happy2lose

I don't sneeze I hiccup. Very painful hiccups.

I had my surgery in Mexico and the surgeon used the older generation 10cc Allergen band. This band only holds 4cc of saline. I was really concerned when I first realized that I had the older style band but now I am very happy I do. I began losing weight immediately and with every fill I've had felt great restriction. I now have 2.98cc (after 3 fills). I wonder if your surgeon used too large a band for you? It is hard to understand why soooo many people with the newer generation bands can't seem to get restriction with them. I would be sure to question your doctor about this. Ask if it is possible that your band is just too large for you. Best of luck, Donna

Very normal......liquid in = liquid out! My surgeon warned me of this ahead of time so that I had Imodium on hand. Be sure you stay well hydrated.

Most if not all insurance companies require the six month supervised diet and some require you to lose 10% of your weight during the six months.

I don't have the Walmart bottle with me at work right now but I'll check the ingredients when I get home tonight. Thanks Kiz

Way to go!

I just bought a new bottle at Walmart and they don't work. I'm gonna go back to Henry's Market where I bought this first bottle and get more of them. The brand is Natural Factors and they work great!

I felt the same way during my 2 weeks of Clear liquids. I kept asking myself, why did I do this? I can tell you that this is the WORST part and soon you will be on your way to a leaner, healthier person. Don't cheat! You will regret it. Just try to drink more Water to fill your stomach. Yes, you will still be hungry but it is so worth it! Donna

You had better call your doctor immediately. Dehydration is very frightening. I was just recently hospitalized because I passed out from dehydration. I thought I was dying.

RE: Papaya Enzymes Contents: Papain (from papaya) Bromelain (from pineapple) Amylase Amia, powdered (gooseberry) And the bottle reads: Supports digestion, Papain and Bromelain act to break down Proteins into various amino acids. Amylase breaks down carbohydrates. Amia (gooseberry) supports enzymatic activity. Hope this info. helps all of you, Donna

It really is a bad idea to cheat on your post-op diet. It can cause you problems later on if you do. Your stitches inside can be torn from the stomach churning during digestion causing a slip later. Your still healing on the inside from surgery. Don't do anything that you will regret later.

Hello carbgrl, I have a Curves membership. It's circuit training & resistance training. It's pretty cool because I have a really short attention span so changing gears every 30 seconds is awesome for me. I also use 5lb weights. Curves has what they call the Smart workout. It is computerized and increases in difficulty periodically. It also tells you how you are working each muscle group and calories burned. The owner at the one I go to has lost 140 pounds and is a great inspiration to me. I get all the support I need from people who work there and workout there. I've made some great friends. I also love to ride my bicycle. I love to challenge myself with new and difficult hills each time. I take shorter rides on the weekdays but at least one day of the weekend my husband and I take really long rides. Sometimes we leave from our house, other times we throw the bikes in the back of the truck and go to the beach to ride or nearby bike trails. Donna

I have been really bad this week since I haven't felt well but, normally I workout at the gym for 45 minutes 5 times per week and ride my bicycle 4-6 hours per week. I just got a fill so I'm hoping I will start losing a little quicker.

Be sure to get some papaya enzymes. I keep a bottle in my purse and at home with all my pills. They don't always work but most of the time they do. Glad you are feeling better. Unfortunately, trial and error is the only way you will learn what you can tolerate. Donna

Walmart has them. I'm so sorry for you. I know it hurts. Has it stopped now? I too learned the hard way. Can't eat any bread or tortillas.

Tell your doctor you are swelling. I used to take blood pressure meds that contained a diuretic. My doc ended up having to prescribe new BP meds without diuretic and prescribe the diuretic separately. I now take Lisinopril and Lasix.

I just saw my surgeon on Friday for my 6 month check-up. He said no carbonation ever! I have complete faith and trust in his knowledge and expertise. He has done over 2,000 lapbands. I asked him because I have read where some bandsters are allowed to have carbonation after one year. Guess I can't! Sorry!

I enjoy using my vanilla protein powder in the blender with just a little non-fat milk, a banana and some ice. Makes a great tasting smoothie. At the full liquids stage I also would treat myself to a "juice it up" smoothie.

There is absolutely no way I can eat the bread. I have read of other bandsters who are able to tolerate the wrap but I don't think I can. I have eaten a small Del Taco burrito successfully but I peel the excess tortilla off it before I eat it. Even then I struggle and it takes me forever to eat it.

Are you making yourself throw up? It should stop on its own. Do you have any papaya enzymes you can take?

I think long hair makes us women look younger. If you want to go shorter and make a drastic change then I say go for it! I know what you mean about the hair taking a beating. I have long hair too and its still falling out in handfuls. Don't know if I will want to cut it though, it took forever to get this long.

Not sure exactly what your instructions are but on full liquids I ate fudgesicles, and popsicles that were sugar free.

I don't blame you for being disappointed. It sounds like your surgeon did not stitch the port to the muscle good enough or at all. So for the next few weeks you will have to rely solely on your own will power to lose weight but you can do it. Count your calories and eat your Protein first, veggies next then healthy carbs if you still have room. Drink all the Water (64 oz). I also suggest that if you haven't already, start exercising for 60 minutes each day. Best of luck to you! Donna

Can you give me an idea of what and how much you are eating? This would probably be the best place to start. Donna

I'm sure the reason you felt so miserable is from the 3cc in your band. I don't know why some surgeons do this. Not all do. I'm glad you are feeling better. Restriction should come slowly so you have time to adjust. Donna