futurelookinghealthy

I know what you guys are talking about. I have one of those big tubs that every time something is too big I just throw it in the tub and put the lid on. It's actually pretty full, so hoping to deliver it to our Goodwill soon. I do have a question to you all though, do you put your "too big" bras in the pile or throw them away. I've had several and I put them in the tub but the other day someone told me I shouldn't be giving those away to toss them. I would love your opinion. Thanks, Connie

Candis, I'm pretty much getting that same feeling. My surgery was September 2nd and I have only lost 37 pounds. I've had 5 fills, I'm at 8 cc in a 14cc band. I'm having a bariatric swallow done Monday morning, whatever that is but I hope it tells the story. Thank you all for your inspiring stories.

I drink a lot of those flavored packets that you put into your water bottle. 0 calories and 0 carbs, so no problem with anything added to it. I also drink crystal lite, there are so many flavors to choose from. Decaf tea sweetened with splenda is also a good water source. Just be imaginative and you will come up with plenty to keep you from being bored with just water

Jan thank you so much for the info on the barium swallow. Hopefully there won't be anything serious wrong.

I'm having one in a couple of weeks, but I am really unsure of what it is and what it does. I have been banded since September 2, 2010 and have only lost 37 pounds and in the last 2 months I have only lost 2 pounds. I'm taking zumba 2 nights a week and I walk 5 days a week plus watch what I eat. So the doc said next visit I would have a barium swallow. Anyone had one of these and what does it show? And if it shows anything can it be fixed without another surgery? Thanks for all responses. Connie

PB means productive burp, in other words a burp with a little something with it, usually saliva that is slimy. Sometimes when you're stuck this happens and sometimes you don't have to be stuck at all, It can be from over eating to something that just doesn't agree with you. At least this is in my case.

Be very careful doing the Atkins diet, I did it in the 70's and lost 30 pounds in less than 3 months, but I went overboard and was not getting enough carbs and messed my kidneys up royally. Still to this day I have all kinds of trouble. True I kept the weight off for over a year after I lost the weight and ate pretty much anything I wanted but the consequences were just too great for me. I was eating less than 10 carbs A DAY and it was saying I should have been eating at least 45 - 60, and it really did play harshly on my body, so just make sure you get enough of the right carbs in if you plan to stay with it. Of course, this was just my experience and may not hurt anyone else. Good Luck in whatever route you take. Connie

Raven, you sound like such a strong person. I admire all your courage for all that you have been through and will pray for you for all you have to go through in the future. Keep your faith and I'm sure everything will turn out okay. Good Luck. Connie

My doc doesn't even numb me and I don't feel anything. I've had 4 fills and not a one of them have hurt. Don't worry!

Good Luck Princess. I know exactly what you mean as I am starting Zumba this coming Tuesday night. It's hard to imagine being able to move my 213 pound body to all those moves (oh and by the way I am only 4' 11''), but I'm sure going to give it a try. I've found out in this weight loss journey of mine that I at least have to try and if I don't exactly get to the point of where I hoped I would, at least I do have the satisfaction of saying I tried which I don't know about you guys, but it's a whole lot more than what I was doing before the LapBand. LOL Anyway good luck and give it all you got. Connie

Good Luck Feedrate, you were successful once and I know you can do it again. Just stay strong and hang in there. Connie

So glad you are on your way to recovery. Will keep you in my thoughts. Do as the doc says and I'm sure you will be healthy and ready for that new band in no time.