Bailey Jan

Sorry, just saw this. I wound up getting COVID last week so I was totally dehydrated. Before that I only had a craving once when my kids were eating chips. I hate to admit it but liked the salt off of a couple. I feel that my stomach makes noises but don't feel hungry. What about you?

Me too! I rotate between beans the ricotta bake. I am 4 1/2 weeks out.

1 day apart. My surgery was 4/12.

Following, sort of as I had my lap band removed 5 years ago and dr wouldn't do the sleeve at the same time. I am finally starting the process to get the sleeve and wished I would have gotten it years ago.

Great ideas, thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks! Oh, corsets - sounds like fun! I never thought about adjustable pants...I buy them for my super skinny DD - lol! I also should make an end-of-the-month goal, I never thought of that. Good idea.

I am excited that I lost 35 pounds but my clothes look really dumpy on me. I would hate to buy a total new wardrobe but need to get a few essential work/dressy items. I am probably a size 20-22 but would like to get a couple of itmes that would also fit when I lose more. Any ideas or suggestions???

I had a hiatal hernia repair with the lalp band and I went to a gastro dr. He told me that it was a gas bloated sydrome but I went for an endoscopy just to be on the safe side. But, I felt better that it was "normal" and went away. Although, it took about a month to go away. It seemed to go away when I really started to walking..not just walking around the block but working A LOT!!!

I was finally able to get my first fill and the PA says to follow all clear liquids for 3 days, then stage 2 for a week, and then stage 3 for a week. I asked the dr if I could start the stages earlier and he said no, it is important to follow it so the band doesn't slip and my body adjusts to it. I am going to be careful but def not going to follow this schedule.

Those are some cute plate ideas. I could only think of one: Newleaf and maybe could incorporate it into your loss by turning over a new leaf...

On my directions that I received for my 1st fill it stated to make an apt with a metabolic counselor. I would have questioned what it entails etc but the dr did not mention it to me and I read it after I was home. I am going to call Monday but Any info is appreciated!

That makes me feel better to hear that it does take about 2 months before the port soreness goes away. I still wear nightgowns to bed and lose clothing around the area but when I have a pair of tighter fitting pants I wear a belly band. I had it when I was pregnant (it is from Motherhood Maternity) and it lies under my stomach and goes all the way to under my breasts. I feel that it takes some of the pressure of the pants cutting into me go away.

I was thinking something did not seem right but thought my dr was ultra conservative. I also was not able to get the fill today because I have to get an endoscopy done but I definitely will question the diet. You are correct, it is exactly the same but was specifically given a separate instruction sheet advising this. So, I do think this is what they would like me to follow although it does not seem necessary. I have been following all the rules but this one might me in my best interest to break (when the time comes). Thanks!