Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[Sooverit! 1]

PB to me means acid relux...don't know if I ever really had a PB ...I've gotten stuck and vomited that's for sure. I had an unfil yesterday and I know now I was too tight! I feel just right again...this does change though and I've got to admit when I'm too tight...admitting this means I am vomiting and getting refux period.

[tinksmom 0]

Hello. I live just north of Houston and got banded on April 1st and have lost 18 lbs. So far only one problem with PB...I was chewing a piece of food (the day after my first fill) and one of the dogs bumped me, so I swallowed it whole. Note to self: sit down at the table when eating! I was 55 in March...and got the call that I was approved that afternoon. Even the 18 lbs has made a big difference in how I feel so far and I'm looking forward to even better days.

[Charlene K 1]

Hello. I live just north of Houston and got banded on April 1st and have lost 18 lbs. So far only one problem with PB...I was chewing a piece of food (the day after my first fill) and one of the dogs bumped me, so I swallowed it whole. Note to self: sit down at the table when eating! I was 55 in March...and got the call that I was approved that afternoon. Even the 18 lbs has made a big difference in how I feel so far and I'm looking forward to even better days.

Welcome! I live just south of Houston. Yep, chew,chew, chew! I use baby spoons and forks to eat. It helps, but I do forget and swallow bites to big. Eighteen lbs is awesome! Congrats!

[Froggie D 1]

Hello. I live just north of Houston and got banded on April 1st and have lost 18 lbs. So far only one problem with PB...I was chewing a piece of food (the day after my first fill) and one of the dogs bumped me, so I swallowed it whole. Note to self: sit down at the table when eating! I was 55 in March...and got the call that I was approved that afternoon. Even the 18 lbs has made a big difference in how I feel so far and I'm looking forward to even better days.

I was banded on April 7 and have lost 14 pounds since surgery (23 before surgery) and I feel great. I am 57 and beginning to feel younger! Woowhoo!:scared2: I have not gotten stuck or PBed yet. I go for my first fill this Wednesday. Not sure what they will do, as I am still losing and not too hungry.

[momlambert 77]

I was banded on April 7 and have lost 14 pounds since surgery (23 before surgery) and I feel great. I am 57 and beginning to feel younger! Woowhoo!:scared2: I have not gotten stuck or PBed yet. I go for my first fill this Wednesday. Not sure what they will do, as I am still losing and not too hungry.

Good for you, Froggie! Sounds like you are doing great. Congrats on your band and good luck on your journey. Welcome!

[neyad 0]

Hi All,

I was banded April 7th. My port was very sore from the start and took a long time to heal. I could feel the muscle tissue pulling. It is almost healed to the point where I do not feel any pulling. I go today for a checkup. The doc said he may not fill me because of my port area. In the meantime, I do well with Breakfast and lunch, but am eating way too much for dinner. I am not starving and I really do not want to. I am trying to maintain until I get a fill. I need to get my exercise in gear...started walking a couple days a week, but not enough. Need to do some weights and arm presses. Now that I am feeling better, I should be able to jump on my ellyptical.

Good luck to all in this journey! :scared2::grouphug:

[neyad 0]

Oregondaisy,

Just curious why you are changing from band to sleeve?

[IndioGirl55 32]

Neyad

Oregondaisy doesn't post anymore here - she's on the sleeve board - she converted cuz finding the sweet spot was difficult for her - she lost all her weight with the band but had a hard time finding that perfert spot where she wasn't too tight or too loose - She had a slow metabolism (had it tested) but she got to goal - She went to Mexico and had it done. She's very happy with the sleeve - there have been alot of banders who converted - just for that reason (can't find the perfert sweet spot)

I have been lucky - I haven't had an issue with that but some pple do..

My port was the sorest the longest - since I'm almost 3 yrs out I can't tell you how long but at least 6 weeks.

Suggest - take the word try out of your vocablary and replace it with WILL... I am a firm beleiver in postitive affrimations..

Alot of banders are tight in the a.m. but loose at night - you just have to budget your calories to compensate for this imho -

This isn't about a diet - but truly about a lifetime lifestyle change in our eating and exercise habits.

As my signature says eat healthy plus exercise plus the band equals success..

Get your butt in gear and move ) just do it as the commercial says - there are many days I try and tallk myself out of going to the gym - but I know that exercising was/is key in my losing the weight and maintaining it - along with eating healthy..

Welcome to lbt & the 50's thread...

Janet

[neyad 0]

Thanks Janet for letting me know about Oregondaisy and also the advice!

Terri

[IndioGirl55 32]

Thanks Janet for letting me know about Oregondaisy and also the advice!

Terri

Terri

I forgot to tell you this morning - I was in Temecula this past weekend - a gf and I went to old town and Pechanga.. Loved old town and the mall !! I am a shopper (was when I was fat too so it's not a transfer addiction lol)

[neyad 0]

Janet,

Did you win at Pechanga???? I love Old Town also. There is a store called Le Menergie. They have great purses, jewelry and clothes! It is next to Rosa's Cantina.

Terri

[phyllser 3]

Janet,

Did you win at Pechanga???? I love Old Town also. There is a store called Le Menergie. They have great purses, jewelry and clothes! It is next to Rosa's Cantina. Terri

Man! Now I'm mad! I missed a lot of good shopping. We were there in Feb and DH took me to Old Town at 9 a.m. on a Monday! Everything was closed!! It was annoying. We did have a great dinner the night before with DD & SIL & DGS at a steak place there. Was up on the 2nd floor and Prime Rib is $1/oz on Sunday nights... 12 oz minimum, so I had lots of leftovers! Can't remember the name of the place. Maybe "Cowboy" something??? Anyway, the food was great and live music that I LOVED!

 

[IndioGirl55 32]

Nope didn't win - went Friday night lost 60 then we went back Saturday - it was so packed that we couldn't find a machine - and pple say we are in a recession

I think we went in that store - we hit every one I think - I loved the travel agency that had a boutique in it - Got a Jams world dress for $88 that was a steal...

We ate Breakfast at Swing?? OMG the best biscuits & gravy and sauage - Yes I ate that for bf w/eggs - didn't eat it all and it was my treat - was full all day - we didn't eat again til dinner

Oh Phyl - sorry stuff was closed - it's a neat place - we walked around for 5.5 hrs.. I think I wore my gf out ....

Wanted to go to touch of soul - but couldn't find it - plus was so full from bf that didn't have any room for more food - finally found it on the way home from pechanga sat nite - its not in the old town strip but above it - well depending on where you are coming from.. on Front street

[on the right track 0]

I am 53 and was banded in March. My weight loss is now 33 pounds since the surgery. My next appointment for my second fill is next week. People are starting to notice but I still find myself doing just what you talked about, eating to fast and eating too much. It will be nice to have people my age to talk to about it.

On the right track

PS I want one of the weight trackers. I downloaded the app but it says I must get a pin number from someone. Anyone got one?

[neyad 0]

You guys hit the good places! I hang out regularly at "The Swing"! My girlfriend owns the nail store a few doors up. I will have to check out the Travel Agency (after weight loss!). "Touch of Soul"???

Phyl, "The Cowboy" steak house changed ownership just recently. Heard it was not that good before.

Another great place is "The Public Place". Excellent food! The guy owns a catering business called "The Forge". So good! I also love "Rosa's Cantina". The best tacos and salsa! Ok, enough about food now!