losingjusme

hi Cathy, sorry to hear that you're having problems. :tongue_smilie: what's a typical menu like for you? are you eating Protein first then veggies then minimal carbs? are you logging your food? are you exercising? sounds like you really need a fill - why wait? is it your surgeon's directive? good luck.

gasp!!! you look stunning!!!!!!!

wooo hooo!!!

OMG - even pre-tt you were SOOO tiny... wow, you look great!

oh my, you are BUSY!!!! i was banded in October 2006, was marathon training and WHAM... preggers ... :cursing:

why oh why oh why do people NOT USE paragraphs???? seriously - how easy is that to read? talk about frustrated...

welcome to LBT. best of luck to you.

hi, im in the DFW area, but not currently concentrating on losing (almost 10 weeks pregnant)... i'd be happy to email. :cursing: sorry your DH isnt supportive. welcome to LBT.

that just baffles me that people think that. i dont know a non-banded person that could just sit there and eat 21 ice cream bars... even when i was at my pre-surgery weight i dont think i could have done that!!

ok, one thing that really seems to settle my morning sickness is Sprite, but it is full of liquid calories that i dont want to consume right now. anyone try sprite zero? does it taste the same as Sprite? i dont want to make a special trip to get it tonight if it tastes like .. umm, not good. thanks.

posting to say that im at work and bored to tears... i hate my job.

i had UHC and approval took less than 2 weeks. once approved, it depends on the surgeon's schedule. good luck

welcome to LBT

i took off a week. it was more recovery from being knocked out that i needed. i was exhausted!! i could have returned after 4 days.

Protein - not sure how much is absorbed at a time, but you dont eat 60g of protein in one setting ... break it out throughout the day. protein will help initially with the healing. i generally get 75-90g protein a day. spicy - yup, no problems. but, once filled properly, depends on what kind of spicy food. some people have problems with chicken, some with beef, etc... depends. fills - i think i received 1 and 4 weeks, then another 4 weeks. waited about 6 weeks then was at a good spot for awhile (2-3 months). went in for another fill then another a couple months after that. as you lose weight, your inner stomach shrinks so you may need more restriction. i was a snug 5-6X so it initially took awhile to start dropping sizes to where i NEEDED new clothes (started falling off)... after i hit 30/32, it was a rapid descent and then i was stuck in 22/24 for 3-4 months, then 18/20 came. i was banded in October 2006 and was in 18/20 by January 2008. had a tummy tuck and was able to fit in 14s, but am now pregnant and have an increasing tummy again. i know there is a clothing exchange on this board, you may want to try there. best of luck to you.

welcome to LBT.

hi Mutt, welcome to LBT.

completely normal. may take a few fills to get you feel proper restriction. good luck.

throwing up with the band is not the norm. maybe too tight of a fill? best of luck to you Texas Pork.

congrats on your band. welcome to LBT.

congratulations! hope its a speedy process for you!

i'm not newly banded, but i wanted to welcome you to LBT. best of luck to you.

welcome to LBT. it gets better, just remember to stick to the food plan that your doctor gave you. you can do it!

best of luck to you.

all depends if insurance is involved or not. best of luck to you.