Cindy C

If there are any Port Huronites lurking, I too am a Dr. Bhesania patient. Banded 3 years ago next week.

Yes, they are refried beans with taco sauce and melted cheese. Only 180 calories and 10g protein.

I know many bandsters who have lost >100 lbs. I have lost 145 with 17 to get to goal. I hit the 100 mark 11 months after my surgery. My best friend has lost 150 and hit her goal several years ago. She has maintained her weight ever since.

Cold food has become the norm for me! I find myself eating a lot of soup because it stays hot longer.

It's been 90 degrees here today. I don't usually have much of an appetite when the mercury gets that high! B: The usual pot of coffee. L: Havarti Cheese and Club Crackers. D: BBQ'd chicken and baked beans.

My doctor requires 4 weeks of clear liquids followed by 4 weeks of full liquids. After that, you gradually add foods as tolerated. He won't do your first fill until you are through that first 8 weeks. There is no "mushies" stage with him.

Are you feeling any restriction? You could probably use another fill. Sorry it's not working that well for you. Have you discussed it with your doctor?

Good Luck!

Other than the cottage cheese, it sounds like pintos and cheese from taco bell. That's always been one of my favorites!! BTW, I love your screen name. That is so cute!

I have had 2 surgeries since my band and he didn't unfill me either time. I would guess that after your hysterectomy he would probably put the majority of it back in (5 or 6 cc's) and gradually add the rest.

Welcome to Bandland!!!

Yes, sounds like you are having some reflux. You probably have a little swelling caused from the throwing up. Go back on liquids for 2 or 3 days. Try to stick with cold liquids for the most part. Cold helps reduce swelling.

Not being able to eat in the morning is perfectly normal. I haven't had breakfast in 3 years! I always wake up between 6 and 7 and am lucky if I can eat anything before Noon. I can usually get some food in after a couple pots of coffee. It would appear that you need something cold to loosen you up. I would skip the ice cream tho and try sipping something cold like ice water or iced tea...something with few calories. As for the dehydration, the human body is made up of about 50% water so, yes, you are going to weigh a lot less if you're dehydrated.

Its fine as long as there are no chunks!

That's a question for your local doctors!

Scroll down to the 3rd section and find your state. Then find your city. Google the doctors that are listed.

Still that darn 182 that I've been at since the week my son came home from college. I love having him home but I do so much better when I have the house to myself and don't have to buy groceries or cook for anybody but myself!

Good for you, NJ. I have no doubt that you will be that skinny hostess by next summer!

Good for you, NJ. I have no doubt that you will be that skinny hostess by next summer!

Same here! In fact the week I started back on food, I gained 5 lbs. Don't worry. Your body will adjust and you'll start losing again.

Welcome Kayla. As long as you meet all of their criteria, you shouldn't have any trouble with BCBS. I had them when I had my surgery and was approved very quickly. My surgery was 26 days after my initial consultation with the surgeon. Good luck.

Congrats. Glad all is well!

It's a good feeling, isn't it? Might as well get used to it. It's going to happen alot!

Sounds to me like you're too tight? How long since you went to your doctor?

Listen to your doctor. When you use a straw you suck air into your stomach.