Janet, Just wanted you to know that we are here for you. Getting your band filled should really help with the feeling hungry part. In the beginning I struggled with wanting to drink while or right after I ate. Now that I've had my first fill 1.9 cc and made the HUGE mistake of taking a drink after eating I will NEVER make that mistake again! OUCH!!!! Are you getting much exercise in daily? And remember... Protein, protein, protein! I'm not much of a meat eater but I'm learning to like fish (which seems like the easiest thing to swallow). I would be a pro if the rules were... Eat your carbs first.... What a dream! lol Good luck and let us know how you're doing. Leisa in Katy, TX

Cindy, This is the same reply I posted to Jo Alba... I will be 5 weeks post op Tuesday and down only 30lbs. I have stalled at this weight loss for 2+ weeks now and am feeling like this WLS didn't work for me. Then I think it's my fault for not drinking enough liquids and not walking enough as my DR recommended. I also am "trying" to eat solids when my Dr still wants me on purees for 6 weeks, I was (am) going crazy and tried of pureed & soups! Then my protein intake is at 30 grams when I should be at 40 grams a day or more. You're right when you say "My lazy habits are hard to break" since I'm right there with you. When I do eat solids... I see it again if you know what I mean. I want to feel like a real person and eat...eat smaller portions...just eat. My pouchie will not allow this and when I go see my Dr Tuesday, I'm so scared since I am breaking all his rules and feel like a failure. Yes, I know, when have I lost 30 lbs in 5 weeks and kept it off before. I can't help but feel like a failure when I know in my heart all the rules and I break them everyday! I have decided as of right now....not to cry about it anymore. I will write down in a daily journal what I eat & drink. I will buy a tread mill once my Dr give a clearence for working out and then I will get up earlier in the day to make sure all my protein and liquids are fufilled. I return to work next Tuesday 10/10th & am not looking forward to it! Please share your stratigy on what your going to change or what action you will take? Your WLS sister, Carrie

Hi Heather -- Actually I was reviewing your profile late last night and was unhappy to learn that you were having problems.....it just makes it all a little more challenging! Congrats on your loss....keep up the GREAT work! I have been experiencing severe problems with nausea...yuckers....last Monday they did a scope and found a stricture! I couldn't be more thrilled that they found it and I have been feeling leaps and bounds better ever since. So that was five weeks out from surgery, and I really feel as if I am just in the beginning stages of post-op and that is okay too as we all know this isn't a race!!! I sure hope you are feeling better and continue to get stronger every day! WOW moment....bath towel keeps getting bigger around....it's awesome! Take care....Candy

Hi Heather! I am doing okay. I go back to work on Monday...hopefully I will do okay. Eating is going good. My protein shakes....well, that is another topic altogether Trying to get the majority of protein in with foods instead of by shakes because they cause such upset...The GAS is awful! I am down 28 pounds...Aunt Flo is in town so I haven't weighed myself but my clothes are starting to hang. Being able to cross my legs....WOW when did that happen??? Hugs, Traci

Hi All: I'm 5 weeks out and down 32lbs. this morning. I have already given away bags of clothes that don't fit me and am starting on my stack of jeans that I kept that go from 18W to 14 regular. Started out at 222 and am now 189. I haven't had much energy and my immune system is down so that I have gotten a bladder infection and now a cold/flu kind of thing. I haven't felt really well enough to do consistent exercise and I am starting to see hanging skin. That looks scary enough to motivate me to get with the exercise program. I haven't planned my eating schedule and am just taking a little of this and that when I feel like it. I don't think I'm getting enough protein. Soup is my best bet. However, I found that if I drink cold water on top of the soup I have to throw up. Meat still doesn't sit well either. I am resolving to set up a schedule of eating and exercise for myself to get feeling better. I want to order some biotin lozenges that I heard about and some of that protein water Isopure I think it is. There are lots of things on the regular boards about helpful supplements but I was waiting to feel better. guess I have to take a more pro-active role to get there. My lazy habits are hard to break. Jo