cort889

Holla! lol NJ here, from Monmouth but currently at Rutgers U. - Had surgery at NYU (in nyc) by Dr. Fielding

300lbs 5,6 38 asthma, joint pain, pre-diabetic, enlarged fatty liver, high cholesterol Oxford (I should also prob mention that I was 16 at the time of banding, and was still approved even though it wasn't FDA approved for teens at that point) - Took about 4-6wks can't remember exactly to get approved Hope this helps, waiting is the hardest point, but don't worry once you get your op day life will move wicked fast Cort

COngrads on the 46lbs! - Are you getting enough Protein? (60+ a day?) If not that could def be a reason why you are hungry 2 hrs later. - If you are getting enough protein and still hungry 2 hrs later, then I would def go in for a fill. Should stay full about 4hrs after eating ideally. While some ppl can only eat 1/2 cup others can eat 2 cups. Most people (and the pouch is est. suppose to hold 1/2-1cup of food). 2 cups is a bit one the bigger portion side of things. Eating protein first, then veggies, then carbs might help cut back on how much you are eating. Also not eating "soft" foods the things that easily go down, so eating a baked chicken is more likely to fill you up quicker then ex. tuna salad. If your doing all things right, getting ennough protein, eating that first, and still eating the 2 cups and hungry 2 hrs later, then I would say its time for a fill. The fill will def help prolong the fullness and might restrict the amount you are eating. - As for getting stuck, I know I sometimes forget to chew enough or eat to quickly adn that will cause it. Make sure to remember the basics (chew 30x wait minute between bites) Also some foods jus don't work with the band. S0 if you got stuck on foods like bread or starchy Pasta might be your band just telling you "Hey, I can't handle this food" and avoiding it in the future might be the way to go. Hope this helps! Keep up the great work Cort Banded 07' thebandit1@blogspot.com

Adrea thanks for the positive feedback! Glad you liked it :} Isa Ohh you post recipes, def following you!! I totally agree, best support communities. Cortney

Hi Everyone, Def wanted to post a link to my blog on this forum, because I just finished a post dedicated to my complications. I think it'll be helpful/insightful or atleast reassuring to anyone else experiencing complications. http://thebandit1.blogspot.com/ Cortney P.S. If you have a twitter follow me @ Thebandit12 or your own blog messg me & I will add you to my blogroll Commentary & post suggestions are always welcomed

Hi Everyone, I am cross posting this on this forum since we most of us postops don't check the welcome one :} Just wanted to let you know that I've started a new blog on WLS. I'm an published writer, veteran bandster & blog fanatic. Figured it's about time to share my own WL experience & insights (with a comedic kick). http://thebandit1.blogspot.com/ Cortney P.S. If you have a twitter follow me @ Thebandit12 or your own blog messg me & I will add you to my blogroll P.P.S Commentary & post suggestions are always welcomed

Hi Everyone, I am cross posting this on this topic, because while I may be postop my blog is geared towards both pre's & posts (I also think it offers some valuable insight not otherwise talked about, or atleast so far that's what I've been told). Re: I'm not new to this site, but wanted to let you know that I've started a new blog on WLS. I'm an published writer, veteran bandster & blog fanatic. Figured it's about time to share my own WL experience & insights (with a comedic kick). http://thebandit1.blogspot.com/ Cortney P.S. If you have a twitter follow me @ Thebandit12 or your own blog messg me & I will add you to my blogroll P.P.S Commentary & post suggestions are always welcomed

Hi Everyone, I'm not new to this site, but wanted to let you know that I've started a new blog on WLS. I'm an published writer, veteran bandster & blog fanatic. Figured it's about time to share my own WL experience & insights (with a comedic kick). http://thebandit1.blogspot.com/ Cortney P.S. If you have a twitter follow me @ Thebandit12 or your own blog messg me & I will add you to my blogroll P.P.S Commentary & post suggestions are always welcomed

I hate protein shakes, all types. The only 1 I've ever tolerated is pediasure & MM. So that says something. I've only had the choc MM lite and its ok. Taste like chocolate milk. pretty good blended wiht some ice also.

There is also another VERY RARE cause, that unfortutenly I experienced. Everytime they filled my band and got to a place of good restriction (about 8cc out of 10cc band) I would experience nighttime vomiting and although I was restricted I could still eat WAY more then I should have been able to and gaining fast.. Each time they took an esphogram and it showed massive dilation. After 6 months of going through the fill/unill cycle they realized there had 2 be something wrong and when they did a revision surgery turns out scar tissue had formed and pulled the band into a malposition. Essentially everytime they filled to a point it would kink off my espogus so all the food would just sit there. Cort http://thebandit1.blogspot.com/

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