Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hello, I just found you! I'm 51 and got my first fill Jan. 30, 09. I don't feel to much of a difference, just a tiny bit. I had surgery on the 18th of Dec. and have lost 25 pounds. I get on the scales way to much, so have decided to just go by the docs scale when I have appt., I was weighing at 3 in the morning. Crazy. I was hoping :cursing: for more loss, but am happy with what I've had. Glad I found you guys, thanks. TYF

Welcome Trenia

OMW you are the worse that I have met about getting on the scales at 3 in the morn :thumbup::frown: That's just too funny.

Yep girl - stay off the darn scales :tongue:- the doc visit is a good idea - I only went to the doc every 2 months so I just picked one day a week to weigh in...

Congrats on your 25 lbs gone - that's really good

Alot of pple don't feel much diff after their 1st fill - I felt mine for like 2 weeks then had to go back for my 2nd one and that one got me to my sweet spot - but I seem to be a lucky one getting to sweet spot so fast..

Look forward to chatting with you...

[orea15 0]

{{{{Katy}}}} I'll be holding you in my prayers.

[Toyster 0]

Hi Everyone,

Had the Barium Swallow test this morning and it's not good news at all I'm afraid. It took the doctor ages just to find the band and when he finally found it, it had slipped right to the end of my stomach. He said that is why I've been vomiting so badly. The whole stomach has been getting filled and distended but not letting anything through to the intestines and therefore coming up again. This will have caused the 6th hernia as well.

I rang the surgeons rooms and his receptionist just told me to keep my appt on Friday morning.

This news has devastated me and I broke down and cried. This is the second time the band has slipped. It was a close call 4 years ago with another surgeon. This new one stitched the band to the stomach, so what on earth happened to make it come loose this time???!!!

I'll have to be packed to go in on Monday, that's when he operates. My week has already been booked out with appts for my parents etc. I'm so very sad.

Best wishes.

I am praying for you to have closure of the problems and to be re banded with positive results.

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[mimi 22 0]

Katy---

I'm so sorry that you have had double the trouble with your band. I admire you for the determination you have shown through all this. I will have you in my prayers and thoughts.

Hugs--MiMi

[mimi 22 0]

Hi Trenia--Glad to have you with us. I think you will like our group. I have learned so much from all the girls here. Sounds to me you are doing great with your weight loss. Have a great day and Welcome.

MiMi

[Toyster 0]

Hi,

Would someone tell me how to paste my weight tracker code on the board here?

Toy

[phyllser 3]

Hi,

Would someone tell me how to paste my weight tracker code on the board here? Toy

Try this:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Katy, Would it be possible for you to have a revision surgery and get a sleeve? There are more and more people these days who are losing their bands and getting revision surgery. You can look at the bottom of the main page for all the people who have gotten the sleeve surgery.

I know a lady who had nothing but problems with the band from day one, and is extremely happy since she got the sleeve. With the sleeve, there is no worrying about fills and unfills. They make you a tiny stomach from the non stretchy part of the stomach and that is the end of it!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Janet,

What kinds of things do you eat that are low fat? I have always counted my Protein and calories, but maybe what I am eating is higher in fat. I always buy low fat cheese, and my main meat is chicken, but counting fat grams has never been something I worried about. I know you always

say to eat low fat, so maybe I am consuming too much fat and that is why I am having trouble?

I have done the pouch test diet, and lost 5 lbs and immediately gained it back when I went back to regular eating. It's basically 2 days liquids, 2 days mushies and one day of hard protein.

[sharons 0]

Toy - I'm sorry to hear about your upset at the doctor's. I wish you well during this challenging time.

Welcome Trenia

[Katydid 0]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all very much for the kind thoughts and prayers. I'm just off to pick up the printed results and scans for the surgeon tomorrow.

Best wishes.

[Katydid 0]

Katy, Would it be possible for you to have a revision surgery and get a sleeve? There are more and more people these days who are losing their bands and getting revision surgery. You can look at the bottom of the main page for all the people who have gotten the sleeve surgery.

I know a lady who had nothing but problems with the band from day one, and is extremely happy since she got the sleeve. With the sleeve, there is no worrying about fills and unfills. They make you a tiny stomach from the non stretchy part of the stomach and that is the end of it!

Hi Oregondaisy,

Thankyou I'll have a look and read up on it.

I think I'll be cheeky and ask him to cut some fat out and some wrinkly skin while he's there too. LOL. Who knows, maybe he'll do it..............hope, hope, hope.

Best wishes.

[lompocbander 1]

Best of luck, all of us are sending prayers and thoughts your way. And also towards your surgeon that he may do the very best job possible. (And I wish I could send you my surgeon, he is the best, but let's hope all the positive vibrations do the trick.)

As you go under anesthesia, picture yourself surrounded by loving friends, all picturing the best possible outcome for you, helping everything go perfectly, helping you have success with the operation and the fastest and smoothest healing with the best outcome ever. (There's been a lot of research on the effect of positive thinking on outcomes from surgery, it is really possible to make things go better through these techniques.)

So, we're there with you in spirit, surrounding you with a circle of love and attention, making sure that everything goes well, that you are well taken care of, that you know you are deeply appreciated and important.

Good luck! We are waiting to hear how well it all went! :smile::thumbup:

[Katydid 0]

Try this:

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Hi Phyllser,

I've tried this ticker link but it won't show up after I've filled it all in. What am I doing wrong?

[Katydid 0]

Best of luck, all of us are sending prayers and thoughts your way. And also towards your surgeon that he may do the very best job possible. (And I wish I could send you my surgeon, he is the best, but let's hope all the positive vibrations do the trick.)

As you go under anesthesia, picture yourself surrounded by loving friends, all picturing the best possible outcome for you, helping everything go perfectly, helping you have success with the operation and the fastest and smoothest healing with the best outcome ever. (There's been a lot of research on the effect of positive thinking on outcomes from surgery, it is really possible to make things go better through these techniques.)

So, we're there with you in spirit, surrounding you with a circle of love and attention, making sure that everything goes well, that you are well taken care of, that you know you are deeply appreciated and important.

Good luck! We are waiting to hear how well it all went! :smile::thumbup:

Hi Lompocbander,

Thankyou, I will certainly be doing this and I've booked all my loved ones from the other side to be with me also.

Best wishes.