54Shirley

Just remember to take it easy some sips. You don't want to throw up. If it works for you, you will soon get the feel of it.

Your Point is very well taken, and understood. For some people like myself, it was necessary to be evaluated under Fluoroscopy to see what was going on. Turned out my band was fine, only deflated. Where my Original Surgeon just had x ray eyes, and said your band is blown ! Not a drop of truth to that at all. This machine made it possible for me to be filled again, to the proper level. As far as glowing in the dark! Then I have to look at my mammograms, and ultra sound of the Breast for last year. First the Normal set of shots. then to return for 2 more sets of shots. Then they decided on a Ultrasound of the right Breast Now mind you, nothing is wrong ! They would just like to see. So O.K. I went for it naturally in December. June I was already scheduled for my next Mammogram. Well me and my Dr. hashed this one out. She said it had to be done ! I said O.K., but then nothing till another year rite? She said yes..... So I go for the test, give the Tech the Disk, and she is happy that it will be studied. Then proceeds to tell me that after our test, they will probably send me back out for the next 3 years, to make sure there are no changes. I said no way! You have the disk, you can compare this new test to the 6 month old Disk. If there are changes, then yes I would go down for more testing, but otherwise your asking me to glow in the dark ! She smiled, and said I know. I told her that's to much Radiation for the body, your bound to cause problems with all that going threw you. She agreed. Were all most out of July, and I have not heard on this matter again. It is just Denser, Fattier Tissue. Like a Cyst. I'm not one for all that Radiation at all, but if it's necessary in a Test???? Then yes, because it saved my Husbands life, when they accidentally found a Tumor in the Right Kidney. It was removed, and he is doing well. Good Days, and sometimes Bad. But he's alive ! So as far as the Fluoroscope, to help you, or to get you to your fill line because of a problem. It's the only way to do it. Just not every time.. Shirley.

I have the same thing going on with bread. I don't dare touch it. meats are very cautious, and a lot of chewing. So your not alone Also even if I eat anything, I must have a splash of something warm to clean out the pipe, or it's painful. It works too.

To kimkc: Thank you! It did the same for me, when I just now read your response. Shirley. :tea:

I had point 1 cc put in this 4cc band, so it has tamed my appetite, and I will be on liquids for a while. But i feel Great ! When I first went in 12 weeks ago I weighed 288. Today I weigh 255 Difference of 33 Lbs... I was shocked myself, because I only go by his scale. But I'm rite in the Ball Park. If this keeps up, I can see, feel, smell, taste, and DREAM of Onderland in sight for the end of this year. If it slows down, then let say by Easter..... If that happens,,,, it will be the first time since I was a Teenager. I almost forgot,,,,, When I first got weighed for my pre op diet, I weighed 356. It took a while to happen, but that's 101 Lbs. Gone for Good ! Slowly but steady, this Turtle will keep moving along. Shirley.

It's only 1-2 lbs. a week weight loss for the Norm ! This person think he is a Miracle Worker??? or what?? Also,, just a thought ! Have you ever had your Thyroid checked out? It's only a tube of blood drawn by your PCP. If it's not up to snuff, it can make losing weight take longer. Also,,, they know what to do for that too.. So,,, you are very far from loser stats. In fact your just really starting out.. That's not losing at all.... Give yourself a chance, see how it goes, remind him it's 1-2Lbs. a week in case he doesn't know ! He'll know for sure that you know !!!! Next time you go to your PCP, ask him/her to check your Thyroid Levels. Then you will know if that's good to go too. Shirley.

I looked into some research on it: The problem with the sleeve is "from what I understand."" is they cut away part of your stomach, and as a result, the Hormone that causes you to be Hungry is removed. That part was great with me, but,,,, in a couple of years they say that it grows back, and your back to square one,,,,, again. So for now, I guess I'll stick to the band.

You will in time notice a big difference. If the first fills are not all that much, then like the rest of us, you probably won't even notice it. But once it does kick in,,, you will be able to tell the difference. Thanks, Shirley :party:

Have it done under Fluoroscopy. Then they can fill you rite to your fill line. That's what I had done, and couldn't be happier.

GO ,GO , Rozie ! That's Great Rozie ! ! ! Good Job, and keep up the GREAT WORK ! :second: :tea: :welldoneclap:

Same as above, that's what we were taught. They asked me today how much protein I was getting a day? I said 60-80G a day. They were Happy with that.

I just went for a fill today, and that is every 12 weeks with my Ins. So I was there in April. With the help of a fill i lost 33 LBS. . So this is doable ! Don't throw in the towel yet. You have a ways to go, and people on this site to help you, when you hit a snag. Trust me, They have been there and done that. Whatever it may be. So free help all the way through this,,, what more can you ask for ! But you have to be willing to make some changes, and work at it one day at a time. Eventually it will get a lot better. Shirley.

Thanks alot ! Because I sure feel Great ! Physically, and Mentally...

I want to see how many of you are being Filled under Fluoroscopy, and your 2 cents please. vs. How many are still doing it the Standard way, and your 2 cents please,

You said a mouthful ! I know how to tell also, and I listen to my body. There is no sense in trying to fight this , because you will not win. I'm do for a slight fill today, and it already started out as one of those days.

You deserve a Big Time Congrats for that accomplishment.... So, Congrats to you !

How about 199 ! :welldoneclap:

I'm glad about all your positive feedback, including mine. Those were different days. If you have positive support on your side,,, that's Great ! It's just amazing that not 1 person thought it was a good idea??? I am not a critical person. If you have to have something done for your needs. Then it's a good thing that your doing something about it. That's the way I see it. I don't understand how anyone could not think the same ! Just all negative. That was the hard part. Once I learned to shut my mouth, things were better, and the weight is coming off, and people are saying Geeee Shirley, your lookin good! Whats the secret? WALKING, AND 1200 CALORIES A DAY. is all I'll tell them, and it works. So,,, I can't argue with what works.......

I can touch on not telling anyone... When I was Banded in 2006. I spread the good news ! Happy as can be.... Did I catch all the Sh*t that they could throw at me. Why did you do it, don't you have any willpower? Can't you do it on your own? Why would you do something like that? Are you crazy? You get the idea. Not 1 person said I wish you luck or anything positive. So this time around, I learned. It's my business. Except for what I share on here. You may think that's shallow ! But it's not ! It's just keeping a situation under control, so people don't get carried away with it, because they don't understand it. It can run wild, with all the misinformation.

Believe me, we all know how you feel.... It will end when you get past the liquid stage. At least you will have something in you to help the way you feel. Once you start getting fills(could take a few) your appetite will tame down. So hang in there, it does get better. Protein shakes help kill the hunger beast to

I would go with the Drawstring to keep them up. I don't know about where you live, but here you trade in your old scrubs, and they pay you so much twords a purchase. Now that can be Brand New or Something that someone has traded in, like you would have done. These are Scrub Shops So you might want to look around, and see if you can find anything like this, and purchase some Scrubs.

I never touch the stuff... Bread, Buns, Rolls you name it.and there is no way that I eat any of it.

When you drink any Fluid, shakes... all the Water or liquid that you drink goes to your water intake for the day. So if your doing 3 8oz. shakes a day, that's 24 oz.. yet your thinking I still have to get my 64oz. of water in me. No you don't! You would now need to add 40 oz to that 24 oz. to get 64 0z of water or fluid for your intake. You might now have some room to eventually eat something. If your drinking 64 oz. fluid, and then doing your daily shakes, that's to much water. Add in Soups too. All liquids add up. I checked that with my surgeon. I put a 1/2 gallon jug in the fridge every night. I use it for all my needs including drinking. When it's empty, I wash it out, and refill it for the next day. This way it's not a guessing game on how much liquid I took in today. Hope it helps. Shirley.

It's a Temporary thing, so don't worry about it. When it comes off, you will see your weight loss too. I can't say how much between the two, but I think you will be happy. So give it a chance, and let it come out of your system.

You 2 will be fine. Trust Me on that one ! sure you will be sore but it's not much with pain pills. You will both have new lives to start That's pretty cool when you think about it. I was asked that on my way to surgery "ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW LIFE?" I said YES ! I didn't even give it a thought, because I new down the Road, I would only get Healthier. So Good Health To You Both, Shirley.