lachica39

you look amazing, you are an inspiration to me and others thank you

Ayi! I feel light cramp, I was enjoying chicken with broccoli and wham! it got stuck. I walked around the house for a few mins., went to the bathroom and spit up all this slim, small piece of broccoli came up. the pain is HELL! it didn't last long, maybe 5 mins. during lunch I sort of felt the same way with salmon and salad, it made it through so no crisis I'm 5 days out from my first fill of 2cc. I will play this out and concentrate on my chewing, but if it happens again I will get a slight unfill. I don't want to have to worry about this again. buh humbug

I believe in colon cleansing, my last one was about 6 months ago I use a product from the local health store. I believe we have built up of toxins that can make you feel sluggish Its time for another one, but I need to get OK from Doc.

I had surgery 12/26 sore up to at least 6 wks. use a pillow held tightly against your belly when getting up or down it really helps

I was never a breakfast eater I usually have a protien drink with a few frozen berries (no sugar added from trader joe's) I do eat a late breakfast on the week-ends, eggs, oatmeal, cream of wheat whatever strikes my fancy

Hi Elle just had my first fill, 2 months post-op. I was nervous and scared, but today I told myself, just get it over with. Wow! I can tell you it was an experience. the doc had me lie down he pushed around a little looking for the port had me push out my tummy and done, no pain. everyone was telling me it was easy, but my nerves got the best of me. I am feeling such joy today. don't be scared you can do it.

I'M SHOOTING FOR THE STARS. I had my first fill, it was a trip. I am still in total wonder. no pain, no hunger (don't know how long it will last) but I was totally nervous about it since I had my surgery, but I did it and I feel revived, its just what the Doctor ordered. yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my NSV today was getting my first fill. I'm totally tripping out on what happened to me today. I had been feeling the normal ups and downs, but having this fill today, sparked a new feeling in me today. a feeling of joy and wonder. damn! it feels good since I couldn't stop and eat anything after appt. I went and bought me a few blouses. I tried on 22/24 to big! I bought 3 blouses today size 18/20 now thats a victory

way to go ladies!!!, you are all doing great. I am officially 2 months post op. and I had my first fill today. 2cc. I am still in total shock, it was just like everyone said, no pain. The Doc. had to exchange the needle, I guess my port is deep deep down, I was ask to relax then exhale and push out my tummy. thats it done. As I'm sitting here, I keep shaking my head, I am still tripping out on what just happened. I must be loca!! I didn't eat all day and was hoping to stop somewhere to eat after my appt. but was told only liquids. and guess want I'm not hungry. It actually feels like when I first had surgery. I did lose another 7 Pd's, which is great but I was starting to eat a little more food, so hopefully this fill will put an end to the hunger that was slowly returning. I do enjoy my food, so I hope I can eat normally with no side effects. I will go with the flow and see what happens

I believe I feel my band, not like through my body, but its there, and I tend to rub my tummy after I eat. maybe its all mental. when I eat to much I feel restiction and have this slight tightness. Its hard to explain but it is there, I know its there and I swear I feel it. somehow. go figure

now I know the reason be hide the high medical cost. my insurance paid $30, 000 to the hospital for 4 hours of care. that is a damn rip-off. 2 years ago I was involved in a MVA and hospital billed my insurance for $12 grand but with discounts ended up charging only $300. You hear everyday of uninsured families losing everything to pay high medical bills, are they offered these discounts. hell no! something needs to be done in this country I thank God everyday that I have insurance.

I think our problem is we want to lose this weight so bad. I know you have heard this before, but we didn't gain this weight overnight nor are we going to lose it overnight. 8 pds in a month is great and you should be proud of that accomplishment. the first month we lose weight rather quick and get disappointed when we lose only 5 or 10 pds the second month. Like Salsa said its all about making the right choices. yes its hard and if you blow it one day, start fresh the next day. to this day I feel guilty about my potions, but I can tell you, I'm eating 1/4 of what I use to eat probably less. I guess I was expecting the worse, living on a cup of food or less per meal, I know I don't want to live like that. my goal is to be weigh under 200 by the end of the year. I'm not asking for 150, 160 or even 170. maybe 180/190. that will be a miracle. have faith, keep up the good work and you will reach your goal

damn, I just recieved a bill for $1000.00 for "nurse services" what the hell is "NURSE SERVICES" I call my insurance and its a bill from the nurse that supposely assitsted my Doc. during my surgery. I havent recieved an acutally bill from the Docs office, just explantion of benefits from insurance company.I wasnt informed of this, so I am refusing to pay and will discuss this at my next appt. Its very disappointing to me how they can make all these charges or have assistants that are not covered by insurance. I'm freaking p*****. I'm about to blow a gasket. aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh Ok I feel better, loca spell is over. LOL

ladies you are all doing great, I have not had a fill yet and have my 2 month f/u on Wednesday. I am still undecided. Again I enjoy this new feeling of eating what I want, but in smaller amounts. ( its a trip!) I drink Water with my meals and yes occasionally eat something I know I shouldn't. but all in all I am quite satisfied with the whole process. The thought of the Doc. inserting a needle in me is frighting to me and I know I will have to face the music at one point, but until then I will continue to enjoy the ride. am I fooling myself?

I have been going through a slight case of blues. I have been trying to get my spirits up with music, walking, even eating and nothing. I should see my Doc. if this continues, but I don't want to take meds. was on them 10 yrs ago. I guess I'm just being a sour puss today

welcome this site has been very informative and of great value to me. read all you can and if you decide to visit the complications thread, read it than don't go back good luck on your new adventure

right on ladies, I have not wanted or needed a fill and am steadily losing weight, yes I get hungry and when I smell something dilis (like passing MickeyDs) I always say, damn that smells so good, but keep going. everyday is different for me, theres days were I can eat a normal meal and other days that I'm just not hungry. on those days I make sure I have a Protein drink. I was scheduled for my first fill 1/30 and after talking with my Doc. it was decided I would wait until next month. I have an appt. 2/28 and at this time, I think I will go another month with no fill. I like to keep my appts because they get me pumped up to continue my path on exercise and eating well. I weighed myself yesterday and am down to 248, but will not change my ticker until 2/28 when its official keep up the good work ladies, dont feel quilty about having no fills, but when needed and if the time comes, get one

If your planning a family picnic, there are lots of options. I always make surger free Jell-o or pudding with whipped cream. delis

who counts? not me, I do low carb. I eat till I'm satisfied, I snack when needed. I sometimes blow it but compared to what I use to eat! life is good (no fills)

Ok, dont laugh give this a try. rub Vicks vaporub on your chest,neck and back. It really works. My mother rubbed on me when I was a kid, I used it on my kids, and even my grandbabies get rubdowns. message it onto the skin, it not only sooths a cough but helps with pain. I promise it will work.

I miss eating, I too can eat everything (except pizza) and do in moderation. but its sad not to fill up my plate. I'm always the first one to finish eating and bum everyone else that are trying to enjoy their meal. I haven't had a fill yet and am actually doing quite well. I am always surprised how little food I eat, but just once in a while I what to pig out on a six dollar burger ( haven't attempted and not interested, now thats sad) my emotions go up and down (no, I'm not psycho) but now I need to find another outlet. mmm maybe I should try s*x

I have thinking of using activa also, can you tell me what the sugar count is. right now I use stool sofners and metimucil

thank you ladies I just wanted to make sure I can take tylenol tabs I didnt want to call the Doc. for itchy cough

Good evening ladies, with the cold season here, can anyone suggest over the counter cold remedies I can take safely with band. I would normally bye tylenol cold. I have no fever, just a itchy throat and cough. I am using Halls drops but I think I need something that will last. Thank you all in advance for any suggestions.

well, it finally happen I was hoping he was gone for good or at least for a couple months, but he found me. I tried to hide, but had no luck. his back with a vengeance, my little friend HUNGER. he had me fooled for awhile but has been visiting me in the evening. I still am eating 1/4 of what I would normally eat. example:1 boil egg (breakfast) 1/4 cup cottage cheese (mid-morning snack) 2 mixed seafood tostadas (lunch) 1 1/2 cups bean Soup (dinner) with 2 slices French bread I cant believe I ate 2 slices of French bread. carbs and night hunger has always been my downfall. I have not weighed in since 1/30 so I hope I have not gained any weight. I have not had a fill and what to enjoy eating with no sliming/pbing or whatever else fills can cause, but I will now consider a small fill. I don't ever what to return to my former life of binge eating that cause me to gain weight. Am I fooling myself?