JennyBee

Just gotta vent a little!!! My doctor has resceduled my 2nd fill,.... For the 2nd time!!! Arrrrggg! Was supposed to be on 4/9, then rescheduled for 4/16 cause he had to go out of town, and once again rescheduled for 4/30!! U cannot believe it! I sure hope they don't call again to reschedule, cause I REALLy would like to feel some restriction hopefully.... Right now it's pure will power!

Very true Honk... I will call tomorrow. I know it's crazy, he's a one man show. Thanks!

Oh and no, his nurses do not give fills. It's all him!!

Hi Tym... It's Strax rejuvenation in Florida, it's more of a plastic surgery center and my doctor is the only bariatric Md there. He's such a busy man... My visits are also 5 min and I always feel like I'm being rushed out. I have had 1 fill of 2.5cc so far. He's a great doc but MAN he's hard to come by! Keeps going out of town:(

Thanks! It's just so frustrating:(

I took off 1 week... It was perfect . I was running after my 2 and 6 year old in no time:) Good luck on your journey!

I get what your saying, unfortunately I think in order to be healthy and thin we MUST think and analyze everything that goes into our mouths.... It's a huge part of this process. If people didn't have to think about it and just eat cause things taste good, the entire world would be overweight! I think the band is designed to give us the discipline and yes, help us think about better good choices:) good luck to you.... I'm just a beginner in this process myself.

Sorry u had to experience that as a young boy:( It's too bad u have to go to a communist country for your education:( I do wish you the best in your future!!!! Do you have a surgery date?

Btw... Why Cuba?

You will absolutely love this sight, everyone is super helpful and very willing to share their personal experiences:)

I am 8 weeks post op and can really eat anything, including rice and pasta. I've only had 1 fill of 2.5 though. I think you should be ok... Just go slow.

elcee and B-52.... This is one for you! As I Newbie myself, is be interested in the answers as well!

Checking in at 146.9:)

BTW the doc said most likely due to dry air and recommended a humidifier and keeping the mucous membranes lubricated w/Vaseline:)

Happened to my mom last week actually, (she's not banded) she had to go to the ER and they actually had to burn the artery in her nose to make it stop bleeding. She lost a significant amount of blood!

Yes 400.... It's delicious!!

Adorkbl... We have the same menu! The other day I bought eggplants, cut them thinly, brushed them VERY lightly with olive oil, put fat free ricotta cheese on them, then some spaghetti sauce, and sprinkled low fat mozzarella to top off.... Baked for about 15 min, and WALA! The best Parmesan I had in a looooong time! And very healthy, virtually no fat or carbs! My whole family loves it.

Cottage cheese, string cheese dipped in hummus:)

Heak yeah! My bmi was also 30.

Hummus! FF ricotta cheese w/ spaghetti sauce, cans of tuna/chicken/salmon to make salads w/ miracle whip, Ff pudding cups, jello, applesauce, and last but not least.... Greek yogurt!! Good luck!

Excellent job. You should stand tall and proud!! That's awesome:)

I decided to get the band to lose 45-50 pounds. I did not want that to turn into 75, then 100, then 150lbs. I stopped while I was ahead. There is a lot of heart problems, high blood pressures, even diabetes in my family.... So my recommendation to you is to go for it. I've lost 30 lbs very quickly in the past and put it back on even quicker!!!! Yes the band was pretty drastic for me my I am sure it will be my life saver in the future:)

Yes... Walking and doing like "windmills" with my arms gave me much relief. Also my doctor told me to take advil 5 days straight, and the pain gradually went away after day 3. Good luck girl! I also remember letting hot water just beat on my back/shoulder while in the shower.... That was the best!

Hmmm not sure since its chick peas.....I'd probably be cautious but it's so darn good with anything!! I dip baby carrots, whole wheat crackers, even String cheese. I buy the Sabra hummus... They have all flavors I love them all, especially the spicy ones...

Ff ricotta cheese w/spaghetti sauce, yogurts, hummus, tuna/chicken salad....