Hi everyone,
This is my first time on this forum and I'm not exactly sure how to use this site but I'll give it a try.
I had my surgery (lapband) on 3/9/07 and have lost approximately 65 pounds total. (about 55 lbs. have been since my surgery, the other 10 pounds were prior to surgery). My band is filled 2.3cc's. I am having difficulty with heartburn. Anytime I eat or especially drink anything, I get indigestion or burping. The heartburn gets really bad during the night, I have to sleep on my back with extra pillows to prop up my head so that I can atleast sleep through the night without getting sick. I have an appointment with my Dr. next week and I think he may loosen my band. I really don't want to have my band loosened because I feel that I need more restriction in order to continue loosing weight. At meals, I never really feel full, I'm just not able to physically eat any more food without getting sick. I do not drink during my meals either.
I am happy with the amount of weight that I have lost so far but I still have another 50 pounds to go and I don't seem to be loosing as much as I should be. I work out with a personal trainer 2 to 3 times a week and I also take ZUMBA aroebic classes twice a week. I am not able to eat many carbs but I do seem to have a new SWEET tooth. I am always craving chocolate. I never use to crave chocolate prior to surgery, I was more of a large portion eater than a sweets eater.
I am not sure what to do. I think that I am getting plenty of exercise and I really don't overeat. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for listening.
