Doreenviv
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Where R my Struggling Bandsters? There's still hope!
Doreenviv replied to MsFab1988's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow! Your PCP is an A- hole, so was mine! I don't think my PCP really knew all the result numbers of the lap band either. He said something to me after a year and I only lost 30 pounds so I had to educate HIM on the lap band and what the weight loss results could be. He was much more understanding after that, ( he must have gone home and educated himself more on it lol ) I have talked to my surgeon and I'm in the process of getting an approval for Gastric bypass, -
Congrats byrd. I too just purchased my first pair of size 14/16's in over 25 years and it does feel great!!!!!
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Hi muffin56,
I haven't been on here much myself lately. Been busy. I'm glad you found a doctor that you finally like. That's 1/2 the battle. You will see, once you start walking it will come off a little quicker. I have been going to the gym in the mornings with my daughter and I have been losing better and feeling better. My daughter by the way is in amazing shape. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
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There is nothing wrong with buying smaller sizes, besides, I find it to be a motivator. I to have been doing the same thing. I'm going on a Caribbean Cruise in January and I'm finding great deals on summer clothes but I'm only buying 2 sizes smaller and hopefuly I won't regret not buying smaller sizes! Or, maybe I will just in case lol. The only thing I will wait on purchasing is my LITTLE BLACK DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I take Active Kids complete chewable (the most complete multivitamin) for kids and adults. I get it at Walmart. I also take Calcium 500mg gummy vitamins by vitafusion. These are so good tasting, I take 2 a day both at the same time and they break down really easy and I get these at Walgreens.
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I'm right there with you, I too was banded in May. The other day I chewed a piece of meat and thought I chewed it enough when I swallowed it and bam!! It got stuck for 2 hours, no matter how hard I tried to get it back up I couldn't. After 2 hours I finally got it back up. Well, to me, THAT was a lesson learned and I will go that extra step to chew even longer. That was the most painful feeling I have ever gotten in my life. Good luck. Doreen
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Welcome Merra, I'm also from the Boston area. Who is doing your surgery or did your surgery? I had my done by Ashley Vernon at Falkner Hospital she also works out of Brigham and Womens. I had the best care and experiance at Falkner that I have EVER received from a hospital. She keeps you overnight and you get a private room . Good luck! Doreen
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Just an FYI to anyone who wants a new protein drink. I was at the my Vitamin Shoppe yesterday and bought a new protein drink drink called - New Whey liquin protein. It is in a 3.8 fld ounce vile and has 42 grams of protein in it. I got the Blue Raspberry ( they have about 5 or 6 flavors and it tastes really good ( I like it ). Lactose free - Gluten Free - Caffeine free - Sugar free and Fat free. It costs about $3.99 a vile but I spent more then that on coffee and snacks at work everyday. I figure I'm worth $3.99 a day and I will have a great start to my daily protein needs. Check it out at www.newwhey.com Let me know what you think of it if you try it.
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Hi muffin56
Just dropping you a line to see how you are doing and to see if everything is going ok. Did you contact your Dr yet? Also when you see him I would discuss his nurse's behavior towards you and let him know you don't appreciate it and I would let her know also. Stay happy and good luck! If you want to e-mail me you can at viveiros70@comcast.net.
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Hey girl, don't beat yourself up about it. Your doctor needs to get with the program. I would keep calling him and bugging him till he sees you or gives you your fill. You have the right to answers and NOT to your doctor's satisfaction but to yours. Get an appointment and go over EVERYTHING you need answers to. Ask him for details and get the answers you need. Good luck!
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I would talk directly to your surgeon and find out what is going on and demand answers! Remember, they work for you so don't be afraid to take up an hour of his precious time as your time to go see him is just as precious to you. This (to me) doesn't sound right what is your band size? I have a 10cc band but I have seen others that have a 12cc and 15cc band. I don't have any answers to give you but I hope you find some answers soon. Good luck!! Doreen
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Tracie thank you for the info. I'm on ebay as soon as I thank you, lol. I take them down in 4 sips. I can't just shot them down because my lap band is higher then most people that have it because I had a floating hernia that was repaired during surgery, so they had to place the band higher leaving me with a smaller pouch. So if I drink fast it backs up . Well I'm off to ebay so thanks for the info. Doreen
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Thanks Melissa I'll have to try them too. My Nutricionist said for me to stay within 1200 cals a day without going over so if I use Protein shot as a Meal Replacement then I'm ok. I love learning about new products and I love sharing them. I will definitly try one out so thanks again. Doreen
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Hello my fellow bandsters, I need answers please!! I had my 2nd fill a month ago ( I have 4 cc's ) so far and will have my 3rd fill next week. My problem is that I have gained 5 lbs in the last week and when I eat after the first or 2nd bite it gets stuck ( maybe I'm not chewing enough ) I don't know. COULD my band have slipped or is it that I do need my next fill and need to chew smaller and longer? Oh and I had a floating hiatal hernia and my surgeon fixed it but my band had to go up higher then normal which is better for me she said. I'm really getting depressed about gaining the weight. A weeks ago I was able to eat 2 burgers buns and all. SHOULD I be concerned or do I just need another fill???? Any suggestions or help would be appreciated!! Thanks.
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Thank you ALL for your advice it is helping me greatly and I appreciate each and every post good or bad. I had my 3rd fill today and I'm at 5 cc's now so lets see how it goes. 2days liquids and 2 days mushies before returning to solid foods. I hope I will feel restriction again. My Dr. said it's normal and my band didn't slip. So happy about that! Again thanks all .
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I just take mine crushed from a spoon with Water and it goes down quite well although the metformin is bitter tasting. I was told I can mix it in the water but not all at once. and yes it is normal to just want water. I love my water and funny thing now is I don't like flavored water as much any more lol.
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Thank you Elle, I too was banded in May of this year, on the 4th to be exact. I will be going for my 3rd fill this Tuesday and I will talk to my Dr. Thank you again!
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Thank you I will use more detail next time! My bad! I am also 55 and have been fighting the weight ever sence I gave up smoking 20 years ago and put on 100 pounds. I was told that if you can tolerate it you can eat it but I do want to make it quit clear that I do not eat like this all the time. I mostly eat chicken, tuna and turkey. I guess if you read my post I was looking for advice as to if this could be the sign of a slipped band or the need of a fill. As you can tell I have only received advice on eating those dame hamburgs and not if I could be facing a slipped band. HOWEVER I do appreciate all the advice from everyone and yes even the blasters. Just a reminder to all, before you blast anyone next time for their post please, think about the first time you slipped but picked yourself back up and be more supportive and encouraging. Thanks.
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Thank you for understanding and being supportive it helps to have support rather then ridacule as I delt with that from family for many years before the lapband. I come here for answers and support from others like myself. Why some people feel the need to blast you to get a point across is beyond me. Again thanks for the support!
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Thank you so much for your support and yes they were sliders from Whole foods. I think I will continue to get my fill next Tuesday as your right, I do get physically hungry between my lunch and dinner so I try to eat a protien. I take in at least 84 fld ozs of plain Water a day as I love water. I also take a water pill. Again thank you so much for your support and understanding. Doreen
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I'm glad that you are doing so wonderful and remember you wouldn't have gotten banded if your healthy diets worked for you in the past. BTW the 2 hamburgs were slider size and they were from Whole foods which are very healthy and where most of my meets come from. For your sake I hope you don't ever get anything stuck. So please don't be so quick to judge. The whole point to my question was to find out if maybe my band could have slipped. Thanks for your thoughts though.
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Thank you the information is very helpful!
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Hello, although I appreciate your imput I noticed that you haven't been banded yet so I'm confused that you could answer a topic that you have no experiance on yet. And how do you know I don't need another fill if you haven't even gotten your band yet? Where does your experiance come from? We all started out in the same catagory ( overweight ) and everyone finds their own way of winning their war and I will find mine. FYI I do chew my food and cut it into small bites and by the way my fork DOES get put down between bites. I'm sure YOU never ate 2 hamburgs at a cook out before RIGHT!!! Thanks for your reply though.
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THANKS EVERYONE I APPRECIATE THE HONESTY AND YES, SOME OF MY CHOICES ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM AND I KNOW THIS, USUALLY I MAKE GOOD CHOICES EXCEPT LATELY AS I HAVE LOST ALMOST 30 POUNDS SENCE MAY WHEN I GOT MY BANDED. I GUESS I WAS REALLY HUNGRY THAT DAY I KNOW NOT AN EXCUSE! I WILL MAKE SURE I AM MORE AWHERE OF WHAT I'M EATING AND HOW MUCHAS WELL AS CHEWING IT AND TAKING SMALLER BITES. THANKS ALL FOR YOUR INPUT. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
