akfmurphy

Well, I haven't been on here in a long time. Next week will be 2 years since my surgery, and I have gained back what little weight I lost plus some extra. I have been too embarassed to go back to the doctor, but I think I will see if I can get an appointment next week. I am so tired of fighting this weight battle, and even though everyone said surgery is no "magic bullet", I guess I was hoping it would be for me. Hopefully I can get the courage up to go into the office. I don't want to be scolded (even though I probably need to be)! Amy

Congrats to those of you who have done so well with your weight loss. I was doing ok until I fell and injured my knee before the holidays and then sat around eating holiday food for a month. :thumbdown: I am finally able to exercise, but being so sedentary got me back into my bad eating habits. Does anybody have any advice to help get me back on track? I am almost embarrassed to go back to my surgeon for a fill, which I probably need.

Since I have to drive to class 1 night a week, I have been getting Chick Fil A chicken strips (3 count) which have 33 grams of Protein total. There are also 350 calories, which is much lower than the Zaxbys meal I used to eat prior to surgery. I know the fat is a little high compared to the calories, but even without the fries it is a filling meal on the go. I don't feel it is too bad, since I only do this once a week.

No burning anywhere...If you've ever been so hungry your stomach hurt, that is what it feels like. But when I get up and walk around, burp a little, go to the bathroom, it stops. Hopefully it won't happen again tonight!

Hi all! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Since school started back I have been super busy. I have a question for you guys....the last couple of nights I woke up about 2 am with pain in my stomach. I could hear it growling at me and I had a little gas come up after I got up, but I was wondering why so much pain? Do you think it is because my stomach is empty at that time and I need to eat before bed? Or could there be something going wrong with the band? I have only had one fill (3cc) since my surgery and go back in 2 weeks for another, so I will definitely ask the nurse about the pain when I return. Thanks!

Congrats Amanda-that is AWESOME! I must admit I am a little jealous, since we had surgery the same week and have only lost 18 pounds (22 if you count the 4 I have gained and lost again)! :tongue_smilie:I am glad to hear you are doing well, since you had so much trouble at the beginning. I have my first fill on Tuesday, so hopefully that will give me a little more restriction. Right now I feel like I could eat a house, but I try really hard to stick to my portions! I hope everyone is doing well. I guess the next support group meeting is in 2 weeks????? Hopefully I can make that one, since I am done with my weekend classes!!!! :thumbup:

Hey Breanne- Do you have an updated list for the June group? Just curious! Thanks!

I am sorry to hear about your flipped port but I hope all goes well with the corrective surgery. Do you have the realize band or the other one? I ask because I have the realize band and have had a lot of pain at my port lately (internal like pulling muscle) and my doc said it was to be expected. Just wondering if I also could've flipped! How did you know yours had flipped? Anyone else having port issues?

I have had similar issues with my back. I think because I have been trying so hard not to hurt my front (incisions and port site) that I have hurt my back in the process. I have been using a heating pad on my back when I am sitting and it helps. You could also try one of those adhesive heat wrap pads for work. I have also been doing some walking periodically, just to stretch out those muscles somewhat. Good luck to you!

I was also banded on the 30th! I won't have a fill for 6 weeks after my surgery date, which will be August 11th. I had some restriction from surgery the first few days but not as much now that I have healed some. I am still on full liquids and won't move into soft foods until 2 weeks post op. I feel like I can get more liquids in than the 1/2 cup I am supposed to get in a sitting. However, I am doing my best to practice those small portions so that when I do get a fill, I will be ready for eating a little at a time! How are things going with you?

My doctor doesn't require one either, but another doctor in his practice does. I did 1 week of 2 protein shakes and 1 small meal per day just to get a head start on my weight loss and to have time to try out some different protein shakes. I lost 5 pounds in that one week, so I was happy!:smile2:

Full liquids for me included yogurt and cream soup so I would ask your doctor for clarification. I have learned from this site that every doctor has different ideas about pre and post op diet plans. PS-if you can have cream soup get some potato or cheddar broccoli soup and blend it to death to get any little chunks out! Good luck!