Kiskis

Hi all, Feeling like I may have made a mistake today by getting a fill. I only got .2 but now I am at 6.7 cc's. Crap the heartburn is brutal! I have only been sipping but not getting far. I am hoping after 2 days that it will calm down. Hot choclate has worked the best today I am managing to finish it. Gurgling & burbing . Tried Jello OK but no calories. I will try my shake again in a bit. Better to sip and get some. Dying to get these last 30 lbs done! Good luck all! K

My husband supported me through the whole process. He even did the pre-op diet with me and has lost 30 lbs over the last year. In Canada we are self pay and the cost is $18K so I needed to have his support. And still today he is my biggest fan! Good luck in your decision. K

Cazzy - you summed me up! I am maybe going to have a mini fill tomorrow as I am hungry every 1.5 hours. Cheers, Kristi

They meet the 1st Thursday of every month 7pm at Mt. St. Joesph's in Vancouver. Next meeting Thursday, March 1, 2012 take elevator up to the 1st floor, to Sister Germaine Conference

Hi all, Came across your thread. False Creek said the hope to get the support group happening as we only had 1 meeting in 2011. Mt St Joseph's in Vancouver meets the first Thursday of evedry month. So this Thursday, March 1 at 7pm. Mt St Joseph’s Hospital, take elevator up to the 1st floor, to Sister Germaine Conference Regards, Kristi

I was banded at False Creek Medical here in Vancouver, BC 1 year ago by Dr Katherine Hse & Dr. Corey Ming-Lum. My BMI was 44.3 (266 lbs) and now BMI is 27.6 (164 lbs). It has saved my life! You might want to look at False Creek too. Good luck!

Just over a year ago I was banded (Feb 9)! Wow now I am 164.6 lbs & a size 12. Another 30-35 lbs to go! How are the other Feb 2011 banders doing? K 1/28/11-Smokey2112 2/02/11-ManningFan 2/02/11-TylerAshton567 2/02/11-Shawnypoo 2/04/11-blondeej (Trisha) 2/05/11-Korilynn 2/07/11-ruthiesmg. 2/07/11-KOKIE 2/07/11-soon2besexynslim 2/07/11 - bamakaren 2/09/11-Mrs.Mustang 2/09/11-Bunnykins 2/09/11-Loozer2B 2/09/11 - kiskis (Kristi) 2/10/11-JMH80 (Jackie) 2/10/11-Elle23 2/10/11-Trns4md 2/10/11-TexasNurseMom 2/10/11-bigtom1948 2/11/11-Justplaintired 2/11/11-KeeKee99 2/11/11-Care2teach 2/14/11-Alikitty 2/14/11-sdjenk 2/15/11- mcgowberg 2/15/11-Kristen1969 2/16/11-TexasMama 2/16/11-ThisMumRocks 2/16/11-aocon0630 2/16/11- SashaFierce (Jill) 2/17/11-Newbranden in Tampa, Florida by Dr. Aguila 2/17/11-wantinghealth 2/18/11-daisy_0729 2/21/11-hoagy 2/22/11-Elle23 2/23/11-Angel2001 2/25/11-Sophinator 2/28/11-Post Modern Retro Pretty

I am at 164.6 lbs and would like to get to about 130-135 lbs. Weight loss has slowed but at least on the home stretch! Good luck!

Sounds like me! I feel like I go up and down with the same pound now for 2 weeks then I will drop a .5-1lb. I use to lose 1.5 lbs per a week and now I am lucky if I can lose .5lbs/week. I have worked on my eating and kicking up my workouts. I am going to see my dr tomorrrow and may get a fill. But I am pretty tight but do get more hungry at night. Good luck!

Have you tried to stay on liquid and mushies for at least 2 days for things to calm down. I have just had the same problem for the last week. I have bad acid reflux and take medication every morning for it. I would be easy on your band and if you continuing to have problems you should see a dr as you could have a slip. You know you have problems if you have problems at night. I had liquid and had to sleep propped up.Now I am good. Take is easy! Wish you the best! K

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Feeling better but after getting stuck again! Back to basics and taking it slow & easy.

My life saving snacks: Babybel or string cheese Snack packs of beef Jerky Fat free choc pudding with whey Protein (I add the 1 scoup) Oh Yeah bars (high protein 8 g's) Jello Or sometimes I just have chicken or beef as I am on a high protein diet. Good luck!

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I am in Vancouver & was banded 1 year ago and 100lbs lighter . Welcome to banderland! Cheers, Kristi

I have thining hair and it is brutal after my weight loss. I take Biotin & Flax Seed.

It took me a couple of weeks to get on track. Also try an over night stool softener. It will work itself out. Sounds like you are doing the right things.

I have been in the same cycle. You need to stay on mushies & liquids as you are very swollen if you have been getting stuck daily. Also try taking proboics pill daily. This helps with digestion. But you may also need a small unfill. What foods are you getting stuck on? Good luck!

Vitamin World has some great liquid ones that have everything you need and taste good. Good prices too.

Connie - great work! It is great that you can me a mentor and help others! You will be at goal in no time! Cheers, Kristi

I have had the same issues a few times. I would see your dr right away or contact your clinic/nurse. It happens when I travel or have stress. I just ride it out with a liquid/puree until things calm down. You might be very swollen if you have been getting sick. I take a 1 a day probotic pill that helps with my digestion. This has made an improvement for me. Keep up posted. Hope things improve. K