Lisa G.

Mrs. Betty came in and made me promise to stay "in the box". I talked with Amy (nut). They made me an appointment for a sleep study. Doc came in and talked with me a little while and that's about it. Just remember, every patient is different. I had most of the criteria that my insurance wanted before I went. I just needed nutritional counseling (?) and a sleep study. You will be fine. Don't get all up in the air before you get there. They are really cool (everyone) and you don't have to get the phobia. lol Vlynn.....quit moving that train. I'm never gonna catch you....lol. I guess yall can tell I feel much better today. See yall later! lisa

I know what you mean about the choc. eggs. I wish they were gone from my house! lisa

Sugarbear, I am in the same shoes. I'm ready to get the show on the road too. And I am having a discouraging day myself, but...tommorrow is a new day and one we can look forward to and start fresh. I have had hamburger. I put it on the foreman grill. Just be careful and not get it too dry. I used angus beef. (protein) and I loved it. I also wanted to eat the whole patty, but I didn't. Saved the other half for the next meal. Have you noticed...... we are cheap to buy groceries for. One meal now makes two. lol I haven't been brave enough to try cornbread. I love that stuff, but since the birthday cake incident, I don't dare try stuff like that again. I thought I was passing away!!! lol And I want broc. and asparagus so bad I can't stand it, but I was told to stay away from that kind of veggies. Booo-Hisss!!!! Vlynnfogg, best wishes and all the encouragement I can give to your husband. Since I don't know his name..... Go, Mister, Go!! lol See yall tommorrow.... lisa

I'm sure you can. When I made my first appointment, I saw Dr. H. But, Dr. K. has done all my fills. Speaking of which, I have an appointment on the 30th at 9:15. When is yours? It would be cool to put a face with the writing. I like to see who is sending messages, know what I mean? I know Susan. Will you be going to the Texarkana, Mt. Pleasant, or Idabel meetings? I know someone that goes to Idabel too, but she musta got too skinny and blowed away. (Sorry, I don't use proper English. lol) She is like everyone else, busy, busy, busy. Where's Genia? WHERE ARE YOU SUSAN?? Sorry to get off the subject. I think they both see you. Both are in OR when you have the surgery. Which ever Dr you pick, the other is assisting. I think that is really good. Both know what is going on if you ever have trouble. lisa

You keep them! I don't want them anymore!!! When you get tired of those 5 pounds, send them to some skinny person. That way, I know I won't get them. lol I'm glad you found somewhere to finance your band. You won't regret it. Just remember, you have to be patient. It's not a race anyway. It's just you doing what you know is best for yourself. Have you set a date yet? lisa

NOT ALL BANDS LEAK! :angry Some do, some don't. You are gonna hear all kinds of junk like that. I think that the reasons are different for leaks, some are port problems others are due to the fact that it slipped past inspection at the manufacturer. There could be a million reasons or excuses why ONE band leaked. It's the same with RNY or any other kind of WLS. Don't let the horror "stories" scare you. By the way Good for you getting your loan. We are here to support you all the way! Sugarbear, I hate to disappoint you yet again. They don't do fills closer than 4 wks. I have had two and I still don't feel any restriction. (Well, not much to speak of) I think I'm gonna be in that slow loser also, and I'm beginning to get a little discouraged, but I will loose it. I am determined. I haven't felt like exercising this week (sick) but I haven't gained any. BE STRONG! and patient. Remember, we didn't get this overweight overnight and it's going to take some time to get it off. Ok, I through.... sorry yall. I'm just in a grouchy mood today.:sick lisa

Hi Susan and everyone else! How is everyone today? Me? I still feel horrible. But, I am still alive. I guess that's a good thing, right? Yesterday, I got really excited. I haven't weighed in a few days and when I got on the scales, I had lost a couple of pounds. Now, I know I'm not supposed to weigh everyday, but I did this morning and my couple of pounds are back and they brought a couple of their friends. I am getting sooooo frustrated! It seems that when I loose five pounds, it comes back. I know monthly things happen, but I have been loosing this five pounds since before my last fill in March. Gain and loose, gain and loose. If you add them all together, I have lost 50 pounds, not 33. Ok, I not going to get everybody down with my stuff, so...... the end. Hope everyone has a good day! lisa

Belive me, I know what you mean. We played ball in the cold friday and I have been sick ever since. Monday was just another yucky day. At least, T goes back to school today and I can rest. I'm unplugging the phone and not even turning on the cell phone. Yall have a good day! lisa

Morning Everyone! Hope everyone has a good day. lisa

Hi Sugarbear, if you got the medium size band, it is a 10CM band. Centimeters is length. CC's is the same is ML's or the amount of liquid you get. If the 10cm band is the one you got, that's the same size I have. Dr. K told me they put 1.7cc in for the first fill. (standard amount for the 9.75 cm and the 10 cm band) Your band will hold approx 4cc. Just thought you might like to know... Have a good day everyone. lisa

I'm here too. Just been a crazy week. Little league baseball. Need I say more?? I haven't had a very good week. Head hunger is driving me crazy. Haven't gained any, but I haven't lost any either. Grrrrrr That's really discouraging. And those chocolate eggs in the cabinet whisper to me everytime I walk thru the kitchen. Man talk about having to have will power! I will try to get online more often. But can't make any promises. It's spring and that means busy, busy, busy! See yall later! lisa

lo2us... where are you having your study done? It's not really all that bad. Just you wait and see. lisa

)...Question: Does anyone see a difference in their marriage relationship since having the band? In a good way of course... Man, are you kidding???? There is this man that says he is married to me.....I think he kidnapped my real husband. This man just won't do :faint: Really... I know there is a difference. And I haven't lost near as much as I plan too. lol (and I'm an old woman lol) That's enough.....I'm not saying any more.. :embarassed: lisa

Lisaransom1.... I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss. You are right, God has his own agenda and things will work out for the best. Dealing with insurance can be hard, but stay with it. Don't give up. I almost did and when I decided to try one more time, it was approved. Keep calling your insurance company. Ask them what else they need. Ask what else you can do to get it approved. Be persistant. (I pestered mine every day) And welcome aboard. Don't be shy, if you have questions, we will try our best to answer them. Right girls??? lol Boy, I'm bossy this morning. Prayers for you, Lisaransom1. lisa

Post-op instructions from Wadley says (this is number 10) No lifting of more than 20 lbs for two weeks after sugery. So....? That is gonna be really hard, not being able to pick up your little one. lisa

Hi lo2us.... Don't worry bout the questions. Believe me, I had a lot of questions too. First, pasta and bread. I don't know how to explain other that they tend to get sticky and ball up. That ball has a problem getting thru the stoma. And I promise it does hurt. Personally, I have a problem swallowing it. It makes my esophagus burn really bad, so I stay away from bread and pasta. Now, don't get me wrong, some people can eat it and it won't bother them. Each of us are different as to what we can and can not eat. I'm glad I can't eat it. It was one of my pre-band monsters. Now... my first post-op visit was two weeks post. Then, I have had an appointment every 6 weeks. (only 2 visits) The surgery in itself isn't bad. Recovery time is minimumal. I think there are a lot of people go back to work their desk jobs very quickly. I am a stay at home Mom so, I went back to work pretty quickly. lol Just ask the Docs when you go for a visit. Have a good day! Hey everybody else..... How are yall? lisa

I'm gonna play in the yard. I have to mow. I hate Mondays. Well, I have to say, I'm back to starving again. Booooo-Hisssss! Have a good day! lisa

Hi Yall! Hope everyone is doing ok this morning. Paula, hang in there girl, it will get better when you can have something a little more solid. (mushies) Sugarbear, I can tell that I have a little restriction. It's not like I want cause I still get hungry before time for a meal, but I am gonna do this, so I guess I will be able to stand a little hunger. If you don't have to work for it, it doesn't mean the same when you get there. I don't know how it happened, but I gained 5 pounds last week. I suppose it was because I didn't stay in the box like I should have. (I hope Ms. Betty don't see this. lol) So, I had to loose that 5 pounds again. Does that count???? hummm Do I get to cheat and say I lost 36 pounds even though I had to loose 5 pounds twice? lol Too technical for me....lol I'll just stick to loosing 5. lol lol vylynn--- girl I don't know what to say about you! You are doing awesome! Keep it up. You will be skinny before you know it. Speaking of skinny...... has anyone heard from wannabethin lately? That girl is working her little Okie fingers to the bone. Maybe, she just got to skinny to post anymore. (HINT, Genia!) Yall have a good day and drink your water. (I'm going to get some now!) lisa

Glad to hear everyone is doing ok. Yall hang in there! lisa

Hello txredrobin. Welcome. I found this little paragraph in a hand out that I was given at a support group meeting. Clues that an erosion has developed include a port site infection far removed from surgery, or loss of restriciton to food. It can cause free release of stomach contents into the abdominal cavity, leading to peritionitis, but most of the time the erosion is localized and contained around the stomach itself. A surgeon might also notice that fluid that has been added to the band is not accounted for. Treatment of erosion must be accomplished surgically, and can often be done laparoscopically. In one or two stages, the band is removed, the sites of injury to the stomach are repaired, and the band is replaced. It paints a grim picture, I know, and I'm sure there are other symptoms. If you suspect erosion, please call your physician and make an appointment as soon as possible. lisa

I accidently swallowed a little piece the other day. I guess I'm not restricted enough to cause any problems. (Or blessed) I used to use eclipse gum when I didn't have mints. I guess I will have to make sure I have mints from now on or just stay away from people. lol lisa

I don't know why you can't chew gum. (Personally, it makes me hungry). I would look on the package for the sugar alchohol content. Those are bad toooooooooooo! lisa

Hi Lois, welcome to the board. Hope you are feeling well, just being banded and all. If we can help in any way, just ask. Some one will come up with an answer for you. lisa

Susan, don't ask.... I have wanted to eat the house down this weekend. I think head hunger strikes again. BUT today is a new day and I have made a promise to myself to do better. How's yours? LLS, how are you this morning? Just being a week out, I guess you are doing the liquid thing still? Talk to yall later! lisa

Hi Linda, welcome aboard. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. We will try to help anyway we can. lisa