Kiskis

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!

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

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 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

Wishing you a positive outcome! Sending lots of positive vibes your way! Keep us posted!

My nurse just emailed and said to stay on muchies & liquids for a couple of days. I am in the que to see my surgeon next wednesday too.

I take Pantoprozole for my acid reflux. I also only drink i med coffee a day and no diet drinks except one night/week. This feeling has slowed down my eating for sure. Helped to break my plateau. Kimberly13 great to hear that you are happy with your weight loss! Keep up the great work!

Kimber13 - I have acid reflux. I do take meds. I can't get off of them. I ended up getting sick again tonight as the pain was so intense after eating still 2.5 hours later. Now I need to take is easy as I am really swollen. Thanks for your quick post. The crazy part was I was trying to book a fill last week and can't get in until next week. A fill would be the last thing I need. I was this bad last september when traveling in Europe. Thanks, Kristi

Not sure if my band has just decided to tighten up, or I am back in the green zone or have a slip? I have had to go back to pureed meat so that it goes down easier. I can’t eat more than ½- ¾ cup of food. Then I am so full, almost feel stuck and if I drink after 30 minutes of eating I am gurgly for hours. Yesterday I ate some cream cheese pizza dip and I was all of a sudden so tight and major heart burn after 2 hours of eating. I decided to get sick so I could feel better and that took the pressure off. I am trying to see my surgeon next week as they are away this week. I have been this way for 5 days.

Ketosis! I carry mints & gum all the time and brush when I can. I am 1 yr banded and it doesn't go away. Worth it for the weight loss!

My hair has thined at the bottom. I have always shedding hair. I too take Botine. It is worth it as I am down 96 lbs since Feb9/11.

I didn't miss coffee. After surgery it took me a number of weeks to be able to handle the coffee on my stomach. I had more tea.