54Shirley

I don't do sit ups. To much scar tissue, and to many surgeries

You first need to discuss this with the parents& Surgeon. If they are all in agreement, then you have to go threw the hoops of Dr.'s. The Surgery is SAFE ! But all surgery has a risk, even Dental... If you are willing to do this, (AND I KNOW YOUR SCARED ! we are always here for help, and support. Were not Doctors ! Just some people that have been there, and done that. If it is Medically necessary, then yes you should do this. If it's just a hope and a prayer for thought... Then you should wait and see how you change with time. But still do research, all the time. Because you change with the Band, as it changes you. Surgery did not kill me, so NO ! I don't think it will kill you... Shirley.

Protein is like Gas in the Tank, It helps keep you going too. If you stay to low, you could feel dragged down, you might Bruise more easy, also it is for your hair that it does not fall out, I spoke with a Lady at a meeting, that would always say a prayer at every meeting, please let my Hair grow in Thicker, It never did, it stayed very thin, so you could see the Top of her haid remaining Balled. I asked her if it was true with the Band, if you didn't have enough protein in your system, could this happen to us ? "YES !" She said look at me,, I have the Band, and I didn't do the shakes or worry about protein. then my hair started falling out, and you can see where it's at.... She was now into shakes. power bars, meats, etc..... Up until I moved. I went to those meetings. Her Hair, well it stayed thin.

If you believe 1/2 of the Bullsh!t that the Employees tell you, then your sure to FAIL ! You need to talk to people that have been there, and done it. / People that have walked in your shoes. I have walked in your shoes do to bad aftercare. He deflated my Band, and I regained almost all my weight back. In January I tipped the scales at 328 I said this $h!t stops now. So I put myself on 1200 calories a day (it was hard !) and I began the search for a new surgeon. Fast Forward . I found one, and he excepted me. They looked at it under Fluorscope for Revision Surery. There was nothing wrong with it ???? So they put in a Acrylic in case of a leak, and filled me to my fill line. and I feel GREAT ! The Band does work ! But you have to limit yoursel on intake, and exercise. You know what is expected of you. Go to myfitnesspal.com and record all of your info there. It's FREE ! So no worry to you. You make a effort and this will work, No effort, and Bypass fails too. Make a apt. with your surgeon, and explain what's going on. If you get no satisfaction. Seek out another Dr.... I did ! ! and it worked.... You to can do this too. Were always here for help.

Don't you feel just Great !

WOW ! A BIG CONGRATS ! THROWN YOUR WAY ! SUPER WORK !

Were all behind our Baseball Team,,, GO GET EM TIGERS ! ! !:musical_note:

I would have it checked under fluoroscope, . Also have them add a acrylic into it to plug the leak, and tell them to bring you to your fill line. I had this done.

I liked to Dance ! at one time anyway... But my knees are artificial from being overweight, aerobics, and running. So now I walk in the pool for about 1hr. In the summer I go walking. Total workout for me a day is between 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. I am beet..... That's 3 x a week.

When I started out I weighed 356. I had to diet for 12 m0nths, and I weighed 222 (if i remember, that was surgery date 10/31/2006) After that,, I went down to 201. Then he overfilled me, and thought he blew the band. So I ended up having to wait until this February to get it filled again. I was up to 328 in January when I started on 1200 calories a day diet. Last time I was weighed I was 243. So this is my second time around, and I have a couple of pics posted if interested. Once I get there Arrived ! I will never look back... Nice Job Sister.

That's a nice loss..... Congrats ! ! ! :party:

Woo Hoo ! ! you go Sistersue... That is just Great ! You need to Reward yourself, However you like ! :nopity: :party:

Try myfitnesspal.com for tracking everything.

I said Worked ! as in Past ! What are you a Idiot, or Paranoid ? Your not impressing at all, so go play in your little land of Business (SURE !) and make your BIG BUCKS ! That's on your site of course. Not this one. Lets try Adios !

Have you checked those pics. out with your glasses on ? I can see a big Difference. Sometimes when we stop losing weight, we will lose inches, and then back to weight, and then inches. It keeps it up that way. You should go and see your Doc, and see about a slight fill. See what he say's . But you look nice. That's no bull ! you can't see a difference,,,, well I can... Shirley.

Well! I see you are still on this site. What happened to your busy business ? slowed down a little.... I see constructive criticism in your post. Rabbi, Shalom, sorry ,,, but does not pertain to me. It was called a Quote. You might want to look that up. I worked for Government. So as they say,,, Never try to B.S a B S.hitter.... So Red Flag ! You bet. Hot Shot... Did you travel away from some other listing that was posted ? Now that you claim you have moved on, why are you on this money making site. I sense a bit of a Hypocrite here. Well, I'm glad your moving on from this money making Business, and going over to your own List. You know, like Craigslist. You can call it RED FLAGLIST. So Chow, and Don't let the Door hit you in the Back, Where the Good Lord gave you a CRACK !

Yep ! I know how you feel ! ! !! I am sensitive to my Band, and this Halloween I will have it for 6 years. If I am to tight it will always get stuck,and come up. So I stay a little lose, and drink warm Water with whatever I am eating. Sometimes that can include a Protein shake Also. So a thinned out shake being chased with warm water so it goes down. Before you say NO WAY ! Let me tell you what I do. I fix myself something on the mushie side to eat, get a glass of warm water, relax and slowly eat a couple bites, then slowly wash it down with warm water. I keep a slow pace, because if I get hyped, I will get stuck. So slow and steady. My surgeon told me that I am to sensitive, so if it works go for it. I belong to myfitnesspal.com so I keep track of my calories, and protein on that site. Then I am good for the day... You might want to try it, (THAT'S UP TO YOU) but sense you will probably be nervous, be prepared for it to come up. would start with something that has water in it, or is creamy like cottage cheese or yogurt. Good Luck, and feel free to P M me anytime. I do understand this. Shirley.

You go future BandSister !

You can always go tighter, and have the fill help kill the hunger itch. Make it possible that you won't even think about food for 5-6 hrs... Talk to your surgeon, this is all possible.

Welcome to the other side... and CONGRATS ! :party::party::party::party:

Maybe you should try Craigslist. I'm sure people will gladly come forward, and say they are writers. If you are a member,,,,,,, and you are Banded. Then you should be able to put out a Book on the subject. From going to meetings, to talking on this site, the input is always coming in. In other-words we still keep learning everyday ! I can't Imagine what kind of Stories that you are looking for ? You say you will provide the Topics. (RED FLAG JUST WENT UP !) Shouldn't it be up to the writer to Freelance, and tell the Facts. Or are you looking for Fables ? I have 6 yrs. experience with this Band. Have seen Highs, and Lows, and enjoy writing. But NO Thank You ! I'm not interested. Something doesn't seem Kosher here... Again, Try Craigslist. Shirley.

I didn't want my stomach cut up, and my guts cut out and disposed of 20" of intestines. that's longer then some rooms in a house.. Then re-route everything else. I also wanted to live.. People that I new that had this fantastic WLS had Died. So I was interested in something that if it didn't work, I could go back. Once you go Band You'll never go back to Fat Land.

Believe it or not, just for safety take your INS. CARDS ! I was banded 10/31, spent the night and the next day started the month of November. Well Billing called my room, and told me I had No Coverage..... ( I told them I did.) They said you have until 9:00 A.M. to clean out, or you will be Billed for the day. My Husband brought the cards down, got me packed, and we were on are way out when the phone rang. Were sorry Shirley, are little mistake. You have coverage. Enjoy your stay at HENRY FORD HOSPITAL DETROIT. I said I'm packed and on my way out the Door... The Surgeon will not be Happy ! Then you explain it to him ! and I hung up. 1,000,000 to 1 odds, but still take your cards. Shirley.

I been saying it for years ! Throw the Dam Thing Out ! Get weighed at your docs office, you will be impressed, and so will they, and you will tell the difference by your cloths size. Shirley.

It's said that "When the Lord Closes a Door, Somewhere he opens a Window" I am sorry for your Loss I know my Mother died a week after Our Wedding Anniversary, and a week before my Birthday. Well I thought that was bad enough ! Only to learn that she Died on her Wedding Anniversary. This was a ruff time. You will be Celebrating a New Birthday ! Don't you think your Husband would be Very Proud of You ! I sure do ! It is now your Opportunity to Blossom ! Coincidence ? Maybe.... Faith ! sounds more like it to me. I know your sad, but Hold you Head up High while you do this, and think of him. Next year you will have a Birthday to Celebrate, and you can say it's for him too. Hope this Helps, and makes sense to you