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So I got my second fill last Wed. So far I can't really keep anything down but liquids. I did manage to get some chicken noodle soup down...barely. I am going to give it a few days cuz I don't really want to have an unfill. On Friday I went in and had an REE done which is a basal metabolic test. To everyone's surprise as well and mine my metabolism is in the normal range...actually a little bit above normal. I know this is good and I should be happy about it but it is really hard for me to wrap my brain around it. Basically they told me I am not eating enough calories. I have been trying to stay between 800-1200. Days I am bad I eat 1300. They want me at at least 1800 everyday. More if I work out more than normal. According to the REE my body burns 2174 cals a day to just live. An extra 651 for daily activities and 250 for 30 min of aerobic activity(I usually do an hour to an hour and a half a day). So basically I am burning ~3000 cals a day. They dietician who takes the body pump class that I teach patted me on my leg and said this is fantastic...it is because you have so much muscle. Ok, with all that said I need some advice. 1. Has anyone else had metabolic testing? 2. How do you think I should get in 1800 cals? I don't think I can get that in with only 3 meals a day. Should I add in snacks or do 4 or 5 smaller meals? Or add extra protein shakes? Thanks in advance for any suggestions :thumbup:and sorry this is so long.

So I got my second fill last Wed. So far I can't really keep anything down but liquids. I did manage to get some chicken noodle soup down...barely. I am going to give it a few days cuz I don't really want to have an unfill. On Friday I went in and had an REE done which is a basal metabolic test. To everyone's surprise as well and mine my metabolism is in the normal range...actually a little bit above normal. I know this is good and I should be happy about it but it is really hard for me to wrap my brain around it. Basically they told me I am not eating enough calories. I have been trying to stay between 800-1200. Days I am bad I eat 1300. They want me at at least 1800 everyday. More if I work out more than normal. According to the REE my body burns 2174 cals a day to just live. An extra 651 for daily activities and 250 for 30 min of aerobic activity(I usually do an hour to an hour and a half a day). So basically I am burning ~3000 cals a day. They dietician who takes the body pump class that I teach patted me on my leg and said this is fantastic...it is because you have so much muscle. Ok, with all that said I need some advice. 1. Has anyone else had metabolic testing? 2. How do you think I should get in 1800 cals? I don't think I can get that in with only 3 meals a day. Should I add in snacks or do 4 or 5 smaller meals? Or add extra protein shakes? Thanks in advance for any suggestions :thumbup:and sorry this is so long.

I completely understand what you are going through. I am there with you. My surgery was 12.20.09 I lost 23 lbs preop and the week post op and then stopped. I have lost nothing since then. I have my second fill tomorrow. I am hoping I get a little restriction. I called my dr office and they said this is normal and not to worry about it. According to others on this site we are in what they call Bandster hell where our bands don't have enough in them to actually do their job. I think it is just about will power and muddling through right now. My dr. office said as long as I was not gaining I was ok. So we just have to stay focused! I hope this helps.

Good luck! Let me know how it goes. i go for my 2nd fill on Wed.

Whoohoo! That is awesome news. I get my 2nd fill next wed. I hope I have the same results you are having. Congrats and good luck with the gym!

I have had one fill. Get my second next week. The day after my surgery I got an unfill of the little amount that was in the band to start with. That one hurt a little just cuz I was so tender from the surgery being the day before. My first fill was a breeze. You just fill a little stick and that is it. You will be fine. Don't worry!

Congrats!!! I hope all goes well for you. You will have to keep us all updated!

He works out of the Bariatric office at the hospital. It's on the 4th floor of Medical Arts I think. Phone number is 762-1547

That is fantastic. I can't wait until I am in a 14 again. Believe me I am ready. Glad you had a great time and look great too! You go girl!

Whoohoo! Congrats! So you have a surgery date?

Wow Congrats! Sounds like you have had a great week! Keep up the good work!

Hi guys, Just thought I would share this and see if any of you have had a similar experience. I took a nap last night when I got home from work (I have been trying to fight off a cold). I woke up from my nap frustrated. I had dreamed that I went to my surgeons office and I had gained 11 lbs. 11lbs! So I was talking to the nurses and dietician and begging them for a fill. The nurses were telling me that he didn't have any appointments open before my next appointment. All the while my Dr. went by carrying a box of pizza and then back by carrying a box of donuts. A big box of donuts. He then sat down on a couch in the room behind them and started eating and watching football. Finally they let me talk to him and I talked him into giving me a fill after I had to prove to him that I had been doing 5 miles a day on the treadmill. Yes there was a treadmill in the office. Is that weird or what. Needless to say I had to get up and go way and Shew! no weight gain. Anyone else had weird or crazy dreams? :drool:

Ok, so I didn't know that about number 11. Interesting and I do feel like my weight is controlling things right now. I also feel out of control cuz I eat right and am doing 5 miles a day plus other activities and not losing a pound. As far as the pizza and donuts being foods I crave...not really a donut fan but love pizza. The having to prove myself to him I think you hit the nail on the head. I had called my doc office last week to ask if I should freak that I haven't lost anything in 4 weeks and they said no it's normal. When I told my mom this she said that makes her feel relieved cuz she thought I was cheating. People at church ask me every week and I have to say still the same no more weight lost but its normal and they just look at me like ummmhmmm. My gma, well she was against it from the get go and constantly makes remarks. I am just going to have to find a way to deal with it until I get past this portion of the journey.

Hi guys, Just thought I would share this and see if any of you have had a similar experience. I took a nap last night when I got home from work (I have been trying to fight off a cold). I woke up from my nap frustrated. I had dreamed that I went to my surgeons office and I had gained 11 lbs. 11lbs! So I was talking to the nurses and dietician and begging them for a fill. The nurses were telling me that he didn't have any appointments open before my next appointment. All the while my Dr. went by carrying a box of pizza and then back by carrying a box of donuts. A big box of donuts. He then sat down on a couch in the room behind them and started eating and watching football. Finally they let me talk to him and I talked him into giving me a fill after I had to prove to him that I had been doing 5 miles a day on the treadmill. Yes there was a treadmill in the office. Is that weird or what. Needless to say I had to get up and go way and Shew! no weight gain. Anyone else had weird or crazy dreams? :smile2:

Did your insurance pay any of your metabolic test?

AWESOME!!!!

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Awh, that is such a great thing! Congrats!

I think she does. But she is alienated. Her name is Lane Bryant. :thumbup: