Jacksonville, Florida

[JustCallMeKelly 0]

Katie, I love the Atkins shakes, I drink the vanilla (althought Karen's suggestions sound great will have to try that), strawberry (my least fav), and two different chocolate ones (both good)...these are great instead of Breakfast which I've found I don't need or want or if you are out running around and know that lunch will be difficult you just grab one on the go. Very convenient and good that I haven't bothered to try anything else. I'm sure one day I'll get sick of them and will venture into others like the powder mixes etc. but for now they do me good. And just fyi I've been able to drink one whole in 15 minutes from the time I was allowed through all 3 fills I've had so the volume has not been an issue for me at all. Hope this helps. Take care. KKG

[*susan* 1,709]

Hello fellow Jax Bandsters! Where has everyone gone????

[LoisinStA 1]

I am here...just got back from Mexico where I was banded on Monday. Still pretty sore..looking forward to the next phase. Clear Liquids get old..hope to hit the full liquids once I hit the Publix. Would love to hear how others made it through the first couple of weeks.

[martucci 0]

Hi Lori, I am in the process of trying to get approved. I was told by Memorial that she believes Dr. Webb takes my insurance, medicare advantage plan. Did you have to wait the 6 months and being on a program? I wish I could bypass that. I wonder if there is a way. But, I gather you were happy with Dr. Webb?

I love this forum, gets me really anxious to get it done and lose this weight. The only part that scared me was the people losing so much hair. But you know, when I went to ths Bariatric clinic for a diet they said to have at least 1 tablespoon of oil a day, they told us safflower but I guess any oil. So I will do that.

Thanks.

Karen

[JustCallMeKelly 0]

I'm here too, I always forget to check this thread whenever I come to the site so I'm very glad for the reminder emails that it sends me. Karen, just curious what you meant by loss of hair? I've never heard of this and certainly haven't experienced it myself, if anything my hair seems much healthier and is growing too much since I've improved my eating habits and take in so much more Protein than when I was eating all carbs (afterall hair is mostly protein). Anyway, I would say not to worry about that of all things cos' if it is happening to people after getting banded then it must be to a very few. Trust me after being banded you will have too many other things to think about Good luck with your approval process...I too had to do the 6 month wait; it was hell to wait but it was good also cos' it gave me alot of time to learn and prepare...use your time wisely. Be well. KKG

[JustCallMeKelly 0]

Congrats LoisinStA on your recent banding. Hope you are feeling well and getting lots of rest. Just take it easy and try to take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll be past the liquids and onto solids but in the meantime just try to look at it as a great way to jumpstart your weight loss! Good luck to you. Be well. KKG

[martucci 0]

Thanks Kelly, that forum got me nervous, ha! One woman said she lost by the handful, yikes! But I will incorporate oil, one tablespoon anyway.

That's great you sound like you are doing so well! Congratulations! Yes, it will be hell waiting 6 months. My knees may not last. I had one knee operated on, torn miniscus and got home and after a week the other is paining, need surgery on that one now.

Well thanks for responding Kelly,

Karen

[JustCallMeKelly 0]

Well I went to my appt. last Tuesday w/Cywes and ended up having to wait 1 1/2 hours to see him.... arrrrgggg!!! Anyway, it turned out to be well worth it cos' I had lost 19 lbs. in the 3 weeks since seeing him last and he was THRILLED with my progress... his actual words were "PFG, do you know what that means" me: "NO" cywes: "PFG, think about it" me: "Oh, pretty f&*king good, I got it, thanks".... now for those of you who know Cywes then you will see how weird that was cos' I totally did NOT expect that reaction from him cos' he seems so straight laced! Anyway, it was great to get so many compliments from him and from Jodi as well (his assistant that weighed me in). I left there on cloud nine! He asked me if I needed a fill and I said No, which he was fine with, but now I'm starting to regret it cos' I'm noticing that I'm hungrier faster and am eating more and more (of the right foods but still). I have so much more to go (120 lbs) but am thrilled with the success I've had so far. Hope you all are doing great as well. Keep on trucking. KKG

[Pebbles06 0]

what kind of prices for fills from this doc in orlando?...I am haivng a hard time finding a fill doc

[JOHNST027 0]

Hi everyone, I was wondering where everyone had gone as well. Well Thursday will be here before i know it the 17th is my band date.Man, am i getting nervous. I start my liquid only tomarrow.This is all i can think about,I'm so ready ..but I'm kinda scared of the change.I'm going out today to pick up some last minute things that i may need.i'm having it done at the Surgery Center on 3rd St. by Dr.Cywes.Not sure what time yet .We just moved to Callahan so it wont be too bad getting there.

[crazy4jags 0]

Well I went to my appt. last Tuesday w/Cywes and ended up having to wait 1 1/2 hours to see him.... arrrrgggg!!! Anyway, it turned out to be well worth it cos' I had lost 19 lbs. in the 3 weeks since seeing him last and he was THRILLED with my progress... his actual words were "PFG, do you know what that means" me: "NO" cywes: "PFG, think about it" me: "Oh, pretty f&*king good, I got it, thanks".... now for those of you who know Cywes then you will see how weird that was cos' I totally did NOT expect that reaction from him cos' he seems so straight laced! Anyway, it was great to get so many compliments from him and from Jodi as well (his assistant that weighed me in). I left there on cloud nine! He asked me if I needed a fill and I said No, which he was fine with, but now I'm starting to regret it cos' I'm noticing that I'm hungrier faster and am eating more and more (of the right foods but still). I have so much more to go (120 lbs) but am thrilled with the success I've had so far. Hope you all are doing great as well. Keep on trucking. KKG

Congratulations, Kelly! :thumbs_down: Fabulous results. I'm curious to hear what you are eating on a regular basis since you are also probably doing the low carbs with Dr. Cywes. I was banded on 10/11 and was there last Friday; only lost 6 lbs this month but brings me to a total of 70 lbs lost. I had gone for 4 months without a fill but got one this time because I felt that I've been able to start eating more. Restriction is so wonderful...breakfast was an egg, lunch was a meatball from Sbarro, dinner was a small handful of fried clams :huh2: (I know I shouldn't do fried but, oh well...). My husband and I have discovered Breyers makes a low carb ice cream bar when we get a sweet tooth; they are 9 carbs (5 net carbs) and delicious (almost TOO delicious).

Keep up the great work! Sue

[JustCallMeKelly 0]

Congratulations, Kelly! :thumbs_down: Fabulous results. I'm curious to hear what you are eating on a regular basis since you are also probably doing the low carbs with Dr. Cywes. I was banded on 10/11 and was there last Friday; only lost 6 lbs this month but brings me to a total of 70 lbs lost. I had gone for 4 months without a fill but got one this time because I felt that I've been able to start eating more. Restriction is so wonderful...breakfast was an egg, lunch was a meatball from Sbarro, dinner was a small handful of fried clams :huh2: (I know I shouldn't do fried but, oh well...). My husband and I have discovered Breyers makes a low carb ice cream bar when we get a sweet tooth; they are 9 carbs (5 net carbs) and delicious (almost TOO delicious).

Keep up the great work! Sue

Thanks Sue for the kudos, it is much appreciated! And hey don't sell yourself too short cos' 70 lbs. is nothing to scoff at in 5 months time. Besides they way I look at it is if I go a month and lose ANYTHING at all then it's a major plus cos' they way I was headed before I would GAIN every month so at least I'm not gaining right! I was really good last month cos' I had like 5 days where I went off the reservation totally so then I battoned down the hatches for the rest of the time and did extreme LOW CARB, where most days I would keep it under 15 grams, which is why I was able to lose so much. I'm sure this month will not be as good. I too have not had a fill in about 5 weeks, but am starting to think I should have last appt. cos' I'm noticing now that it's taking more and more to fill me and I'm not staying full as long, AND I'm starting to want the "bad" things (aka carbs). I'm contemplating whether to call this week and set something up for next week. We'll see what the rest of the week brings. If it gets any worse then I definitely will before I go crazy! Again, thanks for the kind words and the same to you my friend. Keep on truckin! Much love. KKG

[*susan* 1,709]

Hey JOHNST027, I see your surgery was today. As soon as you feel up to it, let us know how everything went.

[JOHNST027 0]

hi susan, i was the 1st in surgery yesterday.i had to be there at 5:30 am and Dr.Cywes had me back by 6:30.It was done at the jax beach surgery center. Iwas back home around 11:00 am.Doing pretty good ,he said i had a large hiatal hernia that he repaired. So there was little more pain in upper chest and shoulder area.Thank god for the pain meds. I'm starting to hear the gas moving around my stomache now. wow it can make some strange noises.lol .just cant wait to get back on my feet and start working w/ my band.thanks so much for ck'ing on me.I'll k.i.t..whoo hoo i'm there now!!

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Tina, glad you are doing so well. Congrats on being an official bandster. That gas can be a bit uncomfortable, do you have your Gas-X ready?