cheryl2586

I dont take any because I am not vitamin deficient. I have my blood work done every three months and my doctor told me if you're not deficient you dont need them. All you're buying is expensive pee. Get your levels checked not everyone needs them.

Liquids are not going to keep you full. They pass right through. Try some greek yogurt after drinking something hot to relax the band. No liquid source is going to keep you full for longer then that. There is no substance for your stomach to digest.

Can't eat any of them but come on its not a death sentence. Your body does not need these things. We all got obese because we ate too much of any of those things. I do not miss bread, rice or pasta. I find so much more good tasting foods then any of them.

The fever is not normal but the diarrhea is. It should have stated that in your post op instructions. I had mine out yesterday and that was one of the things he discussed at my appointment and before discharging me. Anything with fat in it from now on is going to cause it too. Dairy will also. I cant believe these doctors send you home with no clear instructions. I have a five page paper to tell me what to expect. I would call him about the fever though. You may have diarrhea for a long time because the bile is dumping straight in to the intestines and no longer being filtered through the gallbladder. All my family had diarrhea for 18 months or longer. Keep drinking and call your doctor

You may be on a calorie restricted diet but maybe you're not eating the right things. I cant see only losing 20lbs since June if you're doing everything right. Calorie deficit means your body has no choice but to lose weight. You're not telling us what you are eating so we can't help if we don't know what you're eating.

That really is a large number and I do not think that much weight in 3 months is healthy to lose.

If we all could lose 100lbs and keep it off without the band we all would have by now I am sure. Yes you can lose 100lbs but you can not keep it off.

Only if you are vitamin deficient. If you aren't the body will not use it. That is why blood work for weight loss pts are important. I only ttake b12 injections the rest of my levels are fine. No one should ever take iron unless you are anemic or have iron deficiency it caan vause cardiac problems. Only take what you need

People get miconceived about restriction. Its not about the amount you can eat its about curbing your hunger for four hours on small amounts of food because even the tightest of bands can eat around it. You're. Looking. For being satisfied

Yes let's talk about how much you should be eating. The pouch is only supposed to be able to hold 4 ounces of food. That is a half cup. I have not starved in three years on a half cup of food. A cup of food is a misconception. Next time you go to your doctor dont ask him how much you are supposed to be eating ask him how many ounces your pouch should hold. His answer may surprise you. He is not going to tell you 8 ounces which is a cup. The whole idea is to have enough calorie deficit to lose weight. Starvation mode is also a misconception. Your body has no choice but to eventually lose weight on less food. Just because you can eat more why do you. Follow instructions and you will lose. I can not possibly eat a cup of food. When you eat more then four ounces the food is backing up in to your esophagus whether you can feel it or not thus causing the esophagus to dialate.

Get in touch with your surgeon and let him help you get back on track. This is not an easy journey and anyone that says it is, never had a problem with food. Everyday its hard even at three years. You have to want it badly. You have to understand that your relationship with food has to change now and that falling off so early in the game will not help you. Call the people you need to call for your support and understanding of what you need to do to get yourself back on track then don't sway from that until you have reached goal. Even in maintenance you still have to watch what you eat or you will regain. Its a commitment you have to make for yourself. We can only give you support but its basically up to you.

Honey so happy for you. Love yourself first. Love does not hurt. When it hurts it is no longer love. Dont look for love, let love find you. Then you will have true love. My husbands aunt was a widow for 30 years. She just now remarried because she let love find her and she is happy.

Well from the beginning I have told everyone. Some have made the choice to have it and some wanted no part of it. I never waited for someone to say anything to me because they already knew. I wanted to be the example and I knew I couldnt fail. Three years and counting. I never hid it. Still tell people that I have had it. I want people to know that it can change your life as long as you stick with the program.

Call your doctor tomorrow but sometimes you do have severe swelling and it takes a while. You might need an unfill but sometimes these things just take some time and you have to get used to eating with a tighter stoma. But call them for sure first thing.

Hell yes every ounce of it is worth it. It's so little to give up all the crap that was killing us. I often think what I really saw in all those greasy fast foods I was eating and how much I hate that these places are killing the public. It is worth it 150% It is worth the few years I spent getting to goal to look in the mirror and love myself not feel like a disgrace. Yes it is totally worth it.

You have to see which of the things you need the most. Of course wellness visits and sick visits. I wouldnt weigh in too much on emergency room visits because in all reality unless you are a sickly person how many times do you patronize the ER. In the event you should have to go to the ER and you are admitted the out of pocket cost is usually waived. We have a 200 dollar copay for the ER which I have only used once and was admitted so it was a benefit. I dont go to the ER unless I am really that sick and can't get to my doctor which is usually never. Most insurance carriers cover minute clinics which are becoming very well in need so they are just as good as the ER if you get sick. If they think its serious enough then they will send you to the ER.

You will be on your way as soon as they correct the problem. Anytime you go to surgery your labs have to be ok or they will cancel them. That is why I always ask for a copy before I have any procedures done. Then I know what I am facing. Good luck in the future.

Its no more then a pin prick. In the time they numb you, you could have already gotten the fill. Lidocaine hurts more then the actual fill does. I would say go for it without the numbing.

Usually the 0 one is the most expensive. You have to look at each plan and choose the one that will cover your needs. Which one pays the most if that is what you need or if you can afford more out of pocket then go with a cheaper one. Each plan should out line what it covers.

Of course you have every right to know how much is in your band. You should always know that number. What if something happens and they need to take it out? You won't even know if they have taken out the proper amount. What if you decide to change doctors and you won't even be able to tell the other one how much is in your band. I would tell him I want to know how much is in there and how much you are putting in there. You have every right to know how much fluid is in your band.

Sorry about your losses it must have been difficult. Stay true to yourself now and come here for support. Most bandsters who fall off the wagon leave the site then regain. Keep us informed of your progress its the only way you can get to your goal by having support.

I dont think I will have to worry about getting to a 34 lol. I went from a 52 DD to a 42 D so I think my girls are done for now lol

3 years

All I can say is you have to want this. Pre op and post op diets are not forever. Just remember that.

Your body for one is going through a major calorie deficit. Even in normal dieting you will experience no energy with lack of food. You also had major surgery and it takes a while to get back to your old self. Your body is adjusting to less calories and other major upsets. Blood sugar ups and downs right now. It will happen.