kittyforet

You're not alone. You've done great so far. It just takes time. I wish I could lose faster like others but it's my own journey, my own struggle, my own life. Comparing myself to others won't help me lose weight. Remind yourself that when you're having a bad day. I still am a work in progress. I'm not perfect. I sometimes eat what I shouldn't and don't exercise enough. But I could NOT have lost what I have without the help from my band AND the support from the people here on LBT. I have had many fills, up to 7.5 cc, and hoping I'm closer to restriction. Until then though, I'll keep moving along with what I've learned. Hang in there.

Y'all can buddy with me too. I've only been banded since June but we can all help each other. Feel free to email me kittyforet@yahoo.com

I was there yesterday and saw the flier...actually took a picture of it and was going to post the info here. If anyone is going to this, lets meet up so we can get to know each other!! I will see if I can get a sitter that night.

Are any of them short length or capris? I might be interested if they are. I'm short.

You're doing great Ashley!!!! You can always be my buddy!!

I used dr Reilly at true results. Insurance wouldn't cover it so I paid $9900 cash to their office. I liked the doctor but it can be tough to get convenient fill appointments if I don't book ahead at least a month. The price includes one year of fills. Not Sure how much it is after that; I will have to decide if I want to continue at their office or find another office that will take me. I've only seen the doctor twice. Every fill is done with the nurse. He also has a private practice in Houston.

KristiRN: I live in league city. I used Dr Reilly at True Results Houston. Insurance wouldn't cover so I paid $9900 out of pocket.

Ok so this is confusing me and I'm not sure if it's band-related or not. Lately I've noticed that when I am about done eating my pre-measured amount of food, I suddenly get this overwhelming urge to take a nap. Like if I close my eyes I'd fall asleep. Like I can't stay awake another moment. Is this an I'm full kind of moment? Is this "restriction"??? Or am I just weird? Anyone else have this happen?

It happens to me too. After getting stuck, try to stick to liquids the rest of the day and possibly the next to help the swelling go down. I am ok with chicken breast, ONLY IF I cut it into teeny tiny bites....think pea-sized bites. I get stuck if I eat too fast or my bites are too big or if I don't wait at least 30 seconds between bites. If you can't eat solid foods, go to yogurt, Protein drinks, etc. to help get your protein. If you can't keep liquids down, you're too tight. If you can keep the liquids down, it's possible you are in the green zone but need to change the amount or speed of your eating. Try to slow down and eat tiny bites and see if the food stays down. When I've gotten stuck on meatballs it was because I ate too many big bites too fast. If you're using regular-sized utensils, don't think you have to fill up the entire surface with food....I play a game when I have to use those instead of toddler spoons/forks...I try to see how little I can get on the spoon/fork at one time. Take time to savor each bite (hard to do when I am used to shoveling my food! ) It takes practice! good luck!

My LBT friends can also be my FB friends, but I do not share obvious lapband info on there. My bosses and many coworkers are also my FB friends and they don't know I am banded. I may occasionally make a veiled reference to my weight loss but I don't get anymore specific than that unless it's in a message. Feel free to friend me on facebook. Kristi hodges Foret.

I aim for 80-90 per day. My nutritionist said stay above 65 to keep full. She didn't give a max limit.

Omg I love fudge. Can't wait to try it!

I've only tried the muscle milk light, ready to drink chocolate flavor. It's not bad. Tastes like chocolate milk with an almost coconut after taste. I found it in my grocery store at their refrigerated health food section, by the vitamins, etc. it wasn't in the dairy case. I shop at a Texas-based grocery store called HEB so it might be in a different locale in your store. It's not with the slim fast. I've heard some people buy it online, at GNC or their local health food store.

Mine did the same for the first one. Not so much since then, maybe a tiny mark every now and then. The first one was the size of a baseball.

Omar, I'm sorry you're having issues. The site had a server problem recently and it's taken a little time to get it back to "normal". Maybe try logging out, closing the widow and reopening it. I had to do that on my phone to see it after the problems. There are many knowlegable and helpful people on this site. I'm from the Clear Lake area and would be happy to team up with you. Not sure How great my advice is but I can try. Give LBT another chance. Good luck to you.

You might need a slight unfill. If you can't keep fluids down then I'd call him back and ask to come it. Not keeping food/drink down isn't good for your band. At least call and explain your symptoms. Even taking a tiny bit out could help. My surgeons office says to contact them if I experience vomiting, reflux, heartburn, inability to tolerate liquids, difficulty swallowing, or night cough. Good luck.

I agree!! It's hard to keep it in mind but it's my band, my life, my journey, my health. I haven't lost much but I've lost. And if I do it right I will continue to lose. I get sad when I compare myself to others but it's my own fight. No one else is exactly like me or has the same issues I do so comparing doesn't help. I know others may have it easier or better than me but some have it harder or struggle more. My fills are always different. Some I feel right away, some take 1-2 weeks, some last for a day. I never know. I just got up to 7.5 cc. But that can't define me or my success. That may or may not be perfect for me. Only time will tell. Best of luck to you.

I rinse my mouth after eating certain things and sometimes use mouthwash. Since I can't chew gum, I use the listerine dissolvable breath strips (love the cinnamon flavor!) to help with any breath issues. Rinsing and spitting should not be an issue. My doctor said tiny sips were ok if needed.

I would say if you're having doubts, DON'T go there. I know it's stressing you about but saving a little money isn't worth that. Save a little more and do it in the U.S. If you're that concerned for her safety. You need to spend your time during/after the surgery focused on you, not on her safety. I can bet you'd feel horrible if you had the surgery and something did happen to her. So don't go. Best of luck to you.

Welcome. I'm in the clear lake area. Banded June 20, 2011. Feel free to friend me or send me an email. Kittyforet@yahoo.com

Hi darknlovely. I'm southeast of Houston. Clear Lake area. And you?

Hi! Happy new year! Just curious to see if anyone here attends the meetings at True Results Houston. No one from that office has ever mentioned it to me but I've heard several people on here say that they have meetings once a month. If so I'm considering finding out when the next one is. If I can go I'd love to meet people from LBT in person. If you hear anything or can go please email or text me. Kittyforet@yahoo.com 281-734-5612 Kristi

I take te generic versions of vitafusion gummies and calcium. I buy the target brand. Adult gummy multivitamin and adult gummy calcium chews. I don't like the chalky taste Of the flintstones. The ones I take taste like gummy bears and sours. Try several to see what works for you.

Taco Soup 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, browned and drained 1 can each, drained and rinsed: Kidney Beans Pinto beans Black beans 1 can corn, undrained 1 can diced tomatoes or rotel, including liquid 1 tbsp chili powder Pour all into crock pot and cook on low up to 4 hours. Freezes great. When serving, top with shredded cheese if desired. I eat it with tostitos baked tortilla chips.

So true. As I read this, 2 commercials came on back to back, both with celebrity endorsers. Atkins and nutri-system. Both basically shaming people for what they gorged on over the holiday. As I'm typing this, hubby is signing up for membership at 24-hour fitness. Guess he's tired of me losing and him gaining.