Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[Nooshie 0]

One thing to keep in ind is that the Metamucil is absorbing the liquids and holding them in your gut. This is what it is supposed to do! And since a pint is a pound, every pint of Water in your gut adds a pound to the scale while in transit. Don't let the scale make you crazy. QUOTE]

OREA15, Thank you so much! I had no idea about the metamucil and holding the Water in. who knew. Thanks so much for letting me know. Must be it since I've been taking it for 3 days, and have noticed it in the scale.

[rguay 0]

Welcome Tulsa Realtor GB. We are both Mayobandidos.

I have noticed our weight loss is very similar since may. I am at 37lbs and stuck for the last three weeks. I sure hope to see some weight loss for our Friday weigh in this week.

Thanks to above (I forgot who it was) for the tip on "Align". I am having the same problem since the band. I never had a problem before, so it must be band, and new diet related.

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

Who's your doctor?

Good Journey

Maggie

Hi Maggie, Katsis is my doc. If you have him as well, it could be that he only does the fills every 6 weeks or 8 weeks and is in surgery the rest of the time. I think it was at least 8 weeks when I got my first fill, then the 2nd one (yesterday) was 12 weeks after the 1st (he thought I was losing at a good pace at 6 weeks). Unfortunately just after that I started eating over a cup full of food per meal though and that really slowed down the losing. It's nice to have other Okies on here. Maybe we could meet sometime.

Hi Rebecca, I have also noticed that we are at the same pace. I did start drinking more Protein though last week (instead of an evening snack of sugar free pudding with whipped cream) and lost another pound because of it I think. I think this new fill will help me again too.

I think I will put a new photo up later today because I think my face is thinner now. GB

[ocotillo 0]

Welcome Tulsa Realtor GB. We are both Mayobandidos.

I have noticed our weight loss is very similar since may. I am at 37lbs and stuck for the last three weeks. I sure hope to see some weight loss for our Friday weigh in this week.

Thanks to above (I forgot who it was) for the tip on "Align". I am having the same problem since the band. I never had a problem before, so it must be band, and new diet related.

I at about the same weight loss too. Also the Constipation thing is probably the change in eating. I now have MOM on hand when I need it. I also try and eat salad which helps a lot too. I always seem to have space for greens. I'm realizing it's not worth getting frustrated with slow weight loss because slow is better than nothing.

[peaches9 3]

PS..if you are having a problem with irregularity, there is a new product called ALIGN that works wonderfully. Just break it up when you take it. D.

I am very interested in your P/S work that you had done in Costa Rica... please tell me more...

Were you totally satisfied? Costs etc?

Thanks so much!:scared2:

[phyllser 3]

I am very interested in your P/S work that you had done in Costa Rica... please tell me more...

Were you totally satisfied? Costs etc? Thanks so much!:scared2:

Yeah, me too!! I'll go with you!!

[peaches9 3]

Yeah, me too!! I'll go with you!!

Phyl; Really, are you kidding or serious? Cause if you are serious and would go to Costa Rica that would be COOL to do it together...

You have 50 to lose I have 30 to lose and you are so much better at losing than me.... I'll look into costs o.k.?

[phyllser 3]

Phyl; Really, are you kidding or serious? Cause if you are serious and would go to Costa Rica that would be COOL to do it together...

You have 50 to lose I have 30 to lose and you are so much better at losing than me.... I'll look into costs o.k.?

Well, I'd have to do some serious negotiating with you know who, but yeah... look in to it!

[travel 0]

I just did a trip to costco and stocked up on some new supplies for me. Costco had several coupons that I used. Docusate Sodium, Benefiber, Fiber Choice chewables, Citrucel. I've read enough stories of problems that I want to be sure that they don't happen to me.

I eat high fiber foods, nuts, seeds, mixed frozen berries, but the quantities are so small that I'm still not getting near the fiber I need, so I guess I'll have to stay with the fiber supplements. I'm still figuring out the right dosages and combinations. I also take probiotics.

I also bought the whey Protein isolate in a 6lb bag. I haven't read about this on the forums, so I hope I like it! I will need protein supplement, too, to get over 65g. I have tried the Premier Nutrition Protein Drinks, which I like. At least with Costco, I can return items easily. My bill was $185, high for me, and most of that was fiber supplements!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Well, I'd have to do some serious negotiating with you know who, but yeah... look in to it!

How about the 3 Lucky #7 Musketeers !!!!!

[ifyourstomachoffendsyou 1]

I just did a trip to costco and stocked up on some new supplies for me. Costco had several coupons that I used. Docusate Sodium, Benefiber, Fiber Choice chewables, Citrucel. I've read enough stories of problems that I want to be sure that they don't happen to me.

I eat high fiber foods, nuts, seeds, mixed frozen berries, but the quantities are so small that I'm still not getting near the fiber I need, so I guess I'll have to stay with the fiber supplements. I'm still figuring out the right dosages and combinations. I also take Probiotics.

I also bought the whey Protein isolate in a 6lb bag. I haven't read about this on the forums, so I hope I like it! I will need protein supplement, too, to get over 65g. I have tried the Premier Nutrition Protein Drinks, which I like. At least with Costco, I can return items easily. My bill was $185, high for me, and most of that was fiber supplements!

You have to be careful of many fibers after surgery because they expand and fill your pouch quickly and sometimes too much after surgery and after fills.

Cheri

[phyllser 3]

How about the 3 Lucky #7 Musketeers !!!!!

I'm thinkin' #7 weekend in San Diego with PS consult in Tijuana! I already know one PS there.

[peaches9 3]

I'm thinkin' #7 weekend in San Diego with PS consult in Tijuana! I already know one PS there.

hummm, thats not a bad idea... I'd fly in for a consult? or should I just let you girls go, check it out and then just schedule the op?

Plus we are talking about when we get some more #'s off right???

[phyllser 3]

hummm, thats not a bad idea... I'd fly in for a consult? or should I just let you girls go, check it out and then just schedule the op? Plus we are talking about when we get some more #'s off right???

Yeah, I guess. I'm just so anxious to

do something about my thighs! Check out the links I put on the #7 thread.

Oops.. here's one of them. Other one is pretty much the same info.

http://www.cosmedclinic.com/cm-quiroz.htm

[ocotillo 0]

I went to Costa Rica two years ago and I'm not sure that's where I would want to go for plastic surgery. It's a beautiful country, but it wouldn't be a choice for health care.

I really like the Tijuana idea because it is accessible for many of us and I found their facility (at least the banding clinic) clean. Many people cross the border for medical care in Tijuana. Last time I went for a fill and was coming back I talked to a mother and her son while we were standing in line. The mom was there for medical reasons and she knew a couple other people in line that had stuff done in Tijuana too. This was regular health stuff, not just PS or WLS. I also found the people nice.

I won't be ready for PS for a couple of years, but I sure am interested in the process. I know my flap isn't going to go away and it's something I really want gone. Don't know about the rest of me....maybe some inner thighs and upper arms.....just don't know know.

Phyl, your pictures on FB were great. Looks like you ladies have a lot of fun.