54Shirley

Jodie, you hang in there, and get some rest. Glad to have that sucker gone I bet! I no when mine came out I was glad it was out. Take Care. Shirley...

Nice to have you aboard Elaine! I hear what you are saying about the horror stories, but, just imagine when it all works out for you, and the weight comes off. It's a wonderful feeling. I still have a long way to go, but, a lot has already come off. Trust me no complaints here. Shirley...

Dame J: That's smart of you... Shirley...

Wellll, hear is what I did. I was on my way to being in a wheel chair. on/off I hated it. Therapist asked me if I could sit in a chair? Yes! Then excercise in the chair. It's not much, but she told me to use soup cans as weights. I worked on my waiste, twisting,bending to one side with the soup can down in my hand as if it were a weight. "whew", squeeze the buns, stretches, almost any thing. Even leg lifts. It helped alot. My knees still hurt, but at least I can walk some. Shirley

beca77: Sometimes it doesn't pay to advertise. This could be 1 of those times. When she sees you eating less, and less she is going to ask you are you o.k.? say yeagh. If she asks you how are you eating less, and less? Tell her it's control.. Then if she says I wish I had control like that! It,s up to you to say you can. Explain how, and get her on the internet for info.. From people here, and places that do the work. I mean after all, she sounds like she is loseing weight threw WW! That's a start for her. In the long run you might just be doing her a favor. It's up to you.. Shirley.....

I no when I was banded "10/31/06" I felt the tightness of the band from the swelling. Next day had to do a swollow test to check for leaks. That was pretty hard going down, and some anxiety I think is normal. But today,,, I would do it all over again! I feel great!! So give it some time. "Gee,I feel like a veteran here!!!" Any way you go bandster... Shirley...

Makemelean: I don't think you are really doing anything that bad. It sounds like it's time for a fill, if it is? Then that just might be your only problem.. Protien helps kill hunger, so keep that in mind. Does your Dr. have you on so many calories a day? Like 700-900. Keep track! It's important when it comes down to weight loss. Good Luck. Shirley

Shalina: Shirley here again. Just enter it in your computer, and see what comes up? can't hurt!! Also do yo have Carnation Instant Breakfast over there CIB? If you do pick some up,add it to low fat milk, or soy milk; add up the protien, and calories. Good Luck! Shirley..

Now there is food for thought!!! The 18 yr. old girl that I new,, well if she seen what I have been through my whole life.. She would be shocked to see me still alive..{major medical problems} On the flip side of that coin,, she no's I won't go down in the fight. That's why I am still here today. Should have died by 18 or 21 the Dr.'s say. I'm 52 now, and here to prove them wrong. "YES!" Besides that girl who new me, also would no, she is for ever cool. She's married 30 yrs. "yes to the same man" "I get that a lot!" Adopted 2 sons grown n moved on, and has 2 grand sons, and works. I think she did all right. Shirley

Shalina: It all rings a bell to me! Banded 10/31/06. La madam is totally wright! You need protien shakes!! It curbs your appetite, and it helps you heal. I still am doing the shakes for those reasons, not to mention your protien is a life long thing... Try "Muscle Milk Light" Go on ebay and enter it in. You can pick up some great stuff, sometimes cheap. Read the food gide, and look at your calories, and protien. This stuff really works; I no I use it. My Dietician recomended it, and it tastes great. So take a look at it, get back if you want, but do get on the protien shakes. Shirley.. Also, I went to cream Soups, and a chunkier soup within a cople of days. Make sure you chew, chew, chew. and get those shakes in, it will help. Most important!!! Ask your Dr.....

Better late then never wright? I had my surgery 10/31/06. I was going to call my self a November Bandster, but,, I belong in October, so, I have arrived... Highest weight 356 Lbs. 10/05 Pre surgery 231Lbs. 10/06 Surgery date 231 Lbs. 10/31/06 Post op 222 Lbs. 11/14/06 First Fill 12/13/06 weight? I hope less. Shirley....

Loriha: Welcome to a bunch of loosers! Youre gonna like this site. Lots of info, and great people. There all old loosere, or new loosers like me. I try to come on once a day to see what's new. Congradulations on your date with Destiney! Your'e gonna love this. I no I do, Shirley.

My Surgeon says 6 weeks. So I go in for my first fill 12/13/06. This will be interesting. They have me on 700-900 calories a day, They want 80 g of protien a day. Well with the shakes, there grtting it. Once I get a fill? I don't no what to expect. Any one out ther with suggestions? Shirley

I had it for about 15 yrs. I was on Prevacid. When I was banded 10/31/06, My surgeon put me on Pepcid Complete. I guess he gave it to me for the Calcium too. I hve not had a problem. Shirley...

Welcome aboard karen! I was banded 10-31-06. i think this site has a lot of different things to offer. I no i visit when ever i can. lots of info., lots of fun. talk to u soon . Shirley....

Highest weight 356 10/05 I lost 125# pre surgery. Banded 10/31/06. post op was 222 11/14/06. I will find out what I way on 12/13/06. can't waite. Love that sling shot!!! What to expect from the first fill? Any one?? Dr. Jeffrey Genaw Detroit, Mi. {GENIOUS!} Banded 10/31/06 First fill will be 12/13/06 356 highest weight 231 pre op 222 post op

Try counting calories. it works! I lost 125 lbs. before surgery, at1200 a day. Post Op, I am between 700-900. Think about your band, don't do pills. Get back if you want sstasevich@wowway.com or give me your phone# if you want, I will try to help!!!! shirley

Sorry to hear about your Knee, but, been there, done it... It's a real drag! I shot both my knees doing aerobics. Your knees are like shocks. Sometimes after a while they were out like mine did. Hopefully you are not in the same boat. I'm no Dr., but this is what I've done to get by and it works. I do the OSTEO-BI-FLEX. about 3 a day. "it can take a couple of weeks before it really kicks in" I also drink Muscle Milk, if you have a tear in your tissues anywear Muscle Milk starts to go to that area, and it will try to repair the area. I no it sounds nuts, It's the best kept secret out ther untill now! Protien is 25g, calories195 per 8 ounce shake.T hat's in the "Light". So in case you didn't realise it, it is great for us Bandsters. The thing about the Milk, it actually is very good for you. Go on ebay and type in muscle milk light, and watch it come up. It's delecious to, and a lot of flavors. It's a powder, and you mix it with water. good luck with the knee. get back if you have to. Shirley.. P.S. On my post op visit, I had a knee x rayed. They have been talking replacement on these knees for a couple of years now. So I no they soon will replace tha right one. And I still get around because I take what I said, if not I would be in a chair..

This is gonna be easy: Muscle Milk Light comes in a Powder form, usualll 1.65 lb jug. You mix 2 scoopes with 8 oz. water for a shake, or, 4 oz and refridgerate for a pudding. It's high in protein, low in calories, and the taste is great. They have a lot of different flavors to. Go on ebay and look it up. Muscle Milk "regular" is also for sale, it's great in taste, 32g protein, 348 in calories. So, almost twice the amount of calories, for a difference of 5g of protien. I have got some flavors in the original, and I will use them periodically untill they are done., but the light is the way to go.... Shirley sstasevich@wowway.com

Are you doing Protein drinks? Have you ever heard of Muscle Milk Light? go to ebay enter muscle milk light, and watch it come up. I no it looks expensive, it's not compared to G.N.C.! and this stuff tastes great.. It's Lactose free 25g protien, 195 in calories to make a 8 ounce shake, or 4 once pudding. You are gonna need all the protien you can get for healing to. So do yourself a favor and treat yourself. I do to two every day. Shirley.... Get back if you want...

I was banded on Halloween. I ate a little today, but, it's not woryh the headache. All the cooking, dishes, no one to help. I'd rather go out, and have some tea. The rest of those people pigging out, well,, that's there problem! soon you will be glad it's not yours. For gas call your Dr.! Mine said pepcid a.c complete. It works. The day is almost over, try to sit back and enjoy the rest. If you are doing protien shakes, have one. I'm only 22 days into this, so, trust me,, life will go on. It gets a little better every other day. Shirley... wright if you want.

Well for starts, your band isn't filled, mine either so were both in the same boat. Are you doing protien shakes, sugar free puddings on the side "if you are hungry" Try some creamy soups, it might help. Protien really helps my appetite. Don't feed yourself because you think youre hungry.. waite about 1 hr. if the hunger should dissapear, then you no it's in your head. "as they tell me!" If you are still hungry have a little something. just eanough to take the edge off. get back.

Hi Oakie!! Shirley here, I'll touch on some things. First of all I had my Date with a Band on 10/31/06. You got it Halloween. So I am 21 days post op. So,, since it's all new to me to, I can share what I no.... Get a good protien Drink. I go on ebay and buy the Muscle Milk Light. I no it looks expensive,,, but, if you compare it to the health stores!! Your gonna get a buy. 25g of protien vs. 195 in calories is great, and it's delicious. I use that and C.I.B. but by the time you get done fooling around , addind calories to the C.I.B.,, well you could be looking at about the same in calories,, but 10-12 in protien. You really need the protien for healing to. I am suppose to take in 80g of protien a day, and try to stay between 700-900 calories a day. That's easy with the M.M.L., that's why I mention it. Stock up on sugar free puddings. They come in handy only 60 or 70 calories. They are great if you have to crunch meds. Mix them on top only, eat the pills "yuk!" then you can treat yourself to the remainder of the pudding. Get some cream of soups so you don't get to hungry, last take it slow. It took a while to get this way, It's gonna take a while for it to change. Get back if you want.. "I have been born again, and this time, I will be a whole lot thinner!" Shirley. sstasevich@woww

Listen Lady: A very big hug for you, because you have done a wonderful thing. I no I was Banded 10/31/06 not long ago. I just love it; but get your protien in, that's very important. Try Muscle Milk it helps you heel also. Tastes Great, and works. enter it on ebay, and watch it come up. If you want more info get back to me, and I will share what I no. Shirley.

Sue: Hi my name is Shirley, I too am from S.C.S.. I went to Henry Fords. They really got the handle on all these surgeries. If you are haveing second thoughts, or problems I would call the Bariatric Surgery center in Detroit and get a second opinion. Especially if you are not sattisfied. I had hernia repair, scar tissue removal, Lymph Nodes removed, "whew" then the lap band on 10/31/06. All at one time! First 24 hrs were hard, but it's getting much better now. Surgeon was Jeffrey Genaw. Read about him on line if you want. All I can say is there whole team was great to me. Shirley...