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Yep.... crickets... she doesn't seem to have much to say off camera.

Good news was that the first mile was downhill

Does this help at all? http://www.kshb.com/news/region-kansas/evicted-doctor-working-to-return-medical-records I hope you get your records. Doctors do retire, but one would expect they would have another practice lined up to take over their patients. I hope it all works out for you, what a nightmare According to the TV station he has to provide the records to you within 30 days. It looks like he was evicted and is planning a new location: http://www.kshb.com/news/region-kansas/only-on-41-kansas-weight-loss-surgeon-evicted-from-office-patients-not-warned

This should be a sticky!

I just got back from my three month follow up with my surgeon's office. The APRN was amazed that I lost an average of two pounds week! More than two of those weeks was on 7 day cruise and all inclusive land tour. I ate good, and had a few drinks. Avoided the dinner rolls and other carbs, but there was some cheating. I hit the fitness center on the ship for five of the seven days--that was a good 4000 calories burned! I sampled some bad foods, but I didn't over indulge. A small nibble of the deserts kept me happy. In the past I would have gained several pounds, but I held my own--I see a three week "stall" on my weight charts, which is fine by me. No gain is good! I'm back on the diet plan, and hitting the health club at least 6 days a week. It all pays off, and the band makes it easier. The APRN wanted me back in three months, and I mentioned that I was under Medicare and they don't pay for follow up for surgery... no problem, "I want you back in three months for a follow up." She also asked if I wanted a fill, and I didn't think it was needed, but she said to call anytime if I changed my mind. That is the benefit of being treated by a good surgical group. I may actually hit my personal goal sometime in 2015. For now, life is good. I hope the honeymoon with the band lasts.

Alex, it says the thread no longer exists?? Is that a broken link, or has good old Rosie pulled the plug?

I've stalled for three months at a time. I played head games trying to decide whether I needed a fill or not... having the fill usually got me moving rapidly in the right direction. For me, it was ticking to the diet, exercising daily, and making sure I did the three month follow visits to my doctor's office.

It was the only time I ever sampled it. I did print out some of the recipes in the links that were shared , and we try some, if we can find a source for it. I don't like the sodium content in roasted products, so in effect I do agree with you.

chicken can be hard to deal with!!! What works for me is to have my wife pound out a breast until it is thin. That makes it much more easier to chew, and my band appreciates it. It will cook dryer, but the meat seems to be much more friable and easier to chew into small bits. I've had chicken breasts cooked on the grill, and they give me problems. But, if they are pounded out, the problem goes away. I'm not saying that will work for everyone, but it may be worth trying. Good Protein in lean chicken and low calories. I suspect vegetable protein has the same nutritional value, but that would be a darn question to bring up at a doctor's office visit. I often wondered the same thing, but I see big displays for overpriced Protein drinks and powders in their main office.

Well said Alex. Your key points hit the nail on the head.

Hopefully you are able to intake enough liquids to remain hydrated, that is critical! I'd also guess that it seems the band may be too tight. I've never had problems after a fill, but I've had brief episodes where I've eaten too fast or didn't chew properly after a recent fill and the band let me know about it in a not too nice manner. I'd call your doctor's office to see what they suggest. After 8 days out I'd concerned.

There is a LOT of protein a water packed can of tuna fish and low calories. What kind of problems are you having withe protein? A Quest protein has 20 grams of protein and under 200 calories. Give us some idea of what you can tolerate, and what your needs are.

Well, I'd never be accused of being an athlete, in this or any former life. LOL. I can burn over 800 calories a day on the treadmill. Before PF the best i could do was long in the local farm fields, but the ticks have taken over due to an exploding deer population. PF isn't for everyone, but so far it fits my needs. Maybe when I become slimmer weights might start to be more appealing. I understand that weights leads to greater long term weight loss. But, you have to do something to keep active and moving, regardless of what gym or fitness center you join.

The band is supposedly the safest for mortality, but I've read similar stats for other surgeries. You have to take into account that surgical techniques have improved since 1993, and that where and who does the surgery also makes a world of difference. Surgical prescreening is very important. You also have to remember that many folks who really need WLS are already in dire physical condition and maybe suffering from a severe co-morbidity. They may have died from any serious surgical procedure, gall bladder, appendix or other emergency. There were a few clinics in California that were pushing the surgery, with little regard for patient safety. There were deaths. That is why is always best to shop carefully for a good surgeon.

It could be worse, Roseanne Barr could join the cast.

We just bought a large box of dry roasted edamine nuts from one of the wholesale club stores (had to be BJs or costco?) 200 calories and 22 grams of Protein in each plastic bag. They make a nice alternative to the Quest Protein Bars we snack on.

Wow, fantastic! Way to go!

Oh Please.... give it a rest. I can find lots of internet sites that spread fear and nonsense... You had a sleeve? Maybe you should read this. It has as much value as any other internet news blurb. http://gastricbypasskills.blogspot.com/2013/02/think-gastric-sleeve-is-safe-think-again.html They claim a 1 in 50 mortality rate. I guess you beat the odds? Surgeons don't like the band because it commits them to years of follow care. If the patient is on Medicare, they don't get a dime for follow post surgical care. It is a lot more profitable to cut and slice, and forget.

They usually submit the insurance info for approval once all the requisites are meet. Good luck!

Maybe we should have one of their reporters do an informed report on the benefits and risks of all WLS procedures? But I guess that doesn't sell newspapers. . And everyone's needs for WLS is different.

You have to consider that the band has been given a bad rap by the NY Daily news in their feature on Cristie... the reporter stated that band adjustments require an operation. Who peer reviews that crap? Same for the PhD who dissed the band on the Dr. Oz website, who claimed bands only have a 10 year life before they erode and need to be replaced. Tens of thousands of people read these sources.

Jessi-- back that up with facts. Any elective medical procedure with the failure rate you claim would not be practiced. No doctor needs that failure rate, nor the risk of dealing will a sullied reputation. So, show us facts for lap band failure rates for procedures--excluding the archaic 4 CC band which is no longer used in the US. Surgical techniques have also improved. Your research?? I suggest it is flawed, and myopic. I did my research, and was aware of the risks. My doctor could have done any procedure, but strongly advised the band based on my health, age and other parameters. Why would he risk my health if the band was a failure? And his practices credentials are above reproach and has a very high success rate with the band.

I have Greek yogurt mixed with a cup of blueberries every morning. I am a creature of habit, and I can eat the same meals every day, weeks on end. Unfortunately even the Greek yogurt is bit lacking in the Protein department, but it passes through a tight band in the morning with no problems. Once, when I mixed a bunch of my meds (big pills) I did have problems! I see you were banded several months ago--are you in the "green zone," or do you need more fills?

I notice my weight varies from the time I get up until the time I go to bed. I'm anal enough to track both weights and record them, but what is important is to graph the weight over a month's average to see any significant trends. I could weigh myself weekly, but then I risk recording an exceptionally low weight weight, followed by an unusually high weight. That would depress me. My daily weight can change by up to four pounds during a week, and that is even being careful to time the measurements to ensure the most accurate readings.

I bought a fairly decent digital scale. One thing I've learned is that these can be very fussy about the surface they are set on. Even a thin rug with cause inaccuracies. They need to be placed on a hard and level surface. I've been keeping track of my doctor office visits, and comparing them to the scale reading at home... pretty close. The most important thing for me is to have a scale that is consistent. I use the scale to keep myself honest. If I see a problem that shows after a month or so, I have to step back and ask myself what I am doing different. I'd look at the reviews on Amazon or other sites before buying a new scale. Price isn't always the best gauge for value.