7 months now

[wenzz 1]

Hi all, i find i still choose the wrong foods to eat and of course that leads to vomitting. I do try to eat small and slow. But everyday is different. Some days i hav no problem and others days i can vomitted at every meal . Is anyone else having similar experience

[CarrieBrownsville 55]

I have exactly the same issues. I am 5 months out and have played with the same 4-5 pounds for over a month now. I upped my intake of Liquid Protein and that seems to help some, but still haven't gotten down beyond those same 4-5 pounds. I'll lose a couple, then gain them back, then lose them, then gain them. Some days I can eat anything and other days everything is a chore and I throw up. It's a roller coaster, but I am not discouraged! I'm still learning to respect the band and let it be the tool it's supposed to be. It will never be easy for me, but will be worthwhile. One other thing I might add. My support group consists of all gastric sleeve or bypass patients. I am the only bander. While their weight loss is fast and furious, I refuse to let that deter me. Even the nurse who leads the group does not advocate the band. I talked with my doc about it, and his feeling is that slow and steady will win the race. 2-3 years out, my weight loss will be comparable to others who have had other procedures. We have to look at the goal and walk toward it, never giving up!

[line-dancer 810]

wrong food will always call us and if we answer to often we will be right back to where we . Stick to your maybe plan on one day and one food you would like to treat yourself to. Track it and go to the chat room for some online right now help to stsy focused.

[jcrisp0407 13]

I'm still learning but a couple of things that have helped me is (1) pre-plan meals and Snacks each day, (2) track what I eat, and (3) use small utensils. By pre-planning I know what I'm going to eat so I'm not fixated on trying to decide each meal. Tracking makes me second guess what I eat because it makes me aware of the calories/fat/carbs/protein in foods. Therefore, I'm more likely to choose an orange over junk food. Using smaller utensils (the ones from the baby section) ensures I'm taking smaller bites. Hopefully this makes sense and is helpful.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Do you mean PB'ing or vomiting at every meal? Is this where your lower stomach is ejecting food you've eaten or are you just regurgitating stuck food?

tmf

[hely88 883]

If you are vomiting often you really should have already called your doctor. It is not normal whatever you eat.

[jaynie 0]

Vomiting and weight loss. I was banded in May of last year and have lost 1 1/2 stone. Not much for the amount of time I have been banded. I gained half a stone over Christmas by eating wrong foods. I don't vomit only have twice when some meat got stuck ( my fault didn't chew well enough ) I have this last week started to get heartburn should I see a doctor?

[hely88 883]

Vomiting and weight loss. I was banded in May of last year and have lost 1 1/2 stone. Not much for the amount of time I have been banded. I gained half a stone over Christmas by eating wrong foods. I don't vomit only have twice when some meat got stuck ( my fault didn't chew well enough ) I have this last week started to get heartburn should I see a doctor?

I am sorry but I really cannot believe you have to ask this question CALL DOCTOR!!!!

[jaynie 0]

I am sorry but I really cannot believe you have to ask this question CALL DOCTOR!!!!

Really? It isn't too bad at the moment .. I wonder if I eat too much? My portion size is greatly reduced. I don't feel sick or anything .. I will go though if you think I should