carolb

Hi, I am in bristol and had the band done in 2005. carolb

I've not been back online because I get depressed when everyone seems to lose weight and I haven't lost one lb in 10 months. I have been eating badly and not exercising, so I know it is my own fault. I eat candy because it goes down much better than food. I cannot eat bread or meat, and I miss those really badly. I am having a knee replacement in 4 days, so I really have to get it into gear and as soon as I can, start walking and exercising. I know that will be the answer, but I have trouble doing the right thing . I have not had a fill in 11 months because the doctor says he wants me to do better by myself. I've only lost 40 pounds. I had the banding in January 2005, and lost the weight all in that year.

Some people can handle the burger w/o the bun. I haven't been able to handle ANY bread since my banding 01/11/06. I also haven't had any meat. I do not crave it any more either. But anything I eat can cause pain sometimes. I PB almost at every meal. Going out is not fun. Yet I haven't lost any weight in 4 months. I havne't had a fill in 6 months. Does anyone else have this problem?

Hi There: I was banded on Jan 11, 2006 and weighed in at 203. Today is August 1st and I weigh 167. I have lost 36 lbs. But I have not lost anything in the last 3 weeks. I never eat pizza or rice anymore. I do eat potatoes, but only 4 or so times a week. I have not been able to eat meat since my last fill. So I have salads and Protein shakes and Protein Bars. Also, I eat Fage yogurt every day and have now started to drink much more. I haven't exercised at all because I work 50+ hours and am so darn tired. And lazy. I was discouraged because I thought I should lose faster, but I am now realistic and I am counting my blessings with this weight lose I have so far. The band is a tool and I have to learn how to use it better. 47lbs to go. Carolb

Hi All, I was banded Jan 11, 2006 and have lost 35 lbs. as of this week. I am not so hungry any more, but after my last fill, (8 weeks ago), I have a hard time eating any meat and most food that is not soft. I eat refried beans, with fat free sour cream, low fat cottage cheese, fat free yogurt, egg whites or egg salad. Of course, I have been dring ice water, or diet iced tea. I have not had soda since January. When I eat meat or regular salad etc., I get PB's really bad and have to stop to spit up. This hurts too much to do every meal. Went to Dr. Pohl Friday and he said my band may be too tight. I have to go for x-rays to find out. Candy goes down fine--that is so wrong. :hungry: 1/11/06- 203 lbs. 7/12/06 - 168 lbs.

HI I too am at a standstill. I had a fill 8 weeks ago and when I went in 4 weeks ago, I did not want one. I have been PBing every day and cannot eat solid food. Yet, I am not losing. 4 lbs. in eight weeks. Yikes! I am eating mushies and am afraid to eat in front or with anyone just in case I spit up. I have to go for an x-ray next week to see if my band is too tight. I would have thought I would have lost 10 more lbs. since I am not losing, but nooo...

Hi There, Boy I can understand the back pain. It happens to me too. But only after any food goes into my mouth. So I have to stop and either slow...ly chew, or eat mushies. I am 12 weeks post-op and have lost 30 lbs. I have had two fills. This last one really stopped me in my tracks. I could eat almost anything right after the 1st one. With this one, I can eat 1/2 cup of food at a time and I am back to puree. What does the phrase PB mean? Carolb:kiss2:

Hi I had banding on 1/11/06 at Roger Williams Hospital by Dr. Pohl. Went in at 213 and today 3/22/06 am 176. I am finding that I am able to eat more than I thought and have not lost a pound in two weeks!!! I just had my 1st fill and found no difference at all! I am a little depressed about it and have started a weekly dance class and a short walking program when I can fit it in with my working. Has anyone had this problem?