StrangeDz

Patti, How did you find out about the dialation? Were you having problems?

Hahaha! Drain cleaner... made me think of Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke where that girl snorts Ajax thinking its cocaine! hahahaha!

Pizza is pure EVIL.

I've had wine coolers and sparkling wine with no problems... but champagne might be pushing it. haha!

It's not a daily thing... Only a once in awhile treat.

My aunt thinks its because soda has forced carbonation in it and beer's bubbles come from the fermentation process... hmmm... the plot thickens! hahaha!

Yikes! That would be HORRIBLE!!! I was told it stretches the pouch, the gases, that is. I've only tested it once with a big gulp of mountain dew and it was followed by painful burps. NEVER again. In desperation... like to take a pill or something, i've taken a sip of my daughter's soda and swished until it was flat... You know, I use to drink 4 cans of coke a day before my sugery, and I really dont miss it all that much. Once in a GREAT while, someone will pop the top of a can and the sound makes me want one. Isnt that funny? Not the smell or taste or inner desire... the sound of the can being opened. Ha!

WOW! I cant imagine even losing that much so quickly. I struggle to lose 4 or 5 pounds a month! I'm sure its just because I havent found that sweet spot. I've got another fill scheduled in September. Hopefully that will make a HUGE difference.

I started my period the day after my banding but didnt have one again for another 6 weeks. I KNEW I wasnt pregnant and was a little concerned, as I was very regular pre-op. I've been regular since. I wouldnt worry.

I currently see Dr. Lara (Out of Del Sol Bariatric in El Paso). He comes out to his Albuquerque office every two months. He will be here next on September 18th. He didnt perform my surgery, but since my surgeon left the practice (Frezza from Lubbock-UGH), Dr. Lara took me on. I love his staff, and he is very friendly and straight forward. Let me know if you want his contact information.

Fits and starts??

I think you guys might be on to something here! I had my fill 2 weeks ago and for lunch today I couldnt even finish my chicken breast! Shame on me for trying when I was full, but I did and I just couldnt do it! Weird that it would take 2 full weeks to notice a difference!

I'm so happy to hear its going well for you!

I can relate to the being asked if you liked the food in a restaurant... What bothers me the most is not ordering something to drink.. not even water. I dont mind anymore, as I've adjusted to that part of my life, but the waiters pester! Sometimes to the point of harrassment! No, I dont want anything to drink. No, not even water. See if its in front of me, i'm tempted. Makes me crazy that they just wont let it go! Ha ha!

What is the five day pouch test and can anyone tell me what PB stands for?

Sigh... I totally understand what you mean about Groundhog Day! Everyday I tell myself I am going to start fresh and what do I do??? I sabotage myself... Chocolates at work.. Cookies at home... ice cream... pizza... baked potato slathered in butter and bacon... I despise myself for it, yet I keep on doing it. A week after my 4th fill I finally got down to 60bs lost. I was so happy! I didnt get my first fill until 6 months after my surgery due to insurance issues so I'm kinda behind the ball, so to speak. In the last 2 weeks, i've put back on 3 of those pounds. I know it doesnt sound like alot, but it frustrates me to no end that I have no self control! ...and when I dont eat what I want, I feel bad. Punished. Deprived. Sad and guilty that I cant stop thinking about food. What I can eat and what I cant. I should feel happy that I have lost 57 pounds, but it has been so slow going and such hard work. The depression just makes it worse because then I feel like its all a waste and why not just gorge myself on crap. Sigh... Sorry for the long pity me reply... i'm just having a hard week.

:thumbup: I'm feeling pretty depressed and guilty and discouraged and and and... and I'm tired of feeling this way! I've got my band in april of last year and didnt get my first fill until 6 months later. I've lost 55 pounds since but just cant seem to stay on track these days. Ice cream.. crackers.. mini candy bars at work... sometimes in the afternoon at work, I cant stop thinking about a snack. I obsess over it and end up becoming grouchy because I cant stop thinking about it. I end up feeling deprived and punished because I cant eat what I want... then the guilt that I even feel like that in the first place makes it worse. sigh... WHATS WRONG WITH ME??? I'm so happy with my success so far, but I feel I cant do it anymore. I was going to the gym 3 times a week, so even when I cheated, I wouldnt gain. Unfortunately I fell and hurt my ankle 4 weeks ago and can only do so much before I'm in too much pain.... so now I only go 1 or 2 times a week. I was working back to my consistency, but then I must of reinjured it because it started swelling up and hurting so I am back to square one. Boo! Although I know my depression meds contribute to my weight gain and my lust for sweets, it doesnt make me feel any better. Feels like excuses. Its my 41st bday today and I had wanted to reach my first goal of 200 pounds by today, but am 11 pounds short... and its my fault. I get up every morning and tell myself that today I wont eat anything I am not suppose to and that I will go to the gym and be proud of myself... but that never seams to happen. You only get what you put into it, and i'm not putting into it what I should. Sigh.... Sorry to be such a whiner, i'm just not in a good frame of mind...

Thank you so much kkarryall and OnTheWay To Thin! I thought it was just me. I went to dinner with my dad and ate half my meal and took the rest home for today's lunch. I also stood in front of the mirror last night (naked-euw) for a long time... I just want this fat off me! So I did some mild exercises before bed and went to the gym today for lunch. I feel in better spirits today, however I did indulge in a few of those bite size butterfinger candies this morning. ugh.. but I vowed I wouldnt have any more today and as hard as thats been (my desk is RIGHT in front of the candy dish and they filled it this morning!) I havent had any. I think i'm gonna make it! ha! Anyway, thanks for your support.

I'm feeling pretty depressed and guilty and discouraged and and and... and I'm tired of feeling this way! I've got my band in april of last year and didnt get my first fill until 6 months later. I've lost 55 pounds since but just cant seem to stay on track these days. Ice cream.. crackers.. mini candy bars at work... sometimes in the afternoon at work, I cant stop thinking about a snack. I obsess over it and end up becoming grouchy because I cant stop thinking about it. I end up feeling deprived and punished because I cant eat what I want... then the guilt that I even feel like that in the first place makes it worse. sigh... WHATS WRONG WITH ME??? I'm so happy with my success so far, but I feel I cant do it anymore. I was going to the gym 3 times a week, so even when I cheated, I wouldnt gain. Unfortunately I fell and hurt my ankle 4 weeks ago and can only do so much before I'm in too much pain.... so now I only go 1 or 2 times a week. I was working back to my consistency, but then I must of reinjured it because it started swelling up and hurting so I am back to square one. Boo! Although I know my depression meds contribute to my weight gain and my lust for sweets, it doesnt make me feel any better. Feels like excuses. Its my 41st bday today and I had wanted to reach my first goal of 200 pounds by today, but am 11 pounds short... and its my fault. I get up every morning and tell myself that today I wont eat anything I am not suppose to and that I will go to the gym and be proud of myself... but that never seams to happen 100%. I'm sorry I didnt have any words of wisdom or positive energy to contribute... maybe I shouldnt of posted at all... anyway, good luck to you...

THank you so much... I had a fill in February and then again in May. It was my 4th fill and I only lost 3 pounds. I'm due for another in July. See, what bothers me is it isnt the hunger, its the constant thinking about what I can and cant eat... what I should and shouldnt eat... I'm so tired of it. I dont think a fill will change that... I know I can eat far more than I am suppose to in a single sitting. Maybe another fill will help... I dont know. My friend took me to lunch today for my birthday, and I ate ALL of my enchiladas and 3 sopapillas! This is the most food I have eaten in one sitting in a LONG time. I was so full, I felt a little sick. Now my dad wants to take me to dinner tonight, and I dont even really want to go! I dont want to eat anymore and I dont want to think about eating... if that makes any sense... Thank you for your support... I really need it today.

I'm feeling pretty depressed and guilty and discouraged and and and... and I'm tired of feeling this way! I've got my band in april of last year and didnt get my first fill until 6 months later. I've lost 55 pounds since but just cant seem to stay on track these days. Ice cream.. crackers.. mini candy bars at work... sometimes in the afternoon at work, I cant stop thinking about a snack. I obsess over it and end up becoming grouchy because I cant stop thinking about it. I end up feeling deprived and punished because I cant eat what I want... then the guilt that I even feel like that in the first place makes it worse. sigh... WHATS WRONG WITH ME??? I'm so happy with my success so far, but I feel I cant do it anymore. I was going to the gym 3 times a week, so even when I cheated, I wouldnt gain. Unfortunately I fell and hurt my ankle 4 weeks ago and can only do so much before I'm in too much pain.... so now I only go 1 or 2 times a week. I was working back to my consistency, but then I must of reinjured it because it started swelling up and hurting so I am back to square one. Boo! Although I know my depression meds contribute to my weight gain and my lust for sweets, it doesnt make me feel any better. Feels like excuses. Its my 41st bday today and I had wanted to reach my first goal of 200 pounds by today, but am 11 pounds short... and its my fault. I get up every morning and tell myself that today I wont eat anything I am not suppose to and that I will go to the gym and be proud of myself... but that never seams to happen 100%. I'm sorry I didnt have any words of wisdom or positive energy to contribute... maybe I shouldnt of posted at all... anyway, good luck to you...

Boy... i'm glad I stopped into this discussion today. I'm feeling pretty depressed and guilty and discouraged and and and... and I'm tired of feeling this way! I've got my band in april of last year and didnt get my first fill until 6 months later. I've lost 55 pounds since but just cant seem to stay on track these days. Ice cream.. crackers.. mini candy bars at work... sometimes in the afternoon at work, I cant stop thinking about a snack. I obsess over it and end up becoming grouchy because I cant stop thinking about it. I end up feeling deprived and punished because I cant eat what I want... then the guilt that I even feel like that in the first place makes it worse. sigh... WHATS WRONG WITH ME??? I'm so happy with my success so far, but I feel I cant do it anymore. I was going to the gym 3 times a week, so even when I cheated, I wouldnt gain. Unfortunately I fell and hurt my ankle 4 weeks ago and can only do so much before I'm in too much pain.... so now I only go 1 or 2 times a week. I was working back to my consistency, but then I must of reinjured it because it started swelling up and hurting so I am back to square one. Boo! Although I know my depression meds contribute to my weight gain and my lust for sweets, it doesnt make me feel any better. Feels like excuses. Its my 41st bday today and I had wanted to reach my first goal of 200 pounds by today, but am 11 pounds short... and its my fault. I get up every morning and tell myself that today I wont eat anything I am not suppose to and that I will go to the gym and be proud of myself... but that never seams to happen 100%. I'm sorry I didnt have any words of wisdom or positive energy to contribute... maybe I shouldnt of posted at all... anyway, good luck to you...

I'VE GOT IT!!! I looked up Ketosis and you are right. Everything sweet I eat in the last few days tastes bitter or weird and i've been wondering whats up. It is when you have a high protein/low carb diet and your body starts metabolising fats for energy instead of carbs. I had a fill a week ago and this started about 3 days ago.