just move on with my life.... Thanks all for the input. I have a big decision to make....

Thanks. I do understand - have had 3 c sections and an abdominoplasty so I already know the pain I'm getting myself in. I have just read so many people have been up and ok the day of or after. I think I'm just more worried that I'm going to be like farting etc while there. Lol. I have the next 10 days off after that so figure if I get through it, I can then sleep

I am having mine November 21st in Chicago. For those who just went through it this month, any advice?? How has the adjusting been?

I feel you Ldimples! My surgery date is the 21st and I feel like i cannot focus on anything else. Because of my lower BMI, i only have to do 1 week of a liquid diet - although, i am so anxious about it that i want to just start it now! Best of luck to you!