lageil

Im having the same issue, but Ive had so many unfills that now Ive gained 20lbs..some days I can eat anything..like breads etc, the next day yogurt wont even go down...and EVERYDAY the heartburn is there. I did a swallow study and it was too restrictive so again, more fluid came out...but it still continuing. Im miserable and am considering having the band removed. Ive had to little over 2 years, lost 80lbs now gained back 20. This has caused me to panic, and think I need it tightened but I am just so sick and tired of constant pbing and just being miserable and hungry all the time and mostly not being able to eat except for crap, like candy. For some reason, thats the only thing that likes to go down..go figure.

I was banded on 7/19/10 ..since then I have lost 44lbs...64lbs including preop 2 fills and 1 slight unfill!

I am scared to death of thanksgiving. Ive been seeing a really great guy and he knows all about my band but he invited me over to his familys for Tgiving and I havent met any of them..xcept his mom. I just got a 2nd fill a month ago and I think Im at my sweet spot if not too restricted..I cant eat hardly anything. So how do I handle tgiving? Ive thought about telling him I cant go, I talked to him about it and he said not to worry, no one will judge but how can I sit there and not eat? Another thing, since I got my 2nd fill Ive only lost 5lbs and all breads, rice, Pasta have become off limits. So really I hardly eat anything and sometime I have to make my self eat..Im just not hungry so why wouldnt I be losing more? Also it seems the only thing I can eat are the things I shouldnt eat. Popcorn, candy chips etc.. I try to avoid these. Could it be Im not getting enough calories? My dr never put me on any kind of diet, or calorie, carb restriction etc.. Any suggestions? Thanks lauri

Ive been on synthroid for 2 years and my dr told me your suppose to take on a empty stomach but it doesnt really matter. Never heard about not taking with vitamins. So I take it in the morning with breakfast and vitamines and my tsh levels are always normal???

Ive learned to scout out the bathrooms where ever I am if eating out. I do that before I even order LOL

The only thing Ive noticed so far is PBJ sandwichs. I tried it twice even, just to make sure the 1st time wasnt a fluke I guess. Anything else I can eat, even other kinds of sandwichs. Must be the peanut butter and bread combo. I can eat peanut butter on toast though. Popcorn doesnt bother me at all and has actually been my dinner the last 2 nights..I know, thats terrible.

Im just wondering if this is what Im going thru. I am 1 1/2 months out of surgery and just realized tonight Ive only lost 10lbs. And I see some ppl 1 month out has lost 20-30lbs. I did just get my 1st fill last week but I can still eat anything. The quanity isnt as much but alot more then I think I should. And since Im always hungry it seems I know Im making bad food choices. I was doing great on my Protein intake but at last appt with dietician she actually told me to cut down on protein that I was getting too much so, since then ive stopped the Protein shakes all together. I just got so sick of them I guess. Im currently in the process of a divorce, just moved out a month ago so I havent been focused on me like I know I should be. Since my fill Ive gotten stuck twice but I think cuz I ate too fast. But again, for exampe the other night I was able to eat 1 peice of pizza and a bread stick. I know wrong foods, but still isnt this too much? I get full but am hungry an hour later. So, is this the bandsters hell? Not at my "sweet" spot yet? My dr has never said anything about counting calories or carbs like I see some ppl do. And really I dred the thought of that. So...chew my ass, whatever you need but any support/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

hI I was banded on July19th and I went for my 2 week check up and have lost 10lbs since surgery. The thing is, I went on vacation during the 2nd week and long story short I was stuck in an airport for 10 hours with nothing to eat so I ended up eating normal. I chewed chewed chewed but everything went down just fine. I no I have no restriction yet (1st fill Aug 31) so needless to say Ive been eating normal since even though Im suppose to be on mushies. I did mention it to the dietician and she just said to get back on track which tomorrow starts the soft food phase. But I read some post here and some people have a hard time even with mushies...makes me wonder. I cant eat the quanity like before and I dont snack between meals so??? The dietician even said to cut back on my protein intake that Im getting too much which will deplete my calicum in my bones. I just wonder why I can eat normal...bread and everything. Any suggestions?

Hi, I am getting so frustrated right now- I was banded 7/19, tomorrow I get to start on Mushies but so far Ive only lost 4 lbs and that was right after surgery. NOTHING since then! Im thinking when I start eating MORE how am I gonna lose? im on liquids for 2 weeks and not losing, how is that possible? RIght now I just feel like another diet attempt failed. (sigh) :rolleyes2:

Hi, I was banded on the 19th too!! Im getting hungry now too, only one more day of liquids!! YEA!! Im in Illinois

I hear ya, I was banded on the 19th and Im now hungry too. I only stay full for about an hour. I started adding crackers to my soup and wait till they get really soggy for a little more substinence? And SF popsicles, I think I eat more then my kids do..lol I just want somthing to CHEW. I actually took a bite of celery, chewed chewed chewed then spit it out..LOL. How crazy is that? I also seem to be able to eat more, like a whole package of cream of wheat or almost a whole can of soup. Id really starve if I just ate the 4 oz per meal that they told me I should be eating. Good Luck, I also dont see my dr till Aug 11th and that is just for post op follow up :-( probably no fill- he said about 5-6wks after being banded.

This is such a relief to read...thanks. Ive only been banded 9 days and in that time Ive only lost 4lbs. And Im still on full liquids for 5 more days and Im HUNGRY!! I have atleast 5 weeks Im guessing till my 1st fill, but atleast Ill be progressing up to some food before then. I guess I should just stay off the scale :scared2:

I was banded on the 19th and I was told I will never have ibuprofen again..lol. They told me it can cause ulcers alot easier in our tiny pouch. Tylenol is okay though. Im on liquids for 5 more days..ugh. So sick of soup. Ive only lost 4 lbs since surgery!! Anyone else not losing as well?