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Hi everyone!!! I haven't posted in months. Just living life with the band. I am going to try to go to the meeting tommorow night It;s at 6pm right? I cn't get below the 200 mark Still around 205 and have lost and gained that 5lbs for about 5 months. I am down from 273 when i signed up for this ride. I need to focus on losing the rest of this weight. :smile2:Joanie

Daniellabee, Don.t get discouraged. It's hard to think you can eat something and then get stuck. I have the same issue-try the same food only methodically follow the rules-sometimes it works. Be careful after getting stuck because everything seems to get stuck for the next day because of irritation.I have had success with eating a small frozen dinner {not with pasta} on days when the band is irritated. I recently had .20 taken out of my band and now regret it because I,m eating twice as much and losing nothing-yet I still get stuck like before. Good luck.

Hi everyone! Catching up on all the posts. My last appointment in Feb. they left my band alone and said to follow the rules to not get stuck. Easier said than done. I have found eating 5 mini meals ( 3 or 4 bites) seems to work for me. I'm losing almost 2 lbs a week but still have issues with alot of foods. I've given up trying to eat the things I love or want and eat what doesn't give me a problem. I also have no problem with popcorn or crunchy snacks. Hope to see everyone at next weeks meeting. Spring is near!!!!!!!

Is the support group meetings this wed? NBflo Girl I tried to email you but i'm a rump in the computer. Are going to go to the next meeting? I see the N.P. this tuesday and I'm going to ask for an unfill. I'm down almost 10 lbs in 3 weeks-everything is making me pb.today it was 4 bites of scrambled eggs. Good thing is I'm not hungry but I'm feeling tired out.

NBflo Girl, things are getting better. I am not PB'ing constantly like last week. I have really paid attention to what I am eating and what I can't tolerate. I am scheduled for a fill on Tuesday at 1pm Yeah Right!!! Maybe an unfill is more like it. I'm surviving on nuts and soup at work and at home I can add oatmeal and eggsalad/tuna- on a good note my knees are feeling great.(one reason I had this surgery was because they want to do a total left knee replacement.and I'm too young for that/so I'm trying to buy myself some time. I think 100lbs off my knees should help!!! How are you doing?

Linda, I'm also interested in the meeting. I would be interested in fixing or at least taming my bad eating habits. A saturday would be fine as long as I didn't have to work{7-330}. I've read the band is like a drill sargent-now I know why!!!

NBflo Girl I had another fill on wed. they put in 1.5ccfor a total of 4.5cc. I had only lost 1lb. during the 3 weeks with the first fill. The 5 lb. loss is nice but if I keep on having problems I am going to go back to the office. I only get a 2 or 3 SMALL bites of food and I get a buildup of mucous. If I eat a half cup of food a day i'm lucky. Any old bandsters know what's going on? Do I need some fluid taken out or maybe I am highly sensitive. I've never been scared to eat in my life. I'll see how supper goes. I will supplement with protein shakes for now.

I am still having issues with getting stuck, Pbing, and taking a few bites of food and it fells like am swallowing a golf ball.I'm taking eraser size bites , chewing throughly and waiting. The only safe foods are soft or liquid. I've lost 5lbs in 4 days and i'm worried that i'm not getting proper protein. What are you bandsters having to eat at lunch at work? I'm afraid to eat anything solid but i can't do this forever! Please help

It was great meeting everyone at the meeting. Linda- I have gotten chest tightness usually midline when something was stuck, I felt like i needed to burp.If i tried to wait It sometimes would proceed to sliming and spitting up which usually alleviated the discomfort. I have also experienced hiccuping - usually an indicator that i did something wrong-too fast-toomuch-toobig? I have been very careful following the rules regarding small bites and slowing down and it has made a big difference. Thank you for letting me borrow your book, I will return it at the next meeting.

Hi everyone. The holidays are here and so are the temptations. The breakroom at work always has something to eat. I've tried to avoid it. I'm going to pour through my weight watchter recipes and try to have some healthy foods in my fridge for me. I also plan on buying some frozen low cal meals to eat if I'm in a hurry. I haven't been eating alot but I'm eating wrong- I want to have a healthy routine in place for the new year. WE WILL ALL LOOK AWESOME THIS SPRING!!!

NBflo Girl, Dr. Posner gave me the realize band also. Did he put that wonderful "glue" on you also. I've unfortunatley have "tested" my band a few times eating normal food and have become uncormfortably full. I have been eating with my mind instead of stopping when I'm full. Has anyone else had this issue. Please help. I guess old habits are hard to break.

Everyone. when I went for my 1 week appt. Posner had said in the hospital that I had no restriction but when I met with the NP at my appt. she said that the band is primed with fluid whin the put it in and then they let some fluid drain to gravity while they hook it up to the port so they really don't know how much is the band- everyone is different . That's why we fill out that questionnaire regarding how nuch we can eat and drink.

Hi NBflo Girl, My surgery was on the 7th. Pureed foods are great compared to liquid. I'm down 8lbs since preop appt. I actually forgot I had the band and drank something while eating and I felt full right up to my neck-scary, I still have a large scabbed area thats tender wear thy put the port but evething else feels good. Linda, I'm sorry I didm't make the meeting but my daughter came home from UB that night {lives on campus} had a party on saturday but hung around home on wed. I do need to meet with you guys because I've overdone it a few times and do not want to fail on this journey.

I'm going to try to make the meeting on Wed. What time does everyone show up? I'll wear a South Buffalo sweatshirt so you know who I am. I see Dr. P. tommorow for my 1 week followup. I hope he will advance my diet because I'm starving. Let me know if anyone is interested in walking the Galleria during a weekday {if i'm off-I work part time ) Can't wait to meet everyone. See ya soon.

thanls for the encouragment! I have more energy and feel better each day. I stopped taking the liquid med it was like doing shots of Jack Danials. Dr. P said He will probably give me a fill on Friday because the xray showed no restriction and I will be uncomfortable. I think what I feel is pure hunger pains. I have never had hunger pains for more than 5 minutes in my life--HaHa. I tried some cream of mushroom soup-strained and bought cream of chicken cup of soup to keep the wolves at bay and I mix my protein powder with milk and crushed ice and pretend it's a frozen ice capp-it's really good.

I'm an official bandster now!!! Surgery with Dr P. was on Friday and I even convinced Dr. P. to release me that night if I did good. I was walking the halls later that day but decided to stay for pain control and rest. Drinking the protein drink does make me feel better. I just don't know if I am full or my incision starts to hurt. I also cannot burp??? Is this premanent? Much more energy today and feeling hopeful of the future.

Hi everyone, What's up with the web site? I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday. It really went fast. I seen Dr. P on Oct 20th. I'm down 20 lbs and ready. I bought EAS at Sam's club the other day it's ok but not a frozen ice cap. I Wish. Is it ok to chew my Viactiv when I'm on liquids? Is any soup ok if I strain it ? They gave me a suggested schedule on how to get all my liquids in. Did any of you follow it or any suggestions. Do you get a foley? See you soon.

Hi I am scheduked next week for my band. That is amazing that you went from a size 24 to a 6. Only in my dreams! How did you do it?

I went for my final weigh in and was down 1 lb.--thanlk god! They reviewed the surgery and gave me information on the protein powders and the post op diet breakdown. I go to my pcp tomorrow for my medical clearance but have an irriatation on my chest and there is concern that Dr. P might rescedule . I've been running from appointment to appointment the last two days. Well wish me luck I hope they won't rescedule.

Hi Linda, Thank you for the advice, And i'm down to half of what I used to smoke. Do I just ask for the designer protein, In my binder thenutriion section is empty unless they give you the info after surgery. How do you feel? I see your down 16 lbs since your surgery. THATS GREAT!!! Do you have more energy yet? Any regrets?

Hi it's me again. Trying to read all the posts I missed but my computer is not cooperating. Questions-What is PB and sliming? What do you recommend for a protein powder post op? I have memberships to BJ's and Sam's Club Should I get a blender? or Magic Bullet? What else do I need right after surgery (acceptable foods) I didn't expect to have my surgery this fast and now I'm really nervous / excited. The more info the better. Next meeting on the 19th is my oldest daughters 20 Bday don't know if I can make it but would like to.

I'm cleared for surgery on Nov 7th. I have to go today for bld work, EKG and chest Xray, and Thursday I go for medical clearance . I also have to lose 1 pound by tommorow for my final weigh-in and sign consent for surgery. My adrenaline is really pumping now. Talk about moving quickly once you see the Doctor.

I'm trying to figure how to post messages and navigate this site. I can only post by quick reply on someones thread. I would like to meet you guys at a lap band meeting . Sorry for the double post.

Hi, It's been awile. I'm so busy with my kids I don't get to check this site as often as i would like. I saw Dr. Posner on 10/20 and I went from 272 to 255 lbs. I really don't know how I lost 16lbs I have a lot of bad days. Dr. P seemed pleased with the loss and approved me for the band. He would like me to lose 5 more before surgery and stressed that I need to do Phase 1 of SB a week before surgery (especially 3 days pre ) to shrink my liver. Leslie called yesterday and said I was approved by BCBS. She needs to check if the OR is available on 11/7 for surgery. I'm struggling with trying to quit smoking (taking Chantix and havn't flipped out yet) Please pray for me.Considering I'm a Chemo Nurse you think I would know better!!! Post op what is the progression of the diet and how long? What do I need at home? 2 weeks is not a long time to prepare.

Hi Linda, I've donated items to Harvest House several times and my Aunt used to live on that street. I'm a block from B-Kwik. Did you know that there will be a Tim Ho's in there-I love there coffee. I see Dr. Posner on 10-20 not 9-20 . Trying to lose more weight before I see him.I lost 9lbs. when I met with Jeanne. Trying to stay on South Beach but really love carbs. This site motivates me and I'm learning alot. Is there a minimum amount of weight to lose before surgery? I have BCBS.