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@ VSGmary, my condolences to you and your family. I pray for strength to guide you thru this difficult time

CW 245 - I didn't reach my goal - 5lbs away - but I will be more focused and determined on the next challenge.

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I am almost 13 weeks post op and have lost 35 pounds so far however I have noticed that it has really slowed down a lot. I am watching what I eat and exercising. My appetite is much greater than previous weeks. I am able to eat larger portions and I have terrible burps and hiccups afterwards. I try to eat slow, not drinking when eating, eat protein first and everything. I didn't get a fill at my 6wk post op appt since I was having trouble with a lot of phlegm and I was losing good. but now since my appetite has increased and the scale not moving as much - should I go get a fill to get things moving a little and to curb my appetite some? Any encouragement is greatly appreciated and I welcome it. Thanks

@@enjoythetime, thanks for your response & encouragement. I went ahead a got the fill done on Wednesday morning. I read that The hiccups/burps would be my stopping point but sometimes I would get them even before eating and I would be hungry. I would be hungry after 3-4 hours so I think I made the right choice. Since the fill, my appetite has really slowed - can only eat about 5-10 bites if that many of anything- I went from liquids, purée, soft foods and regular so we will see how this goes.

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My weight 258 as of 7/20/15

I am taking Celebrate chewable a multi vitamins, b-12 and biotin fast melting tablets. I also take chocolate calcium chewables.

Hey everyone!!!! I was banded on 5/20/15 and so far I have lost 34 pounds. So far so good. It's still a little hard for me to get in all my protein but it's getting better each day. Most days I am not hungry but will eat something as it's not good to go all day and not hungry. I haven't had my first fill yet as I had a problem with slimming but it's getting better now. Hopefully I will in October. I am exercising at least 3 times a week but trying to increase so I can make my weight goal. Good luck to all!!!

I see I am added - my weight is 258 - by Labor Day - 240

My email is hapollard@bellsouth.net

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This was a lot of good information. I will be stepping back and making adjustments so I can continue with a successful weight loss

I'm in

Butterfly512, don't beat yourself up. Things take time and you must trust the process. Plan your meals out from breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner & possibly a snack before bed. Measure out your foods as This may help you so you don't get hungry and overeat. I will not get my first full until 7/6 and I am a little anxious & nervous at the same time. I have noticed that I am able to eat more as I am not as swollen as before but I continue to watch what I eat as I don't want to gain a pound back. I hope things get better for you and we are all cheering for you.

I am 5 days post op and my chest still fills tight and it feels like something is in my throat. I am still on the liquid phase and I have been walking. I have been more hungrier today the rest of the days and still can't get all my Water and Protein in. Not sure what to do at this point. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Nia21, everything was fine. I had to drink plenty of fluids - at least much as u can get down and walk more. I noticed the more I walked I felt so much better. I made sure I chewed my food well also. I hope u get to feeling better soon

I was banded on May 20th and I have had this mucus issue since. I went to my post op doc appointment last week but forgot to mention it with all my other questions I was asking - LOL. Now I am getting to the point I can't hardly enjoy my food cause my mouth fills with the mucus and I can't swallow it along with my food so I just spit it out. If I feel thirsty I get a lot of mucus then too. Has anyone experienced this? I am getting really tired of spitting up this mucus especially when it is really thick. It is clear so I guess that is one good thing. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks I believe I will give them a call

I am barely eating any food cause I don't like the mucus/sliming - I can get my protein shake down but when I try to eat food is when all this happens

I tried that and I still have a lot of mucus. I even get it before I eat so I am still clueless

You are most welcome