Need advice. About 16 months out. Down 80 lbs. 80 lbs to go.

[ivansmom 0]

Thanks for taking a look at my post. I had my surgery about 16 months ago and since then have not lost a lot of weight. I have had problems with the band feeling too tight, even when it was not filled. I was basically on liquids for the first 3-4 months or so, with occasional attempts at solids. Not very successful.

I was not really losing weight, so I went back to my doctor, Dr. Ortiz. They gave me a small fill. I don't remember what it was. After that, the problem got even worse. The funny thing is, when the weather is warm, I seem to be able to eat more. Since it has gotten cold though, even some liquids don't want to go down.

I would really like to be a lapband success story. Have any of you had weather-related tightening of the band? Right now I have no fill at all and even with that, it is hard to eat and sometimes hard to drink. When I can eat/drink, I tend to go for Chili and frosties from Wendys.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Thanks for taking a look at my post. I had my surgery about 16 months ago and since then have not lost a lot of weight. I have had problems with the band feeling too tight, even when it was not filled. I was basically on liquids for the first 3-4 months or so, with occasional attempts at solids. Not very successful.

I was not really losing weight, so I went back to my doctor, Dr. Ortiz. They gave me a small fill. I don't remember what it was. After that, the problem got even worse. The funny thing is, when the weather is warm, I seem to be able to eat more. Since it has gotten cold though, even some liquids don't want to go down.

I would really like to be a lapband success story. Have any of you had weather-related tightening of the band? Right now I have no fill at all and even with that, it is hard to eat and sometimes hard to drink. When I can eat/drink, I tend to go for Chili and frosties from Wendys.

Ivansmom

Have you tried drinking something warm before you eat - when the doc filled you was it a blind fill or under floru (sp)?? Have you discussed this problem with your doctor.

Frosties ??? are these shakes??? Chili is a good choice but ice cream isn't.

What is your daily menu - how many calories are you eating are you exercising.

As you know the band purpose is to control your portion and not allow you to over eat - You control what you eat and the band helps you to feel full faster. But to be sucessful you need to make healthy food choice low fat sugar free 60 grms Protein 64 oz Water & exercise...

IMHO you need to do 2 things - call your doc and explain your problem and review what you are eating -

Good Luck

[MollyWolly 0]

Hi

You have to remember that whatever you put in your mouth you have to count the calories - so if you're still consuming high calories even though they are in liquid form (as in a Wendy's) you won't lose weight. Aslo, the liquids don't make you feel full. Try restricting your liquids and eating foods that will take longer to go through your stomach ie chicken and fish and vegies and don't drink 10mins before you eat and 30mins after you've eaten. Hope this works.

Lesley