nurseamy

Another Nurse here! I have been a RN for 11yrs.I work one night a week in Labor & Delivery and stay home with my 3 kids the rest of the time.When it is not a full moon, work is actually a braek for me! LOL! I was banded in March and just made an appt today for a Tummy Tuck consult on Dec 13th!!!!

My favorite moment has been in the dressing room when I grabed a size 16 jeans and they fell off so I get a 14 and they are still to big! I ended up walking out with a size 11 and it will not be long until I have to downsize again!!!

Ok,my suggestions are HORRIBLE.But I am very picky so it is hard for me to eat healthy ALL the time!! I have 3 kids so we are on the go ALOT.I have had luck with Jack N The Box Tacos,Or the chicken sandwich(I eat just the chicken).Also chicken nuggets.My absolute FAVORITE is the boneless terriaki(SP?) chicken wings from Kentucky Fried Chicken!!! My healthier favorite is Subway tuna salad. When I start to feel guilty,I think now.....one taco vs then...two tacos,curly fries and a large coke!!! LOL

In a heartbeat! This has been the best money I have ever spent!!!!

Congrats:whoo:It is an Awesome feeling!!!

Here is my 60lb update!

I found him through a co-worker. His number is 713-271-9000.If you think Dr. Spivak is cute then you'll love this man. I have gone down 4 pants sizes since June 19, 2007. To be honest, I wish I had done the comestic procedure and forgot about the lapband because I had better results with the ps. Good luck with your journey!! YOu will be very pleased and glad that you picked him as your ps.

Do you mind me asking how much he charged?

Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery (Part-Time) Mom to 3 Kiddos(Overtime!)

My port is in the Middle and I often have pain on my left side under my ribcage.At first I thought it was a pulled muscle but I had my surgery in march and it still comes and goes???

50 lbs down...31 to go! This feels wonderful!!!

Funny that I ran across this question.My husband and I have been married for 11yrs and have 3 kids.After having the kids and gaining so much weight sex was just a job for me and I had NO self esteem.Now after losing almost 50lbs I am actually enjoying it and initiate it.He made a comment on it today and I said just wait till I have my tummy tuck!Ultimatly this has made our relationship stronger.

I have no trouble with beer but I do have trouble with sodas.Makes it nice when you want to have a night out!:biggrin1:

You can never go wrong with protien bars. You can eat them just like a candy bar. They are good for you, keep hunger away and keep your blood sugar up!

Other things:

1. pretzels

2. fruit roll ups.

lol...I am drawing a blank other than that. We went through Bertha, and another one in NC so I KNOW what you are going through! Good luck!

Thanks! My mind is going ninety to nothing now trying to get ready just incase and I would of never even thought of Protein bars.I never eat them.I would probably get myself in trouble with fruit roll ups..I am worse than a kid(I would eat them all):kiss

Ok we may have to evacuate for Hurricane Dean and last time we had to evacuate it took us 32hrs to get somewhere it should of taken 5 for Hurricane Rita.I am just trying to prepare and needing ideas of food I can take on the road with me that does not to be cooked or cold.Last time we lived on chips and little debbies!! We were not prepared for a 32hr traffic jam with NOWHERE to stop.Needless to say I am praying for the Hurricane to stay on it's projected path(although we have a trip planed to Playa Del Carmen in Sept:rolleyes) Any ideas would greatly be appreciated!

I would strongly suggest going to Dr Spivak:D

Well I had a fill yesterday.I am still on liquids so I quess I'll know tomorrow how my restriction is.Hopefully good!!!!

I have been having fills every 3weeks and my last fill was 7/2.I FINALLY felt some restriction with the last fill but now it seems to be fading.I definatly have to eat ALOT slower.I have never Pb'd but I do get the stuck feeling sometimes.The problem is I still feel like I can eat too much (ex:Lg ceaser salad with 5 grilled shrimp,Hamburger pattie with 1/2 cup veggies) Plus anything goes down as long as I chew well..bread,rice, donuts:rolleyes,popcorn.I am walking/jogging 2 miles a day and eating lots of protein.I just want to get the maximum out of the band as possible.I have lost a decent amount but it seems to be slowing and I have done most of it on will power alone.Sorry for rambling I just feel so unsure regarding another fill.

Thanks for all the compliments:biggrin1:...The grocery store story remined me of yesterday.I was was dying of thirst and went to the coke machine to get water.I pushed the Water button and out pops a coke.Now what do I do??I took one sip and threw it in the garbage.I was so proud of myself because I have ZERO will power when something is in front of me.It is getting a little easier now that I have some restiction.

Hello! Just thought I would post my 4month(well almost) picture.

Please excuse the strech marks(gotta love my three kiddos:))

Hello,I just thought I would be brave and post my 4month(well almost) progress pictures.I did not really notice any change until I took these pictures today.Please excuse the strech marks and scars!!!

hi nurseamy,

you mentioned "when dr spivak had the fluro machine"

does he still have it?

As far as I know,I only had my first two fills there.And he did have the machine in the office @ that time.

I had my first two at his office when he did have the flouro machine.But they told me since I was self pay I needed to go to the surgery center.I really like going to the surgery center.I am in and out in about ten minutes.I even went on the wrong day one time and they still took me.

I FINALLY have restriction:whoo:I HAVE to eat everything very slowly and I get full super fast.Now I am ready for the scale to move!!!!

Southeast Texas :biggrin1:

I am 5'7'' and weighed 226 and have lost 32# in 3 1/2 months