pmartin323

Just start out walking. Set little goals for yourself such as walking a block for 2 days then increase to 2 blocks and so fourth.

The hair loss is coming and you are batteling 2 things..... 1) lack of or decrease of Protein. 2) anethesia they use has hairloss as one of its side effects. You will notice the hair loss around the 3-5 month post-op. Mine was 3 months.

I just posted the same thing on another post. It's the little things that are our great moments.

LOL...I was so excited when I could cross my legs.

My Dr and RD have always suggested that most proteins come from food, and most of mine do with the exception of breakfast as I cannot eat eggs which is a great source of protein. Prior to my surgery I was a frappachino-holoic and found that I LOVED the believe cappuccino (bariatric eating site). They are a bit pricey as well as the s&h, but they helped me get over my frapp addiction and it was a taste I got use to. Best of luck to you.

My Dr and RD have always suggested that most Proteins come from food, and most of mine do with the exception of Breakfast as I cannot eat eggs which is a great source of Protein. Prior to my surgery I was a frappachino-holoic and found that I LOVED the believe Cappuccino (Bariatric Eating site). They are a bit pricey as well as the s&h, but they helped me get over my frapp addiction and it was a taste I got use to. Best of luck to you.

More than likely the hairloss is due to 2 things. The anethesia that is typically used has as its side effect.....hairloss. the second reason has to do with protein. I agree with the other posters that Hilton will be helpful.

Thank you all for the help and ideas. I should have thought of these myself, but i have just been so frustrated.

My weight has been stalled for the last few weeks. I have reviewed my food journal just to make certain nothing is out of the ordinary, and every thing is good and on target. I'm exercising several days a week, and get more than enough Water. What have any of you done when your weight loss stalled? Thanks, P

My weight has been stalled for the last few weeks. I have reviewed my food journal just to make certain nothing is out of the ordinary, and every thing is good and on target. I'm exercising several days a week, and get more than enough water. What have any of you done when your weight loss stalled? Thanks, P

The carbs are within our limits. Their stuff is actually tasty....if you love reuse cups, then their Choc peantbutter bars are good....no, not exactly like a reese cup but it is good, and the strawberry cheesecake bars are great.

Don't do it!!!! Yes it is easy, but you will find yourself skit.g it more and more. What I did was to make sure I did not buy my family snacks that I liked. This way i avoid temptation. Recently my Dr. Office opened a nutrition store. And they have protein chips. And when I want chips, that's what i eat. They are by a company called health wise out of grovetown, Ga. WWW.healthwisenri.com their flavors are......bbq, ranch, salt and vinegar. They have much more protein than lays...lol.

I wish both of you the best!!! Go ahead and get ur ideas together for your 2 weeks of liquids, soft, pureed, etc. And stay away from potatoes during the soft food stage they r high Carb and do not help in weights in the long term. Again, I wish you both the best.

It was difficult for me to get use to as well. They way I sorta got around it was to eat no sugar added fruit.

Oh goodness I made the mistake of drinking soda about a year ago, and i vowed that I would never drink another carbonated drink again in my life. It was the most painful thing ever. Needless to say....I learned my lesson.

Depends on Insurance mainly. There are a lot of hoops to jump through before you actually get a surgery date. From my seminar to surgery it was 3 1/2 - 4 months.

Depends on Insurance mainly. There are a lot of hoops to jump through before you actually get a surgery date. From my seminar to surgery it was 3 1/2 - 4 months.

For me it is more of a comfortable or satisfied feeling instead of full. I always measure and weigh my food. Now if you are feeling full at the top near the band, you may be getting stuck. Make sure you are chewing your food very well.

We have 2 things working against us when it comes to our hair loss. One is less Protein and the second is the anesthesia. Biting will not stop it , bit will make what is growing back stronger. I am 3 months out from having my gallbladder removed along with the plication and my hair has just began falling out this week and i know I have a few months to endure.

I was banded in 2010 and the most fill I had was 4.5cc. I did experience hunger. I. February of this year I had to have my gallbladder removed and made sure the same Dr. Who banded me did my latest survey. While he was in there he did what they call a plication and or embrication. This is where they fold the stomach in on itself, and basically takes away the stretchability of your stomach. I hardly ever get hungry now, which keeps me from satin.g when I should, because I have no desire to eat. And if we don't eat we gain. So now I pretty much force myself to eat.

I had this issue as well. My nutritionist told me that we have to factors contributing to this. 1 being the medication they use to put us to sleep. 2nd is our diet change, mainly lack of protein. Our hair and nails are protein. Make sure you are eating your protein.

Pasta and rice tend to get stuck, so i choose not to eat them. If on the rare occasion I do it is only a few bites

You need to.watch that "over indulgence"... The band is only a tool and if you are not careful you can blow it and.gain your weight back. From time to.time I have had a bit of soreness near my port, but mine is usually due to.exercise

A special treat every once in a while is fine. I set goals for myself and when i reach that goal I treat myself. But if it is a sinful treat then i set a big goal like 20-30lbs. For non food treats I will choose a massage or Mani-Pedi....things like that.

You may have be a bit swollen, or if you have had any reflux recently that would cause irritation and swelling so you may want to try some otc prilosec along with soft foods or liquids for a few.days. Hope you get to feeling better.