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Well, there may not be a solution but at least we know what's happening.

Benefiber didn't work for me but I small bowl of a high fiber cereal, like Fiber One, seems to do the trick for me.

You know, I had problems logging in yesterday and now I have to play catch up! LOL!! Molly....great NSV!!! Losingjusme! You'll make it to 100 this week! I know you will. Ridin...have a great time! I had a fill last Friday and it feels like NOTHING! He filled me and then said "oops, a little too much" then took some out. I still don't feel restriction!!! I was hoping for more of a kick but with that whole "fat around the stomach" bit, I'm thinking maybe this is the best it's gonna get from now on. I'm going to have to start relying on some willpower.

Wow, this thread is inspiring...I'm 4 pounds away.

I've never done it. I can't imagine any "damage" aside from the possiblity of stepping into a bad habit.

July 4th Challenge Week 4 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go losingjusme..............317....................30 6 ..................295...............11 tann.........................257.................. ..247...................232...............15 juliegeraci.................232................... 232...................220...............12 Josette.....................340................... 333...................315...............18 Inner_me..................306....................3 00...................280................20 Elisabethsew............281....................277 ..................260................17 Waterlily1072............278....................26 9 ..................252................17 Libra.........................230................. ..223...................205................18 Lapbandit…………..…208………....…...206……..…..... .185……. ...….21 RidinMyHDDream..... .281...................278 ..................256................22 FaithMD................... 341.5.................328...................310... .............18 __________________

Welcome Katie, Congrats on being banded. BTW, you're welcome to join our weight loss challenge. We're having our final weigh in on July 4th for this challenge.

Ha! I know exactly what you mean! From what I've been told it's due to hormonal changes, as estrogen is stored in the female's fat cells. Once those cells start to shrink the hormones are released and you end up with an excess of estrogen. I get my period twice a month and I'm on birth control. It's annoying but my gynecologist said that will stop once my weight stabilizes. Yet another one of the "side effects" they forgot to tell us about! LOL!

You haven't had a fill yet and you're still in the healing process. I know you're anxious but it does take time to get things going. Once you start getting filled and start getting some restriction, you'll see some changes. I didn't really start losing until after my second fill.

Dinner is my biggest meal as usually my band is tighter in the morning and loosens up during the day.

Oh please...I'm dying to go to Sydney!!! Some day...it's a pretty expensive trip from New Jersey!

Thanks Elisabeth!!! I had the best NSV on Mother's Day!!! My husband and son gave me a giftcard for The Avenue for Mother's Day and let me spend the afternoon shopping with my mom. I needed clothes desperately as everything is falling off of me and my husband said he had no idea what size to buy. When I got to the store I guessed that I would be a size 18 because I just bought a cocktail dress in that size two weeks ago. I tried on a pair of 18 capris....and they were too big!!! Yup, I'm a size 16!!!! A 16!!!!! Have I mentioned that I started this process as a size 30? I was so excited that I actually started shouting "woo hoo!" in the middle of the fitting room!! I haven't been a size 16 since high school! As a matter of fact, my senior prom dress was an 18! I'm so excited that I think when I wear my new clothes, I'm gonna announce to everyone and anyone..."Oh, by the way, I'm wearing a size 16!!!" LMAO!!

Sirby's right on with her advise. The band does not do all the work! Exercise, proper fills and making the right food choices are important. I would definitely do it again, without a second thought. I'm starting to feel like the woman I'm supposed to be.

You can do it Pelo...mind over matter, or in this case....ice cream!

Losingjusme! You're doing an amazing job with this challege!!! You go!!!!

Good advice Elisabeth! July 4th Challenge Week 4 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go losingjusme..............317....................30 6 ..................295...............11 tann.........................257.................. ..247...................232...............15 juliegeraci.................232................... 232...................220...............12 Josette.....................340................... 333...................315...............18 Inner_me..................306....................3 00...................280................20 Elisabethsew............281....................277 ..................260................17 Waterlily1072............278....................26 9 ..................252................17 Libra.........................230................. ..224...................205................19 Lapbandit…………..…208………....…...206……..…..... .185……. ...….21 RidinMyHDDream..... .281...................278 ..................256................22 FaithMD................... 341.5.................328...................310... .............18 __________________ Okay, I'm five pounds away from the 100 pound mark. I'm giving myself 2 weeks to get there. (I'm being conservative.) It's weird but when I look in the mirror, I just don't see it.

My nails have always been soft but since my surgery, mine peel as well. Are you taking a calcium supplement? It seems to help.

Yay Molly!!!! Good for you!!! Lapbandit, I've been having that problem as well, I suddenly feel faint and lightheaded. My doctor said I'm right on the border of my pressure being low so he didn't want to prescribe anything. He suggested I drink extra water to help. So now I'm trying to get in 10-12 glasses a day. I swear I feel like I'm floating Question for you all....I went for my fill yesterday and my surgeon said that I no longer have any fat around my stomach, (which is a good thing) and he said that from now on, I won't need many fills. He said maybe .5cc's here and there but that's it. He said that because I won't be losing any more fat around my stomach, the band won't be getting "loose" any more. Any of you ever heard of that? I told him that I still have plenty of fat on my butt and thighs and maybe he should move the band there! LOL!!!

Pelo, I have to agree with Josette. I think your making some bad food choices. My surgeon had told me that that ice cream, lattes and stuff like that are the WORST things you can eat with a band. They are loaded with calories and fat and go down WAY too easily. I PB several times a week too. But I've started to realize what causes it with me. If I'm stressed or rushed in any way, I take larger bites and don't chew well. I also refuse to give up trying to eat foods I know don't work for me such as Pasta and rice. I swear that sometimes I need a kick in the pants about it because I know I'm going to get stuck and I don it anyway. I think what we need to learn to do is listen to our bodies and pay attention to what works for us. AND STAY AWAY FROM THE ICE CREAM!!!!!

You look awesome! Congrats!!!!

Don't get discouraged! There are so many people on this board prooving your surgeon wrong! Maybe you need to change up your routine. A different workout. Maybe change up your food choices. You may be in a rut. Good luck and don't give up!!!!

July 4th Challenge Week 4 Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go losingjusme..............317...................309 ..................295...............14 tann.........................257.................. .247...................232...............15 juliegeraci.................232................... 232...................220...............12 Josette.....................340................... 333...................315...............18 Inner_me..................306....................3 00...................280................20 Elisabethsew............281....................277 ..................260................17 Waterlily1072............278....................27 1 ..................252................19 Libra.........................230................. ..225...................205................20 Lapbandit…………..…208………....…...206……..…..... .185……. ...….21 RidinMyHDDream..... .281...................278 ..................256................22 FaithMD................... ???...................328...................???... .............?? I lost 1 pound in almost 2 weeks! YIKES! I think I really need this fill tomorrow. I just realized that I'm going to be on liquids for Mother's Day. I guess no Mother's Day Brunch this year. We'll just have to postpone it to next weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!!!!!

Tann, I just saw you pics in the "before and after" thread. I'm in total shock...you look amazing! Congratulations! You've inspired me to get my butt in gear!

LMAO!!! Okay, you totally cracked me up with that! I'm with ya sister! I've got the LAPBAND BLUES TOO!!!:think

Hey wait a minute! My oreo mention was totally innocent! You all went crazy here! LMAO!!! You guys are such a trip! At least I know I'm not alone!