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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?

Hey, I was banded on the 19th also. Just the last 2 days have I felt hunger pains, actually woke me up the 1st time but like you couple bites of something and its gone. But at an actual meal I can eat 6-8oz and feel fine. Not eat, but drink. Im on full liquieds.Im not suppose to do more then 4oz per meal but its kinda hard to measure so little. Do you notice you can eat more then whats recommended? I lost weight the 1st 4 days but now the last 2 I havent lost anything which shocks me since Im not hardly eating anything really. What are some things you guys are eating? Its 90degrees here and Im sick of hot soup. Thanks

Hey! I was banded July 19th as well. Doing good, never had the gas pains but belly swollen. Looks like I swolled a grapefruit just on the right side. And Im totally black and blue on my entire right side Is anyone else? And I also have the itchies big time. All I have is the steri-strips. I have to be on full liquids until Aug 1st then I can move to pureed foods. So I eat alot of soups, just strain out any chunks. Good Luck To Everyone Keep in touch!

One of the things the dietician told me before surgery is that you have to "retrain your brain" and that success is 90% Mental. Good Luck to you. Im only 5 days post op so cant say long term but so far Im great with it. But I dont think I have my appetite back yet, but I am full on 3oz of some form of liquid.

I was banded the 19th, stayed overnight. The first day home I was pretty wiped out so I slept most of the day, but since then Ive felt pretty good. Havent even used the pain med they gave me. Did have headaches for 2 days but I think that was caffeine withdrawal. I have 4 small incisions and 1 big one (about 3 inches) Half of my abdomen is swollen like a grapefruit and black and blue. Is this where the port was placed? its pretty sore but manageable. I only had to do clear liquids for 2 days and now Im on full liquids till Aug 1st. Im suppose to only have 3 meals a day + 3 protein shakes between the meals. Been pretty easy. I havent felt hungry but nor do I get the full feeling. After I eat I do burp alot??? I gained after surgery 2 lbs but chalk that up to IV fluids, today Im down 4lbs. Is everyone else swollen like I was? I havent heard anyone mention that.

OK, Im having my lap band done and July 19th (yea!) and before I knew this date I had signed up to do a 1/2 marathon (13.1miles) on August 1. I will just be starting my pureed food stage on August 1st--so the question is, do you think its possible to do the run? Im just thinking how am I gonna stay adequetly hydrated? I wont be able to drink alot of water, or eat the carbs needed for energy? Should I just carry water and sip the whole time? I planned on walk/run the marathon. Ive never done a 1/2 marathon before just 5k's. I know, Im a glutten for punishment. So, think I should scratch the race? what are you opinions? Thanks

The main reason Im still thinking of doing it is cuz I already signed up and Im suppose to do it with a coworker-who doesnt know Im being banded (shes against it). But now Ithink I may not do it, ive waited almost a year to get my band cuz loop holes to go thru with insurance and I definately dont want to mess it up. Ive been doing 5ks- mostly fast walk with jogging as possible and I just think theyre fun. This is a rock-n-roll marathon where they have bands every mile. BUT there is always next yr and maybe Ill be skinny by then and be able to do more running then walking. Thanks for the advice

Im having surgery the 19th and I went and bough chicken broth, sf pudding mix, sf jello mix- they told me not to get the premade kind. I also bought 2 big bags of SF popsicles. I got to looking at the label the other night and it does say sugar 0gm, but also says sugar alcohol 2gm.??? the told me to watch out for sugar alcohol...what exactly is it? oh ya, i also bough 2nd stage baby food :-) Good luck !!

OMG! I am so nervous, its hard to believe after almost 8months Im finally in the home stretch! I start my preop on July 5th and scheduled for surgery july 19th. After reading some of the posts on here I think I am pretty lucky with the preop. I can eat anything I want just NO GRAINS, but only 3 meals a day and NO snacking. And protein inbetween meals. Thats it. Im so excited!!!:thumbup:

YEA! Im SOO excited to finally be able to join this group!! I have been waiting for almost 8 months~ damn insurance and requiring 6 month diet program AND loose 5% body weight. BUT I did it:thumbup: and now have a surgery date for JULY 19th!!! They wouldnt even give me a date until insurance approved it! And my luck they orignal date they gave me was July 27th then they called back 2 days later with the earlier date!! YEA:thumbup: Good Luck TO all us July bandsters..and all bandsters :thumbup:

YEA, FINALLY AFTER 6+MONTHS AND HAVING TO DO THE I CAN CHANGE PROGRAM THRU HEALTH ALLIANCE, I HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND I NOW HAVE A SURGERY DATE OF JULY 27!!!!!!!!! IM SOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!! :smile::tongue::sigh::laugh::w00t::thumbup:

Well, I have Health Alliance insurance and they make you do a 6 month I can change program and lose 5% body weight...so I have finally completed that and everything has been submitted to insurance so all Im doing now is waiting for approval!!! YEA! I hope it wont take long....sigh

I havent been banded...yet.. Had to do 6 mo diet and lose 5% of wt, but Im useing this app...LOVE IT. Havent added anyone yet but Ill check into adding you!