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A Dilemma

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By LapbandKAB, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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dlo    5

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Dare I say I might have reached the sweet spot? This is the first time since surgery that I feel a restriction of sorts. I'm eating small amounts of food, Protein first. But, I feel as though I am stopping when I'm supposed to, whereas before, I know I could have kept on eating. I went away for the weekend and it was my first test of being on a mini-vacation while trying to eat healthy. It's amazing how much of our lives revolve around social eating! I did pretty well. Mostly, I ordered Soup or a small appetizer. For instance, I know mozzarella sticks are not the most healthy of foods, but I needed Protein and figured it would be soft. I don't want to have 'stuck' incidents while at a restaurant. So, I ate two and packed up the rest for the hotel fridge. Normally, I would have sucked them all down at one sitting without a problem. I'm happy I did this finally! I'm cautiously optimistic that I'm in the green zone. I still hear gurgling sounds from the band but I can live with that. When I hear that is when I stop eating. Could that be my signal?

I hope you're doing ok, dlo.

That sounds great LapBandKAB!! Update on me..I went to the doc on Monday 5/5 he removed 1.2cc of the 2.7 cc that I had with this fill. I'm feeling great..so hoping I found my sweet spot..I'm never super hungry and have been eating very small portions and keeping it down. I love this sight for info and comraderie with others..helps get through the tough times. Although I have not seen any major weight loss I know I am losing inches as my clothes are showing it..I just wish the scale would catch up. Anyone else going through that? Thanks for all the help with my issue!!

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That sounds great LapBandKAB!! Update on me..I went to the doc on Monday 5/5 he removed 1.2cc of the 2.7 cc that I had with this fill. I'm feeling great..so hoping I found my sweet spot..I'm never super hungry and have been eating very small portions and keeping it down. I love this sight for info and comraderie with others..helps get through the tough times. Although I have not seen any major weight loss I know I am losing inches as my clothes are showing it..I just wish the scale would catch up. Anyone else going through that? Thanks for all the help with my issue!!

How much weight have you lost overall and how much in the last 30 days? You might want to update your profile or install one of the weight loss tickers on the site. You will need to use a PC to do this I believe?

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dlo    5

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How much weight have you lost overall and how much in the last 30 days? You might want to update your profile or install one of the weight loss tickers on the site. You will need to use a PC to do this I believe?

I haven't done that because its nothing significant and its depressing ..probably since surgery only 14 pounds...which is crazy..because my clothes are big on me and it is noticeable to others..and I can feel it but the scale is not showing much..I guess it is what it is...I stopped stepping on the scale because of that ..

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I haven't done that because its nothing significant and its depressing ..probably since surgery only 14 pounds...which is crazy..because my clothes are big on me and it is noticeable to others..and I can feel it but the scale is not showing much..I guess it is what it is...I stopped stepping on the scale because of that ..

I can understand. FYI-I lost 12 lbs the first two weeks after surgery and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. Then, my 3rd fill and a consult with my nutritionist filled my sails and I was off and running(sailing?) on my weight loss journey. Till then I was pissed off too(never depressed, just angry). But that's all behind me now and it sounds like you too might also be ready to launch?

Chin up, ramp up that exercise program and follow your doctor's or nutritionists dietary orders and watch the weight fall off!

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dlo    5

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I can understand. FYI-I lost 12 lbs the first two weeks after surgery and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. Then, my 3rd fill and a consult with my nutritionist filled my sails and I was off and running(sailing?) on my weight loss journey. Till then I was pissed off too(never depressed, just angry). But that's all behind me now and it sounds like you too might also be ready to launch?

Chin up, ramp up that exercise program and follow your doctor's or nutritionists dietary orders and watch the weight fall off!

Thanks 2muchfun....I am ready to sail

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