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Sorry you had a hard time. I imagine how frustrating it is not to have your surgeon understand.

When I had my first consult, I was over a 60% BMI. My doctor hinted at gastric as well because they assume like another poster said that people that size do not have the discipline or willpower, however did not say he would not do the surgery. I proved him wrong because by the time my surgery came I was under 60% and had lost 50lbs. I am more motivated than ever before now that I know I can keep it off. You can do this!!!

I weigh every day, but pick one day of the week that is my official recording day. Now someweeks, I do get obsessed--I literally put it in the back of the closet!

I take Opti-source chewables for Post Bariatric Surgery--you can get at Walgreen's. They are pricey, but last 2 months Congratulations on the weight loss!! Super

Down a pound--I am proud of that because I did not weigh last week for my Tuesday weigh-ins until this past Saturday because of TOM, so this morning I had already lost another pound since Saturday in addition to the 1.6 on Saturday. Congrats to everyone--a loss is a loss!!!

I just know I have had the pain since my first fill--like someone is squeezing my heart. It went away a day or two after my fill. It comes back when I think I have eaten too quickly, but sometimes I just wonder if it is certain foods. I noticed it gets worse if I eat too fast--I like have to eat at a snail's pace for it not to hurt--like 5min between bites (depending on the food). I am going to talk to the doctor when I go back. Right now, I just use it as a sign to really, really slow down or stop eating period because I do not like that pain! I wondering is the band pressing on something? It was just a suggestion of what helped me. I am open to suggestions myself because it really hurts.

I have similar pain--it is a sign--I might suggest slowing down--that helps me

Glad to know we some of us experiencing the same things with the band I was banded on 1/14, but I did not get a fill until Mar. 22 (was scheduled for 2/25, but my port was so deep the surgeon could not access it--long story). My 2nd fill is 4/19, and I am ready. Funny thing is this weekend, I seem to have gotten tighter. I had no restriction after the fill, but these last two days, I have gone 4hrs before I was hungry and had to take smaller bites and/or slow down or I get the pain in the chest. Go figure:confused:

Just stopping in--and thanks to you all again because one of my questions were answered just by checking in. I have had pain in my chest and shoulder blade. I figured it out from the posts--I eat and drink way too fast. I have got to teach myself to slow down consistently. Thanks Leigha on the 5 minute and sectioning my food--congrats on being normal. Also going to get another baby spoon--my other has disappeared. Betsy--you always give good advice and so positive--I know that positivity you spread will come back BobbyND--sending good vibes:thumbup:

I just did that the other day with one of my friends who had had her band for almost 3yrs, She quickly reminded me that the weight I have lost pre and post is nothing to only. Thanks for reminding us not negate our success with this ugly word.:thumbup:

Mother nature struck yesterday--bad day--I take prescription meds--not helping. I am up three pounds, but no big deal--at least it will be gone by the end of the week.

Count me in for 10 for Mother's Day!

Catching up--glad everyone survived Easter. Starting my spring break this week--going to clean and cook alot to freeze. In search of good casserole dishes that freeze. Low sodium dishes as well. BobbieND--my name is Shammah Barrett--and trust me there are not a lot of Shammah's. Btw, it rhymes with mama! Sorry to hear about the job--My husband has been without one for 2yrs, so I understand the financial stress. I fight very hard to relieve my stress in other ways, but I know is hard. Hang in there BetsyB--if you stayed home, you deserve the break Can't get to everyone--congrats to those who did not gain, met their challenge, etc:thumbup:

I had the same experience my first fill and with my surgeon! I left in so much pain--I think more than I had at surgery--I could not hardly walk. I just got my first fill 3/22--he still had to poke but less than the first attempt but did not do flouro. The weight loss helped him feel it. Hang in there and 20 is awesome.

Hang in there--50lbs is awesome!!!!!! I had to put my scale away--was weighing everyday. Funny, before the band, you would not catch me near scale, then suddenly I have become OCD.

Thanks I can use the neighbors!!!!!

BetsyB--thinking of you and sending prayers to where I can't go.

Just flipping through radio and listened briefly to a country music song and thinking they can make a song about anything ("That's my house, but it ain't my truck"). Then started laughing at what a song about the lapband might sound...

Wisconsin Jen--great NSV's Mine are: --Packing up winter clothes and giving them away as I will not be able to wear then --putting the scale away for awhile--it is like crack:biggrin: --husband saying--you are getting so streamlined Cynth--congratulations

AnneGG--I plan on posting--just like reading sometimes I am on facebook--but sorry have not played Farmville--but I hit Cafe World often!

Bob--your right. I guess what I should of said is that I am only 2 1/2 months banded--I am still learning so will not be posting alot, but reading to get information--not a pro--yet if there is such a thing with the band. Leigha--good for you

Good for you:thumbup:--looking for that day I am not hungry!

Steamed shrimp, chicken and broccoli, terriyaki chicken and veggies, etc. Also do not know if you have something like the restaurant here where you pick your meat, vegetables, and sauce (Mongolian grill) and they cook. I do that to control my own portion and what goes in it. Chinese is my favorite--I would eat like twice a week--I now eat it about once a month--so hard. Chinese food for me is like chocolate for some--it is my addiction!! However, I know it not the best food, so alas, last night instead of my high fat egg foo young or sesame chicken favorites--I ordered steamed shrimp and vegetables with only a table spoon of the side sauce to give it some flavor. Only time I eat the food now is when I am with someone who wants to eat Chinese for dinner because I do not want to get back in the habit of eating it so much.

I agree with Betsy B--they really do not address the trial and error part in the seminar nor group meetings. However, by me finding this site prior to surgery, I knew what to expect. I just had my first fill last week. I see a little difference in that I do not get hungry as fast, but I can eat anything and still make myself stop eating so do not overeat.