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My stomach isnt rumbling but i dont feel the food sitting there..let me explain this..when i was originally banded the surgeon tightened me up so much that i used to feel the food sit there or back up..once i get up and move around it would feel like the food dropped..I now have a new surgeon because he is inn with the insurance and he is closer to where I live..I am now adjusted to 6.5cc and dont feel what I felt in the past with the previous surgeon..I am sticking to the diet..I am not cheating..I am tempted but since my new provider advised me that I could be diabetic within 5-10 years..that was my calling to stop and stick to this..I have a 2 year old daughter that is my inspiration to get this damn weight off..I am fed up..I feel disgusting because I let myself get this heavy...

Wow..you guys are doing fabulous! Keep up the great work.. Amonroy...I have a 10cc band with 6.5 cc and dont feel restriction..I am following the rule..my next adjustment is 3.24.09..I wanna reach that sweet spot because when i eat i dont feel like ive eaten.. Amonroy--I go to the chinese buffet here where I live & have chicken..crab legs..steamed clams..broccoli stuff like that..I drink unsweetened iced tea when I there...I go to burger king & get a side salad with grilled chicken..i avoid Mcdonalds because i heard that they spray their chicken with sugar water so it doesnt dry out...Its hard to eat fast food because the choices are limited..sometimes when u are out and about you want something fast..i always opt for chicken or salad...once in a blue moon i will have ice cream but not a big portion.Any suggestions??

I have a VG 10cc band with 6.5 cc and I dont feel restriction

Welcome to the site!

wow..i have a VG 10 cc band & i have 6.5 cc in the band and still dont feel restriction..i am eating slow and i am not drinking while eating..any suggestions??? :confused: Lost 18 lbs since 1.28.09

I am excited for you..I am losing weight too and I feel good..I am excited that i am sticking to this and not cheating!! :wink_smile:

welcome ravighy

Good luck with your goals.I am sorry to hear about your pain..i recently found out that i have 2 disc herniations in my back so I am not working out at the gym..I actually do alot of walking..I feel good about myself..I am down 18 lbs since 1.28.2009..I am getting impatient because I am tired of wearing plus size clothing..lol

When i crave dairy I opt for string cheese sticks that weight watchers make..I eat cottage cheese with fruit and when i make my egg white omelets in the morning I used cheddar..I love cheese in my salads too..I havent eaten fast food since Ive been banded..if i decide to i will opt for a side salad with chicken...make sure u take your multivitamin and calcuim supplements..I incorporated vitamin b12 and protein shakes into my diet..when i go food shopping it is so expensive...i pay $60 a week on food..but I buy things like chicken and other meats in bulk to save $$..ive been clipping coupons to help too!!

Congrats to All on here..I am down 18 lbs now as of 1.28.09..I eat alot seafood chicken beans protein shakes and the key is drinking water..omg i feel like i live in the bathroom at times..I enjoy cooking healthier meals in my house..my family is on my diet too but my daughter is 2 years old so she eats carbs that I cant have..its a journey no doubt about it but I am in it to win...Good Luck to you all..

Congrats Connie! :laugh:

Suddenly human..sounds like you were julia roberts in pretty woman..:wink_smile: I bet you looked fabulous!keep up to great work!!!!

Hello All..Keep the faith..its hard but we all will get to our goals..I am a believer that you get what you give..I am down 18 lbs now..I am excited ..my clothing feels looser but hang in there stampergirl...you will be fine!!

Hello..I read ur post..when is ur next office visit/adjustment? sounds like u need a fill

Hello All..I would not recommend those slim fast drinks..my surgeon told me that those slim fast drinks are loaded with sugar..try whey protein/soy protien or isolate protein shakes..i add non fat milk and ice with frozen fruit to make it bulky so i feel satisfied..

Thank you shellypaunts Congrats on ur weight loss :scared2:

:smile: Ive lost 16 lbs since 2.9.2009..omg i am sooooo happy!

Thank you all!!! Its hard but i am trying

Hello..Hang in there..drink alot of water and drink protein shakes..stay motivated & think of the big picture..you!!! if u need encouragement or someone to talk to I am here for you..I dont know u but we are all on this online community for advice and to let ppl know of our successes..good luck!

i walk LOL..i have 2 disc herniations in my lower back so ive stopping going to the gym...i walk for about 45 mins to an hour about 3 times a week...I am also following the diet too