KimberlyJ

Thank God I found this thread! I have been banded for almost 2 yrs and have not lost a thing. My Doctor and the nutritionist I had was a joke. He was experienced at doing the lap band but he and the nutritionist had no idea what to do after that. I have been struggling and thinking I am a failure the whole time. I then talked to my rheumatologist and she told me that all the meds I am taking for my arthritis is keeping me from losing weight. So great now and additional hurdle to get over. I am wanting to start weight watcher but I am wondering what kind of adjustments do I need to do for this to work. I like the structure idea, which I never had... Any help would be appreciated. Kim

Hi Annie I am in the Beavercreek area also, Hoping that we can chat since you have been banded longer than I have. I have many questions lol.... Hope to hear from you soon Kim

Hi all its Kim! I live in Beavercreek and am looking for help! I was banded on Sept 30 2008 and I have only lost 10 lbs. I am physically challenged, hurt my back and left knee and am having a hard time exercising. I would like to find someone to actually hang out with, walk the malls and other light exercising activities. I hate exercising alone and I hope with someone else doing this with me that it may be easier. So if anyone wants to help a girl out let me know! Thanks Kim

Hi my name is Kim, I was banded on Sept 30 2008 and I have only lost 10 lbs. I am physically challenged, hurt my back and left knee and am having a hard time exercising. I would like to find someone to actually hang out with, walk the malls and other light exercising activities. I hate exercising alone and I hope with someone else doing this with me that it may be easier. So if anyone wants to help a girl out let me know! Thanks Kim

I feel the same, I do have to take a couple of sips of a drink during a meal, or things get stuck. My doctor always bugs me about exercise but I am not able to at this time so losing weight is even harder.

Thanks everyone for replying! I actually dread going to the doctors now because of the weight gain. I also cannot exercise, I keep hurting myself. My knee feels like it is full of rice krispies and actually went out on me twice yesterday. I guess I am really going to have to have a talk with him. Maybe I can get him to refer me to physical therapy in a pool. That would be easier on my body. I feel so discouraged. I thank you all for making me feel like I am not alone. If anyone wants to talk regularly let me know, It would help me alot. Thanks Kim

I have totally fallen off the wagon, I have gained over 10 lbs and can eat more than I should. I am not hungry nor full but I eat anyways. I think I am addicted to food and not in the good way. Anyone else have this happen? Help please!

I think it help disolve food so it will go down easier..... I have never taken them so I am not sure.... Maybe someone else will elaborate on it..

Well now I know! Thanks for the information! I go back to the dietician on Thursday so I will ask her then and let her know what you told me. I am slowly feeling better, this is the first time I got stuck, I dont like this feeling so I will definately try to avoid it from now on....

I am burping allot, nausea has calmed down, still in pain, going to have hubby go for some papaya pills. Thanks! I also did the dog position for yoga, that made me start burping more so maybe thats a good sign.... Thanks for not calling me an Idiot, I already know I am one for even trying to eat the orange.....

I had my second fill on monday, was ok and liquids been keeping down fine. Stupid me was starving for an orange and I ate one. I thought I chewed it up well, now I am in discomfort. any suggestions? I can drink ok but until pain goes away I'm affraid to try anything plus I am probably swollen again. I feel like throwing up, but that feeling isnt enough to trigger doing it though. Please help! Thanks Kim