christina353

Not sure of the model. It cost 30$ which Taylor did you have

I weigh at the same time every day. My scale however changes every time I step on it. Yesterday I lowered carbs an today I was 174.6 in the morning. Stepped back on it again and it said 174.2. Again...175 then 176. I need a reliable scale. But regardless, I still am not at my previous weight of 173. This period thing is killing me. I know it is part of the problem. Oh one morevquestion. Do you all eat 1 piece or 2 pieces of chicken( leg and thigh). How about eggs 1 or 2. Just questioning my portions

Gyno wants to put me on iud. I swear I look smaller. Even my husband thinks so. There is no way I can be up 3 pounds. I am going to take your advice and forget the crackers and potatos. I will try adding salad. Will salad go down ok? I really have not tried many different things yet

Today the scale went up another half pound. everyday it goes up a bit. 2 weeks ago I was 173 now It says 176. I am really depressed and ready to cry. I don't know what is going on. I try to get more calories or protein but I really am not hungry. HELP Please

Your 2 cents is gratly appreciated. I will try to increase calories. Do you think I need a fill, elfie?

I track my nibbling as well. I use loseit.com . I my be carb sensitive. My ObGyn knows about me period irregularity and wants me to start minera birth controbto regulate my cycle and shed the lining. I drink 72 ounces of water a day. When I nibble it is 1 cookie or who's wheat crackers ( 60 calories). Maybe I should up protein. I get about 70 grams. I dont eat much at a time. Breakfast is 1 veggie sausage and 1 egg. Lunch is sardines or tuna salad with ww crackers. Dinner is 1 or 2 pieces of chicken and sometimes 3slicesvof baked potato. Snack is Brie cheese and ww crackers. What do you think?

I was banded on 10/21/10. Since then I have lost 28 pounds. I went this week for my first fill and the doctor said I did not need one. I am loosing 1-2 pounds. WHY? I am not complaining but....has anyone gone without fills and lost weight? I would love to if possible. I eat 3 small meals. I feel full quickly, I eat mainly protein. All comments would help.....

So now I am at over 2 months post op and still no fill. I lost 37 pounds. My doctor thinks my success is due to my high protein and low carb diet. Protein makes you feel fuller longer. There was no fluid in my band. He thinks the band was just a perfect fit for my stomach. I have the smaller lapband.

Thank you, sparkplug! I was wondering if it was normal to not need a fill. I am still doing okay without one. I really don't get hungry. Sometimes I want to eat just because it is something to do but I resist. I am loosing about 1-2 pounds a week. I am afraid that i f I do get a fill, even a tiny one, that I will be too tight since I already have restriction.

I was banded on October 21 Since then I have lost 30 pounds. I have not had a fill yet. for some reason I have restriction.

Those who lost weight without a fill... Were you a low bmi? I wonder if having less fat around the stomach makes the band sit tighter in the beginning ?

This really puzzeled me too. I am pretty sure I am eating more than 1/2 a cup. I mainly eat protein. I have lost 28 pounds since surgery 5 weeks ago. I have not had a fill yet because I am satisfied with my food amounts (can go 4 hours between meals, no snacking) and have steady weight loss. I can't imagine eating less than I already do.

I was banded OCt 21. I have lost 28 pounds. I think I have restiction. I have no fluid in band but I get satisfied with very little food and can go 4 hours between meals. I need to take in more protein. I have my first fill appointment tomorrow but I don't think I need a fill yet. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

I exercise for 30min every day. I eat small amounts at each meal and I really don't get hungry in between meals. I have not had a fill yet but I feel in control of my appetite. But why won't the scale move not even a 1/2 pound in 2 weeks. I am getting depressed now. Wondering why I even bothered with this surgery. I know having a low bmi makes it harder. What should I do

Is it possible to get too much sugar in the chewable vitamins? I take a chewable multi, iron, calcium and fiber. could that little bit of sugar slow my weightloss? I am stalled for 2 weeks now. I am almost 4 weeks post op.

I am having the same problem. I am getting discouraged. I would love help with this too.

How long does swelling last. 2 weeks post op and it is hard to bend over or bend to the side. My stomach feels bloated. Should I still have swelling,

I am 2 weeks post op. Down 19 pounds. I am not eating enough and I am exercising everyday. I feel tired and sluggish. Also lately, I was having trouble with BM so I took mucilax. Now I feel a slight burning sensation in my chest. Like heartburn but not as bad. I am getting frustrated. The scale has not moved in over a week, I am sluggish AND now my stomach feels irritated. Help

ME TOO!!! I am having trouble with this. Especially not having some water right after I eat to wash away the food taste. Are you really supposed to wait 1 hour after eating to drink something? Why!?

So I just started mushy foods. I am afraid to eat thanks to all of the stories about being stuck and vomiting. Can someone please give me some idea of the size of the stoma is it like a dime, a quarter, what am I aiming for:cursing:

How does papaya help. And how soon after eating something will you have a problem ? I am starting to get weak.

I can only eat a little broth or soup or protein at a time. So how often should I eat? How much? is there a sample diet out there?

Tonight I had mushy catfish and a little mushy potato. I was very nervous. It went down well. I only ate a very little bit. I feel almost like a real person again. I am supposed to stay on pureed/mushy until I see my doctor next week. At that time he will give me further instructions.

I was banded on october 21. I have been on full liquids for 7 days. I am supposed to start "pureed food tomorrow" What the heck is that? Is there a difference between pureed and soft foods? Oatmeal was on my list of full liquids and that seems thicker than pureed. I am really confused. Please help.

I agree you need a new therapist. Did your doctor recommend this one? I was in a situation similar to you. I had a bmi of 37. I am 5'3 and weighed 210. I could wear a size 16 or 18.(heck, if the designer was generous I could wear a 14). Alot of people told me that I did not need the surgery. they said your not that big. But I felt uncomfortable in my own skin. All that matters is how You feel about You.:laugh: