Charlene K

So, what do we do?....click on chat and put in July Butterflies? I haven't been in the chat.:regular_smile:

Right. Again, I think it is good to take the time to know if you are really serious about the surgery. Maybe I did have a questionaire. I remember not answering several questions. I think they gave it to me before I went in for the consult. I had a consult, blood work, and was weighed all at the same time.

Wow! 2HRS? My psych evaluation was about five minutes. They just want to know why I wanted to lose and have the surgery. They do this basically to satify the insurance and make sure you don't have serious mental issues. Don't worry. I think it is good to go through a process. It gave me time to make sure I wanted the surgery. Of course, It took me 6mos. to be approved which was a little long.

Well, I have had a few colon surgeries....so you can imagine the problems I have had. Anyway, I take Miralax everyday......recommended by my colon surgeon. When you take in 60g of protein a day....you need help. Miralax is safe to take everyday. Yes, it is 30 bucks for a month supply, but beats the alternative which is diverticulitis. Also, don't forget fiber! Actually, not eating as much food has helped me alot.

Phyl, my heart goes out to Janet and her family. Please tell her I am praying for them.

CONGRATS! ON YOUR AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS! I eat a mozzarella stick with thin sliced FF lunch meat wrapped around it. Be sure and chew. It can get stuck. It is a 100 cal snack.

congrats on hitting onederland! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS ON THE 16! I could be 180 and have to wear a 16. Oh well, I will get there. I am glad the visit is going well. I'm sorry your parents got sick. I know they are proud of you. Well, my daughter is having back surgery on Oct 23rd. I will have to take care of her and my new grand daughter for at least 3 weeks. I know this will jump start my weight loss. I am not used to getting up every 3 hours to diaper and feed a baby. I hope my back holds up. This will be a challenge and a blessing. I just want my 32 yr old daughter to get some relief from pain. She is my baby. One more week till my 4th fill. Boy, do I need it!

Go back to the beginning. Have you gone on the pouch test? I think it is somewhere on LBT. I know I got it from phyllser. She posts on this thread.

Joiful, don't beat yourself up. It sounds like you have been dealing with other health issues and that can get in the way. 190 and 5'6......sounds good to me. Of course I have over a hundred lbs to lose. Have you tried just walking 30mins a day? And eating 1200calories a day? That is what my doctor recommends. He also wants me to eat 60grams of protein a day. It is working for me. I walk in the morning....and not fast. I journal my food which keeps me in check. It is slow, but at least I don't have that gnawing hunger I used to have. After your surgery you will be able to get back on track. Keep reading the posts, and get plugged in again. Maybe something will be said that can help.

I am glad to hear you got a job. Back in the day, I was a telephone operator.....I know about no breaks. In fact, that is a contributing factor to me eating so fast. It is a hard habit to break. Just drink as much protein as you can during the day. Have you tried those protein bullets? I think GNC has them. Carbs make me hungrier. I wish you well on your new job.:crying:

Janet, I am just checking in. I have been enjoying navy beans again. That is my new favorite food. I did try to eat a piece of toast today and it got stuck. I can eat hamburger buns, biscuits, rolls, and tortillas, but not bread. I have one more week until a fill. I really need one.

AWESOME WEIGHTLOSS! Wow! I wish I could claim that loss. I finally lost 40 and now working on my next 10. I have been sidetracked by celebrating at weddings and birthday parties. I think we all have alot to be proud of. :crying:

Wow! What a cruise. I saw the cars on TV. They were smashed together when the surge went over them. Then to get dumped in New Orleans without help. Sounds like quite a trip. Most of the fences and roofs in our neighborhood were damaged, but we only lost a shingle. You are doing good. I counted my pre-op weight loss so it seems like more since my surgery. Every ounce counts on this journey. I hope your rash improves. Maybe anxiety over this car thing started it. It would give me a rash.

I hope your car did not get damaged. Yep, I was kinda hoping this would be easier too. My doctor said with exercise and a little hard work I would be successful. I am walking everyday, and it does help. I am getting my 4th fill on the 20th and boy do I need it. I can eat more than a cup of food. I just have to practice self-control and stop. It is frustrating. I just wish I would get a full feeling.

WELCOME FLOWERS! I am in Texas too. Pearland , Tx....just south of Houston. Girl, jump on in. I am sorry you felt ignored. There are a few veteran lap-banders on this thread and can give you alot of tips and advice. I am learning too.

Wow! My doctor gives free fills for 90 days. My son, said he found fills for $250. You might want to shop around. There are places that just do fills. I think they advertise on LBT.

I know what you mean about the sliming and vomitting. I actually forgot about the band a couple of days ago and ate a chicken leg. Started sliming and my chest was hurting. Then I vomitted a couple of times and the food must have dislodged. Then the pain stopped. It is all about the chewing, but when I am really hungry I tend to forget about the band and then I am reminded. OUCH!:biggrin:

Just wait till you get my age, everything goes south. For right now I am glad I am losing in my chest.....I can breathe alot better. Your right though, the only thing getting bigger is my stomach below my waist. YUK!:biggrin:

Girls, thanks for all the praise. It is ssssoooooooooo encouraging!

Yea!!!!!!!!!! I have finally lost forty lbs. I wish it were fifty. I may not be a power loser, but at least I am a loser. Only with weight loss is being called a LOSER is a good thing!

Janet, I walked this morning, journaled my food and babysat. My daughter herniated a disk and needs surgery in the next week. She has nerve damage. She will have to stay with us and I will care for her and the new grand daughter. She cannot lift or bend for a month. I have herniated disks too, but not as bad as hers. That was the main reason I got the band. I am so thankful I have taken a few lbs off. I haven't cared for a newborn 24/7 since my daughter was a baby with the exception of the first week of my grandchildren's lives. This will be a challenge. I may have to vent if I get time between feedings and diaper changing. Janet, thanks for being here for us. You are a Gem!

For what it is worth.....We are all proud of you! We are trying to follow your lead. I know you want approval from your parents....that is in the heart of every child. I fortunately have a 100lb,85 yr old mother that thinks I hung the moon. I have a hard time receiving her unconditional love because I don't think I deserve it. So, I guess we all have hang ups....that's why we gained alot of weight.....got banded....and now we all ended up here together trying to figure it all out. As we peel the lbs off, maybe we will get some answers. I know for the first time in my life I am passionate about losing weight and feeling good. I feel I have alot more to offer this world. :eek:

I take Miralax everyday with no problems. It disolves in water and doesn't have a taste.

I am in Pearland too. I live off of 518 near Old Manvel Rd. If you want to talk....PM me and I will give you my email and number. We are all in the same boat. I can relate to what you and our area has gone through. It's enough to make an anorexic eat. Don't beat yourself up. Just remember, everyday is a new day and a new beginning.:sad_smile: