54Shirley

I would stay bland if that is possible there. I would look on line for a natural remedy for Acid Reflux. Do you still have your Gallbladder? If so you might want to have it checked out. Hope you feel better.

You have to let them know, maybe he will phone in a liquid antibiotic for you, or even regular antibiotics. I know I was on Medicine went I went in for surgery, and it was know big deal for him. Let them know.

Give yourself a pat on the back. You now know how the majority of these people view us in life. The time will come, when you will get that opportunity to blow, and I wouldn't want to be in there shoes. But never the less, They got it coming. Congratulations on making the decision on WLS.

Good for you ! ! ! Nice job on a Major Health Change. I understand a occasional night of going out, and having a good time. As long as you realize that when you do this, your not going to see much weight loss at all, and can deal with it. Nice job on the weight loss also.

Your drinking, and eating the wrong foods, and you have problems. If that's not part of it,,,,,,,, then I'm missing something ? I don't think so. You live a certain life style, but you want to see a difference. IT DON'T WORK THAT WAY.....

Mine was in the gut do to a tear from gallbladder removal. About the size of the Doc's fist.

My post got lost :sigh: s o glad you were able to get help. Rememer warm Water or Tea. It will either go threw, or come up. Just make sure you keep drinking so you see that you are clear. Take it easy on the stomach for a day. Hope you feel better, Shirley.

She has quite a few people on there. Hopefully this will answer some questions for people. www.oprah.com/own

I will word it another way. If you drink to much Booze, and eat what ever you feel like. How can you expect GOOD RESULTS down the road. Especially from empty calories. You say your not a Alcoholic ! Can you put the bottle down, and leave it alone? Or if you were to start drinking, would you be like This Is Mine All Night Long ! As far as a Junk food Junkie... Well I am Banded too for almost 5 yrs.. Tell me again why your disappointed. I'm sure you can figure it out. Go spill all this to a Food Counselor, and let them tell you what you have going on. Maybe then you will believe someone. You said you wanted TOUGH LOVE ! Well there it is. Either Deal with it, or don't be to shocked when you find yourself in for a major let down. And the control is all up to you. Good Luck, Shirley.

My surgeon was Dr. Jeffrey Genaw. Chief Surgeon at Henry For Bariatric Center, Center of Excellence. This guy was a Genius when it came to surgery. I too had Hernia Repair, and Lymph Node removal from the Groin. (VERY PAINFUL) They thought it was cancer but it was not. The operating Room, the table was covered in Down filled white cotton sheets, about 4 inches thick. I was extremely comfortable. I asked about the bedding on the table, and he explained that we just throw it all away after every surgery. That way there is no infection. I spent 3 hrs. on the table, and it took 30 minutes to do the band. Surgery wise I could not asked for a better surgeon to do the surgery. But his follow up care stinks. He over filled me, sent me home,when I got there ,I tried to swallow Water, and it came right up, so I tried again, and same thing. I called up, they said you must come in I did. He stuck the syringe in my port, and the plunger shot clear up to the top of the syringe. I heard WOWWWW ! I asked what's wrong? He said when that happens, it usually means the band is blown. So he said your to swollen I will UN fill you. Even though I begged please don't he emptied. then they called me and said he isn't in town he's out of the country. So I finally get to see his P A, and she threw me out for weight gain. I tried to tell her I want to see him, not you. To Bad! He doesn't want to see you ! Don't you get it ! ! ! I said I do now.... So She escorted me out, and they deny everything. I had my stuff sent to Hurly, and Linda called me up and said you no we really only want success stories, and according to them you live off of Cookies, cakes, pies, candies etc. What? How do you think I lost over 120 lbs.... She said I wonder why they didn't include your weight notes. I said yeagh me too..... you wonder!!! So they new one of us was full of s**t. So they took me in under their care, sent me to the hospital for fluoroscope to see the broke band, and then see about replacement. The Band was never broke ! The P.A. did a better job then he did... She put in 2cc of saline, and 1/2cc of acrylic in case there was a leak. I am fine. But I have t start all over again. But this is 3 yrs. later.. No one will touch any-one's screw ups. You must go back to your surgeon. He wouldn't touch me. So this place is giving me a chance. The catch 22 is this Dr I named was trained by my surgeon. I hope he has better class then him. Because he is one arrogant S.O.B... So I'm hoping they are a better place. Sure the other place is bigger,better (THEY THINK) They don't deserve The Center of Excellence. Even though they are Michigan's' Elite Bariatric Center. Like he told me, they don't have time for all this aftercare. He is a surgeon ! He moves em in,,, and moves em out. Then next in line. Speaking of line you should see them come from CANADA. He takes there Ins.. He is making a killing. So when people talk about National Health Care, I have seen part of it, and they have it made. This was 5 years ago. They are in line to see him. Did you know that somehow Hurley is affiliated with Henry Fords? I'm up in Saint Helen, Michigan. Hurley is in Flint, and Henry Ford is in Detroit. I call H.F to try to get in, they say no were not going to see you, You would have to be evaluated all over again, and he would change you to the By=Pass. Where are you living now? Northern, Michigan. Call us if you want to start the paper work with Psych.... Now mind you once you had the surgery at H.F., you are a member for life (YEAGH RIGHT) About 2 days later Hurley calls, and Say's this Dr. wants to see you. So I'm thinking he called him in Flint, and said do me the favor and see her. That's how I think I finally got in.../or perfect timing you figure that one out and let me know what you think. Anyway I will ask him next week. But I have to do it carefully. He is my last chance at a surgeon.

I responded to a post the other day about SWAPING ADDICTIONS ! Trust me, it is not uncommon at all. In fact a lot of people that have WLS, and try to live with their addiction to food, can't do it unless they pick up another habit. It's called ADDICTION. I am not hear to Crucify you. I am here to tell you that you are not alone, and lapBand meetings, sometimes these are discussed there, and it is a good thing. Do me a favor will ya ! Tonight on the OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK OWN on your cable. On her shoe tonight she is going to talk about food addictions with different couples. If a lot of us didn't have some kind of problem, we wouldn't bother with this site. So if you have cable or are home tonight, check it out. I know I will be watching. I want to see what sounds familiar to me, about me. See if anything rings a bell to you to. This is just a thought, but it is a good one. So take a look o.k....

Sounds GREAT ! Does anyone have any idea about CALORIES, and Protein?

First of all you should go back to liquids, Second I'm going to tell you what I told a lady who was stuck yesterday. First get a tall glass of warm watter, and start slowly drinking it. Now it will either come up or push it threw, and you will feel it drop into your stomach. Even if you throw up, you have to still keep drinking until your pathway from the stomach to the pouch is clear. Could take a couple of glasses, it depends how stuck you are. Either coming up or going down, it has to be moved. Sometimes this can get painful do to the swelling, but you still have to move it. When all else fails go to a Hospital. As far as Band Slippage. I'm no Dr. !, and I never had slippage. But I understand it is very painful. Good Luck ! Hope you feel better. Any Questions? You can get a hold of me. Shirley.

Congratulations ! ! I hope you enjoy, and love your NEW LIFE..... Shirley..

Hurly in Flint, Michigan? I just transferred all my stuff there from HENRY FORD MAIN. Which Surgeon did you see? I'm going to see someone for the firs time next week. Dr.Kirlavich is his name. Do you know of him? Any Input would be grateful. Shirley.

If it were me,,, hmmmm, I might ask them for the next week for surgery. Not that they have not seen this before. It's just all the swelling that you have. It might get painful. On the flip side someone is going to say well they give you pain killers. So whats the problem. I'm thinking, you don't want to hurt yourself. But that's up to you, and your Doc..

A big YES ! Because you already know what your doing. So now consistency is the key, with a Protein diet, and low carb.... You will do excellent. Welcome!

I'm sure it will be close to it anyway. Sorry for your Disappointment, I would be too. I waited 12 months do to ins. to get banded. Somehow,,, that too went by. Hope this heps a little. Shirley.

I would think you would be happy with that kind of weight loss??? Not far from 100LBS. Congratulations on a awesome job. Fat Belly ! Well I have one too. But my arms are huge, legs are huge A** is huge, (I HATE THAT THE MOST) and face is fat. I will take it off where ever I can get it, as long as it comes off. I have noticed with surgery on the stomach, (LIKE GALLBLADER) you will forever be puffy there. Even my surgeon who did my Gallbladder told me when scar tissue sets in, it will always still be there as a belly. If that's true, then I guess a Tummy Tuck is in my life somewhere. Trust me your not alone on this,,,,, but just keep plugging along. Your doing a Wonderful job. Shirley.

Now your on the right track. Cloths sizes, walking a little more, sticking to your plans, (THIS IS A DAY BY DAY THING) and remember it is a very slow way to take weight off. So if you realize all this ahead of time, and even threw the Banding stage. You will go far ! By the way Hello OHIO, I'm in Northern, Michigan. So were in neighboring states. That's cool !

I have gone into the restaurants where I live with my husband, and shown them my Bariatric Card. Had them read it so they understand it, then ordered my meal the way I want it. Now when I go out with friends, the waitress already knows the situation, so I order what I want, the way I want it, and at a discounted price. SO ! Show your card and save ! ! !

Wishing you success, Shirley

I can understand where your coming from. Your what they call Newbies, and it's surgery that you might be making a mistake with. Well one thing for sure,,, it works. Second there are things that you all should know like if you got stuck, how do you really get rid of the problem. You have a Dietitian, ask her some questions. If your Dr. can't answer, she better be able to. Wright out a list of questions, and concerns, and give it to your surgeon. (MINE ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION ON THAT PAPER.) Get some answers ! That way you can be knowledgeable, and at rest when you go into surgery (IF YOU CHOOSE !)

What ever works for you. That's what I do.

WOW ! as far as Goals, you two got it right.... You stick to that kind of thinking, and you will go far. Shirley