TracyNYC

It is 3pm and I have been running all day and realized I never ate. So I make my shake and as I am sipping it I realize it tastes "off", not bad, just off. Realized I never put the protein powder in. LOL

I am considering re-joining WW. I know better than to ever mention my band at a meeting b/c I was at a meeting pre-band where someone mentioned having WLS and did they crucify her. My reason for joining is that I NEED structure. I have always found the post op diet, while restrictive in some ways, to be too free for me. I also was unfilled on May 15 and am sort of at ground zero again here. I have had 2 small fills and am again in Bandster Hell. Being home this past week from school I am eating and eating b/c I can. No control. I am a slow loser and would join and quit WW b/c of my frustration level. So, I am not sure what to do here. I want to see the Psychologist at my surgeon, but she is $200 out of pocket per visit. That is not an option! I know WW has the Power Foods thing which seems to be high Protein foods, so maybe that will help.... I am so disgusted with myself. Any thoughts?

Thanks.....I will think about it a bit more. And Cazzy? 237lbs? You are my idol! WTG!

I want to LOVE exercise and admit this has been an area I am very bad with. I talk myself into doing it, hate it and stop. I KNOW it will help with weight loss and I will feel better. But, I really hate it......

That is awesome......

I had the same issue and had PA remove half of last fill. I did not take care of this issue properly a year aga and had a slip. It has been a roller coaster ride with my weight but am back on track.

LOL This really made my night! You go and get yours!

They usially put you out. I have had 2. Just a little sore throat and gassy/bloaty afterwards. The barium swallow is where you drink this stuff (kind of yucky) and then they take an xray. Drink and xray, etc. They track the flow of the drink and look for blockages or whatever they re looking for. Not awful, but not great either.

The shoulder pain is gas. I was lucky and had none, but my doc said to take chewable gas-X if it happened. Walk, walk, walk. It moves the gas around and out. Pardon my frankness, but The first few months I was a farting machine, especially once I had some food. Sip the shakes slowly and I promise the depression will pass too. It is normal. Hang in there. BUT, if you really feel something is off physically or mentally, call the doctor. They are there for YOU.

It was like that for me too. It eventually subsided. I think the odor is from all the protein. I was 'tooting' with every movement I made. I am a HS teacher so I was deathly afraid of farting in class. It never happened thankfully. My surgeon laughed when I explained that school was the reason I was so concerned and not that I thought something was wrong. I was re banded in March of this year and have not had the gas, but have been able to burp which I couldn't do after first band. Hang in there....

I had to see a cardiologist, pulminologist(sp?), a sleep study and a whole bunch of stuff required by my surgeon. Obesity comes with a laundry list of potential health problems, so they want as much data about your health before you get in the OR. It was time consuming, but I had no problems with the surgery or recovery. Good Luck.

I am thirsty all the time too. No diabetes. I drink over 80 oz. of fluid daily and yet, my last blood work shows that i need more fluid. I pee constantly, to the point that it has affected my rating as a teacher. I gave up so much fluid during the day, to cut back on bathroom runs, that I now am up 3 or 4 times a night to go. Nothing shows up in my bloodwork to account for the excessive thirst.

I had a slipped band and had always taken the advil, so I am a little worried that I may have done some damage with the advil before my new band. I may take 2 before bed.

I know we are not supposed to take Ibuprofen products, but I did something to my back. The Tylenol is just not enough. I stay away from Ibuprofen, but will it 'do something' awful if I take it for my back? Somehow, Advil seems to work better on muscle things like this. I even tried light exercise to work it out. Not a good idea. Will probably see GP tomorrow. Thanks for any insight. Tracy

I was down 50 lbs before I had to change my bra size. I also expected a drastic change there, but it never happened. A little droop, but nothing bad. It really is different for everyone.

Thanks. I finally took 3 Tylenol and slept. Better, but not great. I will call surgeon or GP in the morning.

My gurgling was so loud at times, that if my students were working quietly, they could hear it. LOL They are HS age and I told some of them about the band. After a while they would just laugh and pay it no mind. After my 1st band, I had gas so bad, that I was terrified of farting in class. Burps and gurgles will be overlooked by teenagers, but a fart> I'd never live down. LOL

I can eat deli ham and bacon, at home I make Turkey Bacon though. I can not eat pork chops. I made a pulled pork in crockpot and thought it would be fine...WRONG...I think it is too stringy for my band..Sometimes if you stay away from something for a while you can eat it later on. The band is a fickle friend.

I need to. It is important to 'know' people who are dealing with the same issues. The stress diet is really working. LOL

OK, had a big fill a week and 1/2 ago. The doc put in 1.2. Finally have some feeling of restriction. I have only gained since being rebanded in March. ( I had a slip) I replaced the battery in my scale and have been doing some cardio and band exercises and am down 4 lbs. This is much harder the 2nd time around. Doc said it is because we pick up bad habits from testing the band and know what we THINK we can get away with, but the scale tells the story. In that time, since the fill, I have also broken up with my boyfriend of long standing rather suddenly. The exercise is keeping endorphins flowing and I punch his face with each stretch of my resistance bands. LOL Hanging in there and not letting food be my crutch through a tough time.

I still find eating out a challenge. I am fine at choosing a sensible meal, but the bread and appetizers kill me. I had 2 rolls when I was away and we ate out. They went down fine, but then I could not eat my chicken. I was so mad at myself. It is hard when no one else around you cares what they eat, nor are very supportive of the choice I made to get the band. Funny, it is only with certain people that I get carried away...HMMMM something to consider. Good ideas here for eating out though.

Gotta get that picture off here....Forgot it was there. DAMN!

I wish I could just squoosh it all away. Can live with thighs, at 42 not looking to start wear booty shorts anyway! LOL But I am going to a backyard sweet 16 in August for my niece and wish I could wear a cute sun dress or maxi dress. By the time you add the shrug, it is like wearing a sweater in the heat.

I have the same problem and am nowhere near goal. UGH!

Good Luck on the cruise and have fun. Just take each day as it comes w/ the food.