dylanmiles23

I guess I am the strange one here. I never ever did research. My lung doctor hooked me up and said you are having this and I never questioned anything. I am not sorry at all. I don't care about what other people say about the cons.

very well said. I liked the Band because you can reverse it and cutting out your stomach-you're f**ked!

Does anyone eat dark chocolate besides me? I love dark chocolate. Today I went to the Godiva store and bought some. I don't eat a lot or every day but it is one of my-can't give up foods. My dietitian told me I have no off limit foods just use your head when choosing.

Your picture on FB is amazing. You really look great. Keep it going.

I use 2 scoops of protein powder in my shakes every morning and that is 52 g. I keep track with a Fitbit. I was eating protein bars, sometimes, and my new dietitian told me to try Clif. They have different ones and she said to buy the ones with about 20g of protein. I tried one last night, not bad. I eat a lot of chicken, high in protein and salmon, not too high but healthy. Anymore questions, just ask and I will try to help.

​My dietitian told me I have zero restrictions on foods, just eat smart. I have given up a lot of my favorites and I don't miss most of them. After dinner I use have a lot of ice cream, about one pint-don't miss ice cream. I have a spoonful sometimes from my husband, but it means nothing to me anymore. My go to breakfast was french toast (i don't eat eggs). I had 1/2 a piece in a restaurant and it did nothing for me, too. Being thinner and healthier means more to me than ever before. When I ate a burger or other foods in restaurants I always had french fries, no more. I have had maybe 1-3 of hubs. Just say what is more important to me. Only you can answer that question. About gaining weight before the band, the reason you have to lose is to get the fat around the liver out of there. Doctors don't do the surgery if the liver is fatty. I wish you luck.

I do about 1200. I take in about 100 Protein. I use a fitbit to help me keep track

never heard of that. I was told I can eat anything and everything I want but choose wisely and I do. I stay away from sandwiches unless I make it myself and then I do grill the bread. Burgers-no rolls anymore. I do eat brown rice, pasta and pizza and wonderful restaurant breads-my down fall. If I am too strict, I will fail because that has happened to me many times before. You have to listen to your doctor.

Do what you are comfortable with. My doctor won't do a plication. He is from a Boston hospital. CG had it done, loves and it totally agrees with her. Think of it this way, your food bill go down so that makes up for the additional $$$ but then you need new clothes to fit the new body. Good luck with what ever you decide on. My insurance pays for everything except a small co-pay.

I'm very proud of you. Maybe it is time to say, I am trying to lose some weight and I can use the help of not eating any more bad things. Meanwhile, they are very sweet, but then you are too.

thank you. I have had a few of the all ready.

I had the band last July and I burp and fart all the time. No smells, usually. The gas pain from the surgery lasted maybe one week. Use a heating pad, it helps a lot.

only Chinese restaurants have rejected the card. No one has said no to the children's menu when I explain. Some restaurants have nice choices on the kid's menu. One that is in the Boston area has salmon on their menu and steak tips, a different choice for kids.

Wonderful and congratulations to you!! Being positive is the best thing. i don't understand weight and clothes sizes anymore. In high school I weighed maybe 150-160 (too many years ago) and I wore the same size I am now and I weigh 193. Maybe the manufacturers are screwing with us.

Every one goes through Bandster Hell, I think. If you are hungry try putting clear polish on your nails and by the time they dry hopefully the urge will be gone. I have been doing that for about 25 years.

you do look amazing!

​I had awful diarrhea after the surgery. I take colace every day since the surgery because of constipation. I have had constipation for many years. Weird how the insides change. Ask your doctor about any BM problems, they always know best or try to make us feel better.

Sorry to hear you sick. That really stinks. As far as eating out, I do it all the time. Right after the surgery, I would go with my husband or whoever, I ordered hot tea. Sometimes I would bring with me a pre made protein drink. Now the only time I won't eat out is after a fill and then I am on shakes for 3 days. Then my doctor has me on mushies for 3 days and then I will eat meatballs in a restaurant. My MIL loves to eat out a lot, so we go with her a lot. Feel better and rest.

I am happy you got a nice walking vacation. Maybe when TOM is gone your weight will go down. The only times I get stuck is when I eat too fast or too much. I do a lot of restaurant eating and I order properly, most of the time Did you and the hub enjoy Disney World? Was this your first time there? When my sons were younger we went 3 times in 5 years and I have not been back since, so it is about 25 or more years. Feel better.

Congratulations!!!!!!!! I can't believe you went home the same day. Sometimes sucking on crushed ice is good, too. I liked the SF Popsicles a lot. Now rest while you can.

​I am not great with the measuring of some foods. My proteins I buy in the correct portions. I wear a Fitbit and that is hooked up with my computer and I record everything i eat and do, walk, clean, shop etc. That way I know where I am. There are other sites that are free where you can record your food, etc. Maybe one of these will help with your new journey. A lot people use fitness pal (I think that is the right name). Ask and people on this site will help with this. Last night I went with friends to an Amvets Hall that has wonderful pizza, music and dancing. Where I live we have bar pizza. They are very small, thin crust pizzas. I ate 1/2 (old days could eat 2 whole ones) and had a super time. I recorded my pizza and my one dance with the Fitbit and it tells the calories in and out. Enjoy your weekend.

I was being treated for COPD/asthma for many years and my lung doctor did many tests and discovered my coughing 24/7 was caused by a hernia and my stomach being in the wrong place. I took 6 pills a day just to eat. My lung doctor set up the band appointment and said you are getting this. I have told some people about the band but never hid the hernia and stomach surgery. Just tell the boss what I said and use my surgery reasons for you. The band can be very private or some people tell the world. I wish you luck and the boss may be the type of person who shares TMI.

Sorry to hear you are having problems. Call the doctor back and say you can not wait that long for the appointment. Maybe tell them you are not well and feel you may get worse. My surgeon is on call 24/7 for anything. I wish you luck with getting this matter taken care of.