Jennifer Hathaway

I agree that I would get the sleeve too if I had to have my band removed. I have already told my family I will use my tax refund in any year I would have complications and revise. I like my band but I dont like the maintenance and costs.

Wow this is getting out of hand. Elfie started this post to let people know that by increasing your protein you may be able to curb your cravings. This didn't need to turn into a debate about low carb / high protein diets. I eat low carb and I am a very productive and highly intelligent person. I have also lost all of my weight plus 20 pounds in less than 11 months with alot of elfies help. I started reading her posts before I was banded. Please dont leave us elfie.

It is very easy to eat without drinking for me. I used to drink 2-3 glasses of milk, tea or pop with every meal. But just knowing it will hurt my weight loss by pushing the food through and also may cause pain, keeps me from doing it. Plus it is cheaper. Lol!

My doctor says no carbonation ever. Ask your doctor what his rules are.

My surgeon thought I maybe had one because I had reflux so bad before surgery. But he said he wouldnt know until he went in during surgery and if I had one he would fix it and put on the band. Turned out I didn't have one.

I just got back from Costco and they have 12 protein shots for $14.99, normally $19.99. I think u can get them at gnc too. They dont taste that great but 25g protein is good.

I know creepy, I am having a similar issue. yuck!

Omg, thank you for this. I am at goal but my cravings are going to sabotage me. I have been in the cookies and candy the last couple weeks. I haven't gained (yet). But I want to stop this n nasty cycle. I am going to do this.

I am at goal now and my doctor said some do get a slight unfill. I want to go further below goal so mine is still tighter. I dont know if I want an unfill, I am too scared of gaining.

My port feels like it moved too but I think it is because of the deflated skin after losing 112 pounds. If it bothers you have it checked.

Sorry about double posts.

I have 7 tattoos and they all but 1 look way better on my skinny body. They seem bigger now. Lol! But the four leaf clover near my heart on top of breast is not in good shape. Lol!

Congratulations! I had my surgery May 25 last year. I am at goal now. I love my band!

I am right there with you jen. I have been this size before but I definitely have more attitude this time around! And I have been buying $100 designer jeans like crazy! No more ponytails for me, I have been straightening my hair and wearing it down. I think after all we have been through and all the hard work it is okay for us to be this way.

I can have caffeine but never carbonation. It is easy to follow that rule because I don't want to mess up my surgery. And pop was my addiction and I am so glad I got over it. Every once in a while I do miss it for a few seconds. I had to change from diet coke and vanilla vodkas to cranberry juice and vodka.

I have been getting nauseous since getting my tightened as well. I just have to slow down and eat less.

I have open face sandwich with 1 piece of whole wheat bread or triscuts. I also put tuna on lettuce with hard boiled egg, some cheese and western lite dressing.

My doctor has a program on her computer that figures out a reasonable goal weight. She told me obese people have denser bones as someone else mentioned so their idea of goal weight is about 30 pounds higher than the insurance charts. She wanted me at 169 and I said no 160. I am now 149 and very happy. Make a goal and then see how you feel, you can always change it up or down.

Congratulations and welcome to bandland. I hope your stay is as nice as mine has been. Lol!

I agree with all the posts here. For me I have been avoiding whites as well. I loved potatoes, bread and noodles before band and hardly ate protein and it seemed like I never had energy and I would just end up more hungry and crave more carbs. Since banding and really limiting these things I have had amazing weight loss and energy and dont crave things as much anymore. You need to test your body and see what combination works best for you and your weight loss. Good luck! I love being banded!

I did that too. Ate things I knew I would really have to limit after surgery. But almost a year later and at goal I don't miss those foods, I like my designer jeans in size 4 better. Good luck 7

Now that is really funny. Happy Anniversary! Lol

I am 10 1/2 months out from surgery and I can only have coffee or a protein shake for breakfast. Lunch is chobani yogurt and light string cheese because anything else gets stuck. by dinner I can usually eat anything. My doctor says a lot of people have this issue.

Mine did that too. It should go down with time. Congratulations!