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I am happy to report I have lost 2lbs in the past 4 days, I have been upping my Protein, eating a ton of veggies and some fruit - no breads due to them getting stuck! 173.5 and today 171.5, I can't wait to break the 170's finally. I feel good, clearer, healthier, my skin is clearing up and I have energy!

Are there any Vermonters out there any more? I would love to find someone to talk to in my area, or quite frankly anyone in any area is fine with me

So, I had quit smoking before my surgery and was very proud of that, however, I did start smoking and have been for the past 6 months. Now I have smoked since I was a teen - eek! I know and I hate it, I have quit so many times but then something happend.... my husband and I quit New Years day together at 8 pm and this is the longest I have gone without actually feeling like I wanted to start up again. This is huge because while before I had quit for long periods of time I would obsess about smoking them but now for whatever reason I just feel different. Of course I have also become anal retentive about exercising and have started the couch to 5k program I saw posted, so that motivation has helped me immensely Also, for the simple fact I had this surgery to be healthier I just finally think after 6 months of having this band in me it is time to get my ass in gear and take better care of myself... so I am not proud at all that I began smoking again after surgery but you know what? I am human, I make mistakes and if any one has a negative comment to make about this I suppose they ought to check their own inventory before picking at mine :confused:

You aer not alone, I lost a little more than 50 lbs, gained back 16 pounds and I was very ashamed as well. I went and had a much needed fill and I am back on track, in one week I have lost 6 pounds. Do not despair! I do not believe that guilt doesn't serve a purpose, it is a normal healthy human behavior and I believe it can either spur us on to spiral of bad behavior or onto a positive new even in your life!

Oh goodness, well I will have been banded two years in June. I have lost over 50 lbs and have always been a slow loser but I have never gained. Well, I started a new job in December, quit smoking in March, got Shingles in February and then have suffered ever since with severe nerve pain that has warranted Lyrica being taken each day.... I lost myself with food, I stopped weighing myself, stopped tracking my food and I also found I could eat a lot, and I mean a whole lot of food! So, I was scared and I was embarrassed but I dragged myself to my Surgeons office. He was a bit concerned that I might have a dilated pouch so he ordered an Esophagram which I had last week. I went back to see him today and thankfully everything was fine, I just needed a fill! I have a 10cc band, I had 5.5cc in it and today he added another 1cc. I feel good, have really nice restriction - I had forgotten what that felt like :redface: Anyways, I just wanted to share and try to get myself back into the swing of things here on Lapbandtalk.com

Hi, everything will be fine. I flew as well after being banded, nothing is different :confused:

Hi Tomorrow I am having an egg, scrambled - a chicken and sweet apple sausage link (100 cal and delish!!) with a bit of asiago on the egg for lunch. Today it was 2 oz shrimp with Thai Peanut sauce and a small spinach salad with feta...

I have found after almost two years what amount of Protein keeps me food - today 2 ounces of shrimp with a small spinach salad was good for lunch, Snacks may be less protein - like string cheese but with some sort of veggie or rice cakes. I have to do snacks, Dr. is fine with this (for me) I need the constant small meal to feel happy and full

As of June it will be two years since getting banded, for the first time I have gained weight -11lbs to be exact. I have never had this happen but I am not going to let it slide. I have an appointment in two weeks for a fill thankfully. I am refocusing on my diet and exercise - looking back to my old success from when I first got my band, I just need to take good look at what I have learned and reapply it once again :smile:

Thank you Cocoa Bean :thumbup: the fill will certainly help and just the past two days I have really looked back and refocus, plus utilizing this site is so crucial to my success.

Hi, some people say that Biotin does work, I found that if I got more protein in my hair loss stopped :smile: Don't panic and you are not alone!

Yup, even after almost two years if I do not eat when I should and let it go it hurts pretty badly, I try so hard not to let that happen.

Thank you so much, your post was really nice and it made me feel better about myself, I really really appreciate it :smile:

LOL, I have been there and done exactly that!

Boy I took at least two weeks off, I was drained and sore, I may have taken a bit more (can't remember now)but I had issues, I had an infection in my breast bone and that caused a whole bunch of issues and pain. Honestly, my job allowed for a long time off and I took what they allowed, it was wonderful as I was able to get myself mentally ready for my return to work and I needed it - but that is just me.

I was beautiful, I was healthy and then I had a stepfather who made my life hell. Without getting into too many details he altered my perception of myself and I felt I had protect by over eating and making myself "ugly". I went through much therapy and I found that I no longer need to hide myself behind so much food and unhappiness, sounds corny right? Not so much for me, it is true, and I have found myself with a lap band to help me on the way, I just couldn't do it by myself and I am not ashamed to have this assistance, this tool :willy_nilly:

I guess the only thing I can say is ...You have to decide what is right for you, no on else walks in your shoes but you! I have been in your shoes and I had two relatives who had gastric bypass, so you would think they would have all gotten it right? Not so much. I decided to follow through with my surgery and haven't looked back, yes, there times where it is hard but I have plugged along and done what I felt was right for me. Make your decision for you - never anyone else or other peoples fears or prejudices, life is too short and it is not the easy way out :willy_nilly: good luck to you! Barbara

I agree with Panda, focus on proteins, talk to your surgeon and see if you need a fill. Soup won't stay in your band very long of course, but I do love it!

Oh my goodness I was losing hair like nuts for over a year! Protein and time have slowed it down to almost no loss. The doctors office kept saying this shouldn't happen to a lap band patient etc...but then there were many others having the same thing happen and finally they seemed to "get it"