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the fish i have had while banded i dont have problems with... but then again i didnt try eating the red snapper... maybe its just one of tose things you cant handle.. the band sometimes can be stbborn and have a mind of its own.. if it says no.. then dont do it.. just like me and pork, steak, Pasta, and bread.. all big no no's

thanks carol!!!! I leave for vegas aug 14... so on thurseday.. and i promise to have a blast!!!

crickets chirping...... Hello?!?!?! Where is everyone??? More crickets chirping.... I guess everyone is busy with thier lives.. but here is another update for the big dork!!! LOL. I got my fill today 6cc's (i was 9cc's before being unfilled) My surgeon and i decided to wait to fill it up the rest of the way till after vegas.. He said if i wanted more he was more than willing... Lol Im not even close to the sweet spot but at least i got some sense of fullness now.. (NO MORE BOTTOMLESS PIT) and maybe even a slight bit of restriction!!! I am so beyond proud of myself right now.. i went 2 wks being unfilled and lost!!! 1.5lbs!!! I didn't gain!!!! YAY!!! The best part is that because of the 1.5lbs.. it put me at a bmi of 29.85... Which means im no longer OBESE!!!! I'm just simply overweight!!!:wink2: Oh and im finally back to normal after surgery!! My surgeon gave me the ok to travel and told me to have fun!! Oh and i already solved the dilemma of the thank you gift .. i gave him a bottle of good polish vodka and a card.. it made him smile!!! YAY!!

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go Bunkey1965........220.................199............189...........10 CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8 Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5 Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26 FeliciaLevy75......286.................244............240........... 4 Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15 Jeni 85................189.................182............169...........13 Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15 Liz_hager............172.................163............150...........13 MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21 Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6 NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30 Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22 TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18 Thininside28........271.5..............256.............245...........11 Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20 YAY!!! I'm back in the challenge.. i got my fill today 6cc's (i was 9cc's before being unfilled) Im not even close to the sweet spot but at least i got some sense of fullness now.. and maybe even a slight bit of resriction!!! I am so beyond proud of myself right now.. i went 2 wks beinG unfilled and lost!!! 1.5lbs!!! I didn't gain!!!! YAY!!! The best part is that because of the 1.5lbs.. it put me at a bmi of 29.85... Which means im no longer OBESE!!!! I'm just simply overweight!!!:wink2:

All anti inflammatories (NSAIDS) like asprin, naproxen, and ibuprofen.. are believed to be the cause of some band erosions. My surgeon is ok with me taking them as long as i take the liquid childrens form or crush the pill.. the whole point is for the medication to pass throught the stoma fast, so it doesnt just sit on top... But like i said it depepends on what your surgeon tells you..

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Raine, It's been a while since i had the band surgery. But i still can offer some advice.. The day before surgery i was a nervous wreck, i couldn't think straight.. My mom said i was a mess.. But that night before surgery, i thought to myself all the reasons why i had decided to have the band and how this was to my benefit.. The next day i went to the hospital and put my complete trust in my surgeon and was ready for my new life... I am now almost 17mths post-op and am down 104lbs... I never regretted my decision for 1min.. My only wish is that i had done it sooner... Im not going to lie and say it was easy or painless, it does take work and you will be a little uncomfortable, but it is so worth it.. Not only does the scale move down but all the health benifits you recieve.. Also all the confidence you gain.. Best of luck to you on your new journey and new healthier life!!!

Hi kim my guess is you need an adjustment.... feeling hungry all the time indicates that you need a fill, an slow weight loss as well. Also avoid the pizza!!!! to many calories and no nutritional value.. If your going to have a salad, chose a healthier dressing low fat balsamic vinagear, or italian.. avoid the creamy stuff like ceaser or ranch... Too many calories.. Also i would suggest adding 3-4oz of grilled chicken on top for th protien to keep you fuller longer.. I had a very hard time with the protien at first and i was constantly hungry.. this is why our dr's stress the protien first thing... And if you are still hungry on only 3 small meals a day try choosing a low calorie snack in between meals like almonds, or some raw veggies... This should help until you get to that sweet spot with your band.. it will be a little easier.. But remember what the band is all about... it helps us with portions but the food choices are up to us.. and no one said this was going to be a easy breeze.. good luck

You are doing great so far... And you have plenty of time to lose the weight.. Remember life likes to throw suprises and challenges for us every once in a while... These things are what makes a person stronger and wiser.. We get to know ourselves better, and learn that no matter what life throws us next we will make it through... Just think you have done fabulous in spite of your injury.. Remember our health and healing comes first before the weight loss.. So whatever loss you have now think of as a bonus... And when your knee is ready im sure that you will be up and moving and shedding those pounds with pride!!!! Wait till you hit that sweet spot you will be in full course weight loss mode.. Also, what i find that helps me, is finding those non-scale victories in everyday life (loose fitting clothes, smaller sizes, loose rings, getting up a flight of stairs without being short of breath, crossing my legs like a lady, etc.) Its things like that, wich make us feel the best.. It doesnt matter the number on the scale, but how our health is improving... I recently had to get a complete unfill with my band (i was at the sweet spot) because i had surgery to remove my gallbladder.. But im thinking of it as a challange to see how much i have learned with the band and try to make sure not to gain in the two weeks!!! I have not weighed myself, i won't until i see my surgeon on monday... BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!! And remember you are doing great.. And LBT memebers are always here to help.. Keep us updated on your healing and progress!!

Dont be freaked out quite yet.... Our cycles are very picky... The body like everything to be steady so a sudden weight-loss could freak it out!!! Basically, our body make sure it is a good time to get pregnant before it give us a chance to... So keep track, and if it happens again, give your dr. a call just to be on the safe side!!! I finally freaked out when i went 8mth w/o a period but then again i learned i had P.C.O.S. But like i said Our menstrual Cycle likes calm and routine ... No suprises or changes.. Because if we pull a suprise on our body with weight loss then our periods we get revenge!!!:thumbup: And as far as bc, i am currently on it and i found that Yasmin works pretty well and doesnt have bad side effects (at least for me) and any minor side effects it does have can be completely alleviated by taking it before bedtime!! And no weight gain either!!! And Yasmin also has a low-dose form called Yaz if you are really worried about side effects!!

*WARNING* LONG REPLY *WARNING* First of all, i have a new non-scale victory to share with everyone because i literally can't stop smiling from ear to ear:biggrin:. I wen shopping today for last min. things for my vegas trip. And me and my friend were at JCPenny's, i was looking for some bottoms to wear and she pulled a pair of capris' off the rack and said hey Jen these would look nice.. And i looked at her like she was nuts:glare: because they looked like they would be small; and when i looked at the size (15) i thought she was even more crazy. She said they will fit and to got try them.. So i figured prove her wrong.. But instead proved myself wrong!!! THEY FIT!!!:tt2: I was shocked, not only did they fit but they look great!!! (i got the problem now of getting my mind to majorly catch up with the body change, because i got myself still in size 20 mind set...) Juli, thank you some much for your words of encouragment, I really need that as i register for classes. You always know the right thing to say!!!:thumbup: And still completly jealous about the disney world trip!!! LoL Janine, i wish you all the very best of luck on getting re-banded.. I know you will get it!!! I was so happy to see your going to do it again.. And dont be discouraged by the weight gain because it is gonna come back off .. I believe in you, You are a strong person and from previous posts of yours that i have read you always are so optimistic and determined. So i nave complete faith that you will get the band and be even more successful this time around!!!:cool2: As far as what group to be in, I would love for you to stay with the Marchies because you bring a lot of input into our group and you fit in perfectly.. And like juli said, ONCE A MARCHIE, ALWAY A MARCHIE!!! We will continue to help each other out!! Lastly, I am going for my Adjustment on monday (yay!!):w00t:. And i wanted to do something for my surgeon to show him how grateful i am for all that he has done for me.. I got him a thank you card but want to do something more... Any suggestions???? I was thinking maybe a good bottle of wine, or since im polish a nice bottle of vodka??? But i dont want to come off as being weird.. HELP!!!:thumbup: I feel and have a need to give something to someone who has done so much for me DO you think that this is a good idea?!?!?! Sorry all for the long post i had a lot to say, and at least i warned you!!:tt2: At least I made sure to keep it fun and colorful !!!:biggrin2: I know im a Dork!!

Thanks for your kind words felicia!!! I needed that... And i get my fill on monday..:thumbup:. I'll let you know how the weight has changes wether good or bad...:thumbup:

lol ... ill get plenty of nice vacation time next week.. I leave aug 14 to vegas and i dont come back till the 19th.... Almost done with summmer classes.. i start fall classes in sept. I got lik 40 more credits to go before before i can start my nursing classes... So ive decided to go full time otherwise im going to be at school till 30 to get my RN.. I better get plenty of rest because starting sept i will be workin full time and going to school fulltime.. ill definately be burnt out by winter break... But it will pay off in the end.. And disney, IM SO JEALOUS!!! lol... disneyworld or land??? Ive only been to disney world and i absolutely loved it at 20yrs old... i acted like i was 5yrs which made it o much fun... Have a fabulous time!!

Hey Marchies, The board seems so quiet lately.... Well taday was my first day back at work, and i was happy to be back but about 4-5hrs into my shift i was worn down majorly!!! A week at home sitting around felt like i was back to myself, but going back to work and using muscles i havent used in a while i realized, im not completely healed i finally gave in and took a pain killer and now im laying i bed relaxinf before i have to go to work tomorrow... But one good thing is that everyone at work said i look like i lost more weight.. It was good to hear that, and i hope they are right!!

Gas Pains gone as of yesterday.. and completely gone!!!! As far as carbonation goes we shouldnt be drinking it all!! There are reasons they give us these rules.. i haven't touched soda in almost 16.5mths since being banded!!!!

Sorry i havent checked in in a while..:drool: I just had surgery last week to remove my gallbladder and well my surgeon unfilled my band:scared2::cry_smile:.. so i absolutely refuse to step on the scale in fear of being majorly disappointed.. I see him in 5days for my post-op and fill, ill be weighed then but im expecting that i gained somewhat:unsure:...Hopefully not to much... But ill jump back in the challange as soon as i get that fill:thumbup:

im so sorry to hear that gwen (whitepants). But congrats on another 2lbs loss.. dont let this sidetrack you.. stay strong, and remeber all the good talks and time you two have had as a blessing.. Just think your friend would want you to continue in your journey and he now has a close eye on you (kind of like a gaurdian angel) If you ever need someone to talk to remmber you always have your fellow bandsters!

I like the way you put that... (dont worry im not checking grammer lol) Maybe those last stubburn pounds will come off easier:confused:... who knows.. I still haven't stepped o the scale in fear of what it will say.. i figured it would probably be wise to just wait to find out with my surgeon at my post-op/fill visit in 6days!! (at least if i gained he will not yell at me and reassure me that it will be ok.. that the way he is...) I know ive had quite a bit of an appitite and the worst part is my family keeps making my favorite irrisistible polish dishes.. But i eat till im satisfied and not stuffed... thats one thing i learned with the band that i can practice even unfilled... I have been feeling like i have more energy now and want to actually go back to excercising but i can't :thumbup: damn restrictions.. at least i can go walking... I return to work on thurseday, and boy i cant wait.. Who knew i would miss work that much.. And theres only so much resting and relaxing a person can do without getting bored!!! So im going to enjoy today and tomorrow with some tanning and walking... Sorry im babbling on and on.. but im in such a good mood..:thumbup:

i actually didnt have the usual gallstone issue.. my gallbladder just wasn't working.. it wasnt releasing the bile like it should.. this would cause pain afer i ate. like 30-45min after eating .. i didnt have the typical syptoms at first but then all the sudden i got bad and fast within 5days i was in the hospital having emergency surgery because i couldn't keep fluids down. (not band related!!) So trust me you would know if you had a problem...

So i had surgery on wednesday to have my gallbladder removed... Luckily it was the same surgeon who put my band in.. But the bad part is that he unfilled my band completely.. The first two days were ok but today all of the sudden i have the bottomless pit of a stomach again... I wont be able to get filled until the end of this week or early next week.. What would you do to make sure the weight stayed off??? I never realized how much of an influence the tightning was until i was unfilled.....Its easier to control how much you eat when you dont have the bottomlees pit stomach.. ****Yes i realize healing is more important right now***** And another question.. to those of you who have been unfilled before how long till you feel restriction again???

HAHAHA:lol: Ya i figured i can treat myself to a couple things that i cant eat when im filled... like french toast:tt2: and i wont weight myself till i see him either later this week or beginning of next.. Hey ive been good for 16mths i can be bad for 1 wk right?!?!?!?!:confused2: Thanks ladies... And good luck on your surgery adorkable!!! Luckily my surgeon was nice to me and used one of my old incisions... But a forwarning to you you the 3 small incision on the abdomin dont hurt. the bellybutton on does!!!:teeth_smile: but it gets better!!!

The funny thing about my situation is i didnt have any gas pains after the banding surgery.... But i just had surgery this past wed. to have my gallbladder removed and my shoulders are killing me.. Left more than right.. I finally know what everyone is talking about and biy am i miserable... So when do they go away.. ive been doing the walking.. im about 3days post op:eek:

Thank you ladies for all your kind words... I was admitted into te hospital tuesday night for dehydration., my surgeon, already had a room waiting for me when i got there and he also got me a private room.. fancy.. i had surgery on wed. at 4:30 and it was an 1 1/2hours long.. I got home yesterday and today im feeling a bit better the only thing that hurts is the damn bellybutton incision!!! and te fact that im so lightheaded... But all in all everything went well!! One downside to the whole thing is that he completely emptied my band !!!!! and i cant get a fill fo almost 2wks... which sux.. and i just know ill gain weight but oh well i guess my health and healing well comes first...

thanks carol... i know ill feel so much better and its all worth it.. and im well aware of what they are exactly doing.. i have complete faith in the surgeon and i also know its a simple procedure.. but surgery is surgery and it just plain is freaking me out.. lol.. im planning on going friday.. as long as i can tolerate liquids and keep myself hydrated if not Dr's orders go to hospital asap.... (hopefully it wont come to this) Ill definately keep everyone updated.. everyone is so great and supportive on this board..