Lu_11

Sorry. Can't type today. The 27th. Then he will schedule a GI if needed. I am so upset about this. So many people have the sounds effects, and he says if it makes these sounds that the food is sitting in pouch too long and I may have dilate the pouch. This is driving me nuts!

But I can't get in until the 2uth. So really how concerned can he be????

My dr finally called me and said that if I'm gitgling than I'm too tight and have to probably have all fluid taken out because it has been this way since December. Then wants to schedule a GI.

Loud noises...anyone else have these this bad! Even drinking room temp water, my stomach gurgles so loud that people can hear it. My last fill was in Dec and about 3 weeks later it started. I called the dr on call and he just said to eat and drink slower. It seems to be getting worse so I called Dr today and the nurse said I need to get in on Monday (tech is only there 2x a month). And they will take all fluid out. She was so rude on phone and mad that I waited so long. I tried to tell her that I can eat but choose to do more liquids because it's too noisy at work. I told her I did call they're dr on call. Why all fluid have to come out? Any one else having the gurgles? Any thoughts??

Please keep us posted. I cruise every year and leave in a few weeks to Alaska but would love to join and meet everyone next year.

I too take it and have been banded 2 years. When I notice more loss I usually can link it with not enough protein. And notice less when I bump up the meat. Lol.

I stop eating so I can keep it down and then I can eat the rest a little later. Hater maybe 30 min the noise stops and I can eat the rest. Sometimes the noise continues for 20-29 min. It happens after only 4 bites of food so that's not enough to live off of.

All of a sudden, over the last 2 -3 weeks my band makes the loudest noises just after a couple bites if food. I have 2-3 bites and the noise kicks in and I have to stop and wait 30 min to an hour before I can resume my meal. I wanted to know if only I could hear it or if people around me could too. So I recorded it and it is loud. To save embarrassment I will only have some soup at lunch at work. I don't want people around me to hear. Anyone have any ideas. I had a fill last November but it seems like the noise has started the last couple of weeks. Anyone have any info ?? Help!

Where I get confused is : you slow way down to avoid getting stuck but shouldn't eat your meal for longer than 15 minutes. Then an hour later I'm hungry again due to nor getting enough food the first time. Agghhhhh

I would like to have it done under Fluor but the pa only does it with water. My co pay is 40.00 but wouldn't mind paying more for better fill.

Pure Protein bars. I get the at Walmart. They have 20 grams of Protein and only 2 gm of sugar. My Dr. Also tells me no shakes because they are like slider foods, don't stay in the pouch. You are doing great keep up the good work.

Slider foods can be my problem. Ice cream, puddings, flavored coffee, anything that would just slide through the pouch. You will never have that full feeling eating these foods.

Chicken can be a problem. If I warm up chicken I will add broth to it to moisten it up some. Love the added flavor and continue with very slow first few bites.

Name, real or screen~ Lu11 Goal weight for December 31st~ 229.0 Weight on December 1st~ 235.8 Age~ 55 City/State~Phoenix, Az Dietary goal for December~ no ice cream Exercise goal for December~ walk 3 times weekly Personal goal for December~ Date banded~ Aug 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~25 Favorite Holiday Activity~ picking out yearly tree decor with granddaughter

I too use "I lose". I had been using my fitness but like I lose much better.

Ok. I am there with you. Got my band Aug 2011, lost 45 lbs then maintained for a year. I went back to the doc and did liquids for 2 weeks lost 6 lbs and then gained back. I have an appt for a fill in 4 weeks and need to get under control. I too love the sliders! My doc won't see anyone unless they are having complications and no band support groups. Maybe we can help each other. A buddy system? I too know it's a tool and I need to make better choices. We just got to finish this journey. I'm here for you.

I wish I wouldn't have told anyone. I have struggled lately and feel like I am being judged for yet another failure. My advise, just saw thank you to those who notice your loss and that your working hard at it.

Thanks for the encouragement. For the record I was banded in Aug 2011. That's why I wanted the group to be an answer to my prayers. But the people here are truly my prayer answers. This group was only for people after the surgery Thank you for reminding me that I DO have my stomach. I will continue to use the friends I have met here. Thank you.

I have been working at staying on track. My doc office said I should attend one of their support groups. So last night I drove an hour to get to the group. Wow there was about 40 people there. It took an hour to just go around the circle for introductions. Then that was it! No talk about anything! And I was the only person who hadn't lost 100 and they did it in less than a year. Then I found out I was the only one with the band, they all had bypass. They don't offer a band group only a combined group. Boooo. I left there even more defeated.

That is normal. I remember laying in the bed waiting for them to take me into surgery. I almost yelled out " I've changed my mind". But I didn't and glad I did it.

To have many years to play with me grandchildren. My granddaughter said the other day " grandma, I don't think your fat but it keeps coming into my mind". I never want to hear that again.

You motivate us ! Great job.

Just like the band fills everyone eats so differently Just try things out and see what works best for you. My doc says no shakes so I have oatmeal and bacon strip for breakfast, salad w/meat for lunch. Meat and veggies for dinner. And water, water all day long. Good luck.

Congrats to all. Hope to be there soon, still have 29# to go for that feeling.

Good ideas with the scales. I jump on/off 3 time in a row making sure the number is consistent.