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I know scheduling is rough, but you need to make going back to your doctor for a slight unfill a priority. A band too tight can lead to slips and worse complications. You definitely don't want to mess with that.

I agree with all the carb loving and Whey hating, I push my self to swallow the shots and shakes, but put a carb in front of me and I have to remind myself why I need to walk away-5 weeks out from surgery and 40 lbs gone, 20 post surgery

Before my band I had all those problems. Took 6 pills a day to eat. My doctor repaired my hernia and my stomach was in the wrong place, which he fixed too. I feel great without all those problems. Have you been checked for those? I have liquid Zantac from my surgery. Good luck.

I'm so sorry about the bad band news, but how GRET that you'll be covered for the sleeve. What a relief! Selfishly, I hate hearing about band failures because (obviously) it makes me worry about myself (especially being without insurance. I'm self pay), but I knew going into this that scar tissue is a very real possibility. I love your attitude and have no doubts this next surgery will be just what you need. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and noodles of success!!

I love it mama! And love you too! (sorry I haven't been on MFP statusing today, my stinking phone isn't getting service for it in my bldg, grrr... I need MFP at work ppls!!!). Glad you are on there with me! Much love and wishes for continual success! xx oh and group support, I am a former social worker as you know and was never much for it, but did you know that it's one of the top three indicators of WLS success? logging is another one.... just say'n! (i learned it in group lol)

Hi,new day today and for sure a skinnier one! When I dressed this morning I kinda had a moment when I thought,not too shabby old girl...lol. Back on plan!

A southern woman!!!! Lord, have mercy, I know just how you feel!!! Born and bred southern cook here! I have NEVER met a pat of butter or a cup of sugar I just didn't love!!!!! I have 4 kids (17-26) and a hubby that love my cookin' and lord knows I love to cook for them. Just 2 nights ago I was pulling roasted potatos and meat loaf outta the oven......had greens cookin' on the stove and the hubby says "this is almost perfect, where's the corn bread?". Truth be told, I didn't have any corn meal in the house (I know, my grandmomma is turning over in her grave right now) and hadn't thought about any. Another ah ha moment for me..........funny how life changes and the things we love fall to the way side when something else really cool comes along.....like 45 pounds less of me!! But, there'll be some corn bread this weekend or early next week.........cause his parents are coming to Houston and bringing us a "fresh mess" of turnip greens!

This life is different....not bad, just different. I had one of those days about 3 weeks post op where I wanted to be able to deal with a particular life stressor in my favorite old way........eat a ton of chips and salsa, drink way to much, and dive into enchiladas like tomorrow would never come! Of course, the 'ole sleeve doesn't allow that. And that was an ah ha moment for me...........why had my habit become a slow torment for me? Why did I need to punish myself? And I learned to embrace the Beatles.....just let it be. Tomorrow is another day. A good night's sleep, a smile from a joyful child.....and the world will be better tomorrow. And the new you will just keep showing up, little by little..........or I guess in our case, the new us shows "down" little by little.

and as long as its working for you (or me) that is what matters.....and it is working my love

And I still talk too much,even on paper...lol