dylanmiles23

Thank you for the info. I just learned something new today.

Sorry for what happened to you. I have never gotten sick just stuck with foods. I have tried 1/2 a piece of french toast and I must say, it did nothing for me. That was one of my staples because I don't eat eggs. I now just have shakes for breakfast. You may have helped someone with this post by telling them not to have french toast.

I totally understand about the drinks. Some one once said to just order Water and don't drink it. That way no one keeps asking if you want a drink. I take home left overs all the time and don't care what anyone says. I also order from the children's menu. There is a local restaurant chain (Boston area) and their children's menu has salmon, grilled chicken and steak tips with fresh veggies. Their food is super!

The fills really don't hurt. I had my 3 or 4th the other day. I forgot which number. It was my first since February. My doctor goes slow with them. I have either 2.2 or 2.4 total. First he emptied the port to make sure his records and my port were the same and they were. Having a doctor on top of that stuff I feel is important too. I will say since Friday I am eating less food. That was why i wanted the fill. I don't see him again for 3 months this time. You all will do great.

My doctor does the same with 3 days liquids, 3 days mushy and then back to regular. Today is my second day of mushy. I start back Thursday with regular and I never once had a problem after a fill. Some doctors allow real food the next day. I think resting the band and insides for the 6 days is smart. good luck and feel better. Calling back is better safe than sorry. That is why they get paid and they are there for us.

Welcome. The band is the best thing I have done for ME. I no longer take a lot of medications. A lot of pain is gone and I can walk without stopping and resting. Last Thursday night was a fund raiser walk at the Boston Common (about 1 mile) I did it and I felt wonderful!! I can keep up with my 3 grandsons now. I wish you a lot of luck with whatever you decide. But do it for you and no one else.

Good luck with your new journey. I was so different than 99% of the banders. I did not find this site until after the band. I never did any research. My lung doctor made my appointment and said you are getting this. I never asked any questions. I went to all the meetings and still do. I love my band!! Sometimes asking too many questions and researching too much is worse than the actual process. Make sure you have a protein shake you love!, not just like. I use Body Fortress chocolate, a little decaf instant coffee, a little peppermint extract and tons of ice with 8 oz of milk. For milk right now I am using unsweetened vanilla almond. I have a small Hamilton Beach blender (under $20.) and it is also the drinking cup. So I put everything in then add the ice to fill the cup and blend until smooth and as thick as McDonald's. I have one for breakfast every morning. I just had a fill Friday and my doctor (every doctor is different) has me on liquids for 3 days, mushy for 3 days and then back to my regular diet. So I just had 3 days of 3-4 shakes a day for 3 days and it is not the end of the world. I made sweet and sour meatballs and right now I have meatballs in tomato sauce cooking. Ask any questions and we all try to answer truthfully. Arlene

Would you take them both? I know it's a lot but you never know. Good luck with your new family and you get to go trick or treating this year!! how fun is that.

​I was going to say what Missy said, maybe postpone the surgery but then you said it may be PMS. I haven't had PMS in so many years, I don't recall the mood swings but I'm sure my husband and sons do. In fact my husband's initials are MS, so PMS stands for Poor Mitch S-----. LOL. I got cold feet as I was being wheeled into the operating room because the doctor was very late. The sleeve person before me had problems and my surgery was at 7pm instead of 2pm. The BAND is the best thing I have done, I love it. Good luck. We are all here to help.

I have never had that happen. My thoughts are always, call the doctor when you don't understand what is going on inside. They know best. Feel better.

Some people, I have noticed, eat every 4 hours and have a snack. I am not a real snacker. Today I am hungry but that is because I just had a fill Friday and was on liquids until today. I am having a nice dinner of salmon, mashed potatoes and butternut squash. I have to eat mushy until Thursday. My doctor does things different. Call your doctor or dietitian and ask for help and ideas.

That was very brave of you to speak up like that. I would have been the red in the face person. I do turn very red.

I love the picture. All dogs are cute!

I have told some people. I don't share with anyone other than here and with my husband how much I have lost. I don't need people saying, Arlene was a real fat f**k. That is what I always called myself. Good for you doing this. It is the best thing I have done for me and my health. Good luck.

Tomorrow is a new day. Forget the past. Last week was my birthday and I bought myself a big ass cupcake with a huge butter creme flower, because I wanted it! I ate the whole thing and loved it. Don't beat yourself up.

​After 4 fills and being under 2.5 total, I feel some restriction. Like Missy said everyone is different. If I eat too much I get stuck and it hurts. You have to do what is right for your body and you and doctor are the only 2 that know that.

Right now I am on liquids until tomorrow because of a fill on Friday. I have lost about 5 pounds since but I know some will come back on. You can't starve yourself, either, it's very unhealthy. Talk to your dietitian or doctor. They know best.

At the Jewish New Year dinner, a woman who was sitting next to me asked where my food was. To me, I had to much on the plate and to her, not enough. I said I have plenty of food, thank you. This same woman was shocked when I refused to tell say how much weight I have lost. Oh, well, not any one's business. I don't share except here and with my husband. Also, a lot of people don't know I have a band.

I count my iced and hot teas as water. I don't drink coffee, so I can't answer if it counts as water if you add milk/cream etc. Ask your dietitian. Crystal Light is considered water.

Jim I order salmon a lot when out. I also make it at home at least once a week. CG- I didn't eat salmon until I was at a party and thought it was swordfish. Since then I eat it all the time. I use bourbon sauce or an Asian sauce and make it crispy.

I don't know how to tweet. Maybe Alex needs to be told that people don't want their life on tweet.