Betsy16049

I'm a month post op and I keep losing and gaining 5 lbs????? Dr has no idea and I'm truly at this point just ticked beyond belief. I eat and drink what I'm supposed to and nothing. I'm to the point I want this damn band out

WOW... You know the saying.... Walk a mile in my shoes???? I'm shocked by some of the ignorance in this "support" group so I will not address you further as you have clearly shown your lack of sympathy and empathy.... To the couple who sympathized and understand where frustration comes from, I thank you!!!! I am a 37 yo mother of 5 one of whom we adopted 3 yrs ago. She is a most precious angel who by the grace of god has made it to see her 4th birthday when every Dr. Said she would NEVER see her first! She was born addicted to many drugs was in a drug induced coma for the first 8 months of life. She suffered a spinal cord injury in utero (from a failed abortion) which has caused her to be a quadraplegic and is the highest status one level in need of an intestinal transplant. We saw the love in her eyes and we adopted her. She has suffered NO brain injury (AMAZING) and she is so amazingly smart she uses a power wheelchair which she controls with her head and a computer that she controls with her eyes to talk and play games. She is trached and on a vent. I am her mother, her nurse and her advocate as well as being an advocate for special needs adoption. We fight along with her EVERY DAY while doing all of her IV's, blood draws daily needles and meds. So THIS IF YOU who felt the need to be cruel and mean to me on this site rather than compassionate and understanding, I pity you. Yes I came across bitchy and but to KNOW ONE other than MYSELF.... I'm frustrated, im still in pain ( I had a Hiatel hernia so bad that they could not see my stomach at all cause it was inside my diaphragm and esophagus completely. My Dr. Has moved out of state and I now need to find a new one so FORGIVE ME for needing for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE some compassion and support.... If any of you kind ones who sympathize care to see my beautiful angel and see pics and videos of how aazing she is, you can go to her Facebook page called Saving Bella

Your completely right. I'm calling insurance company today about removal. Good luck to all of you, it's just not for me.

I boil 2 dozen for the week ( my kids eat them also) here's a tip for EASY EASY PEELING! Cover eggs with cold water add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 1/2 tsp baking soda bring to a boil the cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for 15 min. Then drain and rsoak in cold water to stop cooking and the refrigerate for at least 3 hrs ( overnite is better). The baking soda does something chemically to the shell that makes them super easy to peel

These were amazing!!!!!!!! The WHOLE family loved them, hubby and all 5 kids including my 1 yr old!!!!!! DELISH

How much time do u use for your intervals. Do you use the timer for while your chewing or between bites?

I'm 3 FULL weeks post op. I can eat soft foods like egg salad, tuna, and moist shredded chicken. But what about imitation crab meat. I LOVE it!

Same here. hernia was the worst my Dr. Has ever seen ( must be what they tell all of us smh lol) I'm 3 weeks post ip and the first 2 1/2 weeks was really bad. I thought something was wrong I thought I was dying but I'm walking normal now. Getting out of bed and down on the floor with the babies is still hard, but I can breathe a lot easier and my heart burn has gotten better

I am 2 weeks post op. I have a softball size lump where my port is. It starts under my breast and goes downward. It makes it hard to bend, twist, sit straight. Feels like part gets caught between my ribs. I know I'm swollen, but this just seems extreme to me. Also I have sharp stabbing pains in my breast on that side at different times of the day.... Any suggestions or anyone else with this issue?

I really like it, I add parsley and crush up a couple saltines and it's great. It tastes just like cup o soup, very very good.

I'm one week post op... It takes me about 10min to drink a 10oz protein shake I feel full after but not so full that I'm stuffed (I guess that's how I got here, I always ate till the STUFFED feeling lol) am I drinking too fast or is this fine?

Bummer.... Unjury is my favorite all the others were AWEFUL to me! I've learned that everyone can suggest a brand and flavor, but it comes down to everyone's taste buds order lots of samples and try them all!!! My fav right now is Nectar's Double stuff cookie yummmmmo

I am one week post op. how fast do you all drink your soup? I know they say sips, but is it because it backs up if you go to fast? And you will feel it or is it because you just shouldn't. I'm trying to take cues from my body but feel its turned on me.... Lol. I have had no issue with drinking I can drink my 10oz protein shake in 10 min, with no feeling of anything. How long do u take to drink a shake or your soups?

So, I was banded on Monday the 28th.... It went horrible.... When they went in, they couldn't find my stomach lol it was stuck inside my diaphragm and esophagus!!!! He said it was one of the worst he'd ever seen. I had such swelling from my stomach being yanked on and then a band put around it, that I had insane reflux and heartburn they basically kept me on delotted (sp?) the entire time. Then they removed 3.4cc of fluid from the band and that made it a little more tolerable. Yesterday the AWEFUL taste in my mouth and horrible ketosis breath that I myself could smell was the last straw. Today I cheated, I had one bite of scrambled eggs, 4 hrs later I had a cookie and tonight I had 3 bites of tilapia.... I did this because I did not want that horrible breath. And I know eating a little will keep it away for another couple days. I feel guilty, but I couldn't stand it. Has anyone cheated for any reason yet? Oh and I also took a big chug of my water first thing this morning (because I totally forgot I couldn't whoops) and it went with. I problems, felt a little tight but nothing came up. Tomorrow will go back to water and protein . Oh and.... Because of my Hiatel hernia they had to make 3 more incisions so I have a total of 7 and I still can barely move

Hi I'm 37 and I'm having my surgery on 1/28/13. I'm excited and scared.... I'm worried about 2 things, one is that I have not found a single protein shake that doesn't make me vomit ( other than sugar free instant breakfast) and I would have to drink them all day to get my protein in... And the other worry is sagging skin and losing my BOOBS . Any advice or suggestions?!

So I ordered some sample packs I ordered a bunch of Nectar brand YUCK IT WAS NASTY I also ordered the injury and while it seems to be the most expensive it is by far the BEST I will be ordering some containers tomorrow

I'm confused... Everyone keeps talking about Coatco Premier Protein ready to drink shakes. Is Costco the brand or is Premier Protein the brand. I know Costco is a store like SAMs Club ( we don't have a Costco) so I went on Costco.com and they don't have them they just carry Fitmixer brand.... Can anyone help me out

I just went on Costco.com and they don't have the Costco premier protein shakes that everyone is talking about. Is there a sans club equivalent?

I'm getting banded on January 28th. I DEFINITELY NEED a buddy. I don't know anyone who is banded and I'm having a hard time finding protein shakes I like! I'm 37 years old I have 5 children one who is almost 4 that we adopted who is highest level status for a transplant and is quadraplegic and has a trach. I also have an 18, 17, 13 yo and a 1 yo. I NEED this banding so I can keep up!!! Lol my email is daleybetsy@gmail.com or Facebook is Betsy Daley. Good luck to everyone in our new journey

My date is 1/28 and the only prep diet I have is liquids only 3 days prior. What does. Everyone else have to do and why do we have to do this, does anyone know?? Also has anyone found a protein shake they like, I've tried so many and they all make me gag and or puke... The only thing I can manage is sugar free carnation instant breakfast any suggestions?