PattyGirl66

((hugs)) rest up Floridays!!!

Hi Cyndyann, I am really concerned about the 'partial' knee replacement, only because as we get older, the more active we are, arthritis sets in, you possibly could be subjected to another surgery on that same knee. I had a total hip replaced in my very early 40's, my other hip will need to be replaced as well but I need to get this weight off to do it. I had no choice in my matter when getting the hip replaced, both my hips are degenerative, and my femur head was completely gone and the femur bone was actaully rubbing chips of bone off of my pelvis, I was really messed up. Arthritis is no joke! Can you talk to you ortho about what are the chances that you will need a total knee replaced on that same knee? talk about other alternatives, how bad is the arthritis once a partial knee is put in. If he/she says there are good chances you will knee a total knee done in your future, I would deff go with a total knee at first. Why suffer down the road, as I was told more surgeries on the same joints is the worse!! I know it even scares me today to think how long my new hip will actually last, ya know? Best of luck to you,

<---needs to lose 2 more pounds to hit my mini goal of a total of -90 (remember I am pms-ing), lolol

I made a delicious ground turkey with mushrooms stuffed green pepper the other day. I usually post and all, but honestly I got caught up in other things. food such as ground turkey needs to be moistened up so that not only does it taste good, but its not dry. Here is a wonderful excellent food recipe site, I have made tons of food from here and everything has come out deeeeeeeeelish and moist! http://www.skinnytaste.com/ Enjoy....

The pain you are experiencing is the gas they pump into you when doing the surgery. It travels throughout your body before it actually disipates. There is no cure to this in making the pain go away besides walking it out. If you were prescribed medication, take it. But walking is your best bet. Some have said gas x strips work, and a heating pad (do not put heating pad on the belly) Also, take deep breathes every so often. Everything is healing, your body, new stomache, lungs, etc. It will take a while to do so because everyone heals differently. Your expected new stomache for healing is anywhere up to 6 weeks. That all depends on how well you recover. Some take longer. Now, the best way for your body to heal is to make sure you keep hydrated, so that means a lot of siping away! You don't want to wound up dehydrated and back in the hospital, so make sure you are getting in adequate fluids, which will help you to heal a whole lot faster.. Best wishes,

Yaaaa!!! sending good karma your way......

Lean Cuisine makes the best Chicken Piccata!!! YummyO!

<---- had to wait 7 months It goes by fast! Best thing I did before hand was join this site, I learned so much about the band wayyy before I was banded! Hope to see you around the threads

I stayed within my limits around the holiday. yes, I had a 'little' of everything I cooked and baked. I actually lost about 4 pounds in the month of December (not to shabby). I have learned not to deprive myself, however I also have learned to 'stop', that is key! You can easily fall right back into old habits, and old habits sometimes are hard to die. I remember back then I would shove 6 Cookies in my mouth with no problem without hesitation, now the difference is I make myself stop after 2! If I feel I can't deal with that, it doesnt come in the house..... So glad you are back on track, isn't it the best feeling ever!!!

Hope to see you around the threads, read and write often. It truly helps a lot! You have so many on here who are very helpful! Take care,

Sending good karma your way.....

Hi Outlaw, Well, it looks like you did a great job with research on both of these weight loss surgeries. However, when it comes right down to it, it becomes truly a 'personal' choice. No one can sway you from one or the other. Remembering there are risks with any surgeries. Now, since you have scheduled surgery date for lapband surgery in 3 weeks, my guess is you have readily thought this through and decided lapband is the right choice for you? Maybe you are just getting cold feet? It happens to all of us! Personally for myself, I wanted something less invasive and god forbid if anything went wrong or my body rejected the band, I could have it removed for my safety. I knew this wasn't an option with the other surgeries. I was also really nervous about malabsorption with gastric and the sleeve, let’s face it I am not a spring chicken and I need all the nutrients/vitamins I can store in my body. Also, no matter what surgery you choose, you will have to work out it, weight gain happens on all 3! The band gives you a little more of an edge because you can always work with it to lose/maintain the weight. Have you gone through the plan with your surgeon what you will be eating like from now on moving forward with the band? If you have, then my guess is you are ready to be a bandster! Best wishes,

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I do that too CG,I buy bulk meats like chicken breast cutlets and slice them super thin and individually wrap them. Its just me and the hubby, but its super quick to grab one out of the freezer if he or I wanted to cook the chicken. And they take long to defrost either

My food bill is a bit higher, not by much but it is because lets face the facts and its is, fresh/organic 'healthy' foods/vegtables, included LEAN cut meats are MORE expensive. Maybe its regional, where you live. I live NJ/NY and everything here is super expensive. Oh, not to mention the supplements I need to take to keep me healthier, such as Protein shakes/drinks, Biotin so all my hair don't fall out, Calcium for my bones, mult-Vitamins because lets face the facts you are not getting your 'daily' required nutrients in. (as required by my doctor to take all of these). Or maybe its because I am just old, LOL

You all are doing GREAT!!! I think we are going to kill it this month

You need to keep on your surgeon all the time. Don't feel like you are being a pain or inconvience to him/her because this is your body you are talking about. If you don't correct what is happening to you now, things will only get worse from here, such as band slips, erosions, etc. When you are vomiting, your body is telling you something is wrong. You immediately call your surgeon. Don't sit back and let things happen itself or wait, do it now! When you say you can eat bad foods, what does this mean? are you talking about foods that are considered 'sliders'. such as icecream, cakes, pies, chocolate, milkshakes? Its obvious that little 2cc in your band is too much, you would be surprised what a relief you will have to have some of that removed. Can I ask were you eating 'healthy' before you had a fill?? Don't let another day go by, there is no reason in the world to suffer like that.....

Great question! and its very important to start toning up/exercising. Stretching is excellent! Besides my regular workout, I have incorporated stretching/toning daily into my routine. One includes using a pair of 2 lb weights, very very important for strengthing your bones/body, for upper body workout. Next, I use a 4 handle stretching band. This increasing muscle tone and upper body strengthining as well. It looks like this, I believe i spent about 12 bucks for it. I really like it a lot. Dumbells, you can find these anywhere, they are cheap. Get a pair, they perfect for upper body toning/strengthing

My husband means well, but from now on we will leave buying Protein anything for me. One day he strolled in with a candy bar and said here I found this for you to eat, looks like it has some protein in it. I almost fell on the floor it was so funny....

I purchased a few from walmart.com.. waiting for them to ship and will post if they are good (crossing fingers). I saw the revolution ones, I was sooo going to buy it!

I can only speak of my personal experiences with the lapband. Best decision I have ever made in my life! I am only 5 months out and already almost down 90 lbs. This has changed my life so much from where I was months ago. My band is empty (no fill), but I still have restriction. You will read from others their experiences are very similar to eachother, some a little different. But at the end of the day we all have one thing in common, that is the band. It will work for you, you will learn so much about yourself and your band as you progress. Remembering the band is a tool, but if you help this tool it will help you to acheive your goals. Any specific questions, ask away......

Proud of you too CG (hugs)

You are going to do great! the best thing about the band is that it really works, but you have to help it to! so important why we all must listen to our bodies of what it wants, needs. I need more calories and Protein, so I am working on that. Very important to get in as much nutrients as you can. As you can see by many of out tickers we are all successful on having lapband surgery. Keep on this site, you will be so happy you did because there is nothing better than support. We are all here for you.....

CG, you purchased several Protein bars... were they good?

Hi Floridays, I am such the odd duck when it comes to the band. That is why I have to work harder at this. My calories are too low, my Protein not there yet. I can eat most of my food early part of the day, as the day goes on I am too full to put anything in my belly. Thats why as soon as I wake up I eat as much as I can. My band is the opposite as the rest, I get tighter as the day goes on, lose when I am up. (so odd). Because my calories are low, (800 a day) my surgeon feels a Protein Drink would be beneficial for me, not only for calories, but for the protein as well. Now that I am exercising more now, I am super low on calories at the end of the day. Its just not enough! If I can get just one protein drink a day, I will be okay. I ordered low carb protein bars, i am waiting for them to come in the mail to test them out. Thank you for the list, I do eat many things on that list, especially eggs I eat egg whites every day. I actually enjoy eating them. See, where most people can't tolerate eggs, I can LOLOL BTW, my surgeon only wants his patients 'eating' their Proteins, not drinking them too! but because I am 'special' we are trying to figure things out to get all my nutrients in.