Charlene K

Yep, I have been pbing every other day since my last fill. I am calling the doctor tomorrow and see if he will take some out. I pb'd on fish yesterday. It took an hour to get it out before I could burp. It was so painful. I took pepcid today and so far so good. I think I also have a little reflux.

Oh, my back hurts too. It is just plain misery. I had gallbladder attacks 18 years ago, and I would have to say getting stuck is a close second in pain.:thumbup:

Thanks, I will look for it. There is a Walmart every few miles around here. I haven't seen it ,but I usually eat Yoplait or WW.

Typical day for me is: B-Greek yogurt with Splenda and small amount of Fiber One L-3.5 oz of protien. Salmon, chicken, steak (hamburger of any kind does not sit well) Veggies or fruit D- Same as above S-Always treat myself each evening to 100 cal pack of popcorn and throughout the day will have SF Jello or 100 cal 1/2 cup FF icecream. I do two snacks a day. What is Greek yogurt? Is that a brand name? I haven't seen it in the Houston area. Where do you shop?

Awesome weight loss! Well, I ate out so I didn't have leftovers and that is my downfall. Temptation was not there this year.

When I got really hungry I ate a boiled egg. It is just protein. You will do fine. Cigarettes hinder healing so it is good you quit them. Four days will help. Hang in there! It will be all worth it.

I am so happy for you. You will be in my prayers this week. I got real hungry a few times during the pre-op shake phase and so I ate a boiled egg. It cut the hunger. I know you will be successful with the band. You seem like a very diciplined person. Hugs and prayers coming your way!

FINALLY, 50LBS GONE! YIPPEE! I still need to go tomorrow and get an unfill. I Pb'd on a yogurt and fruit on Thanksgiving, and yesterday I pb'd on fish. Each time, the episode lasted over an hour. I feel like a baby that needs to burp and can't. The only way I can burp is to get rid of the food. Does anyone experience this?

Me too! I went out to eat and then saw "Australia". I liked it, but boy it is long. Anyway, I did not lose, but didn't gain either. I have been going throught alot of stress.....my mother was in the hospital for seven days....got out on monday....they went back in wednesday with chest pain. We got her out yesterday. I pb'd yesterday on Yogurt with fruit. I think it was stress. I am fine today. I went shopping at 6am this morning. Carter's had 60% off everything in the store and I also had a 20% coupon. I have a 4month old grand daughter and expecting a grandson in April. I loaded up on clothes. I too, am grateful for all of my LBT peeps. I don't think I would have stayed on track without all of you. THANK YOU!

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH MY LAP BAND JOURNEY. And a special thanks to Janet for starting this thread and being there for us! God has given you a special calling to help us and you are doing a great job. We are Blessed! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! I am so thankful for all my LBT peeps. Thank you for all the advice and encouragement since July. You people keep me going on my Journey. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Janet, Hugs from me too! I didn't pb today. I just spent 7hrs in the emergency with my mother. She had chest pains and they finally got her a room. So, I just ate a protein bar. Then this evening I ate a bowl of navy beans. Since being banded I am hooked on beans. They go down good and they are a healthy food. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

I hear ya, sister. This is a "safe zone" for ranting. I am stressed, and when I am stressed, I shove food in my pie hole. I am caring for my mother with conjestive heart failure in the mornings and my three month old grandbaby in the afternoon. I am stressed! So, I eat too fast and BAM! pb. I am on mushies and liquids today because I do want to eat a little turkey tomorrow. I am learning the hard way how to eat right......BUT I WILL LEARN!

Thanks for the advice. I will really monitor my eating habits this weekend and if I pb again I will call the doctor. I agree, it is not normal. Oh, I pb'd last night again. I do think I was eating too fast.

Janet, I don't like it that much either. I like plain green beans with a little bacon. Thanks for the recipe! I will make it next year.....and thanks for the advice and encouragement. Your a doll!

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. It is Unamerican to not have green bean casserole at Thanksgiving......or is that a southern thing? Okay, give us the pumpkin pie recipe....we need more than ingredients. What do you put in your cornbread dressing? My kids love mine. One thing I put in mine that is different is Jimmy Dean sage sausage and slivered almonds.

Janet, I have been thinking about why I might have pb'd. I think it is stress. I have been taking care of my mother in the hospital for the past week. She had conjestive heart failure. Then yesterday, I had to take her to a nursing home for rehab. I haven't driven on freeways at night in a long time. Well, I had no chose. Anyway, after I made it home, I ate fast food....a breakfst jack without the bun. It went down, but that bite of the hash brown....whew....it was bad. I pb'd off and on for an hour. Today, I have had cream of wheat, a cup of soup, and tried to eat veggies and fish, but I can't burp, and got pains in my chest. I am better this evening. There again, it is better for me not to eat hard foods when I am under stress. My gut must swell or something. What do you think?

I know.....that fine line. I got a fill last thursday and I pb'd last night. It was horrible. It was just a bite of a potato. I just can't seem to burp. Have you ever tried taking Gas-x before you eat? Do you think that would help me or do you think I might be too filled?

Oh, wow. I must have missed that post. Yeah, you do need to rest. Have you been scoped? Well, I hoped everything gets back to normal for you soon. I know what you mean about this time of year. We are going out to eat Thanksgiving and to see the new movie Australia. I usually feed twenty or more, but I don't need the temptation. I told the kids to go to their in-laws. I will have a better handle on things next year. I hope you find a way to fight your hunger. It sure is a none stop battle without restrciton.

Why not more fills? Don't stop getting them....my son did and gained half his weight back. If your tummy is grumbling.....it is not head hunger. Hang in there!

WELCOME MIMI! I am a MEME to my grandchildren(8 of them). You will get a lot of good advice on this thread. My LBT peeps keep me encouraged and inspired to do better. So just jump on in!

Yea! You! ONEDERLAND! AWESOME!:smile2::thumbup::cool2:

Sorry to hear your dilema. Maybe that job in Texas will come through for him or is that still in the works? Hang in there!