Dr. Miles or Dr. Schmitt patients

[kaninag 35]

kaniag when u make a choc pnut butter shake do u drink it all at one time?

HAHA, no it usually takes me about 3hours to drink it. I generally put it in the freezer 1/2 way thru to keep it cold. I'm really tight in the mornings so if I have anything its a shake and I start on it about 7a and finish it usually by 10a or a little later.

[busdriver1 0]

HAHA, no it usually takes me about 3hours to drink it. I generally put it in the freezer 1/2 way thru to keep it cold. I'm really tight in the mornings so if I have anything its a shake and I start on it about 7a and finish it usually by 10a or a little later.

thank you so much i had one this morning and thought i would never finish it and wasnt hungry for lunch but this morning was later than i will have it during the week

[LollyMoe 1]

Thank goodness, I am feeling a lot better than Friday. Still not up to all the fluids I need and still taking breathing treatments but I'm on my way.

I have a question: I read a lot of the postings on this website and I noticed that a clothing exchange was mentioned. Do we have one?

I have two beautiful blouses, a Black one with beading and a White one with beading. They came from Catherine's and were a Christmas present from my mother. They are a 5X and too big for me. I have never worn them at all. I would be happy to find a home for them other than just sending them to the thrift store. Anyone know of someone.

[kaninag 35]

Thank goodness, I am feeling a lot better than Friday. Still not up to all the fluids I need and still taking breathing treatments but I'm on my way.

I have a question: I read a lot of the postings on this website and I noticed that a clothing exchange was mentioned. Do we have one?

I have two beautiful blouses, a Black one with beading and a White one with beading. They came from Catherine's and were a Christmas present from my mother. They are a 5X and too big for me. I have never worn them at all. I would be happy to find a home for them other than just sending them to the thrift store. Anyone know of someone.

They have one sometimes before the meetings...not sure when the next one will be or if theyve started doing it everytime...Jason may know....HEY JASON...where you be these days!!

[LollyMoe 1]

I know this is going to sound wacky but I am concerned about it. So far, since 8/11, I have been consuming liquids. I don't seem to "feel" any restrictions or having any problems with the amount I drink. For instance, I can drink 8 oz of Protein Shake with no problems. The sample menu says 4 oz. I do drink it slowly w/o any difficulty.

Do you think I have stretched out my pouch already? Have I abused it?

Tomorrow, I start the soft diet and the book's sample menu is q2hrs but serving sizes are 4oz.

Will I start to feel some restrictions when I consume a different type of food stuff?

Please let me know something. I am almost afraid to start the soft diet.

Thanks everyone.

[kaninag 35]

I know this is going to sound wacky but I am concerned about it. So far, since 8/11, I have been consuming liquids. I don't seem to "feel" any restrictions or having any problems with the amount I drink. For instance, I can drink 8 oz of Protein Shake with no problems. The sample menu says 4 oz. I do drink it slowly w/o any difficulty.

Do you think I have stretched out my pouch already? Have I abused it?

Tomorrow, I start the soft diet and the book's sample menu is q2hrs but serving sizes are 4oz.

Will I start to feel some restrictions when I consume a different type of food stuff?

Please let me know something. I am almost afraid to start the soft diet.

Thanks everyone.

There is NO way that you have stretched your pouch already!! It takes a LOT of abuse to stretch your pouch. You have to remember you're drinking liquids right now...after surgery some ppl have a lot of restriction and some ppl have NONe..but what you need to focus on right now is getting your band healed! When it heals then they can give you a fill and start you on your journey of restriction!! I hope this helps. Good luck to ya and move on to the soft diet!!

[LollyMoe 1]

Thanks Kaninag. I think I am becoming paranoid about my band and don't want to do anything that would mess it up. I feel so lucky to have it at all.

I will follow your advice and move on to soft diet today. I have been looking forward to soupy grits believe it or not. I have always liked them but didn't cook them that way too often since hubby likes them the regular way.

I guess I just worried too much. Thanks ag:rolleyes2:ain for answering. Have a nice day.

Later entry today: Well, I have tolerated five Ritz Wheat crackers with Deviled ham spread on them. No restrictions felt. I ate slowly, chewed until it was mushy. Sure did taste good. I'm trying my grits tonight.

Edited August 25, 2009 by LollyMoe

[Fordgal88 7]

Don't worry too much Lolly! We are all here to help each other. Kanina is an excellent resource. I think she is one of the furthest out in our group.

This is the "Bandster Hell" part of your journey. Trust me it will get better. Remember I told you it was about 6 months before I really "learned" my band. You are doing great and asking questions is the best thing you can do. I remember the first thing I had on my mushy phase was pintos and cheese. Yum!!

Hope everyone is well. I am doing great! Loving this weather :thumbup:.

Have a great week!!

=)

Shawna

[kaninag 35]

I may be far out but I am still def still learning my band too....right now for example Im working 7 days aweek due to school and work...I have rediscovered how easy it is just to open a bag of chips for lunch and keep on working...needless to say I havent lost anything these past few weeks :thumbup:

Keep up the good work Lolly you'll do great I can already tell!!!

Hey any tips on a quick metabolism boost? I went and got a B12 shot today but I dont know how much good it will do.

OH-does anyone here use anything besides chewable vitamins? If so how and when do you take them.

Since banded I have only done chewables...well this last time I bought regular by mistake and discovered that this morning...so I broke it in 1/2 and took it fine but MAN about an hour later I felt SO nauseated...I hate to waste 8bucks...(trust me thats a lot for a poor student) any thoughts?!

Edited August 25, 2009 by kaninag

[busdriver1 0]

lollymoe i was banded july 1 and did not feel much restriction but ate like i was supposed to and got my first fill in august and still dont feel a lot of restriction but can tell its filled. hang in there you are doing great

[busdriver1 0]

no i buy f at support group cause i couldnt stand the Centrum chewables kaninag i have a almost full bottle you can have at next support group the taste almost made me sick but i think it was the orange falvor it bothers me for some reason

[JASON R 0]

They have one sometimes before the meetings...not sure when the next one will be or if theyve started doing it everytime...Jason may know....HEY JASON...where you be these days!!

they have them about 2 times a year. just need to ask when they are going to have another one.

and kaninag, sorry i havent been here much. i have been so busy around the house and it seems like i don't have time anymore for anything.

I know this is going to sound wacky but I am concerned about it. So far, since 8/11, I have been consuming liquids. I don't seem to "feel" any restrictions or having any problems with the amount I drink. For instance, I can drink 8 oz of Protein Shake with no problems. The sample menu says 4 oz. I do drink it slowly w/o any difficulty.

Do you think I have stretched out my pouch already? Have I abused it?

Tomorrow, I start the soft diet and the book's sample menu is q2hrs but serving sizes are 4oz.

Will I start to feel some restrictions when I consume a different type of food stuff?

Please let me know something. I am almost afraid to start the soft diet.

Thanks everyone.

just like kaniag said, theres no way you have done anything to your pouch.

and just like other people said, somepeople feel some restriction and some don't until a few feels. myself i had some. but stick in therer and just do what they ask you to do and you will be fine.

i went in today to see the dr and got a small fill..5cc. im doing fine now. everyone in the office was saying i didnt look the same and the girls pulled my pics up and talked about them with me for sometime. and they took my pic again today. i guess since today is my band birthday. one year post op today. now if i can lose another 75 pounds before this time next year i will be set.

[busdriver1 0]

Way to go jason i cant wait till i am where u are

[LollyMoe 1]

Yippee, Jason. I agree with Busdriver...can't wait until I'm where you are now.

I have stopped worrying about my band. I know that I have some good support people on here and when needed, all of you will help. I say that mantra to myself at least three times a day.

I'll check on the clothes swap. Thanks.

[kaninag 35]

*I would def appreciate the Vitamins thanks! I dont know if I'll be at the next support group meeting though it may be december bofore I get to come! Due to school and work

On a side note.....I HATE BEING SICK! Yesterday when I got to clinicals I had already had a cough now Im achy ALL over and just feel horrible...so keep my in your prayers I have my first interview today and I need to put on my bright face :blushing:

Keep up the good work everyone!!!