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I bought just a pedometer that you wear on your waistline from Meijer and wound up taking it back (@ $20), it was not accurate. What I've done now is with the car, I measured how far certain points are where I walk, so I know when I've walked a 1/2 mile or a mile, etc. I usually walk a mile to a mile and a half each night, then do that twice on the weekends . .. everyone is different. And when I started walking, I could only walk 1/4 mile . ..so do what you can do. Good luck!

It sounds like you are thinking things through and doing very well - good for you! Keep up the good work. God bless you in your efforts toward foster parenting - you are needed.

Sounds like you are doing so well - congratulations. Keep up the good work!

Wonderful. How exciting. Keep us posted!

It does get better for sure. Keep up the good work and great attitude.

What a frustration, I am sorry. But keep the faith and keep in contact with your nutritionist. I hope the next fill really does what you need. Try to not get discouraged, although it is understandable. Remember, this is just a short phase on the long journey . . .**hugs**

Good advice to yourself and others, Llyra . . .I am listening - are you :-) Best wishes.

This is the part where we KNOW that we did not take the "easy way out" or that we are a "cheater" (as someone called me last week - can you imagine?), but it is still work and still requires a tremendous amount of will power - you did it and you have it -- good for you!

Yeah! We've all felt the fears, but this is so totally worth it. Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress.

This sounds delicious Debra. I love roast pork and the cumin and dried fruit sounds like a winning combination. Thanks!

I cannot add a darn thing that hasn't already been posted; however, because you ARE so encouraging, I must put something in print to send you my support. I know you will pull out of this little funk . . .keep doin' what we're supposed to be doin' and it will work! Hang in there and God bless!

Thanks for your post. I was banded 7/15 and also have not had a fill..when I saw my doctor we didn't even discuss it because I'm just doing well and not hungry until it's meal time. I wondered how I would know when it's time for a fill. I've followed your posts each time you've gone for a scheduled fill and then decided to not have the fill. I appreciate reading about the changes you're experiencing. Good luck with your upcoming decision and let us know how it goes for sure!

Sounds like you used your head and did just fine . . .now right back at it!

Good thoughts everyone - thanks and Carosel, I want to see a picture posted of you in that spandex, hot pink, animal print skirt and sweater set - can't wait! lol

I had a lot of gas with my protein shakes (no sugar added Carnation Instant Breakfast), my doctor suggested I change from milk to Lactaid and it made a huge difference. . . .are you using milk? Switching might help . . .best wishes!

Thanks sandif and Lap2Fab . . . at least I know I'm not alone! I have no intentions of turning back - it's full steam ahead!

12 sounds great to me too! You'll get there!!

HEALTHY111 said it exactly right . . . every day should get a little better, but walking and GASX are very beneficial. Best wishes!

Thanks giby and sandy . . .all good ideas. I especially like the bagel thin sandwhich idea - I'll look for those!

I did the chew / spit thing also . . . and it was pizza also. It just tasted so good and because I didn't swallow, no harm, no foul.

I agree with sandra . . all of those helped get me through. When was your surgery? I was off work for 2 weeks and returned on the 3rd week - 10 hour days with an hour commute . .. exhausting, but the next week was better and this week, I'm doing better still. Take care of yourself.

Hi! I am 5 weeks post op and still have some discomfort at my port site (the big incision). I just saw the surgeon yesterday for follow up and he said it's because the port is stitched into muscle and tissue and that it will get better. I do call it discomfort - certainly not pain. Overall, I feel great!

I am also 5 weeks post op today - wow! I saw the surgeon yesterday and we didn't even talk about a fill - I'm not hungry other than when it is my meal time and I'm still losing weight. Wow, what's the deal with the fluid in your abdomen? Did he give you an idea why you had that? I haven't heard of that before. Hope all goes well for you!

Congratulations, it sounds like you are doing very well. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I was banded 7/15 and eat only 3 times/day. I still use one protein shake just to get my calories UP. I was only taking in 450 calories and was feeling fatigued - I'm still only at 670 - 720 calories each day . .. I am seeing the dietician next week. I just saw the surgeon for follow up and we didn't even talk about a fill - I'm not hungry. I know this will change, but right now I'm good. I eat 3/4 cup 3 times/day. Hope this helps . . remember everyone is different and it sounds like your doc's office has you eating more often than mine does . . so you have to go with what they tell you. Good luck. Oh, and remember to drink too - I get in at least 64 oz. of fluids/day.