54Shirley

Hy ! A lot of us are from the North, and west side. All over Michigan.

LOL That's cool West Side. People are from all over.

Hy nice to meet you. Not sure where that is located though. Any hints?

I am 56, so I know what you are talking about.

I hope it goes well for you. I know the feeling of a failing band very well. If they take it ! You will still have to keep track of your calories. I gained it back, Trust me,, You don't even want to go there. They might give you a band further down the rd.. Depends on you DR.. Good Health to you, Shirley.

I will share what works for me. First of all I give myself a window in calories between 800 - 1200 Daily. THATS IT ! I try to eat foods high in Protein, and not to high in calories. Drink at least 1 good Protein shake, say for lunch. To get your protein in. I mean just because your banded, doesn't mean you don't have to diet... If you been doing it your way, and it's not working??? Guess What? It's time for a change. That is what I am giving you, and telling you. Start up a journal.. DATE,,,, TIME ,,,, food ,,,, AMOUNT,,, CALORIES ,,, PROTEIN,,, HOW DO YOU FEEL? Get a notebook and turn it sideways, so your titles are where the holes are. Then enter all the information under each catagory, by looking it up. Book or Internet. Internet go to Calorie King, and enter your food. Book Dr. Phil has a excellent one out (AND I AM NOT A FAN !) THE ULTIMATE WEIGHT SOLLUTION FOOD GUIDE. Go to amazon.com you can pick it up fairly cheap. Good Luck, let me know how it works for you. I do this every day ! Shirley.

Start righting everything you eat in a journal. Add up those calories, and protein. Let the numbers talk to you, and tell you the truth.

Well,,,,,, If that's the case. You have to think of you first. I'm not being selfish, you don't want to develop a Hernia. If that happens, it could be a very long time before you pick her up again. I understand ! But you must think about yourself. I developed a Hernia, and it has been repaired 3 times. Trust me ! you don't even want to go down that road. Your doing this too I'm sure to enjoy life with your daughter in the future. Let your Husband pick her up for a while. It will be worth it. Any Questions? You can get back to me. Shirley.

It happens, trust me on that one. It's a new day, just get right back on track, and stay on it.

Hy, and Welcome. We use to live down state in Saint Clair Shores. So we know where Beverly Hills, Michigan is.

I live in Saint Helen. If you are going to start something up in the Grayling area, let me know. I might be interested. Shirley.

I hope you all have a very nice Holiday! Remember Chew!

I hope it was a nice one.

Well,,, Bottoms up !

Well Hy almost neighbor. Hope you have a nice Holiday.

Glad to hear that your going to get it checked out.

You got a lot going on. Some are totally normal. I would call my Dr.'s office in the morning, and let them know all this. email it or fax it to them, So he can look at each problem, and address it. When I would go to my surgeon I always wrote everything down, gave it to him, and he would know right off the top of his head what's normal, and what's going on. (THEY ALL DO) Maybe he can give you something for constipation. If you are? I think your talking about a shaker bottle. Go to a GNC or Walmarts even sells them. It's a glass with a device in it to break up the Protein powder so it mixes, also has a mouth on it for sipping. They are not expensive and they work,also for work or going out, you can't beat them. Call you Dr. Tomorrow.

Enjoy yourself ! HAPPY EASTER ! Just order what goes down easily, and remember to chew. Take your time, and if anyone comments, just tell them you had a big Easter Breakfast Have a good time. Shirley.

Yep, sounds about right to me... Hope you feel better.

sometimes, if I feel a little like for a snack. I will take my vitamins, and I am full. Saves on a snack, and calories.

Just for the asking... Do you still have your Gallbladder? If yes, then how old are you? All in all I would see a Dr.. Even under fluoroscope, they might be able to tell what's going on. Wish you the best, Shirley.

NO ARGUEMENT ! ! ! But I sure hope this is over................

I never noticed a change either. But like your husband/surgery/recovering. I believe it will come back in time, for the person that POST this, and anyone else. We've talked about this at LapBand meetings.

I can't speak about the coffee part (BECAUSE I DON"T DRINK IT !) But I'm willing to say that your body is going threw a change. It's almost like detoxing. You don't eat anything anymore wright? So the body is wondering where all this fantastic food is. Well it's no longer there. So the body is going threw a change, and trying to adapt. and not liking it. In time when the body is no longer interested in these foods. I'm thinking some of them will interest you. Give it time.

WOW ! ! ! Congratulations ! That is GRRRREAT !:party: Give yourself a pat on the back. You earned that... This will help answer the question about weight loss. Have fun on your journey. Shirley.