bentonhuey

That's awesome! I am in the same boat as you. I didn't see my doc for a year, due to the same reasons...school, young child, hectic life, etc. I have started again and am excited. Ready to progress on the path I've chosen and use my band to its fullest! Best of luck to you as you start over!!!!

I am making these now. Cannot wait to try them. I used fat free cheddar cheese (same amount), a 3 ounce can of chicken, 1 egg, celery seeds (I don't like celery), and onion powder. Mine are going to be less than 60 calories each (probably because of the fat free cheese and less chicken ratio) and 8 grams of Protein. Cannot wait to try variations...adding some sage to make it taste like chicken and dressing...some rotel to make it taste like Mexican chicken...broccoli (like someone mentioned)...the possibilities are endless. THANK YOU!!!!!! This will help soooooo much. I appreciate your creativity and sharing.

Rebecca, Your story has touched my heart. Please know I am thinking of and praying for you. I hope your trip went well and you are doing well. Amanda

I was banded on 1-14-11 and have lost 65 pounds.

That's amazing! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations on your May surgery! I am glad you have found Dr. Wellborn and his staff to be as wonderful as I have. There is a great deal of comfort in knowing the nurses and staff have been through everything you are going through. I have been so pleased with them and their care. good luck on your continued success!

I used Dr. Wellborn and have been so pleased. Two of my friends used him before me and recommended him. My cousin is trying to get approved through his insurance and, when approved, will use Dr. Baker (because Dr. Wellborn doesn't take his insurance. I have heard good things about Dr. Baker. I chose Dr. Wellborn because of recommendations, insurance, & because I LOVE the fact that everyone on his staff (with the exception of him and his wife) has been banded and they know what you are feeling from first hand knowledge. Isn't it great that there are 2 well respected (& I'm sure more, but this thread only has mentioned two so far) bariatric surgeons in Little Rock with extensive lap band experience?! We are fortunate. Good luck on your decision. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

Standard. And...I agree with Cindy about the shots.

Yeah! I'm so glad for you. I hope everything continues to work out. Thanks for the update. I was wondering...

Thanks for the update. I'll be waiting to see what they say. I hope the liquid diet works.

How are you? Please keep us posted on how your pouch is doing after being on liquids.

I am so glad you are better and it wasn't serious. Take care of yourself and thanks for the update!

What ever happened with the gum? Did you call your doctor? Did it pass?

The chicken tortilla recipe sounds yummy!!! I may actually make that tonight for supper. Thanks! I might also add fat free refried beans as a side to up the protein. Great idea!!!

Congratulations!!! Good luck on your recovery! You'll do great.

Thanks, Sarah. I love it. It's so moist. I am not a tuna fan and I don't like mayo or miracle whip (salad dressing), so this is a great option. Hope you enjoy!

My version of chicken salad: 1 individual portion sized can of chicken breast 1 wedge laughing cow light cheese (any flavor) Chopped up pickles 1 boiled egg (chopped up) 1/4 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese Mix all this together and eat. You can eat with crackers, but I just eat plain. Very flavorful and around 200 cals and 20+ grams Protein. (I can't remember exact numbers). Very filling, too.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!

I'm ahuey.

Yes, ask your doctor. But, as for me, I have severe arthritis from an old car accident where I had a hip fracture. The pain us tough. I asked my surgeon about my prescription mobic/meloxicam (because Tylenol would not touch the pain) and he told me I could take 1 every other day. I choose to deal with the pain most days, but I may have 1 pill 1 time a week. I know it would be a lot better if I took it consistently every other day, but I, too, am scared of erosion, so that's why I hold off on the meds.

Not sure, Grider, but everyone in my surgeon's office is banded and they brew/drink/offer coffee in the office.

Thank you soooo much for posting your newfound information. I, too, am sorry your band slipped, but am glad you got it fixed and am appreciative of your knowledge. Thanks, and keep us posted! Oh, & I use the my band fill app and love it. It helps me keep track of my fill amounts, dates of fills, and progress. First thing I do is update it at the doctor's office at every fill.

To clarify further...my coffee is the only thing I drink that has calories (approximately 35). And I have to make sure I get my protein in each day, too.