June 2007 Bandsters

[LadyHR 0]

Ladies,

I use something called Roux sticks when my gray grows out too fast. You wet it and roll it on your scalp. It covers gray and scalp flesh. I get it at Sally Beauty Supply and it comes in several shades.

Also, ask your doc if you an take Biotin supplements. It's supposed to help prevent Hair loss (or so says my hair dresser!)

Good luck - mine is not shedding yet!

[Serena 0]

Junies,

I wanted to ask you about your fills. I had my second fill on 8/3 so that I now have 2cc's in a 4cc band. Since then I feel a tightness under my breastbone that feels like indigestion. Are you always aware of the feeling of restriction, even when you're not eating or drinking?

Has anyone been to a lap-band support group yet? Our program has the first band-only support group Tuesday, but it is led by the dietician. This means that probably no one will bring up the topic of cheating or how to get back on track, which is probably what we most need to discuss. I'll give it a try, though.

[ja9va 0]

Heather GREAT to hear from you! I know the feelings you are having, not knowing if the band is working for you, but I really trust that we all did the right thing! We are learning together through the process, and in the end hopefully we will be there, with great weight loss!

02bthin/Serena I am only on my first fill experience, but your explanations all seem to be fill related and may pass as the fill settles? others ahead of me may be able to confirm. I know after I eat, the burping increases, I attribute this to fast eating or eating to much.

Serena my hospital also has a support group for only bandsters. It is next Monday, I plan to attend for the first time next week. It is an hour away and it is a 2 hr meeting. I am not sure who leads it? There are support group meetings all month for different groups. One for all weight loss surgeries, post opt, and pre opt. I think there is one related to nutrition only. Let us know how it goes!

[lo2us 1]

We have a group therapist that leads our group meetings and the nurtritionist takes the 2nd half hour.

[mjsafari 0]

Sorry I've been so quiet lately. I'm to the point where "if you don't have anything nice to say (about the band), don't say anything at all."

Heather - I personally would like to hear your not nice experiences, if it is something you would like to share. I think the good and the bad help me with my journey. If there is anything we could do to help you with yours, I am sure us Junies would do it.

[captain danbo 0]

does anyone know how to post pics on here? I copy and paste but it did not work. I have seen pics so I know there must be away.

[mjsafari 0]

I don't but I would like to know. I was thinking we needed to start a Junies pictures thread, so we could see our progress.

[captain danbo 0]

test test test

[toniteach 0]

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Awwwwww, Dan....what a cutie! You look like a natural, too!

[ja9va 0]

Dan what a great picture!

[insubordination 0]

Awww! Nice pic.

I want to lose more weight before I post mine. It wouldn't be that noticeable yet.

Am down another two and a half pounds as of today. I was very, very surprised to register a loss. That makes 36.5 (16.6kg) lost since beginning of pre-op diet. Well done me!

Had my third fill today. They only put a smidgeon in this time (0.75ml). I could drink the Water easily this time. They seem to think that I'm almost done or perhaps need one more small fill and I'll be done for 6 months at least. I hope so. I haven't been sliming or PBing but that's a good thing I guess. I've been trying to chew well but am still finding it hard not to drink for at least an hour after meals.

[bcrazy7 0]

What is everyone's rules on drinking while eating? Mine just said no drinking while eating, but I've seen some that say before and after also....

[ShellMarr 0]

I Water load (drink lots) up until I'm ready to take my first bite of food... (remove from the table or better yet, don't bring it, if your at a resturant... move it across the table or even ask the server to remove your glass when they bring your plate) then not again until an hour after I've finished eating.

What is everyone's rules on drinking while eating? Mine just said no drinking while eating, but I've seen some that say before and after also....

[mjsafari 0]

No drinking 30 minutes before, during, and 1 hour after a meal. I find it very hard to get all my fluids in for the day though with that schedule.

[bigbaby 4]

I've been doing find from my port revision, (no bruising)--UNTIL TODAY!!! I called the doctor, but he said it's nothing to worry about.

lo2us--I have wanted to join a support group since I got banded. I forget why I missed the June date and I had my port flipped back in July, so I will attend the August meeting next week (Lord, willing...and the creek don't rise)...I'm not sure who leads it or what the topic will be, but I'll let you know.