☠carolinagirl☠

no need to get frustrated. the band is working even if you dont think it is. yes you are healing but you are also doing very good. just keep going. and def stop weighing so much. the scale goes up and down all day long for all sorts of reasons. you drink a big 16 oz, you are up that much....and then pee it out....but that being said, now is the time to get your head into the game. you will get replies about bandster hell, i dont know about that, but i just wanted to post to hang in there. the success is there. just need you to realize it.

yes i agree mis, all dr's say different things. i was gonna input what my dr said, but its different then some i read on here but what i am doing works for me. i guess do what (our) doctors/nutritionist says to do

wonderful news. this is a great forum to read all things about the band. good and not soo good. i started at 336 and my bmi was 62 and i am 5'2 (on a good day) hard being as wide as i am tall stay positive. its worth it

i dont burp very often but i relish my little hiccups...that is my sign that i be done eating

i dont have any tips, i just (stop) drinking before i eat and wait 20-30 after. i just do it..you have more control over yourself then you know, i truly believe that.

dont know that as i am at work

right before i started my pre op, i went and bought one and it was like 36 dollars and hub i thought would spazz...so he took the label off of it, and the nutritionist guidelines and off to walmart he went and found the whey extreme and matched ingredients (and i checked with dr) and i have used this for 8 months...the only flavor i didnt like was pnut butter..to sweet for me. but mixed w/chocolate, it is good.

sounds good. what flavor??

my hub would tell me not worry until we have something to worry about. as matter of fact he told me that yesterday..as i was just a stressing... hang in there. it will happen. the universe (and this forum) and me is on your side.

working good......my dr put primer in it and with my plication, ole girl is doing okay...i appreciate you asking.

i drink one a day......hm..2 or 3 weeks?? reg gallon tub many flavors...and its good on my pre and post ops, id put in freezer and let it freeze similar to a wendys slush i drink one each morning as its good and i know it is Protein filled

correction, your band IS working. keep on going as you are doing FANTASTIC i love reading positive posts

i get my whey extreme (28 grams per scoop) at walmart for 14.95 in yummy wummy chocolate..

reading your comment made me cry. that is and was so very nice of you to post that. ((thank you))

kewl, lets add dogs.....

what a great story. your appearance when she saw you spoke MOUNTAINS and her denying.....figures....what a piece of work she is.... good for you girlfriend

i learned early on (eating too fast) made my back/shoulder hurt...so its going slow and taking small bites and chewing.....(a def change from inhaling as quick as i could before surgery).

it felt odd saying (thank you). wonder if i will get use to that... your words mean everything floridays :wub:

if worried, call and let your doctor know and advise you. (could be anything from gas to scar tissue forming).

bucket list: to wear my blue jean skirts again (i have them near by and each week, i am getting closer to getting them on) walking a mile (now up to nearly 2 blocks a day) walking with with my hub around flea market and not feel he is embarrassed to be with me to go to hubs mc's first spring/summer cook out and NOT be the biggest girl there (now it will be the guys)

i am in raleigh/clayton area