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I have read a lot that people suffer from different degrees of gas pain, some moderate to extreme. I was just wondering what you have found to be the most helpful to get the gas out or help deal with the pain until the body absorbs it or get's it out on its own time. I have read hot bath, gas x, and rolaids so far. Thanks,Audree:clap2:

I am going to take this banding journey and combine the South Beach diet. Just see it as just "1 more tool' to use on your lapband journey. The more tools you use the better! The bandster rules and the South Beach diet go hand in hand. Anyone interesed can just sign up! I will be starting up on Saturday! But anyone can jump in anytime! It can also be a place of being accountable daily. I am the kind of person who does better when I know I have to be accountable somewhere! How bout you? I also do better having a structured program. I am sure there are others out there like me!! Please tell us a little about yourself, your goals, stats, etc. OFFICIALL WEIGH IN DAY WILL BE FRIDAYS! :funscale: Now our scale will say nice things to us!!! See you on the beach!!! Audree

Let's start a new thread for the Lower Bmi'ers for 2008!!! A place for us that are lower bmi'ers to come for support, questions, helpful tips for those of us that have less to lose! Anyone is welcome!! Anyone up for an exercise challenge!! Roll Call!!!!! BabyGotBack

I was just wondering how people are figuring what post op day the actual first day is (if this makes sense).:huggie: I started counting post op day 1 the day after surgery. I know 1 whole day doesn't really matter, but it would take me off liquids one day sooner. And I have been on liquids for 3 weeks!!!:faint: I was calling today post op day 19, but it would be nice if it was day 20!!!! Thanks!!:hungry:

Hi Denise! Hi everybody! Denise, are you at goal??? That is so great! I have not been on for a while. How did you get to the perfect fill level? I have not enough fill, but do not feel like I can take more. I pb when I am premenstrual. I am about 15 pounds from my goal. How is everyone doing?

Sorry guys! I have been away for a while. I am doing well. I have not had a fill in a long time since I pb, and get stuck for 2 weeks out of the month.. But, it is not enough to lose. How are you all doing?

I have read a few posts about a Protein drink that is called nectar. It is a fruit juice flavored Protein shake. Who has used it? Did you like it? Which flavor was your favorite/least favorite? I just ordered the strawberry Kiwi online last night and I am hoping it is good. can you use it right away post op? Thanks,Audree

I didn't have swelling after my drains. Are you wearing your body girdle? I had to wear mine day and night for 6 weeks. It made a big difference. Also, your breasts will drop and look more natural, but that takes quite a few months.

It varies greatly. I have a 4cc band and my first fill was 1.5 I think if I remember correctly. It takes a few fills to really get good restriction for most of us.

I was like that too and it really stalled my weight loss efforts. I started drinking mango tea which I love. Some things that I really find help curb my sweet tooth are raisins and almonds or a spoonful of peanut butter. I finally kicked that bad habit! I was eating ice cream everyday!

I hope I gained muscle too! I have been weight training for 3 months. I have been feeling so tight! I can't eat in the AM, can eat little for lunch and dinner, but if I have one bite too much, I get stuck, slime and pb. Did my fill decide to kick in 6 months after I got it? I feel tight, like I did in the very beginning. I am losing weight though, so I guess I shouldn't complain. The patches are ones I sell besides the QuickSlim30 pills. I have been taking both and didn't know if it was a coincidence that I am tight now.

I have been pbing everyday. Did my fill decide to kick in after 6 months or something? I feel so tight. I can't eat in the morning, can eat at lunch and dinner but if I eat one more bite than I should, I get stuck, slime and pb. Has this happened to anyone else?

I remember how much I used to HATE hearing that it would take 'at least' a year to lose some serious weight, especially if you are a lower bmi like me. But our bodies are all so different. I had learned also that our bodies have a setpoint from the years of dieting and likes to hover around a weight that we have kept for longer periods of time. It is like a body memory somehow. It is hard to break out of. But if you can maintain a weight, within 5 pounds for 3 to 6 months, you re set the setpoint. I learned that doing Lindora which is a medically supervised weight loss program. I lost, gained and lost, gained all the 6 times I did Lindora. At least I learned some things!!

Welcome! This is a very supportive group of people! You will find, pretty quickly a place to fit in here! Feel free to ask any questions!

I actually didn't tell anyone. Only my mom who went with me and my husband. Of course, nosy family members found out. You kinda have to feel people out. I didnt' want any negative imput since I had made my decision. Some people just do not understand and I didn't want to hear them trying to discourage me. I guess it depends on your personality type. I don't like conflict and didn't want to have to keep on explaining why, why, why. I had a tummy tuck about 4 years ago and people hounded me over it.

I had gone without soda for a long time, just in case. I have a few sips here and there and it tastes SO GOOOOODDD!!! But, dont' drink it while eating. Drinking fluids during the meal can cause a pb. I drink before my meal. I tend to Water load and have a large glass of calorie free beverage and wait 1/2 hour to an hour after my meal. I never thought I'd get used to not drinking during my meal, but I did!

Hi Sunshine! I just wanted to come by and say hi! I had a death in the family and was busy with visiting family. I have been going to they gym too and weight training. My fill is super tight, like if I got a fill. It has been over 6 months I think. The only thing I am doing different is putting a weight loss patch on or near the port site. I am curious about it. I may give away free samples of it just to see if others have the same results. Wouldn't that be great if it worked that way!!

Hey guys! I have not had a fill in a very long time, I'd say over 6 months and I am TIGHT!!!! I can't eat in the AM and have tea with soy milk. The rest of the day I have to really watch my first few bites and chew, chew, chew, but still pb or slime!!! Has this happened to anyone??? The only thing I did different was put a weight loss patch on or near the port site. I wonder if it making me tight for some reason? There is no way I could get a fill this way. I did start losing again, since I was maintaining within a fluctuation of 5 pounds. And I had been weight training for the last 3 months, so I think it showed up on the scale. I don't even weigh myself anymore and just go by how my tight jeans feel. How are you all doing on your fill level?

Denise!!! You are sooo close!!! I am so proud of you! You have come such a long way! I bet it feels so good! I have to remind myself how far I have come. I too get caught up in those last 10 pounds and then finding I want to weigh even less! I just wanted to see how you were doing!

Sorry! I have been away! A death in the family and lots of family visiting. I am actually doing pretty good with my weight. I am working out a lot and weight training which I love! How is everybody doing?

Hey guys! How is everyone doing? I have not been able to get on my computer for a few weeks. I am doing good. Have been tight for three weeks for some reason. I get stuck on everything, for at least the first few bites. I was pbing everyday for like 2 weeks. I don't know why. My fill just feels tighter for some reason and stayed that way. But, I was able to eat today, a little hard the first few bites though. Why would my fill from so long ago finally kick in now?? Baby

I was also banded by Dr. Ortiz. I have a fill of 3.0 in a 4 cc. I wasn't feeling it for the longest time, and for some reason now, I am getting stuck on everything for the last 3 weeks. I would say beans and rice, which together make the perfect protein, garbanzo beans, split pea soup, nuts, cheese, cottage cheese, ground beef.

Hey Everybody!!! How is everyone doing? I have been super busy and have not been able to get online for sometime. But, I miss you all. What's new with everyone? Baby

I am sorry to hear about your port! Why does that happen? If is stiched into our muscle wall so what does our fat do? I have had very little fat the whole tiime since I had a tummy tuck 3 1/2 years ago and lipo. Do you do a lot of situps? I still don't do them since I am afriad of straining the area. I have been sooooooooo busy!!!! I am working from home but man, your own businesses take a lot of time! I am glad to be back!