Dr. Spivak's patients .....

[kacee 3]

hlyndes - Yep, Leslie's a dream. She "omni'd" me too because I live in Clear Lake area and didn't want to have to make too many visits. I got my 4th fill from her last Thursday and Dr. S. even stopped in. Hadn't seen him since surgery (he's such a cutie!). I think I am finally at my PERFECT spot. Was ALMOST there on number 3, but then it kindof slipped away. I have vacation in three weeks and wanted to get my fill early so if I had a delayed reaction (super tightness after week 2) I'd be here and not out in California when it happens, if I need to have a fast unfill.

[kacee 3]

But Trivon....didn't you JUST get banded? Aren't you in your first 30 days? If that is so, don't worry about it at all. This is the HEALING month, not a time for working on losing. Concentrate on getting you Proteins and liquids in (even ice cream ocasionally). You have plenty of time for losing when your fills start.

[TriVon1969 0]

Hi Kacee,

Yes I was just banded 08/28. I am so ready to start melting the pounds away though. You are right...this is forever so I do have plenty of time! I kow it isn't a quick fix, that I have to work on it. That's just what I want to do. I can't wait to get to the gym. Can anyone tell me how long Dr Spivak wants us to wait after surgery to start working out(LIGHT workout)? I haven't found a Protein Shake that my nose can tolerate for me to drink. Anyone have a good idea? Thanks everyone...TTYL

[Betsyjane 2]

EAS Carb Control chocolate.< /p>

[kacee 3]

I get Isopure clear Protein Drinks. They are good and come in about 8 flavors. You cannot get them at GNC, but body builder health stores will carry them or you can get them online. Check out the link that follows...

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For a chocolatey Protein Shake I do Dymatize Elite Cafe Mocha. I never thought I would actually LIKE a Protein shake, but I REALLY DO!!!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

You can get the Isopure drinks at The Vitamin Shoppe. I bought a few for post op but I didn't like them at all. I would suggest just buying one or two before you invest too much $$!

[Betsyjane 2]

I'm sick of sugar AND artificial sweeteners. Is there a Protein that is just tasteless that could be added to Water or Soup or something????

[TerriDoodle 6]

Yes! I think many make a 'natural flavor' Protein w/o sweeteners...just ask at the store! Here's an example of one from my favorite online vendor: Optimum Any whey Protein Powder

[Betsyjane 2]

That's perfect! Thanks. I'd really like to rid my life of artificial and natural sweeteners! When I was diabetic, BOTH would cause my blood sugar to go off the chart. Thanks to the band, the very highest I can get my blood sugar to go now (with NO pills anymore) was 110 after a bunch of ice cream. Burp. I never used artificial sweeteners before I was banded, except for with Diet Coke, which I gave up with the band. Would like to continue pruning my diet until it's just plain healthy.

[TerriDoodle 6]

I hear ya. Artificial sweeteners are my last vice!!! (well, almost :waytogo: ) My next step is to swear off of sugar alcohols....they just don't agree with me. Splenda & aspartame make me hungrier, but don't mess with my blood sugar beyond that.

I'm very happy that you've got yours under control. Just awesome!

[Betsyjane 2]

Yeah...I'm off pills and don't register as diabetic anymore, AND my osteoporosis reversed itself. Way cool. I just SO want to get to goal weight and go shopping. I hate to buy any clothes when I dson't know what my size will eventually be. I'm t-shrts and jeans and work out clothes most days...but I did go buy a "little black dress". Well, not actually little, but it was in regular sizes anyway...

[wombat712 2]

I'm off on the trek to Houston again. My fill just didn't last this time :0) I'm on for number three on Tuesday.

I'm pretty sure it's time. I have to stop myself from eating; I get hungry between meals and have a snack (I know - it's a nono). And, I haven't lost any weight in almost two weeks. Done with that.

Where oh where is that illusive sweet spot?

[TerriDoodle 6]

Well, I'm going in next week for my 5th fill in 6 months! It just takes a little time and patience. I'm only going to ask for about 0.1cc because I've been too tight before and I don't want to do that again! The adjustments now are so tiny but make a big difference!

[kacee 3]

My 4th fill two weeks ago was PERFECT!!!! They gave me just a skosh and it was magic. I wish I could bottle and sell this feeling. However, BECAUSE I am now at the optimum restriction, I am actively losing again, so that means this will start to slowly loosen (damned if you do, damned if you don't!). I hope it lasts more than a month and a half this time, but I finally know what a GOOD restriction is, what it feels like and what to expect. Before, I was just kindof feeling my way along....

[Betsyjane 2]

Stop the presses! I stopped eating artificial sweeteners and my reflux disappeared!!!!!!!!! Within a day!