54Shirley

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Well if I ws given wrong information,,, then I'm glad to know it's corrected. But the I D is still a good thing to have.

I had a Hernia DUG OUT ! , and the Lymph Nodes in the Groin removed (you can bet that was sore!) So 3 things going on! the Hernia was seared shut from being burned with a Hot Rod like a Steak.. Then came the Band. So on the table for over 3 hrs... When I got home I found out the pain meds. were not working for me. I called the surgeon, and he changed it. in a flash. Yes I was sore, and had Gas also, but I got up and walked, and the pain pills were doing there job. This is surgery, and yes you will be sore. (YOU GET A TOOTH PULLED AND IT HURTS !) This does too, but meds make it liveable.and the Healing makes it liveable. I really don't think were lying to anyone ! Anyone with sense knows this has got to hurt......... The Meds, Walking, Heat Pad make it liveable.

I'm sure through your surgeon, you must have a Dietician or Nutritionist. I would make contact, and have them give you a plan or recipes or Guidelines to follow. You Paid your dues when you were Banded, and all these other people were paid. So contact her/him. and explain your situation. I'm sure they stand behind there work.

That's what the pain Meds. are for ? Then it really shouldn't hurt ! If it does,, call your surgeon for something different. You say only 2 incisions. Is one right down the middle of your stomach ? In other words did he open you up ? If so, then the port should be where the other incision is. If this is all wrong, done some other way, then you will have to ask your surgeon to show you where the port is.

I hope yo know that Protein kills Hunger.... I'm sure you did, but I thought I would just mention it, because it sure helped me. Not a Miracle Cure ! But it did help...

I read once before that Walmarts sells them... I don't know, I never tried the stuff.

I met my new PCP today. (THIS WILL BE SHORT LIVED !) He claims he is Banded, and it doesn't work ! His reason is because "HE EATS WHAT HE WANTS !!!!" What do we all try to do on this site ? Count Calories More Protein then Carbs. Stick to a plan ! That's a start, Am I right ! So I told him that I do about 1200 Calories a day. He said for my weight, I should lose 6Lbs. a week ! (My Eyes about Fell out of my Face when I heard this. I thought where were you Banded at ? 1-2Lbs a week is the Norm., cause this is a s l o w go.) So he thinks he will Monitor my weight loss. Then he told me to Maintain my current weight, I could eat 3000 calories a day, and not gain a pound ! I Laughed, and he said that's to Maintain it I said ! O.K.... I think he was Fascinated that I have the Band, he kept bringing it up. Where was it done who takes care of it,, when will you see them again ? Never asked me the size though. My old surgeon said "NO MORE THEN 1 1/2 Lbs a week in loss. That's about where it is now, but it still coming off.. Sure, I would like to see more but, it took time coming on, it will take time coming off. His weight Loss was UNREAL !!! To Maintain my weight was OUT OF SITE !! I new he was full of something. He does not add up with his thinking. So ADIOS DR. DOMINGAS. I'm movin on to someone else. The good thing was I dropped 5Lbs. I'll take that over his advice... :tea:

Go to myfitnesspal.com and view other peoples Diary. This will show the total calorie and Protein that they had for the day. Also what they had to eat. Also exercise is usually in the picture. It's worth a shot, and if you sign up... It's FREE...

Yeagh ! I am.... Only 44Lbs until Onderland. I know it's a slow go ! But I'll take whatever I can get in a Loss. It only gets me closer there. That is my next Goal. This is Life long ! So it will come. But YES ! ! ! !, I am delighted. :party::party::party::party:

It's not bad !

The Emotions that you feel, that are all over the place. They are so NORMAL, you can't even imagine. From Hormonal to physical changes, Psychological... It is a mess. But yes It is very Normal. Hope your enjoying that Band. Those are more emotions..... Take Care, and Welcome to the Other side. Shirley.

6 weeks until the fill, and I walked until I seen my surgeon, and asked about exercise. He told me 6 weeks out ! your fine to go and work out, but take it easy, no need for a Hernia...

Sounds good and under control. That's a PLUS ! The needle you will get use too. There is no reason to numb it with a needle, just to get a needle... So you will get use to the stick. Good Health to you, Shirley.

Excellent Post Pamella ! That was right on the money. Very easily broke down for step after step. I have a 4cc Band. I have 2. 25 cc's in the Band. When your Band is filled enough you will experience less Hunger. In the meantime, you have to make adjustments so that you don't go over a set calorie amount. This will allow you to lose weight, and you are learning control. Go to myfitnesspal.com It's free ! You wil be able to view other peoples Diary, (SEE WHAT THEY ARE EATING) and put a plan together for you to follow. Now when you are filled, and can no longer eat the same way, you can adjust your calorie intake to suit yourself. But Pamella gave you allot of different things to eat, and she's on target. This is another tool to help you work for your tool. the right way. Take a look ! what do you have to lose but weight !

Sounds good to me Bob! I'd take that any day. So Congrats ! On that NSV.

CONGRATS ! You must be excited.... I have lost 113 lbs. as of today, I got weighed and dropped 3 lbs.... I'll take it ! because it all adds up. This is doable ! So listen to your Dr., and tips from this site wont hurt. So again a Big Congratulations to you !

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That's a good thought ! I did not look at it that wat, I thought if your Banded then I'm full of it.... Got weighed today and lost 3 lbs. So I will take that over his so called expertise any day, and it was not at his Office that's for sure.

As long as we lose right ! I did not take his wise words of wisdom seriously at all... He's HISTORY !

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I am glad to be a Loser. Better to lose then gain. So, I'll take it I have a post on the post op site about spreading the good news. I have lost 110 lbs. since my last weigh in. about a weak ago. I even have photos in my album. I would have never done that before ! But now... I will start posting smaller sizes as they come along. So I'm very proud to be a Loser.

Anytime you get a adjustment fill or unfil. It is best to stay on liquids for 3 days, then 1 day of mushies, then try food. Now if you do what you want, and it won't go down do to the swelling. Then you start your liquid fast for 3 days. It goes pretty fast, especially when you know you are way to swollen to eat.. This is what we do every time where I go for fills, and it has not let me down yet. The Foods now are going to be a new thing for you. What worked nice for you before may not work again. When you chew your food, Pulverize it so it's like Baby Food. meats are another thing that can easily get stuck. I use a dipping sauce for meats, and sea food. Shirley.