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Hello, I have been a stranger to the site to my regret. I am completely failing myself and the band. To catch up, I was banded in April of 07, immediately lost 82 lbs. Life could not be better. I was inspired, and on a roll. Slowly, It all came back, well 60 of it. Now, My port is going nuts. throbbing, not consistently, aching, wow, anyone experience port discomfort?

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Another one here! Welcome.

not yet! That's pretty gross.

Hello, I am rainer's dh. We went for fills today. I was at 6cc's before the fill, and even though I am down 74 pounds and do not regret a single minute or decision, the fustration is completely overruling the positives, I know are true and fully believe in. Pre second fill, things were getting easier to eat, like I could eat an entire bagel sandwich, or the other night we hosted a party for my brother-in- law and in recap realized I ate a piece of cake and a pastery and cold have eaten more. I am force restricting myself to 3-4 oz portions on purpose, and excercising like a mad man, and have been playing with the same stinkin (is that a word?) 10 pounds for at least 6 weeks. uggghhhhh! The one realization I came to recently with my wife was, I started work again in september, (teacher) and all of the secretaries have candy bowls filled with hard candy on their desks, and because it's a piece here, and a piece there, It was no big deal, right? WRONG!, I figured out it equated to 400 calories per day of pure sugar! what an idiot. That's 2000 calories per work week. who knows... hopefully this fill will throw me into a good cycle.... Dr. Bertha pumped me up to 10cc's and basically told me to back into food slowly. Since today (liquids) went down sooooo slow, I think I'll follow his suggestion. I look forward to this thread. Pat

:help:Hello all, I'm back.... Here's my question. The weight loss is not the problem, it's the mental game. I am down 65 lbs in 16 weeks. I can not get over such small meal sizes. I fight myself in my head. Tonight I had 3oz of scallops, 1 oz of sundried tomato and mushrooms and 1/2 oz of Pasta (aka: a fork full) Any thoughts... did or is any one cope with this? Thanks Pat

Well, with your support, 4 weeks- 47 pounds. Thank you

Here it is: 47 lbs

Here are my 1 month photos. 47 lbs

Hello all, I found a great site.. I've been using it for a few days. It's www.thedailyplate.com. You can sign up for a free account. It tracks your weight loss, BMI and calories. You can enter foods as you eat it, search for foods and it lists it by brand and has the nutrition labels. On the main page you can type in a resturant and it lists it's menu and all of the calories. You can decide what you want to eat before you go in . This eliminates you staring at a menu and beig tortured. It also tracks your daily Water and exercise. It's a great tool.... FREE! Mr. Pat

Hi Jenn, 3 words for you... Egg Drop Soup- Minus the egg. OK 6 words. Get a quart and run it through a strainer. It's thicker and different. Mr. PAt

Wow... I'm off of the boards for a few hectic days and I missed about 4 pages of posts.... and alot of new people. Welcome and good luck to all being banded soon and congrats to all who were recently banded. Well, I had my 2 week post operation check up last wednesday... He graduated me to soft foods....yahoo!!!! I am cleared for all exercises... and walla! 32 pounds off. I can not believe it. Do you know how long it took me to loose 32 pounds on slim fast? I am struggling with drinking enough, a problem I never had during happy hour, but take away the beer and I feel like I never stop drinking Water and crystal light, yet I'm dehidrated. Oh well, we ordered chinese last night and I ordered a pint of steamed chicken and veggies... both on the soft list. I have over 3/4 of it left... that's crazy... I was good for a full combo meal, dumplings and an egg role. Then again, that's what got me to this point. Terry: the weight will come off, patients, and persistance. You're doing great. Tracey- Three days will be here before you know. Just think, this weekend you'll be a bandster. - Mr. Pat

Hi Jaysmoore, Wait until the doc clears you. Solids can slip the band, which you already mentioned. As far as being hungry, Everytime I was ready to rip someones head off, I had a protien shake. I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and down over 32 pounds. It gets easier. When you start working out cardio wise, the whole ball game. Keep in touch, pat

Hi all, Welcome Jen and congrats to all the recent banders. Here's a question to all banded. Is any one experiencing dizziness? The last couple of days, I have become dizzy for a moment when I get up. Any thoughts.... Thanks, Pat

Hello all, Has anyone experienced dizziness when you get up? I am experiencing this a couple of times per day. I don't know if I'm not drinking enough, or what is going on. any thoughts..... Thanks, Mr. Pat

Hello all, Has anyone experienced dizziness when you get up? I am experiencing this a couple of times per day. I don't know if I'm not drinking enough, or what is going on. any thoughts..... Thanks, Mr. Pat

Hello all, Has anyone experienced dizziness when you get up? I have been experiencing this a couple of times per day. I don't know if I'm not drinking enough, or what is going on. Any thoughts... Mr. Pat

Hello all, Has anyone else experienced dizziness and a closing in feeling when you get up? I have been feeling this way for a couple of days now. Not consistant, just a few times a day. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mr. Pat

Hi All, Welcome Jenny... Hi NJ Chick... Well, one week-4 days post op and feel great! 25 poiunds down and just about over the gas.... ughhhh! Yesterday I pushed it and picked up both one year olds at the same time and spent the rest of the night with my port site scar reminding me of how dumb that was. I start cardio monday morning with the guidance of a trainer. My per deim job is at the YMCA so I negotiated a free family membership as part of my salary. ala, free gym. I am however, over the liquids... the plan I'm on has you on full liquids for two weeks after the surgery. The end is in site. Food on thursday... I think I'm overexagerrating when I say I'm upto 700 calories per day... and I'm trying. Jenny - I am a patient of Dr. Abkin/Bertha. Absolutely awesome. Go forth with no hesitation. The support team is great and I attended their support meeting last wednesday and cannot wait until the next one. The insurance personel at their office are pitbulls. They are fast and aggressive. Who is your carrier? Feel free to pm me with other questions and another great person on this board is Alexandra. She also is a moderator. She was at the meeting wed night. I'll end for now... congrats to all of the new banders and good luck to all coming up Mr. Pat

Welcome Jerrymax11, I am a new bander and must say, Go man go... I would do it again in a heart beat. I am one week 4 days out and down 25 pounds. The vitamins are nothing and most come in chewable and the protien shakes are crucial but there are so many too choose from the best way to figure it out is to buy a few now and drink them before you invest in a case. Good luck, Pat

Hey Phil, I know exactly how you feel. It does get better. I just posted this in the April board It will all make sense. "wow, we are all doing so great. Real food... I can't wait... my doctor has me on "full" liquids until the 19th. I am on Cream soups, jello, sf pudding, yogurt. I feel like my twin 1 year olds. Maybe they know more than I do. Last night my family had chinese food, so I ventured to the land of EGG DROP SOUP. Wow, after a week of clear liquids, a taste explosion. Now, I had an interesting thought.... Last night was the first night all the port pain, and gas was worth it. I figured out one thing in life as a fat guy.. it's been more years than I wish to count where I just realized I haven't tasted food. I just consum mass amounts because it's there, becaused I payed for it ( I guess doggie bags were not in my fat mind! hello, I can eat it twice if I bring some home, what a concept) and maybe, just maybe this food would never appear in front of me again. I never would have been able to tell you that a half of a 6 oz yogurt could fill me up but yes... we will all make it. and this board is a big part of the reason why. Happy Easter, Pat

Dave, When ever you want... just remember that caffeine is a diarettic ( that's not spelled correctly) it cannot count as your liquid for the day. Pat

wow, we are all doing so great. Real food... I can't wait... my doctor has me on "full" liquids until the 19th. I am on Cream soups, jello, sf pudding, yogurt. I feel like my twin 1 year olds. Maybe they know more than I do. Last night my family had chinese food, so I ventured to the land of EGG DROP SOUP. Wow, after a week of clear liquids, a taste explosion. Now, I had an interesting thought.... Last night was the first night all the port pain, and gas was worth it. I figured out one thing in life as a fat guy.. it's been more years than I wish to count where I just realized I haven't tasted food. I just consum mass amounts because it's there, becaused I payed for it ( I guess doggie bags were not in my fat mind! hello, I can eat it twice if I bring some home, what a concept) and maybe, just maybe this food would never appear in front of me again. I never would have been able to tell you that a half of a 6 oz yogurt could fill me up but yes... we will all make it. and this board is a big part of the reason why. Happy Easter, Pat

Hi Cindy, What a great idea. I have three kids under 3. We have drops and gripe water out the butt. I'll try it. The pain is much better today. The newest problem is, I'll burp and holy cow I throw up just liquid . Pat