maziemommy

My fill is ... acting up. They gave me a total fill of 2.7 a month before, and I got NOTHING from it.. quite frankly, I was starving ( I thought lol ) this time I went in, and they removed a "measurable fill" of only 2.2.. gave me 1/2 cc.. with my total fill ending up being 2.7 -AGAIN! What's up with that? I was really starting to worry, as I was not feeling restriction again, even after 3 days... today... RESTRICTION. My restriction "varies/changes" a little for 2 weeks after a fill... but this is just weird. Princess----------I am so happy for you! Sooner is always better than never. Congratulations on getting a date. When do you start the pre-op diet? Do you have a plan, tried any shakes etc...?

AS someone posted a couple pages back... I would love to experience KC. I am not far from it, but know very little about what it has to offer. I think they would have a good airport.?. Reasonable lodging, and tons of entertainment. How far would that be for "Jen"? Don't they have good BBQ too... I mean high protein meals.lol

************************************************************* Does your right shoulder hurt, from all the left arm massaging? lol If so, how's that left arm lookin' these days? Just hoping to cheer you up. I still have not tried it ... but if I will need shoulder surgery - I'll skip it. My shoulders are bad anyway. Seriously.... I hope with some therapy, and no surgery you will be OK. If you require surgery, You will be in my thoughts and prayers. My Mom has had both of hers worked on, and has very limited range of motion in both, you are much healthier, active and young.. you should be just fine even with surgery. Good luck and keep us posted. Kimberly

KCbigguy... 60# requirement? You can do it. Good luck. I'm not too far from you (assuming your in/near KC).. I'm in Springfield MO.

We will be counting down with you. Maybe a fill will "kick in to high gear" the weight loss you want for surgery day.

My doc allowed sugar free jello and sugar free pudding in the liquid stage... blender surprise can be pretty good too. Smoothies and tons of protein-you should do great----and welcome to LBT.

Singinmusicchick... Welcome and Congratulations on starting your journey. How's the family friend doing with the band? LIQUIDS.. I only had to do two weeks.. but variety was key for me. And lots of protein too.. it helps me feel fuller longer on liquids! Good luck.. Keep on posting.

Mazie- NO MOTEL! High Class Fancy Hotel complete with casino & spa. FREE. FOOOO FREEEEE. :smile: I will compile a projected cost list after next weekend. ******************************************************* So Judy is sleeping with Pamela...lol and you -Laura- are sleeping with who to pull this off? Job well done.

Ok this may come off as really stupid.. but it is late, my 2 year old was very active today, and I have taken a sleeping pill over 1 hour ago... Are you ( FairyFacade or anyone ) saying that the rooms are FREE? If I can drive in less than 6 hours, and have Free motel room... this may be doable for me. Please correct me if I have misunderstood any of this.. Tunica MS. + MAY 16-19, 2008 + over 10 April Bandster most who drink to a varying degree + Not all Elvis fans, but most or all willing to go to Graceland + Free rooms. AND $$$... expenses to expect are for travel, entertainment, food and drinks for roughly 3 nights 4 days?

Laura? Smoking what.. never mind I don't smoke anything any more.lol

If I was drinkin' right now, there would be a margarita shootin' from my nose-Judy too funny.

Wow even this new thread goes so fast I can't keep up... again. I think where you are talking about, is less than 6 hours (drive) from Springfield MO. I live about 10 minutes from our air port. If I can find out all details and ball park$$$... is it too late to want to join?

Any news yet on total expense prediction? Too late to sign up for the trip? Of course/sadly, it is all $$$ related for me. Any one with more details can also PM me. Thanks. If I can't be there, I will be here thinking of you all... and having a Margarita myself.!.

I truly hope my post wasn't misunderstood. If so, I apologize. I am certainly not trying to be taken as judgmental... or implying that these docs are irresponsible. I have only seen/heard of one person ,with a similar procedure. The outcome from that personal experience was devastating. I am hopeful that any PS will go great, with wonderful recovery and fantastic results. I too want, and need all of this work done -in time- and who wouldn't want it done all at once? I, in fact, was requesting far more information about all of this, as I may consider this when I am closer to my goal. NO judging here. If I gave off a negative impression I am very sorry. Good luck to all in weight loss and PS journeys.

LJM.. Your hand, and legs look sooo much smaller than mine. YEAH FOR YOU. And the difference in tummy already, wow! I can not wait to see the results after this surgery. I am FINALLY down to 267#... Where about are you landing on the scales, if you don't mind sharing? Are the legs from running, or have you had smaller legs all along? I am sometimes jog/walking... are you full blown running now? Sorry tons of Q.?.

Atkins advantage- (15 grams protein?) taste good, convenient cans, and very low carbs.. $13.xx a 12 pack(at Sam's club). IDS -protein "test tubes" 3.3 oz I think.. I get them from Vitamin Shoppe online (25 grams or 42 of protein). Healthyweightsupermarket-in Springfield Missouri has a protein pudding/shake powder,1 box for $8.00, 7- individual packages... I make a "resses shake" with it.. 1 pack choc. protein pudding powder 1 cup water 1 cup ice 1/2 cup low/no fat cottage cheese small scoop low/no fat peanut butter.... Blend until desired texture. They also have high protein hot chocolates, and drinks to go.. (healthwise brand? $1.50 each?)(15 grams?) a bottle with a powder in the bottom- add water and shake it up... raspberry lemonade, kiwi strawberry, orange pineapple? Several to try. No lumpy texture, no aspertame.

I had shrimp today.. TMI ahead? When I was first banded I tried just chewing well... I took a piece of "chewed shrimp" out of my mouth.. it was "strung together".. but well chewed. I do make sure that I not only chew well, but separate the tiny pieces (with my tongue) from the "stringy" fibers that tends to keep them "attached". Good luck.

What kind of "expense estimate" is there at this time ? Too late to sign up? I'm in Missouri.. little/no extra budget, (recently separated, and with a two year old) and it all sounds great, do need/want some time away. I hate to determine things on expense alone... but... ya' know. Just curious and hoping for an estimate.

LJM.. a question? Do you have anxiety about flying with out taking it along? I'm still afraid to get on amusement park rides, as I have had to get off before the ride got started! Too embarrassing. I think I can fit now -BUT STILL WORRY. Congratulations, and that is a cool thing to offer it, and ask to keep the favor going! Love it.

Add me to the 200# to lose list... I am now half way there.. just this week, I made it to 100 pounds GONE! Starting weight 367# current 267#, would be great to get to 167#- right?? That would be 200# lost.

Congratulations to all bandsters! May we all have continued success this 2008.:tongue: It is a happy new year for me... I am down 100 pounds! There are many of us who have met this mark, and we continue on our journey. Cheers- here's to us, and the many "losers" that came before us, and to those who shall follow. :wink: IF YOU ARE EVEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING A BAND, GO GET INFO NOW NOT LATER.. My Mom was scheduled to get her band Dec.19th 2007- she instead had a triple bypass heart surgery, followed by many complications, blood clots, bad reactions to meds, etc.. and results are that the triple/bypass needs to be completely redone when/if she gains enough strength back to make it through such an ordeal -again. I will continue to count my blessing, I have had the opportunity to lose 100 pounds... before her story, became mine. Keeping you all in my thoughts daily, Kimberly

I was banded in April 2007... I have lost 100 pounds so far, but I am larger starting than you are. My start weight was 367# now I am 267#... but that is 100 pounds in 9 months??? My signature needs an update, but should give you some idea of my journey. Good luck. Kimberly

Thank you very much grannyk... how have you been doing? It's good to see that you check in now and again. Anyone else gain a couple over the Holidays? I'm getting a fill Thursday.

Thank you so much -I am accepting any and all prayers at this time. Hope you are doing well-2bthinagn---- and every one else too.

Thanks for the vocabulary info... dog ears and ken dolls! lol I knew there had to be a refference for those issues.