Dr. Miles or Dr. Schmitt patients

[kaninag 35]

I really dont think Im going to be able to make the group saturday? Unless I call in sick to work or something. :-(

I'm having a hard time too...not with eating or whatever just mentally. SO--let me know how it goes :-)

[Bamablondie1 0]

So for all of you veteran bandsters...

I was banded almost a month ago and am still on mushies. I go for my first fill in a couple of weeks.

I have no restriction at all. I am trying really hard to only eat about a cup of food, but I feel like I can eat like I did before I had surgery.

Is it possible to stretch my new stomach at this point?

I really want to make sure that I am doing this correctly, but I am so miserable.

Have any of you experienced this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

I'm right there with ya!!! AND I gained 3 lbs back when i went from liquids to mushies! Yes I know this is normal but *ugh* When is your first fill date? Mine is on 2/8. Tomorrow night is chinese buffet at my fav restaurant and it's killing me just to know that! lol! I guess I could go and get some Hot & Sour Soup. Wait... I gotta tink about that! I've heard some ppl say that they had bad results with anything spicy after being banded. Anybody care to chime in on this???

[Bamablondie1 0]

I really dont think Im going to be able to make the group saturday? Unless I call in sick to work or something. :-(

I'm having a hard time too...not with eating or whatever just mentally. SO--let me know how it goes :-)

I believe Veronica told me that they were gonna have a psychologist either this month or next to go over various topics related to 'our mental issues'. Maybe it'll be next month. Chin up!

[kaninag 35]

I believe Veronica told me that they were gonna have a psychologist either this month or next to go over various topics related to 'our mental issues'. Maybe it'll be next month. Chin up!

thatd be awesome!

[Bamablondie1 0]

I really like lemons in my Water but I'm thinking that Veronica said to avoid citrusy items. Anybody recall the suggestions on this?

[kaninag 35]

I really like lemons in my Water but I'm thinking that Veronica said to avoid citrusy items. Anybody recall the suggestions on this?

she was prob meaning eating the actual flesh of the fruit...I drink lemon water all the time...try limes to its awesome! hope Im not telling you wrong but Ive had my bad for 2 years and lemon/lime water is all I drink!

[Bamablondie1 0]

she was prob meaning eating the actual flesh of the fruit...I drink lemon Water all the time...try limes to its awesome! hope Im not telling you wrong but Ive had my bad for 2 years and lemon/lime water is all I drink!

You are right on. Called and they said lemon/limes were fine. I love my water REALLY cold w/1 lemon wedge and 1 lime wedge! So... I'm going by the grocery store on the way home! hahahaha!

[LollyMoe 1]

Went for my 5th fill today but Lisa wouldn't do it. She said that since I had lost 9.3 lbs in four weeks, she was afraid that it would completely block me up. So I have to go back in six weeks this time.

I don't really think I have reached my "sweet spot" for steady losing yet and hoped for just a tiny tiny little fill. I think it's my own determination right now that is helping me lose the weight...not the band. I could eat a lot, especially at night, but I make myself stop eating. Lisa ask a lot of questions but still didn't do a fill. Guess she knows more than I do but I'm still somewhat disappointed. . We'll see how it goes.

[Bamablondie1 0]

Ok... this may be TMI but ... anybody else having probs with Constipation? ?? I have IBS and have had for years but only occasionally have I had to take anything. When my IBS acts up, it's usually the OTHER END of the spectrum. Feeling like I need to buy stock in Fiber meds. Anyone got any suggestions? Yes... I'm drinking plenty of Water. I'm about 3 weeks post-op. Should I just buy some Benefiber and put it in my Protein Drinks? Anybody else with this prob?

[kaninag 35]

Ok... this may be TMI but ... anybody else having probs with Constipation? ?? I have IBS and have had for years but only occasionally have I had to take anything. When my IBS acts up, it's usually the OTHER END of the spectrum. Feeling like I need to buy stock in fiber meds. Anyone got any suggestions? Yes... I'm drinking plenty of Water. I'm about 3 weeks post-op. Should I just buy some Benefiber and put it in my Protein drinks? Anybody else with this prob?

thats the worst feeling in the world...add the benefiber to your food and drinks you'll never know its in there!! I tried taking the docusate sodium...after 2 pills I started feeling like my band was too tight so I dont recommend that at all! And I tried it on 2 seperate occasions did the same thing each time!:w00t:

[LollyMoe 1]

I take the docusate sodium at night and I eat Fiber One Cereal in the mornings. Also eat a peeled apple in the afternoon. All of this is per Ashley's okay.

I don't have any problems anymore.

[Bamablondie1 0]

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one that has had the Constipation monster! *ugh* Yes it is the worst feeling! I have Benefiber here at home and I'll give it a whirl. I think I'll ask them about my options when I go in for a fill on 2/8 if this continues to be a periodic issue. grrrr! Thanks for your help!

[razberry*kisses 0]

Long time no post from me. I am still here... I am stuck at 76 pounds lost.... I had a fill of .25 on last week. I haven't been to the doc since June of 2009. Lisa said I should come back in 6 weeks & that I probably needed to exercise to jumpstart me losing again. That is true, if only I had the time and energy to exercise.... I am gonna try and get up earlier in the morning to do some wii ...

I hope to make it to the meeting in Feb...

[Bamablondie1 0]

Anyone else here have a hiatal hernia repair done the same time as their band? I have BCBS and they have denied coverage for my hernia repair? Did anyone else have problems with their insurance on this?

[Bamablondie1 0]

Anyone else here have a hiatal hernia repair done the same time as their band? I have BCBS and they have denied coverage for my hernia repair? Did anyone else have problems with their insurance on this?

Nevermind. BCBS decided to pay after I appealled. Yeah me!