NN32

Hey there want the band. I was banded 12/7. and let me tell you that 2 years ago I was denied by my insurance for gastric bypass, and now I am a bandster. I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason. It is very dangerous when you have a mild sinus issue to have surgery, because it can cause staffolous coccus bacteria to lodge in any part of an open area. Regardless if the surgery is done laparascopically. I know this because my g-ma developed this issue after surgery and we found out after the Dr.`s said it was everything but staff infection. At home intravenous infusions were necessary and we were unsure about her prognosis. You made the right decision, and you need to continue to make the right decisions. Think about spending the rest of your life as uncomfortable as you are. Think about not having that light at the end of your tunnel. It might be a bleak reminder, but hopefully a powerful one. Its about you. Its time. Good Luck. Persevere

Anyone banded by Dr. Ferzli?

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OK so for the reast of the crew that has been supportive, I am back in the grove today. Took me 4 days to get out of the funk, but I didi about 30 solid minuted of excercise today amd ate pretty good. 2 egg omlette w/cheese for breakfast, 1 cup coffee. Got motivated and didi 30 min of excercise. Body by Gihad on cable and 8 min Tae Bo. Felt GREAT after. 1/2 turkey cheese lett mayo sand on whoole wheat for Lunch, and dinner had some progresso soup, but did not eat the noodles because of carbs. Today I feel good. Gonna get on the glider for 30min now, study while I'm on there and then a cocktail with my hubby for dessert. I hope this sounds good. If it doesnt tell me why PLEASE!, because I need to know. Otherwise, I hope you all have a great evening and hope to see less of you tomorrow. If your having a bad night, its OK. Stop what you are doing, eating, smoking, snacking, because now it's time for you. YOU ARE WHAT MATTERS! Tomorrow will be brighter. NN32

Hey lucky girl, great info on the support group. Was suposed to go tonight to support group, but had classes til late. MAsters Program. Any how, glad to hear about the grazing and restriction, but still not clear about the grams of protein per day. I could look at my paper work, but ya know how that goes. Glad to hear your doing well.

So there is alot going on in here. Kaydorn: I can't thank you enough for the support. I do have to keep in mind the reason I didi this, but it is so hard with all of the distractions which actually help me to sometimes not eat. Keeping things in perspective is hard, and I know I will feel better with some excercise, so for the next 3 days my husband is off I am going to be all about me, AT least I will try and fit me in anyway. The cute clothes things is awesome. Would love to wear something cute. Should find a hot outfit and put it on my fridge. By the time I could wear it it will probabally be out of style, het but heres to trying. Oh and by the way the Pot thing works pretty well for calming down. I've been known to step outside for a few minutes, so I am an advocate. Also works awesome for pain. It helped me to get through a gallbladder attack befor I had it removed. Gerbera: I was on soft solid foods by the 3rd week. Could eat chicken chewed well, and stuff like that. Bread was a hard thing and I waited a while for it, but had no craving because I was high protien and got used to it. I guess according to Atkins I was in Ketosis. Got to get back on the proteim wagon. Solids are not bad if you vcan tolerate them, and eat them slowly to be sure you do not get the gas pain in your chest. I get it if I eat too fast, but keep up the good work, and dont feel guilty abut solids. As long as you are not overdoing it you have to start to live like a human. Good Luck. ChubbyGirl: Thanks for the support. Good words of wisdom form the wise. Everyone keep up the good work!

Thanks for the support. I was out of the house for most of the day today, so I had a better day than the last 3. FInding the more busy I am the more managable food is. Just came from moms and she made me dinner. Puts a plate in from of me and says oh thats all you can eat anyway. Then proceeds to tell me that she would have felt better if the Dr would have filled me on my last visit. Amazing since she is a size 4 that she would have felt better. Just got home and immediatly open the fridge for satisfaction. NOt sure what else I can include in my life to feel better. I am pretty much operating at the top of my game. Good kids, good hubby, no money, but its getting better. Need to excercise it off I think, but of course cant get motivated. I understand that carbs make you crave carbs, and I think that is a big part of it. From the beginning I had a hard time with breads, but after pizza this weekend and pasta, and all the left overs, I am stuck in carb hell. I crave things too, sweet and salty, and crunchy. Cant be real hunger, I have to convince me. Thanks for all the support. KEep it coming. I hope you are doing well, and you have the support you need. If not,you know where to turn. NN32

OK Dec. BAndsters, I have just had the worst weekend since the band. Had college friends over for the weekend, and need I say that the party was on, but now I cant seem to break the swing of it. Havent excercised all week, lost gym ID, and I've eaten this weekend like I do not have a band around my tummy. Got up this morning with a good outlook, but I can not get out of the funk. Sacle not loking good today either, hoping its just water weight that made the numbers creep up, and not tru weight gain. Could really use some support, because I'm feeling like I've undone the 20 lbs. I have convinced myself that I will not be hungry as lond I put something in my stomach, and this is basically tru, but I cant get past the feeling of constantly wanting to eat. I go to the fridge a thousand times, but there is nothing in there that would do it for me if ya know what I mean. Nothing to actually satisfy me, because its not hunder I am trying to fill. Oh Boy. I need to make myself busy. Got to get out of the funk.

Hey PAuliegirl, sorry to hear about the erosion. How didi they know there was a problem? Keep your spirits high and think about all you have accomplished. This is just a minor set back. All things will work thenselves out as long as you persevere. Good luck. NN32

I see that I am not the only one that feels my port in not in a good spot. I thought the Dr was going to put the port low on the left like opposite the appendix area on the right. My port is right under my left ribs, and I have a hard time bending when putting on shoes and with the waist of my jeans. Seeing Dr tomorrow for a possible fill. Also feel like the band is irritating my side around to my back, but I have been sick the last couple of weeks with a bad cough. Stomach is still sore from all the coughing. Banded 12/7/06. ANy suggestions:cry

Thanks for the reply and support. I really needed it. My Family is so so on support. More concerned with numbers. Very frustrating. Ok SO since my last post and all of your great inspiring responses I have lost 2 lbs, but that took alot of work. I feel like I'm just on a diet, and I hate to use that word because it seems to set me up for failure, but I'm staying positive. It also doesn't help that my whole family is sick including me. So I guess we will be quarantined for the new year. Oh Well, looking forward to some sleep. Happy New year to all of you and may the New year bring you health, happiness and good fortune and don't forget good weight loss.

Hey all. I was banded 12/7 and seem to be in the midst of a plateau, I guess. Saw the nutritionist yesterday on my 3 week anniversary, and her weight calculation was only 7 lbs. It is so disappointing. When they weighed me before surgery I was 235. WHen I got home after 1 day in hosp. with all the IV fluids, I was 244. Today 227. I have no problem with food, and in fact have a bit of a binge problem. Once I start I cant stop until I dont feel well, but I am still eating much less than I would have before the band. I fear I will be one of the statistics that lost a few pounds and thats it. Peple are watching and I feel overwhelmed. I am going to support group 1/3/07. Any advice. WHat are people eating 3 weeks later, as I am basically on soft well chewed foods, and have minimized the carbs substantially. Also working out. Weights and glider at least 20 minutes a few nights a week. Help...I feel like I am loosing the battle already:think

Still tying to adjust to the band. Why does it feel so weird. Almost like you can feel the food go through to the bottom. Could it be that I'm just sore. See the Dr tomorrow. Guess I'll adress these questions. Any insight?

Staten Island in the house. Banded 12/7/06 HAning a bit of a hard time. BAnd very uncomfortable. Not sure what hungry is because I have so many sensations in the stomach. Not sure if I'm over eating or not.

Thanks for the reply mysherrijo

Hey Everyone. I was banded 12/7/06 and am feeling weird. Don't know if I've over eaten, or if its hungry feeling. Still sore though. feels like there is something around by stomach(I know ther is but wasn't expecting to feel it)