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You have done so well. 65lbs is great! I would suggest you start an excersise program. It will spur on some weightloss and help with cravings. Also- can you keep the junk out of the house? It should help if you can temptation far away from you. Remember why you had the surgery in the first place. Think about how much better you feel since loosing 65lbs. You can do it!

Buffalo chicken is probably alright. Shouldn't have a lot of carbs since it's spicy not sweet. I assume it's not a fried piece of chicken. Great your not eating the bread. Not sure about the calorie count- may be higher than you'd like to think. I would see if subway has nutritional information.

It gets easier for sure. I still have cravings (I'm 6 months post op) but they come and go fairly quickly. For me I crave high fat foods more than carbs. Just wanted to mention, your weight loss goal is very lofty. The expected weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week. Just don't want you to be frustrated or dissapointed. Good luck with the surgery! You are on your way to a whole new life.

You don't mention how hungry you are. That's a huge indicator of needing a fill. Sounds like you are eating really well. If your feeling satisfied with that amount of food, I would say you probably don't need a fill. However, I would go to the doctor and discuss. Best wishes!

You are doing some really good things- like working out and journaling. Can you keep the junk out of the house? Other family members may want it, but maybe they can enjoy treats outside the house, at least for now. I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, yada yada) even if your portions are bigger than you would like. Portion control will be much easier once you have restriction. Keep us posted on how your doing. Good luck!

Dizziness could be from low blood sugar or low blood pressure. Your body may be going through changes due to your new diet. I would call your doctor. All the best!

I wasn't told no straws either. Infact, when I get the water after a fill, it's with a straw. I actually find it's easier to take small sips with a straw. Typically I don't use one, it's just my preference.

I journaled for about the first 4 months postop. I began to feel like it was making me focus on what I was eating too much. I had gotten into a routine of certain foods for 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. I truely believe I am eating the same, just not writing it down. Works for me. I believe everybody is different, and needs to find what works for them.

Sounds like it's because your drinking with meals- a real no no. Also- additional drinking will only make a stuck episode get worse. I hope your not offended, but I just have to comment that chicken nuggets are not the best weight loss food. Fast food resturaunts are tough- I stay away from them. Best wishes!

Congrats- you are in for a great journey!

You are doing great, what your eating seems right on target. You will see the scale move! Try to only weigh yourself once a week, it may help you from being discouraged. Your weight will flucuate from day to day. Once your doc. says it's ok I would start working out. That will really help your rate of weight loss. Good luck!

I agree- sounds like you might want to see if you can get in for a fill. Until you get restriction, I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, lots of protien yada yada). Don't worry too much about quantity yet. Also- start working out if you haven't already. It will relieve stress and help curb your hunger, never mind burn calories and increase your metabolism. Good luck!

Congrats to all of you. Just be aware your first fill may not provide restriction. It is very common for it to take several fills. Took me 3. However, you are well on your way! Good luck!

I like walking on the treadmill. I walk at a brisk pace on an incline. I also do a step aerobic routine at home- an old Jane Fonda one. I am planning on starting to add the bike in- good to change it up. I am not sure why I am hesitiating to do this, guess I like the familiar. Good for you finding something that works for you! Best wishes!

I have gotten rid of: blood pressure meds diebeties meds high choloesteral meds bags and bags of too big clothes antideppressant- self esteem is much better

I think it's great you are only weighing yourself once a week. Daily flucuations will drive you crazy. Yes, 4.5 pounds a week is too much to expect. General guidelines for bandsters is 1-2 pounds a week. Yes, you may loose more some weeks, but let that be "icing on the cake", not what's expected. Just looked at your post again, at the beginning says 1.5 at the end 4.5. Is there a typo? 1.5 pounds a week seems reasonable to me. Working out will surely speed weightloss, once you are cleared by your doctor. Best wishes!

Hang in there! It will happen. Keep working with your doctor. Everybody is different, for me it was 3 fills before I felt restriction. Since then it has been kind of fickle. Some days I am tighter then others. Very tight in the morning, get hungry around 4:00. Good luck!

My nut. told me no drinking 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after eating. I have been following that and haven't experienced any problems.

You already have lots of good suggestions. My 2 cents is to start an excersise program. It is a great stress reducer. Start off slow and gradually increase your intensity and/or duration. Keep us posted on how your doing.

Purging the "bad foods" is very concerning. I am no expert, I think you should consult one. Hopefully you have insurance that covers mental health. Keep us posted on how your doing! As other posts indicated, you are surely not alone.

I am lucky enough to have nothing but encouragement around me. All my friends and family are so excited for me. I am always getting compliments on how good I am looking. It really keeps me going!

Hopefully you can keep down fluids. Call your doc. immediatley if you can't. As long as fluids are going down, I don't think it slipped.

I had mushies 1 week after surgery- real food the next week. I had no problems. However, like already said, you probably should talk to your doc.