54Shirley

You have done your Homework on which surgery to have, and that's a start. But how you eat, what will really go down once you are filled vs just being Banded! That's a start. too. Continue your research on this site, and you will see the difference. It's good to be prepared, and still, I am always learning.. The lose skin issue. That depends on Genetics, you, and a lot of LUCK ! You know you will be exercising, and if the elasticity in your skin is not shot ! It will spring Back with working out. If it's gone ? There is not much you can do. Live with it, or get it removed. But keep working out. Some of these Lady s on here are Gorgeous, now that they have reached their Goal. So hang in there, this hole thing is worth it, and doable. Just follow the rules, be patient,and watch the results. One good thing, is keep staying of that scale, and just get weighed at your Dr. Office. or weigh 1 x a month. You will be delighted with the results. Welcome Aboard ! Shirley

That's Great ! All you need now is a slight stuck episode, (JUST SO YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS) and you will have totally landed in the land of the Banded.. So congrats ! Shirley.

Warm Water helps your muscles relax, so if you do it slow,,, sometimes it will push rite threw. (That's what I do.) Or,,, it will come back up. But again stay focused, and chew, until its pulverized. Especially at a Restaurant.

Kali216 I have a Lady on ebay UN Ivytdeals. that sells Protein Products reasonably I use to buy my Muscle Milk Light from her. But she No longer has any. She tells me that the other products are also good. She has not let me down yet. So,,, I am giving a good tip to check her out. Think about it, and take a look. You might find something that you could use. pm me on what you think is to much to spend, and I might be able to give you the site I buy from. If she doesn't have much, then the add I posted the other day on a different site took off again. That means keep checking back... Her Boss works for a Health food Store, and when they decide to list this n that... It will go up. This helps keep them afloat. So it will be there. Good Luck Shopping, Shirley..

So far I have lost 113 Lbs., Still a long way to go. I go by my calories, not just portion control. I might sit down, and have a piece of chicken, mashed potatoes, Gravy for dinner Not just 1/2 cup of something. And it's coming of. What my Ticker says, Is from January of this year. So yep ! 50 Lbs. is doable.....

Sounds good to me !

I just went threw this about a month ago, and the mucus is thick ! I went in, and they unfilled some, not much. It's liveable, and much more comfortable. Go see your Dr...

If your out, and you get stuck ! Hang in the Women's room until it comes up. But, the idea is to be careful. So, don' order a steak !! that could be a bit tough... Order a cup of chili, or tuna salad, chicken salad. Stay Mushie, and stay safe. You want to avoid this by all means, that is what causes the Band to slip. When the Band was full with the Bread. The Saliva, Water, juice is all piling up on top of the food. So it has to go some where, and up she comes. Bread, pizza, Dough Products are kind of a no no. So stay away, or be careful, but don't be surprised that it happens again. Yes you should stay on liquids a few days so the swelling goes down. If you stay swollen, because you do what you want ! / Then get filled on top of that. It will be a long time before you can eat. So stick to Liquids, then Mushies. Shirley.

Thanks ! I'll try it !

Married 35 yr., 2 sons, and 2 Grandsons, not counting how many more might be lurking around, that I don't know about !

I have had Water feel like it's going down sideways too.. I always drink with my meals or it would be painful to try to eat.. The other morning after Breakfast, I must not have washed it all down, because when I got to the Gym,and was working out, I took a swallow of water, and the biggest BURP ! came out. That was so embarrassing.. People are telling me O it's O.K. Honey, I have 2 sons......... I'm saying NO, that's not quite what this is all about, and had to explain it. So now when I leave. I have to make sure my pipe is open. As in NEW PLUMBING !

Wow ! That is really cool ! Double Delights is what you'll both be ! That's Nice... Welcome Aboard ! Before you know it you'll be Banded, any idea if it will be this month or not ?

Congrats ! You have got to be Delighted.... That's my next goal 44lbs. till 199.... I will enjoy this time, as I watch calories, Work out 3x a week, and wait for this to Roll in. Again,,, Well Done !!

My Collarbone just popped out at me as I was changing cloths, and throwing bac k this long hair. Then POP ! There it was... That was like a NSV from my Body to Me... I'll take it ! :party::party::party::party:

Thanks to all of you !

Yep ! A lot of times some food is left in the band, and it goes unnoticed. Now when you drink, you feel the Water getting stopped from the food in the band. Then it will go down in a little time. Hope that makes a little sense to you.

Great Year To Be BORN In ! We sound allot alike. Trust me.....

I hear that one ! Happy Birthday to you ! :party::party::party::party::party::nopity:

Old Lady !!!!! I don't think so ! Were both born the same year a month apart. Hows that for close... It's true when they say "your only a s "OLD" as you feel. I have a Band, 2 artificial knees. I stay between 800-1200 calories a day, Protein between 60-80. Also in the Gym, and Pool 3 x a week. I don't think our Generation is OLD ? Not Yet anyway. I feel to good for that. Hope you kina feel the same. Shirley.

BOOOOOOOO !!!!!! Your getting close to Halloween...... That's when I was Banded.... LOL.

Yep ! That is so True ! They keep popping up too.

That's Fantastic ! I hope you enjoy Onderland Permanently !

I.m in Northern, Michigan, and it has got Cold already ! Brrr. But,,, I will Dress for it, and not complain, because I know I am a lot better of this way.. So I will do whatever I have to do.. Yes I will Freeze, But it comes with the Territory. LOL and I'll take it.....

When I came home today, I changed cloths, and combed my hair in the Mirror. I had to throw this long hair back, and what popped out at me ! I have a Collarbone ! I have not seen that in years.................................. This is just another suprise that has come my way from this Band. Thought you might want to know! TGIF !

That broth that you had,,,, that counts for your 64 oz of water.. so measure everything . I take a 1/2 gallon jug filled with water, kept in the fridge, and use it for everything, that's shakes included. You can't drink everything that you have to, plus down that amount of water. So I checked with my surgeon, and he was impressed. So it works. I know your swollen, don't push it, you will go down with time, just do what you can.