☠carolinagirl☠

like my friend @@Debbie3sons this WLS i chose gave me my mobility back and the being able to wipe my ass again..when you lose that......and cant do something so simple, it IS a eye opener

what can i say that the others who posted before me havent said i am so proud of you bandie ♥ you are def an inspiration to us all on this fourm well done

stay the course.......continue what you are doing and it will happen...... whether you like it or not, the first month or two or (three) if you are newly banded or any WLS... you are healing...you are swollen, your not hungry and then you get hungry, trust me the hunger will return...(head hunger is real btw) NOW is the time to get your mind into the game...if you are struggling now, what will you do when the scale/weight loss does slow down for real.......this is where you need to measure your (true and actual weight loss in inches aka clothes getting too big or you need to buy smaller ones...that is a GREAT feeling).. ps: not eating/starving yourself doesnt work..diets dont work...so dont diet...eating good food in your band allotted amounts and beginning some sort of exercise/movement does work.., promise

Protein bars are a good choice for me during the week and on weekends, we scramble eggs, mix in some ground sausage and have that for breakfast (you can add cheese, peppers, onion/shredded cheese)....very yummy and filing oatmeal is awesome and its my fave with cranberries/raisins

you (are) doing it on your own the band is just a plastic necklace around your stomach that will help you eat less (period). YOU are the one who is eating better/choosing better foods for you YOU are the one exercising YOU are the one who is staying hydrated to live hm....seems like YOU are doing the work.. sometimes no comment speaks volumes. OR say thank you, i am doing well arent i??

you are losing *inches*……aka current clothes getting bigger on you or having to buy smaller clothes, then you ARE losing regardless of what a stupid scale says or does not say keep doing what you are doing eating, drinking, moving/exercising as its working.. sounds like you are doing great

its nice to have family/friends support but i feel the support we need comes from within my family and friends wont make me eat or make better food choices my family and friends wont make me walk when i know i need to/or should my family and friends wont make me... it is ME it is YOU you do this for you everyone has opinions on any WLS good and bad..its life... most the ones (family/friends) have no idea what it involves and only know what they read or hear on the web or wherever else.... hang in there dig down deep, look in the mirror and tell anyone who asks why, how come that you are going to be and get healthy with whatever WLS you get. and then do it.

its up to your doctor and YOU and what they feel would work best for you. all WLS can help and aid a person's health...i was starting at a BMI of 62. I was as wide as i am tall. the doctor pushed me for the bypass and was shocked i chose the lap band.i made it work. i had too. i couldnt wipe my ass. i suggest you read and learn all about all WLS write down questions/concerns and ask your doctor. remember, having WLS will help but YOU have to help yourself also. all the best

if it is a slip, the dr will know and then advise you on what to do next... dont rush ahead until you know..no need to get yourself all worked up. just hang in there and try to be positive until you know what is going on. i know its hard but getting worked up is not a good thing

best thing is to call your dr and make an appt and have them check it out. they would be the only ones to advise if you have a slip or not...eating too fast, too much at one time makes my chest hurt as well as my left shoulder. but if you hurt, go to the dr

i advise you to call your doctor and make an appt to have them do an fluro xray to ease your mind. i hope you can do this today.

debbie as you already know... (gorgeous) in face everyone posting on this thread is gorgeous not just because we are losing weight.but because we TRY and confidence and attitude is sexier than any number on a scale

walked up and down the battleship carolina up top deck and below decks with steep ladders what i know, its a long ass ship...

anything i want to eat

i drink a Protein shake everyday (chocolate) and when i want too as the one i use is yummy as heck 30 grams protein in one scoop i get mine at walmart (via my dr's okay when i had surgery) its like 17.99 and i use it with FF milk and also use my vitamixer and have me a slushy/frosty etc..

not sure but sometimes when people lose vast amounts of weight, sometimes the gall bladder is removed. that is what happened to me years ago during one of my yo yo dieting up and downs and i understand the controlling weight part the only thing i can offer is 3500 calories is a pound ate or drank and if one takes in more calories than they burn off, they will not lose and can gain its how i got super morbid obese. make better food choices no processed/boxed/fast food items (loaded with salt/grease) you know the good stuff and def leave soda and high cal beverages out.. its hard i know we've been there go to your doctor get that pain issue took care of and then make that change to get yourself well eating, exercising and living. wishing you the best.

that is a question for your doctor to answer its a yes or a no but if you do become one, i will watch you

if you are able to have your Protein shakes, then that is your protein if you cant (which seems odd to me but i am not a doctor), they do have protein shots you can take or you can add protein powders that are taste free and in a powder into your items (broth, Soups, etc) you can do it stay busy walk, read, shop and drink a LOT and def use your free items SF popsicles were my life saver

my port was sore/tender for about 35 days like b52 stated, it is sewn onto you *and* i feel scar tissue forms and if you move this way or that way, it can smart if it doesnt feel better or gets warm to the touch, DEF call your doctor or you can call and let them know and get some relief from them today just remember what @@Debbie3sons mentioned, watch for you stop signals and just because we can eat more then we can early on (we all have done it) doesnt mean we should...fills can help you eat less but its up to us on what we do eat that is better for us. hang in there okay

are you losing inches? are your clothes getting loose? are they getting too big on you? if so, then you are losing actual/real weight regardless of what the scale says or does not say keep doing what you are doing as it will soon enough ps, dont weigh all the time if you are...look how you feel now it will happen...hang in there

sorry you have had to endure such a trying time that being said....being upset/frustrated wont solve the issue at hand. YOU....you have lost weight before and you WILL do it again. remember how? the band basics? eating your Protein first, your veggies, some fruit (your band allotment should be about a cup or cup and a half) and just because we can eat a whole pizza doesnt mean we should start right now get rid of the boxed items..not good for you think fresh, think clean....drink often (to help fight head hunger and keep you hydrated) and the most important thing.....MOVEMENT walk.....even if you just go a half a block..its something pick yourself up... right now whats done is done the last 3 years are never to return..or get back but you can change your future.

seems to me, if you dont follow the rules and expect to lose 25 pounds per week, the the band (or WLS) fails and it sucks and its off to the races with negative. granted some things happen sometimes but in this case...i feel the patient herself made the lap band fail