Calling all A11s!!

[ms.lady 3]

I am having the same trouble, Water and also Protein intake. I am so used to eating and drinking at the same time. I think that is going to be my hardest adjustment for me!!

Anyone else having trouble getting water in? I used to drink a lot with my meal and all day. Now I forget drink 30 minutes after I eat and then don't get thirsty until it's time to eat again and then I have to wait and forget again. I need to set a timer I guess.

Blessings,

GG

[ncgg-5 2]

I am having the same trouble, Water and also Protein intake. I am so used to eating and drinking at the same time. I think that is going to be my hardest adjustment for me!!

I think I am going to start carrying my phone and setting the timer when I finish eating so I will remember to drink later. Maybe that will help.

Blessings,

GG

[us plus 3 0]

Yes, getting in that Water is proving to be very difficult for me as well. But I'm bad and drink a little while I eat. Just a few sips here and there. Of course since last night I have NOT been a good girl. I have been stuffing myself to the point where I am super uncomfortable and its a bit painful. I want to kick myself in the face because I KNOW that I am once again sabatoging myself, but this time it will come at a MUCH higher price. I was so happy to see 180 FINALLY on my scale and now I'm backtracking??! UGH! So of course being this full, trying to get my water in, is super hard.

I have always had a problem of being a 'secret eater'. How sad. A mother of 3. almost 32 years old and I secret eat. I'm the bulimic eater without the throwing up part. I hate it and its so embarressing. I thought that if I got this lapband, it would help, but it hasn't. My boyfriend is working out of town for the next few weeks and only home on the weekends, so I'm having like a free for all. UGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I just need to stop!

Sorry for the rant.

[RocknRoses 2]

I know where you are coming from. When there is no one around to keep us accountable, the pressure falls on ourselves to make the right choices. Maybe it would help you to rectify the behavior by thinking about all that you went through with the surgery and the fight to lose the weight. As the veterans say, it is a mental process as well because the lap band alone isn't magic. I chose the lap band to help me control my hunger and portion sizes but ultimately, what you put in your mouth is still completely up to you. You can do this!!

Yes, getting in that Water is proving to be very difficult for me as well. But I'm bad and drink a little while I eat. Just a few sips here and there. Of course since last night I have NOT been a good girl. I have been stuffing myself to the point where I am super uncomfortable and its a bit painful. I want to kick myself in the face because I KNOW that I am once again sabatoging myself, but this time it will come at a MUCH higher price. I was so happy to see 180 FINALLY on my scale and now I'm backtracking??! UGH! So of course being this full, trying to get my water in, is super hard.

I have always had a problem of being a 'secret eater'. How sad. A mother of 3. almost 32 years old and I secret eat. I'm the bulimic eater without the throwing up part. I hate it and its so embarressing. I thought that if I got this lapband, it would help, but it hasn't. My boyfriend is working out of town for the next few weeks and only home on the weekends, so I'm having like a free for all. UGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I just need to stop!

Sorry for the rant.

[RocknRoses 2]

I am so glad that I am not alone in avoiding Water intake during a meal! It is such a struggle to keep away, especially right after a meal though do any of you find that it makes you feel hungrier quicker? I feel hungry at the appropriate times which goes against the reasoning of not taking in any fluids with a meal. Hmmmm

I've noticed a slowing in my weight loss as well when I moved from liquids to mushies but I think that's what we should expect. Congrats on the 25 lbs! That's amazing! I could only hope to do as well when I hit my one month mark in a couple of weeks. Do you have a pre-fill in your band?

I just realized today that i've been banded for a month now. crazy how time flys. i get my first fill on the 19th. i'm nervous and excited. i can't break the habit of drinking and eating at the same time. and i haven't been drinking as much as i should. this is the only problem i have. i started on 'regular' food a few days ago and i can only really eat one small meal a day. they keep me full. i had a chicken patty from trader joe's and i felt full for too long. i didn't want to eat for almost a day and a half! so i just had liquids. i think it's more convient and eaiser on my stomach to get my Protein from the shakes and yogurt. since getting banded i've lost 25lbs. but have been at a stand still for the last week or so. hopefully getting my fill will kick my weight loss back into gear.

good luck everyone!

[RocknRoses 2]

Let us know how it goes! I can't wait for my first fill.

Oh my. I was banded on the 11th and I go on the 16th. I am so nervous.

[myzn1 0]

I am so glad that I am not alone in avoiding Water intake during a meal! It is such a struggle to keep away, especially right after a meal though do any of you find that it makes you feel hungrier quicker? I feel hungry at the appropriate times which goes against the reasoning of not taking in any fluids with a meal. Hmmmm

I've noticed a slowing in my weight loss as well when I moved from liquids to mushies but I think that's what we should expect. Congrats on the 25 lbs! That's amazing! I could only hope to do as well when I hit my one month mark in a couple of weeks. Do you have a pre-fill in your band?

THANKS!!

No prefill. i started walking the day after my surgery and I walk 3 times a week. started with just 10mins and have worked up to 45mins. I get my first fill in 6 days and I've really nervous about the eating and drinking. I've got to really train myself to cut it out these last few days. It's my goal to never throw up. I hear a lot of people have that problem when they're in transition from one phase of eating to the next. I'm not interested in testing the limits of the band and getting sick. I don't think that having fluids with my food makes me fell full any quicker or longer, I just don't like warm food in my mouth, so drinking makes it easier to swallow. Weird, I know. haha. Anyways, good luck with your weight loss also!!

[us plus 3 0]

I know where you are coming from. When there is no one around to keep us accountable, the pressure falls on ourselves to make the right choices. Maybe it would help you to rectify the behavior by thinking about all that you went through with the surgery and the fight to lose the weight. As the veterans say, it is a mental process as well because the lap band alone isn't magic. I chose the lap band to help me control my hunger and portion sizes but ultimately, what you put in your mouth is still completely up to you. You can do this!!

Can I say I love you! Your comment made me feel so much better. And as a true 'dieter' I will say "Tomorrow is a new day" haha I have to get out of that terrible habit of secret eating because it does me no good and I DO have to be a big girl and be accountable of my own actions. Like most people, my biggest fear is going through this surgery will be all for nothing and it wont work. I have to MAKE it work because its my last resort at losing this weight. Like I have seen somewhere before "being skinny tastes better than that food"

Thanks for the encouragement!

[Jennifer H 0]

Married for 11 1/2 years and 4 children

[ncgg-5 2]

Married for 11 1/2 years and 4 children

Welcome Jennifer, Glad to hear from you. I had my surgery the 25th. Your weight loss looks right on track. How is it going? We lived in Valdosta for 10 years and my husband went to HS in Jonesboro. Been gone from Ga for many years but go back to Villa Rica to visit his family.

Blessings,

GG

[curlz74 1]

Hi! My name is Kelly and I was banded on the 31st! It's great to see posts from people who are a little ahead of me to let me know what to expect! So far so good, i've lost about 10 pound since surgery, started pureed foods today. My starting weight for the whole process was 246, I was 222 on my post-op appt last week. I'm married with furry kids - a beagle mix and a german shepherd.

[Jennifer H 0]

Are you just drinking Water? I was told by my dietian that anything that is carbion free, sugar free and caffine free counts toward your water. I drink very little water, I mostly drink koolaid/crystal light or caffine free tea made with splenda. I have to really watch what I eat to make sure I get in all of my Protein.< /p>

[ncgg-5 2]

Are you just drinking Water? I was told by my dietian that anything that is carbion free, sugar free and caffine free counts toward your Water. I drink very little water, I mostly drink koolaid/crystal light or caffine free tea made with splenda. I have to really watch what I eat to make sure I get in all of my Protein.

I am drinking water, Decaf tea and Crystal Light. I just forget to do it. Setting my phone timer so I can get more in now. Dos anyone know how much Protein is recommended for Banders?

Blessings,

GG

[ncgg-5 2]

Hi! My name is Kelly and I was banded on the 31st! It's great to see posts from people who are a little ahead of me to let me know what to expect! So far so good, i've lost about 10 pound since surgery, started pureed foods today. My starting weight for the whole process was 246, I was 222 on my post-op appt last week. I'm married with furry kids - a beagle mix and a german shepherd.

Welcome Kelly. You are doing really well! Isn't it great to start mushies? Never thought I'd love pureed food but after liquids for so long they are really great. Our kids are all grown and we have a sweet furry kid now too. She is 12 and a rat terrier/Jack Russell mix. Love dogs!

Blessings,

GG

[Jennifer H 0]

Wow I can drink anywhere from 9 to 12 cups in a day. I have a 24 oz tervis cup and tend to fill it 3 to 4 times a day. I dont have a fill yet so I hope I am still able to drink just as much. I will have to remember not to gussle my drink though.