ChelleChi1969 69 Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) I'm going to be honest, I hadn't any trouble with keeping food down until my first major fill 3 weeks ago. It took me back to my surgery basics--small bites, chew & chew & chew some more, stay hydrated & Protein first. I wasn't following the rules & was losing most everything I was eating. I was uncomfortable & burping a lot (apologies for being so blunt). After a call to the dr's office, had a 1:1 with the nutritionist who reminded me of the band basics. Things are much better & I'm actually down 16 pounds. I've noticed since my last fill (I've only had 2), I can no longer tolerate anything "bad" for me, so I'm not even tempted because I can't keep it down anyway. I remember reading that many banders can't tolerate rice, fried foods, steak... I've happily joined that club. I've been eating well & exercising--my goal weight is 180... okay, really 160 but I'm almost afraid to believe I can get there. Thanks for letting me share! Here's a pic of me before & after. Edited September 18, 2015 by ChelleChi1969 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie norton 2,850 Posted June 13, 2015 Good job!!. Keep working the basics and COMPLY. It will get you where you want to go . I learned over the years to quit challenging my band. It is hard to not go back to bad habits, but since I don't like the consequences ....literally 8+ years.. I'm still learning. Sigh I still think occasionally I will have a Late snack ( head hunger when I'm tired) and it DOES NOT work out well So I learn again and keep trying. Happy and healthy with one hundred lbs gone. A whole new life... Best of luck!???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted June 14, 2015 They started teaching me the "Rules" with hand outs and other reading materials, BEFORE I had my surgery....Finally I asked them what this was all about, and told them it made no sense IMO....... I was told that they start to stress learning this rules ASAP, because there will come a day you wished you did because you will need to follow them for sure.... They were right....it took me 2 fills, but after that second one, boy did I need to adhere to the "Rules" and how...! I could not eat without them! I remember going back and looking for the original handouts and reading them again just to make sure I ws not missing anything..... But after a few years, it all becomes second nature...the rules become new habits, working in harmony with a properly adjusted band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
