sandranoelle

I weighed 320 pounds when I had my surgery. My doc didn't have me loose before banding so I started at 320. I have lost 30 pounds but I would like to comment on what lifelongband said. It is self control. and I have a hard time with it. somedays I do really good and others I cheat. I haven't been filled yet and I wondered if since I was looseing maybe they wouldn't fill me. But after eating way too much yesterday and gaining back 2 pounds. I think one of the plus things about a fill is that you can't eat so much even if you want to. I guess old habits are hard to change. Is there a point in this journey when you feel not so wanting food. also those who have been doing this for a long time please give me an idea of what you eat and how much you exercise.. I would really appreciate it.

Well last night I sat at the table and ate and ate salsa and chips. was up two pounds this morning...maybe that is why I need a fill.....

my reply posted before I was done... But I need to ask you all OPINIONS PLEASE If I am loosing weight 30 pounds in 6 weeks why do I need a fill.. does it really make you feel full so the restriction, throwing up and gagging is worth it. Or should I wait until I am at a stall....????????? tHANKS TO ALL

Karey, wow, how tramatic. I'm surprised you didn't lose 10 pounds in stress. Of course the old me would of eaten my way through the stress.. I am sure we all will worry about you and your family.. Thank God your son is ok... I can't even imagine... I am rambling I am so shocked. MOM - Weirdest thing.. I didn't loose for 2 weeks. They had pizza as a celebration at school. I thought ...I could have a few bites... I ate the whole piece. (not filled yet). ANYWAY..I have lost a pound a day since then.... sssssssssooooooo I am down 6 for this week yahoo.... Getting filled next week on Wednesday..

OK I have this feeling that I should know this but what is PB.. I am assuming when the band is blocked and you have to throw it up..??????? Was I supposed to learn this somewhere or is it lapband slang...

ohooooo nice idea.:clap2: playing a game on the internet....

I congratulate you on your weight loss. Who would of thought of the problems you are having. I hope someone in Florida can help you. Maybe you could call around to hospitals and surgical centers and see if lapband surgery is done at their facility. then find out who the doctor is. Easier than calling every surgeon in the phone book. Or maybe the florida medical association that is over doc could refer you to a good (ok i don't know how to spell this) bariacteric doc. that is definitely not right. You know doctors who work with over weight (wasn't that nice) people. You really need a doc who is close by to encourage and follow through. You and your wife deserve only good blessings, best of luck to you..

Greetings. I didn't loose this week. because you say..... because I too am at the I this diet stage. My food today: B: 1 package instant oatmeal (sugar less) with about 1/2 cup skim milk S: 5 mm's or so... I lost count not more than 10 L: Leftover enchalata casserole about 1 cup S: Left over chicken thigh (I seem to loose my energy about this time of day. and 1/2 cup of orange juice. D: In a while I will have leftover spagetti. not too bad except for the mm's and orange juice. I probably should of had either the OJ or chicken , not both. I talked to someone who had gastric bypass today. She too said that she went through the WHY THE HE__ DID I DO THIS stage. I guess it is common, especially for those who relied so heavily on food to meet our every need. What do we do now when we are frustrated or depressed. Or when work is hard, or when your kids drive you crazy. Maybe we should make a list of things we could substitute....... I will start the list, exercise.....

NOPE bye for the night I am trying to get those glitter things to work..

i am playing with my signature. you have to put up with me playing.. let's see if it worked..

what kind of protein shake? Do you make your own. I have tasted somethings with protein powder and yuk.. also what is a crustless pizza? Thanks for posting menus . I am getting some good ideas. yea. I think the older you are the harder it is to exercise. After all I raised 6 kids and didn't exercise... you would think I could do it now..

I don't need to make a new thread.. I have been reading the most interesting threads. eating disorders, depression etc. It really seems to help read them.. I have been pretty much just doing our band. there is a whole new world of support out there. Of couse we are wonderful going through this at the same time. Anyway please keep posting daily menus it really helps.

thanks for this thread. I have been having problems , eating and emotion and it really helped me to read this.. The amazing thing to me has always been that throwing up, not eating at all are eating disorders. Why can't those who overeat themselves in poor health get help from insurance .. I have always said that after I over eat I should throw up (and I have had my bulemic times) then I could get help... this eating thing is so complex like any addiction..

Thanks for the menu.. do you actually weigh your food? I had chicken the other night and just ate a leg. I don't know how many oz. I guess I should measure more.. I too as scared of failing on this. my fill is in two weeks. but I think the big problem is emotional.. I have used food to cope for so long that when I don't have it I am freaking out. The one thing I didn't think about when I knew that it was reversable was that I would have to put together another huge sum of money. . . I know I am giving up too soon.. after 6 weeks is not long enough. So BJean I am with you. Let's start by not eating anything we shouldn't tonight. Here is my menu for today. carnation instant breakfast grilled cheese sandwich with the crusts cut off chicken gravy on rice with broccoli all of the above was not measured of course there was the few popcorn pieces the extra bites of chicken, with the skin on the 3 tastes at the store the extra rice and gravy I ate while doing the dishes.... but I will not piece anymore tonight... I think I will post a thread on the support site asking those who are farther along on this what they did when they found themselves eating out of control and getting depressed.

:help: :help: :help: Could everyone post what they eat for the day... Maybe even for the next week. Just tell us what you ate that day. I am having a hard time not wanting to eat what I ate before.. I can't rely on the band... I need to change my eating habits... Isn't that right? I have been eating those sugar free instant oatmeal packages. It is about a cup when I add milk .. Actually I cook it in milk to a pretty creamy stage. Am I eating too much? at one time. When I get a fill (in two weeks) will it be impossible to eat a cup of food? :help: I am trying to do this but it sure is hard.. How do you get the attitude of I love my band??? I want that attitude in stead of the one where i this and want to eat????? :hungry: Please answer I need some moral support badly..:help:

Hello all, I am down 3 pounds this week. I have been thinking about how much we should eat... I too ate to little. I was actually afraid to eat or afraid that I would start to eat too much. But (As I have mentioned before) I just didn't feel well. My insides hurt and I was so tired all the time. I am sure that some of you have been on Jenny Craig. I love Jenny Craig because I don't have to think, they just tell me what to eat. I actually have been on it 4-5 times. But the rambling point is I ate 1,500 calories and lost 2-3 pounds a week. So why am I trying skrimping (sp) by on 600-800. So this week I ate more. of course I started eating real food and that really made the difference. But I was at a meeting and they had treats. I ate one of those little bags of teddy grahams. It didn't kill my weight loss and I didn't have to try and be a marter. well, enough carrying on, I have some school work to do. Good luck to all.

Hi my name is Sandy I was banded on 9/25/06. I was wondering...my stomach or just abdominal cavity hurts. I haven't started solids yet, (actually tomorrow) and I feel nauseus (sp) in the afternoon and evenings. after 4 weeks am I supposed to feel normal? Does anyone else have the same problems? mostly the ache is around my stomach area. am I eating too little, too much (dont think so) the pain isn't strong just continual ache. also next question: what do you suggest for first solid. My dietitian said to add one new solid a day..... where do I start? I just read back on about 5-6 pages of your posts.. I think I belong here. I started at 320.... honestly, I can't beleive I got that high....... thanks for any advice. :nervous

congratulations to all who are keeping such a good attitude, with and without loss. I do have a question: come afternoon I my stomach hurts and I get nausea (sp) .. .. I am still on mushie food am I not eating enough? how many times do you all eat a day, and what kind of things are you eating? Am I not eating enough or not getting enough of something like protein or what ever? I know this is a few questions. but I need some encouragement.

Hello everyone, How was everyone's Wednesday? I got pushed and prodded (sp) by someone giving me a gall bladder ultrasound, got gel stuff on my blouse (right before work), School (I'm a resource teacher) was so frustrating I'd quit if I didn't need the insurance (which DID NOT pay for my lapband) :angry I am so busy trying to put things in order after taking 2 weeks off for surgery, I could just SCREAM. the kids are out of control, I am missing important lines :faint: anyway thanks for listening or just passing me over or what ever. IS ANYONE ELSE'S EMOTIONS GOING CRAZY WITH THIS BIG LIFE CHANGE WE DID!!!!!!!!! MOM ok weighed in with a 3 pound loss for the Christmas challenge... If I live until then :speechles

I am a special education resource teacher. For the past 20 so years I have helping students with learning disabilities and behavioral problems. It is hard at time and my kids will tell you that they learned not to ask for money or a decision on anything important until after dinner...

thanks for the quick response. It is nice to know that there are others in Utah. With the same Drs. even. hope we can talk again soon. Good luck on your surgery...

Christmas Challenge weight 302. thanks for getting this together

Hello all, Today was my first visit with the doctor. 2 weeks after banding I lost 18 pounds.:clap2: I am excited to say the least and I realistically know that won't happen again but it is delightful. Especially since yesterday I was all over myself about even doing this, crying and telling myself I was stupid etc etc. I really am still in a not so sure mood. Thinking that I will never eat again. I mean really eat. but hopefully I won't want to... anyway I will start the Christmas challenge with a weight of 302.... anyone else having a hard time???

Hi everyone. I am Sandy and I was banded on 9/25/06. I think that is 13 days ago. I am really excited but as probably most of you wondering what I am doing. How am I going to cope with life if I can't eat? well anyway, I guess a little challenge will encourage me.. I think I weigh 310... but my scale and office scale are miles off. and I haven't seen the surgeon since my pre office visit to really tell. but Tues. I will know.. (my husband tells me that even in messages I should use proper grammar and punctuation HA) Ok so put me down for the challenge. Can it be done by then? I heard that banders loose slower than the other weight loss people. Ok enough rambling. I need some help.:hungry: I am not sure about eating. I suppose I will get more on Tuesday. But it seems so helter skelter. I stand in the kitchen and say what can I mush up. softboiled eggs, yogurt, cream of wheat.. it seems a little boring. I end up not knowing what and eat only about 500-600 calories a day. don't get enough water....I guess I feel in limbo land. I used to go to Jenny Craig (among others) but what I liked about it was that I didn't have to make any decisions. My Doctor has me on mushie stuff for 3 more weeks and I start back to work Monday. Does anyone have any ideas more me?:help:

ok let's see if this works