spoiltmom

I'm a little jealous Jen! I don't get a fill until the 21st. Hopefully you'll feel better soon and won't need an unfill.

I've been taking Mucinex for the past few days. Just cut it up if you have any problems with it.

Congratulations!!!

I love Syntrax Nectar. My favorites are the Chocolate Truffle and the cappucino.

I love this forum also. I'm so glad I found it!

I just use a bag mix from Wal Mart. It's actually really good. I also like canned Campbell's cream of potato.

It's great isn't it? I never, ever, ever thought I'd be saying that:)

I'm back on solid foods. I'm eating small amounts and sometimes I'm still hungry but I'm not starving. My eating and drinking habits have changed so much that I don't even look forward to eating out anymore. I see it as a waste of money. Before banding I LOVED going out to eat all the time. The scale is moving in the right direction and I'm getting back into my smaller sizes that have been sitting in my closet for a while. I'm so happy I did this and I am definitely spending a lot less on food now. Although I'm sure really soon I'll be spending lots more on clothes:)

I know it's easier said then done but relax. You're probably stressing yourself out. How long has it been since you've heard from your insurance? I called mine daily.

ITA. I used to work in insurance also and this is absolutely correct. Most individual plans don't cover bariatric and with group plans the employer can pick and choose what they will cover and what they require such as BMI and co morbidities.

I really like cream of potato soup. Just make a big pot and then blend it up. Very, very good IMO.

You definitely sound like me now! The band has given me so much hope and confidence! I'm down 25 pounds total and I'm not feeling like I'm starving to death to get the weight off. I'm so happy I did this!

That sounds really good!!

Have you guys noticed a change in your self esteem yet? I'm feeling so MUCH better about myself and I'm no where near my goal weight yet.

Well I'm glad you got that looked at. It didn't sound right to me at all. I hope your better soon!

Personally I think it's fine to have sweets every once in a while in moderation. Just make sure you have your protein in first.

I had a baby in March. I was overweight throughout my pregnancy but my OB never scolded me about it. I had a hysterectomy on Thursday and when I went to my pre op appointment on Tuesday I told him oh yeah BTW I just got a Lap Band a few weeks ago. I was sort of nervous to tell him. I wasn't sure what he would think about it. He smiled really big and said that was GREAT!! He said his wife has one also and she's lost over 100 pounds with hers. I was so relieved that he had no issue with it.

LOL!!! Were they embarrassed when they finally understood what it was?

Yay! I'm right there with you. I need to lose 5 more pounds to be at 199. I can't wait!

Way to go!!!

Okay about a week after I was banded I tried on my size 18 jeans. They buttoned but they were TIGHT! I tried them on again last night..they buttoned and within an hour they were constantly falling down:) I'm so excited! I've only lost like 5 pounds in between the first time and the second time I tried them on so maybe my stomach was swollen some also? I'm so glad I can wear them again! The bad news is I'm having a hysterectomy today so I probably still won't be able to wear them for a while but hopefully by the time I can wear them again they definitely won't fit anymore and I'll need a smaller size:)

If your arm is swollen I'd call the doc just to be safe.

I've been on solids for almost a week now with no problems. I only eat a cup of food per meal. I take dime size bites and I chew slowly. After I eat the cupful I'm still hungry but I just stop eating. The problem? My food feels like it's coming back up my throat at times. I don't burp or get sick to my stomach it just feels like I constantly have to swallow b/c something's in my throat. Is that normal?

I have the Zumba tapes but I haven't tried them yet. I'm having a hysterectomy on Thursday so it will probably be a while yet before I can do them.

I was told tortillas and wraps are fine. I can still eat bread though. I'm hoping my first fill will change that.