MoreThanJustaPrettyFace

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz in 2012 and just got a revision (no problems, just not enough aftercare support in the states for the Mexican bandsters) to the sleeve on Thursday (March 7). I’m still sitting in the hotel recovering now and won’t be flying home until Monday night. If there’s anything in particular I can help with, please let me know.

even though I'm not done. It's been an exciting adventure, LBT! Just thought I'd check in and tell everyone that you can do it! Just keep the goal in mind and keep fighting for it.

I make dressings using greek yogurt. I'll add a packet of itallian seasoning.. or ranch seasoning.. that way i get some protein with the calories

Haha wow I never even noticed until I read this post, but yeah I am definitely able to tolerate heat better. I usually would be complaining about it and blasting the air conditioner. But I like being out in the sun now.... Funny!

Skip the soda.. I still drink on a pretty regular basis though. I just put crystal light in my vodka :-)

I've noticed that it's easier to lay on the floor if you put a pillow under your port. Mine is like 3 inches below my ribcage, to the side. I have a good amount of fat there, but it still hurts a little bit if I try to lay on the floor without extra padding.

Joyce, what kind of buffets have you used it at? I have one also, but I've never used it. My SO loves buffets but I never go with him. Haha

There are people on here that are in maintenance and don't get fills anymore. Personally, I think by that point I will have a strong hold on eating habits and my lifestyle will be so radically different from how it was before, that I won't need lifetime fills. I don't have "restriction" and I've lost half of my weight already. It's simply because I made a choice to pay out of pocket for this surgery, and that was my reality check. I make better food choices and am more active than I ever was. However, for many, that is not the case. It's different with everyone.

I was given the green light for spanx at 2 weeks out, as long as they weren't worn for long periods and they weren't tight enough to cause problems. I play competitive softball, so I wear my body shaper under my uniform. I don't like my tummy/chest flopping all over the place haha

I was just told a chewable multivit (since I'm a milk drinker). But I also take a sub-lingual B12, fiber gummies, and 5000mcg Biotin.

I completely agree with Mis. Get some anti-nausea pills ASAP!!! As bandsters, we want to avoid true vomiting at all costs.

Congratulations!

I feel it immediately also. But be sure to follow your doctors instructions as far as liquids/mushies after the fill... I failed to do that after my second and paid the price. My tummy got swollen and MAAAD at me so I was on liquids for three days, instead of one. Haha

I was banded March 27, 2012 so just over 3 months ago.. I'm at a halfway point of weight lost. 50 gone, 50 to go! I can't wait! But yeah, plateaus definitely happen. I've been stuck at 195.5 for a little while, but that's okay. It'll happen and I'm not stressing about it because I make the right choices and I'm active.