sheilareno

Has anyone had to have port replacement? I have had my band for 5 years and must have this procedure done. thanks, sheila

I had a port replacement the same day as you did. Mr doc said just use extra-strength tylenol. I was expecting a Rx for pain. If you need it I would definitely call right now. everyone has different levels for pain. You should probably be resting. Do not pick up or carry anything! I has a 3 hour nap sat. and sun. I also took tylenol pm at night. Hope you feel better soon and put your feet up with a good book! sheila

How are you feeling? I am so glad you told me port replacement wasn't that bad and it wasn't!!! It's been 4 days and I resumed my walking again. Hope you get better soon! Sheila

Haven't had restriction in quite awhile. Had an x-ray and everything looked good. Dr. said fluroscopy was probably next while he was trying to do a fill. I had a lot of gurgly bubbly sounds and I knew right away what is was. so did he. put in 4cc and 3cc went out. So I will just have replacement done in his office. 45$ copay is much better than 1000$ for hospital.

Just wanted to say Hi to all those 06 band buddies. How ya doing? :biggrin1: sheila

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how many of you follow a daily menu regimen? I think I need one, I have been keeping a food journal and notice my "bad" time is between 6pm and 8pm, when I get "head" munchies.. Can anyone tell me what to do and what they eat on a weekly basis? Thanks, Sheila:help:

whoopsies!! yes, i am a 2006ite didn't realize 18again wasn't!!!!

yeah!!! we share the same surgery date!! this halloween candy and potluck is drving me craaazy at work today! sheila

Hi, I'm right here...also in the slow losers club! to date I have lost 28 lbs. that is it...the going is slow and rough..wish it would have been faster! oh well. sheila

Hi Sonia, can I recommit with you? I am in the same boat...slow loser..want to get to goal...okay? Sheila:faint:

Hi, thought I might be able to help you..I got lactose intolerant AFTER the band...(hahah)..anyway,,i have lactose free organic milk, very good!! and for my protein shake I have either BeneProtein, (online @ Walgreens.com) or another brand from the Natural Food Store that say's "NO LACTOSE". helps a LOT!! sheila :eek:

my doc says it might take up to two weeks to "feel" the fill... sheila

:embarassed: Hi there, i was wondering if you have any "pointers" for keeping your eyes on the goal! sheila

yes i would like to be in the slow loser's club too. it has been almost one year since getting banded. the last 5 months i have lost about 8 lbs. big deal... sheila

going over 200 lbs. i saw the scale and was shocked!

I know this is a little off topic, but does anyone live in Nashville or have visited recently? My husband will be going to a conference and I get to tag along. I would like to see some really neat "touristy" things. Any thoughts? Thanks. Sheila

thank you very much! i noticed some "haunted walking tours" that i would REALLY love!

yes, that would be great! i would appreciate your help. i am trying not to get down, but i really thought i would be comfy in a swimsuit by now and i am not. i just got off the 4 month plateau i was on. i had to have belly button hernia repair and my nurse told me that would probably get me off the plateau and she was right. lost 4 more but i guess i really have to pay attention now. i have been keeping the food journal and walking as exercise, but i need to do more. my son has a weight machine in the garage but it has been so hot here i don't want to go out there. sheila :faint:

Just wondering what everyone's type of scale is. Do you have regular or digital? what brand? Sheila

man, last night i sure did want the candy "boston baked beans", i knew i could go to the store real quick and get them, but was fighting it for all i was worth. i wasn't even hungry, just craving with no real appetite. weird. sheila:omg:

thanks everyone! sheila

where is everyone?:think

sure sheila

Today, 09:43 AM #2061 (permalink) sheilareno vbmenu_register("postmenu_546532", true); Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 53 Posts: 11 ok i guess. I kind of thought i would be at my goal by now..i have lost 30 lbs but the weight loss has kind of stopped..

ok i guess. I kind of thought i would be at my goal by now..i have lost 30 lbs but the weight loss has kind of stopped..