54Shirley

I started dieting 01/01 2011. I weighed 328 Lbs... My band was inflated 03/03/2011 What you see on the Ticker is what I lost so far.

CONGRATS !

Out of Detroit I use to have H A P / Health Alliance Plan Location W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, Michigan. They are a firm believer in prevention is better then cure. The Hospital that they recommend is right across the street. Henry Ford Hospital COE. I'm sure there are others but you might have to inquire They took care of mine, and also replaced both knees. So they are out there, just hard to find. I guess.... Also Medicare will pick up the bill for WLS. They also pay for my adjustments. You might want to give them a call, and see what they will cover..

You'll be fine... Trust me ! Shirley.

Congrats !,,,,,, Can you see a difference yet ?

Well the first surgeon was a Excellent Surgeon, but was **** for Aftercare... My new Surgeon is a Student of his, and he got stuff rolling again, that's all I care about, and ! nothing is wrong. So I'm good to go !

Congrats to you ! I know it's important, and I'm sure your proud of your Loss. And You should be ! ! ! ! That's a nice loss...... Now check it out at your 1 year Bandiversary..... Shirley.

What is a xo ? Anyway you go Girl ! :YES !"

I was out at a Restaurant today for Lunch, when a Older Lady that I see every now and then came up to see me. She asked me if I finally got down to the size I wanted. My Husband opened his mouth and said " Oh No !,, She will not stop yet ! She has a long way to go !" He was as proud as a Peacock ! So I looked at her and said no not yet ! and her mouth dropped, then she said to the Restaurant "DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WEIGHT SHE LOST ? SHE LOST A LOT !" Then she said well,,, I guess you know how much you wan to lose. I just nodded my head, then said see you again. So chalk up another one.... They have really been coming lately...

That's got to feel good ! So it's a big one !

Protein helps kill the Hunger, so try the Protein Shakes, Cottage cheese, and keep track of your calories on myfitnesspal.com It will help.

Sorry to hear it did not work out ! That had to be ruff. When they took out my Gallbladder, I had Peritonits in it, and it got bad, they even took the Appendix because of the infection. Good Luck for the future, I hope it works. Keep in touch, Shirley.

Well Old Timer,,, You look Great ! I lost the weight that you see on the Ticker in this year only, so I have 25# to go, and I see onederland. That's my next Goal. After that,,, I'll take it as it comes. I'm not backing off or nothing NO WAY ! But I will not worry about it, and just keep letting it come off as it comes. Alot of if's here. If it would have went right the first time, Well I would have been at Goal a while ago. But,,, that was not to be with bad aftercare. So a new surgeon filled me this year under Fluoro., and were off and rolling again. I'm interested in seeing next summer.. Hope to look pretty good by then... Will wait and see. Take Care, Keep In touch, Shirley.

Fantastic !

I don't care to much for their chocolate.. Unless they finally improved it ! But, The Chocolate Milk tastes just like the real thing. and the Muscle Milk Light is good for you. 1/2 the calories, same Great Taste, and High in Protein. That is in Powder.

Woo Hoo ! To the both of you ! ! ! Those are both big ones. weight vs size ? ? ? You still lose !

I am O So Sorry ! for your LOSS ! We here (I would say !) are trying to get Healthy too. Each day ia always different ! You will look in the Mirror and see No change, then one day you start to see your face thin down, or some other part of your body. It can be a emotional Roller Coaster Ride, but it's well worth it..... I too had to wait until Medicare Kicked in to get my self straightened out this year. So I know, how Happy you are, as far as finally getting care... I wish you Good Health ! With your Fantastic Attitude about the help in WLS, I know you will get where you want . I know it's scary ! Thin, Medium, Fat, Whatever ? Will I like what I see, Or can I deal with this ? I think you can,,,,, I always say take it 1 day at a time ! Every day is a New Day with the Band ! What I am saying is because it is a slow go, (1 day at a time....) you get the chance to adapt to any and all changes that slowly happen. So you can adjust with the loss. It's not a Major Shock ! PM me if you want, and I will answer anything I can. (Only if I can !) Talk to you soon, Shirley.

In 12 months I lost over 120 Lbs.... That's just dieting at 1200 cal. a day.

I'm very Glad for you... I hope you are coming along a little better. Take Care, Shirley.

My ins. said pre surgical diet for 1 year =12 months... That's a long time When we got down to the final 2 weeks, he said O.K., it's time for your 2 week liquid diet. I said cmon ! give me a break ! He laughed, and said O.K. you been pretty good, stay on your diet until 3 days before surgery, and then do liquids. I said you got it.. I had Lymph node removal from the groin, Hernia Repair, then finally the Band put on. I spent 3 hrs. on the Table, and he was whipped. He changed his mind in a flash on the pre op diet, and all went well. That's why I say NO ! don't cancel it at all.

That's for sure. Any one considering WLS,,, I would suggest to think 2 or 3 times about this place.

It tastes like it too...

Do you like Flavors ? Like Cookies N creme, chocolate Milk, strawberry Milkshake, Vanilla Creme, Chocolate Peanut Butter. These are what I keep on hand in Muscle Milk Light. You can mix fresh fruit in the Blender with the shakes, and thicken them up a bit. Like fresh Strawberries with the Strawberry Milkshake. Or add a scoop of Peanut Butter to the Chocolate Peanut Butter, not that you have to the flavor is there... You can add anything to the Vanilla Creme or Chocolate Milk.. You should ask your Dr. that question, but these are good for you, and low in calories, so that's a plus. I have a site that I belong to AllStarHealth.com These jugs are under $20.00 that's cheap ! Shipping is $5.95 for whatever you order. Those are the best flavors that I know of, the Cake Batter I never tried yet. But I hear it's good. Good Luck on your Research. If you need to get in touch, you can always pm me. Shirley.

Are you nere Irvington, Ill. ? There is a fill center there. If interested Check it out at there site Fill Center USA

I have the 4 cc Band, and have never had a problem with the port, or any other part of the implant.. Only problem was do to bad aftercare from the surgeon. Well, like I said. It's your choice. Again I would do my research, and talk to the DR.. Also inquire about if you move,,, is there a problem getting the Realize Band filled ? Because there was for a long time...