JustJude

That might help. Also what size of a bite should I be taking?

I had my lapband surgery on May 18, 2010. I have only lost 21 lbs and most of that was in the beginning. I am not gaining any weight but also am not losing either. I am struggling with food sticking in my throat when I eat. My Doctor has done two barium swallows and a scope to see if there was any physical reason for this but found nothing. I have to drink water to get the food down or I sometimes have to throw it up. What am I doing wrong and can anyone who has experienced this help me out?

Thanks so much. Your advice is good and much appreciated!

Thanks Catherine! Helps to hear from someone else who has made it through! By the way you look fantastic!!! Good work girl!

I had my lapband surgery on May 18th and have been doing well with liquids and on to mushy foods. I am now eating softer foods but am starving! I feel like I could eat and eat and there doesn't seem to be any restriction. I am scared that I am going to gain weight! I was never given an actual sample diet to follow so really am not sure what to be eating to get the amount of protein in that I should in such small meals. I am hoping when I get my first fill I will not be so hungry all the time! I know we are not supposed to drink before or after eating but I find food gets stuck in my lower throat and I nearly choke it I don't drink something to get it down. I am staying under 1200 calories a day and am losing weight but am scared I will overeat if there is nothing to stop me from being hungry.

I was happy to see this post as I too have been struggling with telling. I guess the biggest reason I didn't want to tell was "what if I fail again", maybe even this won't help me lose the weight? Then the internal struggle about keeping it a secret began to eat at me, because it really is difficult to explain why you are only drinking Optifast shakes for two weeks and can't go out to eat with friends (I have not had my band yet - May 18th). My future daugher in law's shower and stagette is the weekend after my procedure. Her Mom and sister as well as her and her bridesmaid are all staying here...how am I gonna explain the fact that I can't drink with them or eat any of the goodies at the shower? Right now the only ones who know are my husband and my kids (who are all grown up and support me in this). I guess I feel that it really isn't anyone else's business and I don't care what they think about it...but I don't want to hear it either. This is about my life and my ability to lose weight and if they knew how hard this is, I would hope they would understand.:scared2:

Sorry Too Fat to Fish...didn't look at your profile to see that you indeed are not a Mom! :scared2:

Seems some days are "hungrier" than others. The weather here has been nasty..snowing, raining and gloomy. If the sun would just shine I could get outside into my flower beds and think about something else! I have only lost about 3 lbs on the Optifast so far. They told me you could lose up to 20 lbs on this...wondering what everyone else lost? Still have another week to go but doubt I will lose 17 lbs in a week.

Too you too! Happy to see a Saskie post on here! I am also from SK. Just waiting for my lap band surgery on the 18th

Thanks for the posts ladies! It has been getting a little easier with the shakes...I figure if I can do this and not cheat one little bit I can do anything. This site is so helpful! Answers to lots of questions I never even thought to ask! I do have one question though...how do you get your diet ticker on your profile? I created one but can't figure out where I am supposed to paste it? Thanks!!:confused:

I am scheduled to have the lap band done on May 18th and am currently on the Optifast plan...starving...sick of shakes already and it has only been three days! Which makes me wonder if I can do this...Any input from those of you who have had this would be appreciated. Thanks.