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[IndioGirl55 32]

Janet,

Sorry to hear about the drama. But glad to hear it is possible to work around it without food!

I do have a question for you today:

I got to add a few mushy foods to my liquids today. I had scrambled eggs last night. This is a really stupid question, but how do I know when I am full? I am so afraid of over doing it. After barely an ounce of the eggs I got a odd feeling in my chest like I needed to burp so I stopped and felt like I couldn't eat no more. However, it is a different full feeling from before and I thought I couldn't possibly be full on that little bit. I think my head is behind my stomach in judging what I should be having. I am trying the eggs again this morning and only cooked 1 oz of egg beaters and I can barely eat half before that feeling comes back. However the burp never seems to come and an hour or so later it was gone. My husband thinks I am going to be a cheap date now. LOL

I go for my one week post op already today!!!

Long

For me full is the same feeling - and yes head is totally behind the stomach when it comes to being full - last night my stomach said full but my head said i wasn't - pd'd on my fish :tongue2:

Knowing when you are full is a new experience and being full on smaller portions is the band at work - enjoy restriction while you have it..

Some pple don't have fills at their 6 week post op some do - I had a lady at my doc's office who didn't get a fill for 6 months - as you will come to realize some need tons and some don't - bands are very fickle.

What you explain sounds like you are full - What I would do in the beginning was really sit and think about am I full or not - 99% of the time I realize I was physically full but not mentally - this is why I say they should invent a band for our heads..

Just really concentrate on what your stomach feels like when you eat - I know that at times I will take that one more bite and realize that if I sallow it will be one bite too many and it will come back up - so I will spit it out.

You will learn to understand your band - you just have to be very mindful of it..

Let us know how your appt goes..

[December 0]

Would Like a Mentor. I had surgery in December lost 40 pounds and now have gained back every pound. I had a fill in March - as much as the Dr. would put in and I could tell no difference. I am very down and could use a friend who understands. December

[IndioGirl55 32]

Would Like a Mentor. I had surgery in December lost 40 pounds and now have gained back every pound. I had a fill in March - as much as the Dr. would put in and I could tell no difference. I am very down and could use a friend who understands. December

December

I am sorry for your stuggles - come to this link

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f260/im-here-help-64725/

And we can talk or if you like p.m. me

[December 0]

Thank you. I need someone to talk to. December

[IndioGirl55 32]

Thank you. I need someone to talk to. December

Ok December I am here to help you - Whats wrong - whats going on !!!

You were banded 12/07 lost 40 and have regained it..

Ok we have messed up but now - right this second not tomorrow we are going to change things. Starting right now you are going to eat healthy - no more junk - no more eating around your band.

Second - hows your restriction???? it it's not optimal - then call your doc today and make an appointment for a fill immediately -- Your band is only a tool and it must be maintained in order to work.

Third - Hows your exercise...

What is your typical daily menu??? What's your family sistuation and do you have any medical problems..

I will give you all the support you need - I will tell you how I handle my stuggles and I still have them - will for life most likely... But be aware - I give tough band love (operative word being love) :biggrin:

Hugs

Janet

[Great2BThin 5]

My post op went great! Lost 9 lbs in 6 days! Incisions look great as well. I then went to the 2 nutrition class my hospital offers post op, one for soft foods, and one for solid. I'm gradually adding a few more things. Then 3 weeks get solids. Also my b/p is way too low and am going off b/p meds! I couldn't be happier!! Overall I am down almost 30 (10 of which was before I even had my consult but I'm counting it!!).

[alice150 0]

Way to go, Long2bthin! Congratulations! You are doing great!

Alice

Banded April 8, 2008

271/245.5/150

[IndioGirl55 32]

Long - Congratulation this is just the beginning of many more rewards to come from getting the weight off :thumbup:

Ok Gang I am leaving town this afternoon and won't be back until late Sunday.

So while I am gone and if you have any moments that you feel you need help - go back and re-read my post - - You can do this !!! It's not easy but it is doable... Good food choices - drink your Water and I will ck in on Monday...

Hugs

Janet

[kjillcarr 0]

Janet,

Hope you had a nice weekend! I am feeling much better today and it seems (as you said) each day gets a little better. Tomorrow I begin an exercise program that is part of the lapband process provided by the hospital where I had my surgery. I am looking forward to going and stepping of the scale where it all began. My scale says 9 lbs already. I am excited and pumped--what a great feeling after feeling so down and fat for so long.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Janet,

Hope you had a nice weekend! I am feeling much better today and it seems (as you said) each day gets a little better. Tomorrow I begin an exercise program that is part of the lapband process provided by the hospital where I had my surgery. I am looking forward to going and stepping of the scale where it all began. My scale says 9 lbs already. I am excited and pumped--what a great feeling after feeling so down and fat for so long.

Hey Jill

Yep had a good time with my Sister and family - 800 miles between friday and Sunday - I had a couple glasses of wine - but went to the gym on Friday - did 3 miles at my Sisters on Saturday so hopefully the scale won't be my enemy on Thursday..

Glad to hear you are doing better - it really does get better and I am so glad to hear you are pumped - that's the key - keep that motivation going -

TTYL

Janet

[IndioGirl55 32]

Here is 7/07 Pic and me in the same clothes 6/16/08 tomorrow 6/17 is 11 months..

[KatW 0]

Hi. I was banded on the 13th and I am looking for a mentor as well. Is your plate already full? If so, do you have any thoughts on where to look?

Kat W

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi. I was banded on the 13th and I am looking for a mentor as well. Is your plate already full? If so, do you have any thoughts on where to look?

Kat W

Welcome Kat

No Plate not too full - I am here for you ..

[KatW 0]

Thanks! Here is my first question(s)-

How did you get through your recovery period? How did you feel? WHat did you focus on?

I am also a recovering food addict and I would love to hear aout how your understanding changed as a result of the band.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Thanks! Here is my first question(s)-

How did you get through your recovery period? How did you feel? WHat did you focus on?

I am also a recovering food addict and I would love to hear aout how your understanding changed as a result of the band.

Recovery wasn't bad - ya surgery hurts - Woke up saying wtf have you done :sad: but after a few hours was better - next day bad gas for a minute but the last pain shot too it away -- I was banded on a Tues back to work the following Monday (Desk Job) Port site was uncomfortable for the longest about 2 or 3 weeks but not bad I wore dresses for a few weeks nothing tight around my waist.

I have been on a lot of diets programs - and for me the band was the tool I needed to help me put to use all I had learned from like weight watchers (I am a ww girl)

During my mushie stage I came home from work tired and hungry - started to make cream gravy (bacon fat flour milk) to put over my mashed potatoes - I looked at it while it was cooking and said ya it's a mushie -but is it healthy - did you have major frickin surgery so that you could / would continue to eat unhealthy - I said NO - threw the crap away - didn't eat it..

I have read alot of self help stuff - We eat to sooth our feelings to self medicate - I now think before I eat - am I really hungry (99% of the time I am not truly hungry) I eat healthy 98% of the time allow for treat about 2% of the time - but they are within my calorie budget for the day.

I count calories - Protein grams keep a food diary and exercise.