New Life at 63

Thanks Denise, I already sent a reply to your post but I can't find it. ??? I found a thread that explained how to get the Ticker. I'vce written to you before in the over 50 group. I live in Coquille. I was banded by Dr. Tersigni.

Thanks Denise, I found a thread with instructions. How have you been? I haven't been on the forums for a while. bye for now.

I am so sorry to hear of your experience. You will be in my prayers. God bless you, Charlene

Hi, I'm an Oregonian. I had my surgery on September 20,2007 by Dr Tersigni in Coos Bay. I've been doing well, lost 26 lbs since then. Had my first fill on the 31st. I like Dr. Tersidni too. How did you get your "ticker" I went to the web site, got it all set up but didn't know how to post it here. Help! Thanks, Charlene

Hi all, It's been a while since I've been here. I haven't been useing the computer too much lately. I wrenched my arm about 3 weeks ago and trying to stay off the computer to heal. I have to use the computer at work but usually I would be on it all evening too. Well I became a "Bandster" on 9/20/07. I'm doing great and have lost 19 lbs. But I do have a problem with pain at the waiste line below the surgery site. My Doctor said it could be a nerve that was iritated by the placement of the band. He says it should go away in about 2 months. In the mean time I can't wear anything that has a waiste band. I don't like to wear dresses so I have to wear my pants pulled up over my belly. That feels very strange but it works. Has anyone had this problem? So far, I haven't been hungry and I'm only getting about 300 to 400 calories a day. I'm supposed to eat 3 ozs of someting every hour but I keep forgetting. How many calories did some of you eat while on the liquid diet? Well the pain the the arm is reminding me to get off the computer so I will say so long for now. Charlene

Sunshine, My doctor's orders says to eat nothing thicker than the consistency of yogurt. I have been eating, or rather drinking the soup the doctor sells, cream chicken and tomato, Low Carb Slim Fast, Jello, Yogurt so far. Thanks to all who answered my last entry and your encourageing words. I have a suggestion for measureing your foods. The little cups you use for the Bathroom are exactly 3 oz. And because it hurts when I been over to pick up something up from the floor, my sister suggested useing long bar-be-que tongs. Works great untill I drop the tongs on the floor. I'll have to be more carefull. Charlene

Hi, I was banded on 09/20 and so farI'm doing fine. I have pain and bloating but not bad. I haven't had nausea or heartburn. But I'm not getting enough protien. I'm on a liquid diet for four weeks and they want me to have 3 oz liquid every hour or two. I'm finding that difficult to do. I'm drinking high protien but only getting about 300 calories and 30 grams protien. I'm assuming the stomach is swollen or something. I have not been hungry, only an occasional craving. It's funny for me to say I'm not eating enough but I'll have to eat more often during the day so I can get more in. So far so good though. I have lose 5 lbs since surgery but I realize this is probably water loss only and not actual fat. I'm excited about looseing the weight and improving my health. Charlene

Dr. Mike, Thank you for the advice. I have a questin though. Does this still hold true for those of us that are well past Menapause? I lot of those that complained about loosing hair are in their sixties. God bless, Charlene

Susan, Another Coos County person here. I will be banded 09/20 by Dr Tersigni. I am concerned about loosing my hair. I hope it won't be so bad that I might have to buy a wig. My hair isn't that thick to start out with, any more. I've lost alot before on the Atkins and an herbal diet. They were only diets where I lost over 60 lbs. (of course it's back plus more) Are you going to the support group at NBMC, too. I hope to go sometime to meet Denise and maybe you. God bless, Charlene

SallyJo, I can't even imagine being a size 10. I've never been there unless you count children's sizes. lol I was a size 18 when I graduated from HS. When I was a child the sales clerks would direct my mother and I to the "Chubby Department". I have always hated shopping for clothes, probably because of nightmares of that dreaded "CHUBBY DEPARTMENT". LOL I will be banded on 09/20. I hope I will do as well as you but any sustained weight loss would improve my health and hopefull take away the pains in my hip and back when I walk too much. How long did it take you to loose it? Thank you for shareing your story. It's very encouraging to us "soon to be banded". God bles, Charlene

I am very concerned about hair loss. My hair is straight so I need to get a perm. Now I'm concerned about getting a perm. I have experienced hair loss on the Atkins diet and I've also been told that you are prone to lossing hair with thyroid problems. I used to have very thick hair but now it's about half of what it used to be. Has anyone had a perm while lossing weight with the band? Were there any problems or increased hair loss or damage? Charlene

Hi Denise, Funny meeting you here. I think this thread is a great idear. Thanks for starting it. Now I'll be checking both the threads. More info the merrier. God bless, Charlene