54Shirley

Great Minds think alike !

I agree with the previous post. Also we do 3 days liquid (NO EXCEPTION OR YOU COULD SWELL BACK UP.) 1 day mushies, and then try food. It seems to work for a lot of us at the clinic. Otherwise to tight. Give it a try the next time you get a fill.

Well,,, i have to ! I would only be able to eat 1 or 2 tsp. of something, and not be in pain "resembles a Heart Attack" I was told that I am too sensitive. So as long as I stay between 800-1200 calories a day, and don't go over... It's O.K.... I have to stick with what works, otherwise I would gladly do it the other way. Lord knows I have tried! So this works for me..

I'll bet you do ! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: That's awesome. Shirley.

For me,,, that's a hard one.. Your legs are not big so go see what size pants fit you, then the same with tops. I was 356 at one time I weigh 262 until weighed tomorrow, All of my Capri's are tie up so they are big, but still getting by in 22's. I need to break out some size 20 Jeans and see if they fit yet. So I don't know either. That's why I say, you really need to go and try some cloths on, and get a idea. I know I will for fall cloths. For now I will live in my Capri's Good Luck, Shirley

Yep ! Sure Does... The band works for most people by fill after fill process. In time,, when you eat, you will feel full with what you have. Also you will find that the less you eat, the less you will want. That is so true.. It's the same as eating more, then wanting more. This takes time though, and you have to be filled enough. When you are filled enough, then lose weight, you will find yourself getting hungrier, and hungrier. Time for a fill again. Shirley.

Yep fingers, boobs, waiting on the BUTT to shrink a little more, but I'll take it where ever it comes off from. Thanks both for responding. Shirley.

Have you ever been checked out on Fluoroscope? It's not painful at all.... It's like a x-ray machine for your organs. They use it to see how your band is doing. Mine was deflated, But was thought to have blown, it was not ! Amen ! ! ! They found that out with the machine. It showed the band to be in good shape, and rite on the table, under the scope, she filled me to my fill line. That was it.... No more Hunger Beast driving me up the wall ! Instead,, About every 5 or 6 hrs. I got this little urge that I had to figure out, that it meant I was Hungry.... No Regrets on having it done this way at all. Maybe you can talk to your Dr., and see if they can check you out with the Fluoroscope. Once they see what's going on,,, they know what to do for you... Now Love is a two way street ! So you have to do your part in this too. If and when you do? You will find a wonderful relationship between you and your band. Good Health to you, Shirley.

Get a Pill splitter/crusher for your pain meds, or if you take meds, ask your Doc can you get them in liquid form. Mine did that for me. Jell -o, Sugar Free Pudding, Light Yogurt, Soups (NOTHING HEAVY ! LOOK FOR SOUPS IN A BOX, I FOUND IT IN THE ORGANIC AREA BUT EVERY PLACE IS DIFFERENT. IF YOU FIND A "RED PEPPER SOUP", YOU FOUND THE RITE SOUPS. ALSO THAT IS FANTASTIC ! ! ! I bought the Mushroom, and Red Pepper Soup., Protein Drinks, Pop cycles, and what ever is in liquid form, that you like.

I know the feeling... Never have to worry at all, and always done write.

Thanks for commenting on this subject,. I see the majority of the fills are done Traditionally. But some offer it as, up to you. So at least it's available if you want it. (I THINK THAT'S A GOOD IDEA,) Because were all different.

My comment on that old Post, after I got the call was: When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window. That is so true !

I'm going in Monday for a fill. I will remember to remind who ever is doing the fill, that it is a 4cc band. So just a slight fill will do. Thanks, Shirley.

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If you need Fluro. ,it's available for you. Other then that it's a needle in the port, and you get your fill. Always Water available...... I like the thought that if you ever have something really feeling wrong with you, that he will do a barium swallow, and fluoroscope to see what's going on. My other surgeon went on GUT instinct,,,,, and he was WRONG ! So now that I know something like this is available to me, It's comforting.

Who gives a shot so you don't feel the stick? That's kind of DUMB ! I know mine just sticks into the belly fat, no pain involved in that.

That's GREAT! to hear... I go in Monday for a Tweaking, but we will see if necessary, They would like to see more weight loss ( SO WOULD I,,) After being what I have been through,,, I don't want to be to tight. I am very Happy with this little band. Thank You for responding Jachut. Good Health to you, Shirley.

The same thing pertains to anyone ! If you are not Happy, are doing what your suppose to do, losing weight, dropping cloth sizes, keeping appointments, You can contact the Hospital where you had your surgery, and get your records, including POST OPERATIVE NOTES. (That's a MUST !) Make copy's of everything ! Because once you turn it in, there is no getting it back. These are for your records or a different Dr. , just in case they read it, and say were not interested. Then you can inquire somewhere else. They all love a success story because it's great for their image. I did this, and that's the way it was put to me by the Head Nurse If they don't have a Fluoroscope,,, It's like going to a Heart Dr., that doesn't have a EKG machine, and says I will just listen to your Heart, and I can tell. That's BULL ! You need to be looked at some times internally, and this will do it. Makes it easier on you, and same for the Dr., or Tech..

Yep ! I was on it too. It's good stuff I think. Because I had my knees replaced after I lost weight, and my Orthopedic Surgeon gave me Lovenox for each separate knee surgery. No problems at all..

Yuk! I can't stand vinegar. :embaressed_smile:

I got my band in this Country. Because, who will you get to take care of you, if you need help. A lot of surgeons won't touch you if your done there, you can be told sorry ! go back to where you had it done. Now you can go to a fill center for your fills, Location might be a problem, and the make of the band also. If you need Medical Attention,,,, Where will you get it a E.R. I know I don't have that kind of money. I don't know about you.. It's easier to get on a payment plan here, or save your money, and do 1200 calories a day. That will help. I did it for 12 months and lost over 100 Lbs. It's your money and my 2 cents ! Do what you think is best.

I agree with the weight loss, your in the ballpark. Are you keeping a journal to see your calories, protein, and exercise? If not,,, go to myfitnesspal.com, and join up. It's Free ! A lot of people from this site are there. It calculates everything that you need. Plus chat ! So give it a shot, and see if you like it. I am Losingintime on that site.

It's closer then Mexico...

Well this won't help much, but if your willing to travel Henry Ford Bariatric Center in Detroit, Michigan takes your Ins..... They are a very good Hospital in Detroit. Canadians come over by the Bus full, to see our Surgeons. Mine was Dr. Jeffrey Genaw Bariatric/General Surgeon. He is a very good Surgeon. I know that's a ride, but you will not be alone Trust Me. Look them up on the Internet, and see what you think. It is a Center of Excellence, and he is in charge.. If you have no hope at all ! Here is a Rey of hope, at a Excellent place. Good Luck, Shirley.

Sounds like excellent advice to me !