Myskinny

It may also depend on what you are eating. I have a list that I keep in my phone to remind me of what I am eating. Try eaing soup. I eat soup alot. Hopefully your band will loosen up. I also can eat cereal, bananas, oatmeal, fish, guac sometimes. Yogurt, pudding, DO NOT GIVE UP!! Get through it. Lori

I have noticed stress make me tight. I had two b day parties this weekend and couldn't keep a thing down. I think I had too much to do.

I have also noticed quite a bit of hair falling out when I shampoo. I am positive it lack of protien. I was told unless I get 60grams a day it will fall out and it is. I am not getting that because I am eating sliders like chips. I am doing protien shakes tomorrow morning.

I know exactly what you mean. I was wondering the same thing. But it is so hard to stop so soon. My counselor told me 30-45 min per meal and we shold eat about 1/3 of what you normally would. I am the fastest eater you have ever seen. I am trying to slow down. We need some advice from some veterens. I am only losing about a pound a week and to be honest I am not exercising. I would like to lose 2 lbs per week and I know how to do it. Lori

I keep zip loc bags in my car too!! Something about eating and driving i am not paying attention to my bites. Also I learned about the baggies the hard way. I PB'd in the paper bag the chicken had come in and then it came through the bag all over my purse and car!! At least PB'ing doesn't smell bad!!

My advice is to get a babysitter and go window shopping. Just go to the mall and try on clothes. That always motivates me. Also plan out exactly what you are going to eat. I am two months post op and I am yo yo dieting, a couple of lbs so my weight is way slower. If I would stay focused it would help. I have done WW alot so I am back to counting points. That way I know what I am eating. I have a sweet tooth so I plan for a little treat everynight. Also if I feel like I could eat more during dinner I don't because I know my treat will be soon. Write everything down you eat. Think of something to get back on track. Lori

Robbyn, You have it going on. What a wonderful thing to do!! Sounds great. Perhaps you can give me a cooking class when you get here. Have fun watching the pounds melt away!! Lori

Way to go!!! I am so happy for you. Enjoy the liquid phase it was actually easy. If you get bored we can all give you ideas to add little excitement. Now teo months post op seems to be the real learning part. Learning how to eat for the rest of my life. We will see you in Frisco!! Lori

Sometimes we all feel this way. I read an article that said "you will not be the 1 in 100,000 people this doesn't work for. Work the program and you will lose. It isn't that hard if you out your mind to it. You can do it!!!

Awesome news!! Yes count me in on the walking club also. See you here soon!! Lori

I also live in Frisco, TX!! It would be really fun to get together!! Lori

I went two years ago to get band and they said no. Two years later I gained 15 lbs and woke up on Sunday and saw a commercial on TV and called them Monday and was banded on Friday. I am very happy with my decision. It is alot of work still but I am not hungry.

I had my husband hide my scale and it drove me crazy. I told him not to do that anymore. I am more of a control freak than I ever thought. I love to weigh myself.

We have Papa Murphy's in Texas also and I always forget about it. I love the Delights pizzas. We may go pick up one this week,

Funny you posted this. We went to dinner with some of our skinny friends and my friend and myself split something. We ordered an appetizer for the table first and she declined. What? Why would anyone turn down food that was right in front of you. Then she and I ate the exact same portion of food. I have the stomach the size of an egg and she is normal and we ate the same. She said she was full. A new woed for me, I am only 5 weeks banded so this learning to eat thing is a true learning experience for me. I still take one bite more than I should. But she is so cute and wears the cutest jeans. This is what normal is. I am starting to become normal. One more thing, I used to drink an incredible about of DC or tea or whatever. Now that I don't drink while I eat the waiter isn't runnung himself crazy trying to keep my glass full. That used to be so embarrassing. Even my husband said it grossed him out. Again, starting to become like all other normal people. Only about 3 sips out of glass before dinner. Lori

I had some rice in a soup and my stomach hurt for about 3 hours. I was at the mall so I just walked for a couple of hours. It hurt me. Needless to say I haven't even thought about rice since. Maybe try again in a month or two. Lori

I was banded on March 20th and my BMI was consedered lower as well. I think I am severely obese instead of morbid. The liquid diet AFTER surgery was hardest for me. And I miss food and diet coke. I actually sometimes feel sad when I look at my plate and realize I can't eat another bite and have only eaten a tiny portion. BUT, I love I have already gone down one pant size, I don't drink gallons of Diet coke anymore, I love that I don't sneak food anymore. I love that my 4 year old son told me today that I was skinny. The way I look at it there are two lines: pros and cons. I had to pick which one I wanted to get in. My husband also had to hide my scale because I was weighing twice a day. I am starting to live bandster style and I really like it!! Good Luck!!

I had my surgery March 20th. I only lost 3 lbs from 1 wk post check up to first fill. Had first fill Friday and lost 2 lbs as of today. Hang in there. Once you get first fill it starts to make sense.

You just summed up exactly how I feel. The head hunger is crazy. I made dinner last night and waited 20 minutes and still felt hungry. So I went back and it came back up. I know my full signal but my head argues. I am one month banded and will work on this as I did much better this morning. I am actually starting to like my band and know how awesome this gift is for me. Eating was huge for me, so finding other things to do is weird. Laundry is just about all caught up. I have to think like a skinny person. Lori

Ok First fill done and everything seems fine. Water was fine and now having a protien shake. I also remember that it may take until 2nd fill to get that sweet spot. I am OK, and hopefully will have success with this. He seemed very surprised on how much he put in. I have 6CC in 10CC band. So as of today I feel I am officially a member of the band!! Thanks, Lori

I love the way the more experienced bandsters help us out. I am so thankful for this website. It is getting me through the tough times. Thanks again for the help. Lori

Friends, Getting my first fill tomorrow. I have done very well with a 21 lb weight loss but I lost 15 lbs the first 8 days. Probably because I drank diet coke since I was 14. Everyday. Sometimes as much as a 12 pack. So only 6 lbs the following 3 weeks. I am going to tell them to fill me up. Wish me luck!! Lori

I heard the hair thinning is part of not getting enough protien. Also could be the poor circulation. Try to up your protien to 60 or 75 grams until you feel better. Just something I read.