Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[julie.ann 1]

Hi everbody, i was banded in oct. 24, 2008, had a fill two weeks ago, can only eat 5 to 6 bites and i'm chokeing. I have lost 31 pounds and have had 4 fills, i think i have 4.25 cc, i just have to get up from the table and walk around until i no longer fill like i'm choking, miserable feeling, what am i doing wrong?

I feel that way too depending on what I eat. I have really tried to push it lately for some reason. I have had to accept the fact that Pizza Crust is no longer something I can eat. i ate some crackers one day and followed it with a swig of Water (I know...I was SOOOO thirsty) The crackers with the water made a thick paste in my stomach and I had to just walk away for quite a while.

Turkey breast has gotten harder to eat. Moist chicken breast still isn't bad at all.

No bread, Pasta, Rice or Potatoes to that thinks don't get stuck. Tiny bites and chew. I cut up my meat to pieces like I would give a two year old. I mix textures. That really helps me. I might have problems with roast beef, but if I mix it with cottage cheese I can eat it without any problems.

If I make poor food choices I would choke every meal. I'm not saying that is your problem, but that is my advice.

I hope that helpss.

[cattoy71 0]

Hey everyone!

I had another fill last week which I thought would get me to my sweet spot. Now I hardly feel restricted, and I've gained a pound or two....holy crap!

I'm going to call the office and have the doctor withdraw the Fluid to make sure it all got in during the last fill.....I was soooo excited because I was just getting a tiny fill since I felt so close to the sweet spot!

I'm really trying to stay positive about this whole experience, but I honestly would have thought I'd have a better handle on life as a bandster as well as more impressive weight loss by now. Boooo!

[LINRO123 0]

yes I got that choking feeling yesterday ....it is so uncomfortable...for me it is either eting too fast or my band letting me know it does like what i am eating....after this last fill......all pouultry except ground turkey no longer agrees with me..i miss chicken.< /p>

good luck

[LINRO123 0]

wow maintenance that is so wonderful..keep up the good work

[GottaBThin 0]

I'm far from skinny jeans, but know that can be a reality, where before that would never happen by myself. Nazzy & Bradley18: I still choke a lot. I'm learning that my body doesn't/or can't eat any more. That is my biggest obstacle. I want to eat, but can't. Also, I've loss at a slower rate than many. I also was wondering why. For me I just need to be consistent in my eating. If I stay with the Proteins and veggies, I do well. If I eat junk my body stays the same. I don't gain, but I don't loose. I just tell myself, this is still a life changing event. The band does not work by itself. I have to do my part too.

Hang in there and remember that you could at your start weight. THANK GOD WE ARE LIGHTER!!!

[nazzy 1]

yeah eating slow sure does help,ive lost slow to,but im losing tg.lol my son got me a steak last nite i ate 4 bites omg lol

[skinnydippn42 0]

Finnaly made it back,

Sorry I have not been on for awhile. Really not much of an excuse.

I have only lost 2 lbs this past month but have lost a lot of inches. Sence my surgery I have lost 43 lbs, but have lost 22 inches if you add them all together. I had fun last week, I went through my closit and took out all the cloths I could not wear. I went from 2XL(XXL) to 1XL(XL). I found and took out 20 shirts & one pair of pants. :smile: That made me feel good.

Glad to hear most everyone is doing well & progressing in the right dirrection.

I seen the post op Doc last week and also the diatision to make sure I was still on track. Everything was ok in that department.

To all us loosers, (that's a good thing)

Don

[KarenK 0]

Don - glad you're back and still doing fine.

I lost 3 lbs this month. Could have lost more, but had some problems with the sweet tooth this month. Must get that under control!

[NormaRae 0]

Wow Karen, that's terrific. You are doing really well!

[LoveIslovely 0]

everyone is doing well!!

Karen I know that sweet tooth creeps back when ever I see my skinny cow ice cream, one day I ate three!!! Wont be buying those anymore! lol.

[cattoy71 0]

Love you are doing so dang well...you are truly my inspiration here.

Had a fill.....then had to just get a little taken out because I was sliming after the first bite. Now everything seems better and can't wait to kick some serious ass on this extra weight.

[julie.ann 1]

Well today is 7 months since surgery. I have lost 102 lbs and 8 lbs in the last month. That is the least in one month I have lost since surgery. I'm not down about it. I have been eating more like I will for the rest of my life and been straying from my high Protein low carb diet that has worked for me in amazing ways.

I still haven't told my family and I have managed to keep my weight loss a secret from them. I plan to visit Florida in the last week in Florida and surprise them. I would LOVE to be in the 160's. Can't even imagine that! I guess I will have to stay on track.

Well I'm off to go grocery shopping and hit the gym. Have a great weekend!

[NormaRae 0]

I know your family will be happy for you and with you. Just think how many years you have added to your life already. Keep up the good work!

[nazzy 1]

wtg julie ann u could u give me a example of what u eat for a day?like for Breakfast lunch and dinner and any other tips thanks

[julie.ann 1]

well to see my food journal you could log into www.sparkpeople.com and my user name is NURSEMOM5.

Breakfast - Morning Star Sausage Patty or 3 Pieces of bacon AND 2 poached eggs (egg whites only) OR 1/4cup Southwestern Egg beaters (this is my favorite!).

lunch - chicken salad (My own quick recipe that only has 3 ingrediants) and 1/2 cup cottage cheese OR Roast Beef and cottage cheese

Supper - Stuffed chicken breast (Bacon and American Jack Cheese) I may top it with steamed onions and peppers and a slice of american cheese.

Basiclly I put a good source of solid Protein with something else. I like to add cottage cheese to my meals to help change textures and it helps the solid protein go down. Besides I love cottage cheese. Drink Pink Limade Crystal Light (Well the wal-mart brand.) It takes care of my sweet tooth most of the time and tastes great without adding calories into my day.

I eat a high protein low carb diet. My calorie intake is low, but I'm not hungry. The high protein helps with that. No bread, Pasta, rice or potatoes and no I don't miss it anymore. I will splurge every once in a while and have thin and crispy pizza (yes I know that is bread...that's why I said splurge) but regular pizza leave the crust on my plate and I just eat the toppings off becuase otherwise I'll get stuck. Pizza and cookie dough are my two biggest weakness so I know I have to keep them out of the house. If I have to bring Cookies some where for school or church I don't make homemade anymore because of that.

I keep track of what I eat and try not to eat unless I am hungery...I mean my stomach is empty. That is the tough part.

I hope that helps.

BTW I lost another lb last night and I have 8 lbs until I am no longer obese!!!!!

I did have popcorn at the movies last night and pizza for lunch today, but I have been hitting the gym and watching my portions so I will be okay and will continue to be on the way to my goals.