A New New Dawn

Girl, update that ticker to show 61 lbs! Great job!!

I love teas too and they have a bunch of those too... YUM

Uh oh, that could be dangerous I will ck it out!

You should consult your doctor for what they recommend. For me, I have been able to take all the same cold medicines as before. Also, the best thing you can do when you are sick is rest. If you force it working out, you may end up really sick wearing yourself down. Feel better soon!

sorry, couldn't resist.. I just saw this picture on FB.

If you like flavored/sweetened coffee, I recommend trying CoffeeMate's sugar free creamers (found in the dairy section). My fave - Carmel Macchiato!! Yum. Only 15 cal. per Tablespoon. I can still enjoy my cup o' coffee without the guilt or calories!!! Any foods/items you have found to replace high calorie ones you used to enjoy?

oops posted this topic 2x

best wishes to you. i am so happy you haven't given up and are getting back on track. you CAN do this!

* darn autocorrect. Sip water/liquids

Congratulations to you. As able remember to set the water and try to walk around. I wish you the best on this journey.

Do you have a costco nearby? I like their premade premier Protein chocolate drinks. They come in a case and have 30g of protein per drink. I think Walmart carries this brand too.

I agree with the posters above and I also don't recommend waiting until Monday to call your doctor. From what I was told by my doctor, you aren't going to stretch your pouch overeating once or twice. However, your stomach is not healed by any means yet and you can tear your sutures or have a slip because of it being so early and not healed, which can lead to serious problems. Your stomach needs to be resting now (with liquids and whatever stage of food your doctor advised now). The churning of eating solids too soon and the pressure of overeating is dangerous at this point. To CG's point earlier too, you don't have to answer to US why you did it, but you should answer that to yourself so you can avoid potentially harming yourself and find ways to prevent it happening again.

congratulations!!!

Did you actually ask the insurance company? I would not rely on your office or what you read and call them for further clarification. Perhaps they may cover it if there are outlying comorbities (high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc..). Best wishes to you.

He sounds unique! I love my surgeon but he doesn't go to that length. Glad he is taking great care of you!

Keep in mind too that if you are anywhere near your TOM, that can have a big impact on Water retention, etc. I weigh daily (not obsessed about it but just to watch that I am not trending upward). Some days I can get on the scale and it is up 2 lbs, the next day it is gone again and I did nothing different. Just try to focus on the average. You may weigh yourself tomorrow and be down 4 lbs. It can really fluctuate from day to day. I am down 1.5 lbs this a.m. from yesterday. I know I didn't lose 1.5 lbs of fat from yesterday to today... it just "is what it is". If you are doing the right thing w/ eating and drinking, it will come off. In the beginning we are so eager hoping it will fall off week to week but the reality is not that way for most of us. When I have hit plateaus, I went back to how much water I was drinking and how much Protein I was taking in. If you are under on those, it makes a big difference. Lastly, know that this is a huge emotional journey, not just physical. Around 4-6 weeks for me I was very sensitive and very emotional. Not only are we changing our physical eating habits but our emotional ones. It is hard but we get through it. I appreciated that you apologized to CG above as I know she just wants the best for you. Since you are also new to this, sometimes a PM will help clear things up or if you really are offended by someone, you can block them so you don't see their posts and vice versa. I hope it doesn't ever come to that as I do believe that most people on this site really do want the best for our fellow banders. I just ignore the posts that I don't find value in and read the ones that do. Best wishes to you on this journey!

Ah, and you probably haven't gotten to ketosis yet (though you may have during pre-op)... You get to add rancid breath to the mix! It's hell getting beautiful and healthy, LOL. It does get better. It is funny though that I notice just how "fat" our society is and why now. I used to enjoy (way tooo much) all the food commercials and now I notice how much unhealthy crap we shove down society's throats (literally). Then they offered me the lapband card (id card showing I have the band and have restricted eating). They said, many places will allow you to order from the kids' menu by showing this card. Heck no, I never really paid attention but most kids' menus are chicken fingers, pizza, mac&cheese, etc... No wonder kids are overweight too. Last but not least, many restaurants now post caloric content of menu items. I took my teenage daughter to Applebees and once in a while she will splurge and have a burger but usually opts for healthier choices. I ordered from the under 500 calorie menu and she opted for a burger. Later that night we looked online at her burger.. it was 1000 calories!!!! I asked her if she would have ordered it knowing that and she said no way! Granted we knew it wasn't healthy, but certainly didn't expect it was 1000+ calories! Lastly, be glad your plumbing IS working and I recommend you do continue sipping Water and fluids. Not enough water and the limited Fiber you are getting now can cause for a VERY PAINFUL, AGONIZING, EXCRUTIATING, OH MY LORD pain you don't want to experience (or so I am told, lol). Best wishes to you in your journey! It's all worth it!!

I agree with the posts above. I would also add that if you are drunk right now, perhaps you should go sleep it off and come back for support when you are in a sober state of mind. There's not much we can do for you or offer when you are not. Not trying to be mean, just keeping it "real".

Since it has been a while since you were banded, perhaps a visit with the NUT would be helpful to get some meal plans and to talk about how to work around the issues you are having.

I made her lasagna cupcakes before too and loved them!

I chose it because I did not like the idea of having my stomach permanently altered and have it not be reversible. There is a big learning curve w/ the band but there will be with any WLS. Also, to Jean's point, do factor in that you will need follow up care for fills, etc. If it may pose an issue for you (working, etc), find out the hours their office is open. My surgeon only has Tues. a.m. hours so I have to miss work for appts or go late. He will see me other times if there is an urgent need though. With my surgeon, I had a follow up at 1 week, 6 weeks, then monthly for 6 months. Make sure the team you choose (regardless of what type of wls) is very informative, makes you feel comfortable and answers any questions you have. At my clinic, they have a nutritionist that I meet with at each appt. There is no extra charge, they just want to ensure I have the tools to succeed and makes sure I am doing what's in my best interest. I am about 7 months out and down 75 lbs. I don't regret it for one second. Once you learn how to eat slower, and smaller quantities, it becomes second nature and I don't even think about it being there. Best wishes in your decision. Keep in mind there will be naysayers of all procedures so do your research, talk to your surgeon and if there are support groups in your area it may help to go and talk to others that have been through it.

Love it and what courage to share your story with 3000 people! You are a superstar!!

Happy for you! You will do great!!!

I agree with Missy, I would inquire why he no longer does it. That may give you further insight towards making a decision.

Awesome!!! You are doing awesome too, btw!!