TX mom27

I wanted to respond to a couple of your questions about living after RNY since so many of the others have been answered. I am 5 months post op from RNY and doing fantastic. Best decision I ever made!
I can pretty much eat anything just in much smaller amounts. I happen to be one of the lucky folks who does not get bouts of dumping syndrome. I have tried sweets (just a taste) but have found I no longer care about that stuff. They say, you crave what you eat. I have worked hard to focus on eating primarily Protein and vegetables. My pouch loves those foods!
Occasionally I will have a bite of potatoes or rice just to get a taste. I do not worry too much about fat, i eat cheese, Jerky, nuts, real butter, olive oil. The thing is, if you stick to your measurements it all works out. It truly is about eating the right things. I DO NOT eat junk food of any kind.
As far as supplements go, I thought they would be a pain as I hated taking Vitamins pre surgery. Having this surgery has allowed me to get off all other meds with the exception of thyroid replacement. Trust me, I was on a lot of meds! Taking Vitamins daily for me is no big deal and less costly than my prescriptions. I purchase in bulk from costco.
I wish you the absolute best with your upcoming decisions. Don't be afraid of taking the steps to RNY, it works! You still have to do your part but there is a reason it is the gold standard.
I only wish I would have done it sooner. For the first time since I was in my teens, I feel fantastic. I have more energy and stamina!
I have been given a whole new life!

Hello there.. I actually had surgery with Dr. Wright back in May. I am looking to meet people in the San Antonio area who have also been banded.

don't know which flavors you have tried but they are good to me.. I love the chocolate chunk, cookie dough and oreo.

I have had no problem with steak, and since I dont eat much I actually go for the better cuts of steak fillet mingon is super easy to chew and to eat. Never had a stuck episode with it at all. Its usually one of the smallest cuts at roughly 6 oz but I also share my food with a 2 year old who loves steak.

Hello all.. I am in San Antonio, not super far from Houston.. I was banded 5-16-12 and have lost nearly 70 so far. More then happy to add any of you to Facebook or to even text. I am also looking for other to talk to.

Hello all.. I am in San Antonio, not super far from Houston.. I was banded 5-16-12 and have lost nearly 70 so far. More then happy to add any of you to Facebook or to even text. I am also looking for other to talk to.

Oh my gosh, that is complete crap!!!
There are thousands of decent people, who aren't cannibals in prison for murder, trying to get WLS and can't because of a lack of insurance or money. And this piece of human filth gets it in prison??? At the tax payer's expense???
That is just pathetic!!!

There are quite a few people on here that feel that level of restriction and have never even had a fill, its unusual yes, but many would see this as giving u plenty of margin to get more fills in the future if u need to, so a real positive

I have often wondered that too.. but regaurdless I still love the app lol

I have to second the Mio

I think you should be fine.. but when in doubt call your surgeon.

Mio is really good.

I was banded on 5/16/12 and have lost 31 pounds.

I was banded on 5/16/12 and have lost 31 pounds.

I was banded on 5/16/12 and have lost 31 pounds.

I guess its only fair that I share mine. I always knew I was heavy, but it started to affect my marriage and I couldn't "be" with my husband out of fear that he was thinking the same things about me that I was thinking talk about a mood killer. Then also in Febuary I ended up breaking my computer chair. Oh my word is so hard to see that actually typed out in black in white for all to see.

I just pack up things and take them home! Went to a restaurant last week and ordered 10oz filet mignon vs the 5 oz one. I only ate a bit off the meat, little bit of potato and had a bit of salad then packed it all up and took it home. Hubby and I split a full 5oz one and half of the potato left over, and then we split the balance meat/potato the next day at lunch. So we actually got 4 meals out of 10oz steak and potato meal. We usually don't really hit up buffets or anything like that unless we absolutely have to because of who we are with. I have found that we both get gastric issues if we go and he is not even banded nor does he need to be. So we figure we really don't know who sneezes on things or fondles the food etc..lol.. and frankly alot of the stuff isn't that good for you anyway. We decided if we are going to eat things that are not so great for us make it something that we REALLY want vs just stuff that is there. He is doing the more small meals a day and splits a burger/sandwich/chicken breast with me so he feels better about eating lesser portions. It keeps me from overdoing it and he feels better too! One thing is interesting when the waitresses see you only eat a small portion I have been asked if everything is ok! I just reply that everything was good and I am taking the rest home. I only felt I think on one or two occassions that I said I have a band so I don't eat alot. It is interesting how you view your plate now vs pre band... how large the portions really are.

I crushed my big toe bones in January 2011 without even knowing it bexauae of my diabetic neuropoathies. When I noticed how vig it was (no pain) I pointed it out to my dr. Well long story short - they were convinced I had a very serious bone infection that would require months of intravenous antibiotics. After 4 MRI's and a surgical bone biopsy they determined I did not have a bone infection. Good news...NO I was diagnosed with "charcot foot", a degenerative bone disease many times brought on by diabetes and obesity. Google it sometime, the images are frightening to say the least!!! I got on my cell phone, in the parking lot of the orthopedics office, and called the bariatric surgeons office told them I would be a self pay and wanted the surgery as soon as possible. I had WLS 5 weeks later! While I will always have charcot foot, I cN hopefully hold off the degenerative part so that my entire foot will not be affected and I cN co tinue my new wonderful life!!!

San Antonio - TrueResults
Will be banded 6/13/12

Weight has always been an issue for me but my "ah ha" moment was when I got diagnosised with diabetes. I think it finally hit me that all my problems (dizziness, moodiness, my high blood pressure, sore back and feet) all had to do with the weight.. I have two small children and realized if I continue on that path, I would not be around to see them get married or even graduate high school. I was tired of sitting on the side lines watching life pass me by. I couldn't do hardly anything b/c I couldn't fit in/out or I was too tired..
Unfortunately, not many people I know have commented on the weightloss not even my parents or co-workers except for a handful. I can literally count on one hand the number of people that have commented on the change. For some reason, one person has really stuck out was a former boss. Just the look on his face and his words, just really made me feel good about it. Now, I know I have a long ways to go but it helps to hear those words of praise every now and then..

Sorry, but I'm going to be a Grinch. You can't eat candy and chips. It just won't work. Period!
You shouldn't be on Protein Shakes either. You should be eating foods like eggs, lean ham, turkey, chicken, seafood, veggies, salads.
You're eating everything that will only make you hungrier. The band is designed to slow the digestion of foods in your stomach. The food in your upper pouch goes through much slower and triggers a level of satiety much sooner so you eat less(only with band friendly food). If you eat slider foods the band does nothing and you are consuming empty calories that will spike your insulin making you even hungrier.
Eat solid foods that are nutritious and stay in your upper stomach longer or you'll always be hungry. That's why Protein shakes are bad for you unless you are 2 weeks out from surgery or just had a fill. They flush right through.
You went to the seminars, the nutrition counseling and classes. You know what needs to be done. Just do it. Or, don't do it and remain fat. At some point you will have to muster the courage to use the tool right?
tmf

I havent received that call... but they already scheduled my surgery for June 27. I am drinking a shake for Breakfast and lunch an no carb, high Protein dinner.< /p>

weightloss_dreamer my food diary is open... Love looking at the food diaries to get new ideas

I had surgery May 16th .. if you want

ME to lol i just had surgery May 16th and 3 weeks and 1 day later already getting fills!!!Pretty excited!!!Hope your journey goes well also!!!