Miss_A

I was told the same thing. I do believe that that is a general rule for every bandster. However, I still drink from straw. Every day. Like you, Tahneesamson, I can control my sips better.

Hope things are getting better for you.

Congrats on being close to meeting your goal! What I have read with some bandsters who are now in the maintenance stage is that they just upped their caloric intake, while still continuing to exorcise regularly.

Love this idea! My last binge that lead me to start over was a bag of chips and dip. So your suggestion would be a wonderful alternative. With no bingeing, of course. Hummus filled hard boiled eggs sounds pretty good too.

Fage greek yogurt has 23 protein per serving. I bought some for the first time today and just ate some. It was awful!!! I did have some Kashi Go Lean granola clusters to add to it, but it was still bad. I plan on eating every bit of that yogurt, I just need to find ways to make it taste better.

Yes, I would say you've developed an addiction. Maybe due to some other issue that has happened in your life? If you're like me, you're an emotional eater. You've probably gotten into a cycle of, I eat it because it makes me feel better - temporarily - but then I feel like crap afterwards, which brings on self-hatred and you eat more to punish yourself. That's me, anyway. I'm 14 months post-op and I'm 10lbs heavier than the day of surgery. I only lost about 25lbs. I've learned that I cannot eat like my friend - who was banded in Oct. 2010 and has lost 70lbs and just got a tummy tuck. She eats whatever she wants, just not much of it, because the band won't allow it. However, in my case, I can eat a lot of food. (I have 7cc's in my 10cc band.) And I learned real quick to eat the slider foods and then I would binge. Especially w/in the last 8 months. I had something very tragic happen in my life. And as I'm always used to doing, I turned to food. With that said, I think I've finally had enough of feeling like a failure and hating myself. I'm ready to give this healthy lifestyle a try. And, for me, that means measuring out portions, counting calories and no junk. Which is going to be a task with a 14 year old son. After bingeing on an entire bag of ruffle potato chips and an entire container of dip 3 days ago, that was my wake up call. I told myself that that was enough. I didn't have this procedure just to let it go to waste. So I've been on liquids the past 3 days. I'm starting over from the beginning. It's what I've got to do. And if that's what you need to do, then do it. There is no shame in that. I know I rambled on a bunch, but just know that you can overcome your addiction. Hang in there, hon.

I love the title to your thread! I'm going to use that! Especially when the temptation to eat unhealthy is strong. Congrats on your success. All the best to you on your journey.

My heart goes out to each and every one of you. I've been overweight my entire life. I was made fun of a whole lot during my childhood. The comments, for the most part, ended during my sophomore year in high school. I can't I've been insulted much in my adult years, thankfully. And if I have, I've blocked it out. I can just remember my family telling me that, "You have such a pretty face. If only you would lose weight." Edited to add: I just remembered something. A couple years ago, I co-worker from another department saw me and asked me if I were pregnant. Uh, nope. Just fat! And that's exactly what I told her.

Bless your heart. I know exactly how you feel. I, too, feel like a failure. I was banded 14 months ago and I'm not 10lbs heavier than the day of surgery. My port bothers me a lot and has since the beginning. I also haven't been to see my doc since last June because I'm too ashamed. I know I'm depressed, but I DO NOT like medication. There are just too many side effects with each and every pill and I can't handle them. I have enough to deal with. I can't give you any advice on what exactly you should do, since I'm not doing anything, either. Although, I logged on here yesterday after a year and I have to say that being on here has helped me. So I would encourage to come back here often. I know I plan to. I need encouragement and YOU DO TOO! And I have no doubt that you'll find it here. Hang in there, sweetie, and I hope your days get better and better.

Hmmm, very interesting. I never knew that and I tan quite often. My scars don't look too bad. But then I don't know if they would look any better had I not covered my stomach.

Thank you for this. I've been banded for a year now and haven't had any success. But...I have no one to blame but myself. Your post is just what I needed to read. * I posted this before I read the entire thread. I have to say that I was a bit saddened by it as well. Your OP was just what I needed to read, the rest, not so much. Congrats on your success and all the best to you in the future.

Rice. That is one thing I for sure can never eat. No matter how it's cooked. I can no longer eat chicken or turkey breast and those were my favorite. Bread is hit or miss. Most times, though, I can't eat it. Hamburgers are hit and miss as well. Oh, and fresh or stir-fry broccoli. I can't eat it. It really is hard for me to plan meals each day for myself AND my son.

That's wonderful news!!! Congrats to you!

I never really felt anything moving around, but I feel my port ALL the time. It often gets in the way. And when I get a fill, I can feel the saline going through the tube and into the band. It's so weird.

Glad your first fill went well. I had my first fill on March 10th. I have an 11cc band and was given 5 1/2 cc's. Like you, I was also able to feel the saline go into the port and into the band. My doc looked at me like I was crazy when I told him I could feel it. Hahaha. He had me lay down on the examination table and had me raise both my legs in the air and hold them there while he stuck the needle in and injected the saline. It wasn't until after he took the needle out and had me sit up did I drink some Water. Thankfully, the water went down fine. I also go back in 6 weeks. Good luck!

It's unfortunate that your port flipped. You seem to be in good spirits despite the setback. Unfortunately, for me, it's situations like this that make me wish I would've gone with the gastric sleeve as opposed to the band. My port gets in the way of my daily activities all the time and will sometimes hurt. It's very frustrating. I've had to learn to move around differently because of it. Thankfully, my port hasn't flipped and I pray to God that it never does.

I am two weeks post-op today. My port is in the front of my belly. Slightly left of my belly button. I didn't know my doc was going to put it there; thought it was going more on my side. And to be honest, I'm not too happy about it. Well, the port gets in the way of me leaning forward, bending down to pick things off the floor or to clean and will jab me on the inside. It can be very painful at times. I'm now having to find other ways of bending down so that I don't get hurt. I mentioned to my doc during my appt. with him a week after surgery that the port jabs me when I lean forward or bend down. He told me that I'm still having to adjust and didn't see any cause for concern. So has anyone else experienced this and did it get better?