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[BellaPerdente 0]

Thanks so much for the advice. I really think that if I eat smaller bites and put my fork down, I will not pb and you are right. I DO eat things I shouldn't be eating with the band. ex: Pasta, rice, etc. I do think I need a small fill so that I will not be as hungry because I do not last more than two hours after I eat.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Thanks so much for the advice. I really think that if I eat smaller bites and put my fork down, I will not pb and you are right. I DO eat things I shouldn't be eating with the band. ex: Pasta, rice, etc. I do think I need a small fill so that I will not be as hungry because I do not last more than two hours after I eat.

You're welcome Bella!

A tiny fill might help. When you eat solid Protein and don't PB or vomit, are you hungry in less than 4 hours? If so, then a fill is needed. I can't eat pasta if I have good restriction, but when my restriction is less, pasta is pretty easy. Remember carbs esp, refined carbs, i.e. pasta and rice will increasse your hungry. They cause a rise in your blood sugar and then when it bottoms out, you get hungry faster. When I eat solid protein and just tiny amts of veggies or complex carbs, I am satiated much longer, regardless of my restriction. Carbs always make me hungry faster.

[KayleighsMommy 16]

Thanks Julieann! You're the first to check in!

I've got you down for 3.9lbs. I'll put myself down for 2.0lbs!

Slow, but steady wins the race! Even tho this isn't a race!!!

You can put me down for -2. yayyyyy, I am so happy that 3 month plateau seems to be over :cursing::cursing:

[KayleighsMommy 16]

I forgot to say it was great meeting everyone at RR. I can't wait for next time :cursing:

[minidriver 0]

Thanks so much for the advice. I really think that if I eat smaller bites and put my fork down, I will not pb and you are right. I DO eat things I shouldn't be eating with the band. ex: Pasta, rice, etc. I do think I need a small fill so that I will not be as hungry because I do not last more than two hours after I eat.

My fill doc says that being too tight can also make you hungry, because you're never able to eat enough to activate the "full" receptors at the top of your pouch, so you never get the feeling of satiation from your food. While you certainly shouldn't OVEREAT, being too tight will cause you to undereat at each meal, and then you're hungry all day long.

[KayleighsMommy 16]

My fill doc says that being too tight can also make you hungry, because you're never able to eat enough to activate the "full" receptors at the top of your pouch, so you never get the feeling of satiation from your food. While you certainly shouldn't OVEREAT, being too tight will cause you to undereat at each meal, and then you're hungry all day long.

Hmmmmmm... I never thought of it that way, but it makes sense.

[Lap_dancer 8]

Hello all,

I've been reading these posts for weeks now and have scheduled my surgery with Dr.K for March 3rd. I'm very excited and a bit nervous. I have a couple of questions for you veterans. Do most of you think the first fill at 4 weeks is too soon? Most Drs. seem to wait longer and since I'm flying from NC I don't want to waste a trip if it's done too soon. It also seems like getting the fills right is the biggest problem with the lap band. Have any suggestions? We are celebrateing our 30th anniversary on May 6th and a planning a big trip, do you think I will be up for it or should be postpone it? I'm so thrilled to have found this forum and all your great advise, can't wait to hear back from some of you old pros!

Cheryl Kirchner

Morehead City NC

Cheryl you will love having a new road to travel on and feeling like there is the real chance of getting healthy. Congratulations.

I went back to Colorado one month post op for a fill and to just look at it as a check up. I do not think it is too soon for a fill.

Best to you on your new life.

[Lap_dancer 8]

put me down on the challenge as -1.04

dare I challenge the Fates to throw one, more, thing my way?

Someone on here warned me about the medication and Constipation. This past week, and after hitting day 5 with no BM, I stopped the pain medicine.

There is an over the counter liquid you can drink that tastes salty that the pharmacist recommended that did not budge anything. Day 2 of no meds things started getting back to normal. It's Day 4 no pain meds and I am home and not working. I spent the morning crying.

Did you ever feel like you needed a break from your break?

[Lap_dancer 8]

good listen here

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebandbantertalkshow

[Lap_dancer 8]

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[minidriver 0]

So do any of the rest of you keep track of your calories? I stay between 800 and 1000 pretty consistently. But I was just reading some website that said for women to lose weight they should eat 8 times their body weight, which would be about 1400 calories for me. I am pretty darned certain that I would gain weight on 1400 calories a day.

Do I just have the world's slowest metabolism? Or is everybody eating fewer than 1000 calories a day?

[julie.ann 1]

Mini I stay about where you do. I watch my Protein too. I keep track ono sparkpeople. I don't think I would be doing so well if I didn't do that.

I think if it is working why mess with it!

Have a great day!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Amethystjade - 15lbs-7.0:wub:

Bahotmomma - 10lbs-1:wub:

Bella - 12lbs-2.0:wub:

Deboregon- 10lbs-8.4:wub:

Jmegirl - 10lbs-1.8:wub:

Julieann - 15lbs-3.9:wub:

KayleighsMommy - 15lbs-2.0:wub:

Lapdancer - 20lbs-1.04:wub:

Lotzasunshine - 13lbs-4:wub:

Magaines - 15lbs-4.2:wub:

Minidriver - 10lbs-4.9:wub:

MissMom- -5lbs:wub:

PrtyAntOvrYt - 31lbs-2.0:wub:

Shelbi - 7lbs

Well! Look at those numbers!!! My goodness! I am so proud of everyone! AND we've heard from everyone but Ms Shelbi! Ms Shelbi, let us know how your week went. Remember, we're here to support one another!

MissMom, I can't find your goal - can you post that to me? I'm sorry! I must have lost it!

Some of you are more than half way to your goal! AND we are just one week down! Deb! Amethystjade! Mini! The Biggest Losers!

Good job Sisters!!!

Edited January 13, 2009 by PrtyAntOvrYt

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

So do any of the rest of you keep track of your calories? I stay between 800 and 1000 pretty consistently. But I was just reading some website that said for women to lose weight they should eat 8 times their body weight, which would be about 1400 calories for me. I am pretty darned certain that I would gain weight on 1400 calories a day.

Do I just have the world's slowest metabolism? Or is everybody eating fewer than 1000 calories a day?

Mini,

I track my food intake including my Fiber Chews and Calcium Chews! (I know! I'm a freak!)

Anyway, I rarely take in more than 1000 calories a day! I think I need to really up my cals, so that my metabolism can increase too! I'm back to working out daily so it's time to increase my cals to 1200 at least. I fear that once I get to goal (years from now) I will gain weight if I ever eat more than 1000 cals. I know it's better for your body, your blood sugar and your metabolism to eat every 3 to 4 hours and eat around 1200 to 1500 cals. I just have to eat better foods. After I complete my carb cycling, I'm going to start Dr. Oz's diet again. It's whole and very healthy.

[minidriver 0]

Mini,

I track my food intake including my Fiber Chews and Calcium Chews! (I know! I'm a freak!)

Anyway, I rarely take in more than 1000 calories a day! I think I need to really up my cals, so that my metabolism can increase too! I'm back to working out daily so it's time to increase my cals to 1200 at least. I fear that once I get to goal (years from now) I will gain weight if I ever eat more than 1000 cals. I know it's better for your body, your blood sugar and your metabolism to eat every 3 to 4 hours and eat around 1200 to 1500 cals. I just have to eat better foods. After I complete my carb cycling, I'm going to start Dr. Oz's diet again. It's whole and very healthy.

Yeah, I think my chronic dieting has really messed with my metabolism. I worry about the same thing with maintenance. I'm hoping this WOE I'm doing will help rev up my metabolism a bit. I think on the "carb up" days you end up with more calories, so maybe that will help.