sharona

how are you losing so fast? I was banded on the 12th of March and have lost only 15 lbs. I'm not eating much yet its not coming off?? I'm thinking of going back to Protein shakes but I know that's not the reality. Any advice would be helpful. And conratulations sharon;_)

yes I was thinking of making a turkey chili....I don't use mayo I use miracle whip fat free...and I put chopped nuts in the chicken with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce, garlic and onions. Tastes great. Haven't tried the tuna yet but I usually use onions, miracle whip (fat free) and a teaspoon of relish. I'm just not sure how much protein is in it so I have to check. I also need to meet with the nutritionist again which I know will be helpful. My insurance pays for endless nutritionist appts so I am fortunate. Thanks for the input, I'm also going to look at the food section for other ideas. It was easier to be just on the protein drinks..... sharon:)

where's our ct man??? Haven't heard from him for a while. Hope all is well. everyone is doing very well...exciting times....but I am struggling to get in 60 gms of protein a day..without shakes...Just can't eat that much without having a lot of calories.....any suggestions?? I'm eating chicken salad (homemade) and egg salad (home made) sharon:)

Congratulations!!!

I think we just need to hang in there until we get filled. In reading all the blogs we really don't have restriction just a smaller pouch. I'm joining the gym this week and be able to start walking and exercising. We'll be fine.....sharon

NO...your far enough out from the surgery the lifting shouldn't have had a thing to do with it. Your looking to justify what sounds like a lousy physician. sharon

I had my appt on Friday with the surgeon and he says I am right on target. Lost 8 lbs since the surgery and my first fill is in 3 weeks. I'm feeling better but still very tired. He and the pulmonologist said it will take longer to get back to normal. Having the weather improve will certainly help. Looking forward to walking in the sunny outdoors. And the fact I just got a bill for 815.00 for 200 gallons of oil!!!! I've now shut my furnace off. This is ridiculous. 175 a month for electricity and 800 for oil, there has to be a change somewhere....anyway I'm digressing....hope everyone is doing well sharon:)

this shouldn't be happening at all...regardless of your weight loss...you need to get to your doctors and if he is not reacting get another doctor. I am a nurse and I'm telling you this is a big problem sharon

wow i'm surprised you even qualified for lapband wit such a low BMI...

Insurance approval went easy for me. I have BC/BS PPO as my husband is a retired state employee. My paperwork was submitted on 1/29 and I was approved on 2/3. Just stay on top of it with the insurance company. The hard part is coming...the surgery is easy...the food choices aren't. Because your not filled not much changes after surgery. You are still faced with making choices from a differentfood group. I have given up bread completely. Now on mushies eating scrambled eggs and cottge cheese, chicken salad, tuna salad etc. Your nutritionist will help you with that. Need to get in 60 gm of Protein every day so the Protein drinks help. My hardest part is not drinking anything for an hour after eating. I have always drank a lot of fluids. So welcome to our great blog, we have wonderful support. Good luck and be sure to keep us posted with your progress as whatever your worried about someone can help you with. You are not alone and that's the greatest thing sharon:)

You'll be fine.....its over now... sharon:)

preop with PCP is bloodwork prior then EKG and paperwork that surgeon gave you for the PCP to fill out If preop with surgeon it is nothing more than reviewing what will happen on the surgery date...takes about 45 min for each sharon goodluck

I am a nurse and if you've watched the lapband surgery video it is clear that the band is sewn into your stomach. I think you'd have to eat a complete steak unchewed to disrupt this band. I believe that taking it easy is reasonable....and I think physicians advise you to stay with fluids/soft to keep you in control. I was banded on 3/12 and was eating soft foods second week without difficulty. Quantity is about a third of what I usually eat. I've had no breads but have had chicken, Soups, and baby food fruits. We'll all be fine....don't worry so much... sharon;)

sorry for your complication. Look men get prostates and women have uterus'...even steven...don't think so. It depends on your age as to why this happened. It could also be because it was a traumatic insertion due to an enlarged prostate and you wouldn't have known it if you were asleep. It'll clear up.....and life goes on....congratulations on your surgery. Did you stay overnight? Probably should have...not good to just get surgery and be discharged. Sharon Registered Nurse/MSN

NO, that is not normal. I am a nurse and there is no explanation for the port coming out of her stomach. She needs to get a second opinion. I've never heard of this nor is it normal. sharon:)

Alright, this is what the pains are from. I am a nurse and I have witnessed lapband surgery for gallbladder. When they place the tools into your abdomen they fill your big fat old stomach up with "gas" like substance in order to have room to use the tools. Depending on how much they put in and how much escapes before "aborting" your surgery you are left with the gas discipating after surgery. It is common to have left shoulder pain after surgery and sometimes just rumbling in your belly. The more you walk the more the gas is released. It is normal. I agree, I have no problem burping...but if I eat too much I do find myself having the urge to burp and nothing comes out and thus feeling uncomfortable. We are just beginning... sharon;)

I was banded on 3/12 and I've eaten regular foods already. So don't worry your not alone. I didn't vomit didn't have a problem. I'm back on liquids and creamed Soups and yogurt. I have lost some but not as much as I am sure I would if I was restricted. Remember we're not rstricted yet so not much has changed...we're healing. Some docs are more crazy about the diets at the beginning than others. We have our minds to change...you're fine...we'll all do it...it a process sharon;)

thank you soooo much, I thought I was nuts because I don't feel much different two weeks after surgery and my weight loss has stopped....you just made my day. I'm just beginning my journey sharon:)

that is sooooooooo good to hear!!! I feel better now. My doctor seems to be so set on liquids for 4 weeks then soft then no regular diet until 5=7 weeks!!!! come on.....I can't beliee that we really hurting anything. I'm still eating much less than pre surgery and losing weight sharon;)

yes yes YES!!! I feel the same way. I am two weeks post op and able to eat chicken, yogurt and yoke free noodles. I feel fuller quicker but still am hungry? Are we ruining everything!!!! sharon;)_

Thank you and yes I'm realizing that the band is just "there". until I start getting fills nothing really has changed. I am doing much better and finding myself eating to be full and recognizing when I am full. I have my first appt with MD on Friday. Looking forward to the future, feeling better to start exercising and having the weather something other than "cold"..... sharon:)

remember childbirth!!! this is nothing.....everything has its perspective hahahahah sharon;)

Yes I too hate the holidays. Our kids are grown but my husband insists on the whole trimming regardless. I also did take in more than I should have but still the control was there. It definitely better choices and less quantity. But the pressure is there and the memories of it being a "feeding frenzy" on the holidays. YOur not alone..... sharon;)

Thank you so much for the kind words. I do feel better about it today and ate much better. This is a little tougher now than I thought. Now that I am feeling better and not restricted I do feel a little hungry. I'm keeping quantities limited and better food choices. I am looking forward to the visit with Tishler on Friday. thanks sharon;)

Happy Easter Everyone I was fine until dinner...ate some chopped turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing...not much but feel very guilty. It went down just fine and I am full but not sick. Now I'm scared I ruined it all...I don't think I was supposed to eat that stuff. :wub: what is wrong with me after all this!!! sharon:):wub::crying::confused2::thumbup: