extraonme

My Dr and nutritionist advised the same. Before banded I would drink two glasses of diet soda or water while waiting for my meal and then one or two glasses during! So this is a huge transition for me! I will say I read on here not to have a glass at all in front of you when you eat and that has helped a lot. I love reading advice on here as it really does help!! It is something I am still struggling with myself so you are not alone.

I had my fill Monday and took my vitamin water zero in with me to drink and the nutritionist said that the water ZERO is fine. The vitamins are synthetic as the article claims, but they are also in gummy vitamins or chewables. Anyway, the regular vitamin water is a HUGE no no, but the ZERO version is fine. Of course all natural H20 is the best

I sent a letter, worked on it last night and used all of the advice given, thanks a ton!!

That is a really good point ElfiePoo! I hate confrontation, but through a letter I can carefully speak my peace and present exactly what you said, it isn't my fault and I was totally fine. I will do this for sure! Thanks!:smile:

Thank you all for the info. I went to the surgeon 1. for my first fill and 2. to discuss the liver biopsy results. The fill went perfect. Totally uneventful as she numbed me and I couldn't feel a thing. Also, I did discuss the biopsy results with the surgeon who did see my liver etc as BestyB suggested which was great! He assured me there was no mix up with the labs, however he has no explanation why the Path Labs came back with Low grade chronic hepatitis. ALL test results he reviewed with me all came back negative, viral, autoimmune and LFT's were normal, no fatty liver no cirrhosis etc....so he said he would call the Gastroenterologist and speak with him as well as a team they meet with monthly to discuss "special" cases. THANK YOU MrsFitand42 you are correct I was not looking at all to SUE anyone as redone tried to say in that post. I was merely looking to mitigate a 48 thousand dollar hospital stay as well as additional costs for MORE liver testing. I am satisfied totally and thrilled with my fill and Dr. I never had issues with them it was the hospital. BetsyB, they said a room was not clean so by the time I got to the room it was too late to evaluate me before I could leave. I will call the hospital to discuss, but fear I am stuck paying. THANKS ALL!

Hi ElfiePoo, Sorry I am confused by your post. You stated you only lost 30 pounds and it has been almost a year, but your tickets says 102 lost...I think that is AWESOME. So do you mean 30 pounds since your last fill?

The biggest loser with the failed lap band, did she not get regular fills etc...sorry I am so slow I missed how she failed?

Danielle B, you said you buy shakes from costco with 30 grams of protein in them. Which ones are they I am really interested and would like to buy some. thanks!

You will do great and trust me, don't be nervous. I totally worked myself up for NOTHING! It was so easy and the nurses were all so nice as well! Before you know it you are awake and it is all weight loss history from there :puke:

The nurse actually offered me one right after surgery. I declined as I typically get a cold or sickish after getting it. So I will wait to see my Primary and get it done.

I haven't had a fill yet, but now I am scared. I go the 17th. What is the flourscopy and x-rays people were talking about. I wonder how my Dr. does it. Now I am so worried. Is the common fill just freeze spray then fill? I sure hope so :smile2:

I am having a hard time deciding whether or not I should tell people when they ask. I work in a large office in which my team knows as well as my boss. I am lucky they are all very supportive, but we all know no one really understands unless they have gone through it. Did you guys tell? Also, I am now 22 days out from surgery and lost 17 lbs only the last 5 days I have lost 0 and I am so disappointed. I have had 600 to 700 calories a day and all my Protein and nothing. I feel like I failed the band already. I see everyone's stories and so many are so much further. They started around the same weight and were banded the same time. Either way I am very happy I did this. I am certain it saved my life. :smile2:

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 9-10-10 and can't believe it will be a month soon! Where does the time go? I am very happy, thankful and blessed that I finally did this. I have used this forum to help make decisions and learn each day! I am so happy everyone posts and replies as I feel only experience is the best answers :smile2: I'm 8 days away from "normal" food! Yes! My first fill is 10-17-10. I am nervous about that cause of all I have read about: no drinking, chewing, small portions etc...thank you everyone for all your info!!

I have to admit I am HUGE fan of water, ice tea, crystal light....etc...you name it I drink ALL day long. This is especially evident when I eat. Why can't we eat and drink at the same time? I was told over and over ago no, but not the "why" part. I have been banded for three weeks and now with the mushies part I still am sneaking in something to drink when I eat, not near as much as I used to. Anyone know why? :drool:

I am three weeks out and was wondering if a glass of red wine would be bad? I drink socially which means rarely and we never have it in the house. I was at an event and wanted just a glass, but didn't since I wasn't sure the damage I would do. How long did everyone wait before their first glass?

Each day since surgery I have tried to walk at least 30 minutes a day. I got bored with that and now ride my bike or do the elliptical. I want to try pilates, I was banded 9-10-10. Anyone think pilates and the stretching is too soon?