Banded 7/27/09

Hi, I was feeling more and more like you about 8 weeks out. I saw my therapist and decided that it was part of my "fat mind" trying to self sabbotage. Sometimes what ever was the "real" reason for gainning weight, remembers when something happened at certain weights. If that makes any sense to you. Your mind/body connection is strange and can hold on to alot. If you have someone to talk to (like this site) and find out that your not alone, you can do it and you've come so far. You might be able to "snap" out of it and keep going on your journey. Hope that helps. At least you can say, "maybe I'm not as screwed up as that person" and that will help you....LOL Keep up the good work

I use a whey protein shot in my water. I buy it at Wal Mart for 1.97 a tube/shot. It takes like a fruit punch and its really not bad. It has 26g of protein in one shot. It is similar to Protec but cheaper and doesn't have a weird smell like Protec. Hope that helps

Hi, try to eat or drink more protein to help with the hunger feeling...I was told by my nutrionist that if I need to eat some protein every 3-4 hours, its okay. Of course, as long as its like 2-3 oz. of protein, that might help too. I wasn't getting enough protein for my body to stay satisfied. As I posted in another repsonse, my surgeon believes in slow fills, so I've had to try to compensate satisfying my hunger and not be so frusterated with the scale not moving as quickly also. I try to wrap my head around the fact that I eat like 1 cup of food 3 or 4 times a day and the weight isn't flying off too. If you try to look at the fact that at least you've made a big step to get rid of the weight for good and that it will take time for it to be a healthy weight loss that probably won't come back....it makes you smile a little bit.. Keep up the good work

I am a little farther along than you, in fact about exactly 1 month. My surgery was 7/27/09. Anyway, my surgeons very carefull about fills. I thought if I could just make it to my first fill, I would know restriction, but I was wrong. He explainned that too much of a fill, too soon could cause more damage in the long run. He does what he calls 1, 2, 3. He does 1 cc on first 2cc on 2nd and 3 cc on 3rd. He wants you to really understand portion control and getting used to what you can and can't tolerate, so I think he is a wise man and at times get very frusterated cuz like I said, I'm like 3 months post op and don't have complete restriction and my weight loss has slowed, so next week is my 3rd fill and that will be the true test of restriction. (According to my surgeon) Dont know if that helps at all but maybe another persons journey. Okay so keep up the good work.:scared2:

I am feeling your pain....I was loosing like crazy until this last fill which wasn't alot, but enough that I REALLY felt restriction. I'm eating less and alot slower and chewing better, and learning all about "stuck", so it doesn't make sense that I'm not loosing some weeks at all and have gained a few, but then loose them. It seems as though I'm trying to loose what I've gained over a few days. (If that makes sense) I really feel like it has to be my body holding on or something, cuz I swear I drink more water and work out more and it just is really getting frusterating how this past month, I've only lost like 5 pounds.....ughh!! :confused:

I know what your experiencing.....I love dairy products, including milk and from day one.....it's not been my friend. It actually feels a little burny and bloaty then gassy for me. Lactaid has been my new best friend and I can have cheese, yogurt, and muscle milk light now. Good luck!!

Hi Headin.....what you'll notice from all the posts is everyone is different. I have been obsessed with the scale and the numbers and my doctor keeps showing me all the other things to focus on, like for instance when is the last time you or I was able to loose any weight at all and keep it off. Also, how are your clothes feeling, how are you feeling (health wise). I'm 2 months post op and was devestated that I had only lost 8 lbs in 1 month, but he pointed out that I lost 8% body fat and my clothes are just about 4 sizes smaller, there were a bunch of other numbers that went down too, like BMI,etc. Also, I'm not having any of the heart trouble that I once had some 40lbs ago either. So try to find something to focus on besides the scale/lbs. And keep up the good hard work and the band will be your guiding tool.....Hope that helps. Take care

According to my food list peanut butter is a big no no with banding....it gets stuck and it takes too long to digest. So just something to think about. The bread part is supposed to be only whole wheat and only toast consistance. I use light orowheat (the little pieces) but 2 pieces is 1 low serving and it toasts very well

I use light orowheat...they are tiny pieces of bread, but they are whole wheat and I toast them. I also use a few crackers and make mini sandwiches that are more manageble while eating on the go....

I literally feel your pain! I have been taking chewable fibers pills anf stool softeners so go figure. I resorted to a suppository today. I will see my surgeon tomorrow for 2nd fill and this issue will be priority topic of discussion. If I hear any spectacular news, I will pass the news along [ QUOTE=tke100;1333149]OK...I was always regular before the surgery but now nothing and way more difficult to move out. It is like little bricks and pretty painful! I drink 40-70 oz of Water but doesn't seem to help. So I called my Dr last week and they advised to take dulcolax at night before bed. Which I did and have been for the last week! The following morning I would go several times and get it all out. Today I woke up at 3:30am with horrible pains in my tummy and then the flood gates opened! All day today my tummy is killing me and I have finally stopped going early afternoon but I am still crampy. Even now at 7:30 at night! So I spoke to my Dr's office and it turns out I have been taking the wrong thing. I was taking a "gentle" laxative when i should have been taking the stool softener! DOH She said just get the water in because I am probably dehydrated at this point, uuuggghhh! Does anyone have severe constipation and able to eventually correct it? I am scared I screwed something up inside since I am still hurting and of course now can't go anymore and feel like I have to! I guess tonight I just take the softener and hope these cramps go away? Anyone have any advise? Banded 08/31

Hey sandiegokate....I too had surgery by Dr Bhoyrul. Don't you just love love him?? Which hosptial did you have yours??

Hey Sue, is your insurance paying for any part of your tummy tuck?