Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[hopeful one 86]

Hello all,

I have still been going to my lapband Dr. In the last month I got felling sick enough to go into the hospital. Well, I was having heart palpitations and since this was a family trait, they stuck me in there for almost one week.

I am now with out a gallbladder, LOL. The stone was the size of a golf ball. So surgery through the belly button sounds like it might hurt right now. I was approved for my surgery at one hospital and now the practice is moving to another hospital actually closer to me. So they have to re-submit it to the insurace company. The surgeon who took out the gall bladder is the one doing the lapband. Just the way I planned it!!! At least he knows how my liver looks now. LOL. So just to let you all know the surgery will be in May sometime. I'm getting a lot excited!!!!!

I'm also trying to get use to the new format. I'll just keep coming on her for the next few days maybe if i write stuff it will sink in.

Keep on losing!!!!

Wendy Ann

[hopeful one 86]

Hi Wendy Ann, I have not had the banding yet either, probably sometime in may or june. I also had my gallbadder out in dec., but I had a different surgeon, I wish I had went to my banding surgeon, but I didn't know I could till afterwards, but like you said at least they would know what the liver looked like, but I can't go back.:)Good luck to you . Try to stay in touch. Peggy ann

[peaches9 3]

I have a good dessert recipe for bandsters. low carb..

1/2 container of GREEK style Yogurt

1 - 8 oz package of low fat Cream cheese

Vanilla ( about 1 tsp)

Sweetner ( about 3-4 pkts of sweetner to taste)

Cinnamon ( about 1/ 2 tsp)

O.k. so soften the cream cheese out on the counter, then start to mash it with a fork, gradually add in the yogurt, spices, sweetner. Until its the consistency of thick yogurt... then dole it out into 1/2 cup portions and return to fridge... it will stiffen up when it chills again.

Enjoy with a dolloop of Fat Free cool whip on top.... YUMMY to die for..

[WENDY ANN 0]

I have a good dessert recipe for bandsters. low carb..

1/2 container of GREEK style Yogurt

1 - 8 oz package of low fat Cream cheese

Vanilla ( about 1 tsp)

Sweetner ( about 3-4 pkts of sweetner to taste)

Cinnamon ( about 1/ 2 tsp)

O.k. so soften the cream cheese out on the counter, then start to mash it with a fork, gradually add in the yogurt, spices, sweetner. Until its the consistency of thick yogurt... then dole it out into 1/2 cup portions and return to fridge... it will stiffen up when it chills again.

Enjoy with a dolloop of Fat Free cool whip on top.... YUMMY to die for..

Thanks Peaches9. This sounds delish!!!!! Can't waid to try it..

Wendy Ann

[on the right track 0]

Hi all. Nice to have this special place for us. Just tried to eat some turkey for lunch and up it came, after just a few well chewed bites. I can eat stuff like yogurt and Soup with never a problem. But so often food like meat and veggies cause me to PB and upchuck. It will start just after a few bites and I chew them up a lot. This is happening once a day, sometimes twice. Any one have this???? PB too much

[on the right track 0]

I go through stages when I PB. I wonder if is the amount of Water I have had to drink. I chew a lit and still do it. I haven't had a fill in 5 months but am going in 2 weeks.

[pennreporter 12]

I'm a rebander. On my second band. I did get some grief from some folks, as to why would I want to do it again at my age, 60 in June...my answer has always been that I would like to live as long as most of my female relatives, well into their 90s but with no weight issues. If I kept up the yo-yo dieting, it has to take a toll on your system. So I am starting over but with a much more experienced surgeon...go for first fill (again) next week. My daughter and I are both banded...so my biggest supporter has always been my daughter and even my first surgeon who probably screwed up has been a great supporter, even referring me to a different facility for second opinions

So good luck to any newbies..even with my complications, I didn't hesitate a second to get rebanded!!

Trish

[TerriLynn 0]

It's been a few months since I've posted here and the board has seemed to change quite a bit. I've written a few times lately and I'm not sure whether they have shown on here or not. Just wanted to check again.

Terri

[kll724 3,055]

Hello, glad to see that this place is more active. I had to have a unfill and it is kicking my butt. I have gained and need to get back on track. As folks say, I can eat anything.Well, most anything! I am trying to maintain, but it is tough. Talk to you all soon I hope. Karen

[pennreporter 12]

Been there, done that. I can feel your pain...:) Hang in there. I gained 40 lbs from when fill was removed in June of last year...Now rebanded and going for first fill since second band put in..can't wait...and I CAN EAT anything

trisha

Hello, glad to see that this place is more active. I had to have a unfill and it is kicking my butt. I have gained and need to get back on track. As folks say, I can eat anything.Well, most anything! I am trying to maintain, but it is tough. Talk to you all soon I hope. Karen

[freedom0702 0]

Sounds great...but what size container of Greek yogurt did you use? Thanks and can't wait to try it.

I have a good dessert recipe for bandsters. low carb..

1/2 container of GREEK style Yogurt

1 - 8 oz package of low fat Cream cheese

vanilla ( about 1 tsp)

Sweetner ( about 3-4 pkts of sweetner to taste)

Cinnamon ( about 1/ 2 tsp)

O.k. so soften the cream cheese out on the counter, then start to mash it with a fork, gradually add in the yogurt, spices, sweetner. Until its the consistency of thick yogurt... then dole it out into 1/2 cup portions and return to fridge... it will stiffen up when it chills again.

Enjoy with a dolloop of Fat Free cool whip on top.... YUMMY to die for..

[peaches9 3]

Sounds great...but what size container of Greek yogurt did you use? Thanks and can't wait to try it.

think its about 1 1/2 cup size... not quite as big a container as cottage cheese which usually holds 2 cups.

[peaches9 3]

It's been a few months since I've posted here and the board has seemed to change quite a bit. I've written a few times lately and I'm not sure whether they have shown on here or not. Just wanted to check again.

Terri

Yup, you are showing up just fine.

Candice

[laurz 0]

hi, glad to have found everyone again. I had lap band last Aug. and lost 31lbs but am at a stand still. Trying not to get discouraged and not revert to old habits.

[on the right track 0]

I too have stalled. I am going for a fill in two weeks. I hope that helps. I am nit complaining. I look so much better than before.