NanaDi

I'm old(61) and not good technologically. How do you get those cute little ticker tapes?

Chicken broth is my answer. It sooths your stomach and the warmth stimulates some receptors in the upper part of your stomach to tell your brain you are full. My doc is very conservative and though I have not thrown up, he strongly advises to go slowly and revert to liquids if you have any problem.

I've been banded since June 23 and have similar concerns about restrictions. I am not hungry and don't eat many calories. Weight loss is probably ok(about 1 pound per week) but I never feel the restriction. I weigh and measure but I know I could eat more with no discomfort. Have had 1 fill; am at 3.8 cc. Is this alot, a little or average? Have an appoint for 9/15.

I made a hugh decision to go private pay for my surgery. My insurance didn't cover it because my BMI was too low(32) in spite of the complications of diabetes and high blood pressure. Even though it hurt my pocketbook, I think I made the right decision. I am 61 years old so my window of opportunity is narrow. I have lost 25 pounds and reduced all my medicines. I am so happy not to be constantly thinking of food.

this is NanaDi. my surgery was at Bay Area Hospital with Dr. Griffin. in Corpus Christi. I slept over because I live alone. I had no problems. I did clear liquids for the first week. No problems, no hunger, no pain. At the end of the week I drove 200 miles by mysself- no trouble. It's been 2 months and I have lost 25 pounds. I have 25 more to get to my ideal weight range and 25 more to get to be a skinny girl! No more blood pressure pills and 75% reduction in diabetic medicine.

The surgery is great and you can overcome your fears. I had mine on June 23 and drove 200 miles on June 27 with no difficulty. I am never hungry and have no trouble eating any food as long as I chew well. I am off all blood pressure medicine and my meds for diabetes have been reduced by 75%. Go for it!!

Ditto! I had the same experience. down 13 first week, then about 1 pound each week. I have hit a plateau for 2 weeks and it is discouraging. I think "how can I eat so little" and not drop an ounce. I hope it's just my body adjusting. I need to move around more which will definitely help.