nikkipk72

Hi all, as I type this I realize many of us banded folks feel like giving up, for me I'm afraid this is my only option. I was banded in June of 2010 and lost 100, since I have lived life and life has taken its toll. Death of loved ones and a divorce has pushed my eating over the edge. I have gained quite a bit of the weight back, I'm afraid I have stretched my pouch or esophagus. I can eat full meal and feel no restrictions. Occasionally I get stuck if I'm in a hurry, but I know how to deal with that. And the most damaging habit is now drinking with meals. I see my doc in the morning and pray after the flora he will tell me no damage to my band, pouch or throat. I don't know if I'm strong enough emotionally to handle a setback. I just want it all to be okay. Thanks for your time. Nikki

I find that high fiber items like veggies , beans and oats play a huge roll in my menu. I don't think I'm at my "sweet spot" yet either and so I make sure I take 20 min to eat and no empty calories!

Sugar is like eating one chip... Can it really be done while losing... Not in my world. I cut all sugar and won't even consider the "diet" candies. It's just asking for me to blow it again. It's like that with sweet, salty & crunchy things... The deadly three for me... Cold turkey is how I had to go too. It's hard but your worth it, we are worth it!

Hi guys, quick update... Day 4 of renewed journey and I'm starting soft foods... Down 8 lbs, I know most is Water weight but downward movement on the scale is good enough for me, even if it's water weight! Hope all is well for you and have a great weekend! oh and ... #GOHAWKS (Seattle Seahawks, that is!)

That's how I am feeling, not full! So I load up on Water. My brain still thinks I need to eat, darn brain! The nurse said liquids because it was a couple yrs since my last fill and this one was on the larger side... Can't wait for soft food Saturday morning! Have a great Thursday and thank you for your support!

That's how I am feeling, not full! So I load up on Water. My brain still thinks I need to eat, darn brain! The nurse said liquids because it was a couple yrs since my last fill and this one was on the larger side... Can't wait for soft food Saturday morning! Have a great Thursday and thank you for your support!

Well so far so good, I can tell there is restriction. First day after my full was filled with work, so I was starving when I got home. I have to learn how to manage food at work so I don't get to the ravenous state at work, which triggers poor food choices. I came home and grabbed a premixed Protein drink and that held me until I could settle the kids! Of course the liquid thing is not always pleasurable... Finding Protein drinks that mix/taste decent is a challenge. Thank goodness for gum, it satisfies the desire to chew. I'll keep plugging away and track food/calories. For those of you who do the liquid thing... Any advice on what to drink as an alternative to protein drinks. They don't seem to stick with me and I end up hungry... Balance all that with 300 calories per meal. Ugh!

She suggested to focus on Protein and make Snacks S/F Jello and Popsicles... Things that won't strain the whole system and to give my stomach a break. I will say I don't ever remember being able to "feel" my band and it being adjusted, last night and this morning I am sore, muscle sore... Deep inside, not like I've been wrking out sore but adjusted sore. Which is a good reminder to go easy on her for a couple of days. If I can get there you can... My doc said yesterday, everyone needs a reset once in a while and there is no shame in admitting that.

Hi all, I made it out of the doc with a smile and a great sense of support. Here's the short of the long story... Weighed in and tears flowed... Ugh! Fluoroscopy showed no stretching of the pouch or esophagus! I was cleared to have a fill, I ended up with a full 1cc. A second Fluoroscopy and found that was too much, so she backed out some and after a third Fluoroscopy, it seems we have a winner! I was given a small task of eating a small bowl of taco time chili to see if food would pass and the cleared to go home. Liquids for the next 48 hrs and a phone in check up on Friday. She reminded me to treat this fill as a first fill because it's been so long since the last fill. Sent me home with reminders on portion sizes, Water intake and her number for support! I shared with her I posted on here and how grateful I was to have the support of people I may never met. Thank you for thinking of me, replying and your support. Nikki

Thank you for the replies, I'm sitting outside my doc's off a nervous wreck and of course in tears... I hate that I have failed and am afraid of what he will say. Saw my counselor this morning and she is working with me to help me feel better about this set back and how life sometimes gets in the way, it's all about how we react. I'll post after I leave my doc... Fingers crossed all is okay.