aloudwhisper

You are right. I want the weight loss but not the constant vomiting and suckness that goes along with it. We really did the best thing for us.

I have been having issues of being tight. I didn't really allow it to bother me much, because I was loosing. But now I'm not loosing. So I had to get that issue resolved today. I'm .4ccs better. So sometimes all you need is a small adjustment.

I'm in Birmingham. How's your journey going?

How's it going? Are you still on track?

So hoe are things going now?

I'm a social worker and my day is often very busy. Well it was. I just relocated and will be getting back into the swing of working again soon. I have to say thatbi agree with the suggestion. However I understand the struggle. Some people have the surgery and do well. There's a big group that struggle. I can't speak for them, but I know that my problem is lack of consistency. I have to plan my meal or else I will end up with something I don't need. For the last couple of days my band has been tight. So protein works. I got in some egg drop soup. That wasn't apart of the plan for today, but I knee I needed something clear and hot. I eat a lot of egg drop soup in the beginning of this journey, so I knee what was safe for me . Don't get discouraged or see the comments as negative. The truth hurts, but you need the support and remainders. It will get you back on track faster :-)

One day at a time.

If it feels unbearable please contact you doctor. They can take a half of cc out, and see what happens. But you have to understand that somethings won't work for the new you. I love greek yogurt, but it had to be 2% the 0% makes me gag. Its been a very long time since I've had the 0 %, so listening to my nutritionist I tried it again. I barely swallowed the first spoon full before my stomach sent it back up. I use to love v8. I can't do them. I haven't tried them in a long time. But the last time was a no go. I can't do apples. Now I can have them in my own juice, made in my juicer. But if I buy the premade smoothe it won't work. No apple sauce. Its just things that won't happen for you and you have to be accepting to the changes. The band is like a spoiled baby. If it not presented at the right time or fits the bill it won't go down.

If it feels unbearable please contact you doctor. They can take a half of cc out, and see what happens. But you have to understand that somethings won't work for the new you. I love greek yogurt, but it had to be 2% the 0% makes me gag. Its been a very long time since I've had the 0 %, so listening to my nutritionist I tried it again. I barely swallowed the first spoon full before my stomach sent it back up. I use to love v8. I can't do them. I haven't tried them in a long time. But the last time was a no go. I can't do apples. Now I can have them in my own juice, made in my juicer. But if I buy the premade smoothe it won't work. No apple sauce. Its just things that won't happen for you and you have to be accepting to the changes. The band is like a spoiled baby. If it not presented at the right time or fits the bill it won't go down.

That's great! So happy for you. The keys to success with the band is eating right, exercise and staying connected to others that had this surgery. If you slip from any of them, you will have a problem. Then the problem grows the longer to don't do what you should. I'm saying this, because I know first hand. I've gone up and down with journey. I'm working on consistency. I will I will have it. I'm trusting God.

That's great! So happy for you. The keys to success with the band is eating right, exercise and staying connected to others that had this surgery. If you slip from any of them, you will have a problem. Then the problem grows the longer to don't do what you should. I'm saying this, because I know first hand. I've gone up and down with journey. I'm working on consistency. I will I will have it. I'm trusting God.

That's great! So happy for you. The keys to success with the band is eating right, exercise and staying connected to others that had this surgery. If you slip from any of them, you will have a problem. Then the problem grows the longer to don't do what you should. I'm saying this, because I know first hand. I've gone up and down with journey. I'm working on consistency. I will I will have it. I'm trusting God.

That's great! So happy for you. The keys to success with the band is eating right, exercise and staying connected to others that had this surgery. If you slip from any of them, you will have a problem. Then the problem grows the longer to don't do what you should. I'm saying this, because I know first hand. I've gone up and down with journey. I'm working on consistency. I will I will have it. I'm trusting God.

That's great! So happy for you. The keys to success with the band is eating right, exercise and staying connected to others that had this surgery. If you slip from any of them, you will have a problem. Then the problem grows the longer to don't do what you should. I'm saying this, because I know first hand. I've gone up and down with journey. I'm working on consistency. I will I will have it. I'm trusting God.

You also don't have to work as hard.

I really think it depends on the person's mindset and motivation. The band is really not for everyone. As much as I thought I would get the surgery and be down by the first year it hasn't happen. I know it will cause I'm not giving up, but its not the time frame that I expected. The sleeve has really helped a lot of people. Its a great option. It can work if one is willing to work it.

I'm trying to do both. Its just one of those days. I'm doing my best to eat right. Today I'm having a tight band day. I wasn't home, cause I was caring for a friend of the family. I ended up eating soup. Chicken and rice. I don't think it was the soup was the best choice. Its sitting on my stomach. I don't normally eat rice, but for some reason I did. I think I need some broth.

My problem is that I'm not burning enough calories. I work out regularly, but something is not going right. Maybe I neef to have more liquids a day and less solids. I'm trying to figure it out. I was doing so well, and it two days the scale is up. I'm confused. My cycle came, so it could be water weight, but I'm very nervous about it, because I haven't been lazy so I should have some benefits.

Most people are tight in the morning. Its normal to struggle with food in the early am. I just stick to my protein. I have to be mindful of my eating as the day goes, because in the room I didn't. I'm trying to fet back on track.

I totally get that. The band can help her develop a healthy relationship with food. Because the process is slow, she can develop skills that will help her for the rest of her life. Have you guys talked about the options?

You are suppose to have tightness when you eat. Everyone's band is different, but a common issues is morning tightness. I am not able to have my first meal until after 11a or so. I've started drinking protein shakes slowly during this time with water in between. As mentioned, hot drinks help to relax the band, but you need to try softer proteins. My band is funny about chicken. I can eat wings and thighs, that's about it. I had a lot of issues and frustrations with my band, and the lack if support did not help at all. I lost a year and a half of time with this band that I'm trying to get back. I didn't research enough to learn the side effects. I thought something was wrong with the band. I've learned though. Stay encouraged. It will get better. Keep asking questions and talking about your experience.

I agee with everyone. I have to recommit to this journey daily. I have to remind myself of where I was and where I want to be. I have been banded 4 yrs, and I've had a wave of highs and lows. I've gained, but not major. I'm getting back on track. I'm exercising and forgiving myself for not giving my all. It will get better in time. Stay encouraged people

You should determine if you're eating to large bites. Your band also mighter at night. You can drink some hot tea to relax your band. If dinner is the only time you are vomiting, you may have to consider how you're eating.

They may have to take out some. Have you tried drinking hot tea?