dylanmiles23

Sorry to hear about your problem. Yesterday when I saw my dietitian she had ham on my food list but I don't eat ham but I eat pork. The list says to chew until the food is like apple sauce before you swallow. I have had food stuck and just walked until the feeling went away. Before you say no to a fill, talk to the doctor about what happened. He knows best.

One more thing, does your doctor/hospital have a support group that meets? I find the meetings very helpful.

I never heard of fees either but MA has wonderful health insurance laws thanks to when Romney was gov. That was the only thing he was good for. Sorry republicans. I pay a co-pay for the doctor and the dietitian is included. My support groups are free from the hospital.

Talk to your doctor about your fears. No need for them. I had my 3rd fill yesterday and it's nothing. Also, I met with my dietitian and if you meet with yours they will help you, also. You gain weight if you don't follow the proper diet that is given. Congratulations on getting the band.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! That is so super. I went below 200 today, so I know the feeling of a new number. The best.

WOW-your exercise program is great. Good for you.

Saw the metal monster, the doctor and the dietitian. I only lost a few pounds but it may be from doing exercise the doctor said. He is happy with me. Said I lost 50% of my fat. That doesn't suck. The doctor said the reason he does 3 days liquids and then 3 days mushies after a fill is because the fill has to settle into the band. Also, I asked about straws and he feels that straws put too much air into your body. Makes sense. The dietitian suggested eating beef or turkey jerky for protein. I bought beef teriyaki. I will try it next week. She also said to eat protein first, then veggies, then fruit and then the carbs. I don't do that exactly. I will try. Enjoy your weekend everyone.

Very amazing how each doctor is different after a fill. I am getting one at 2pm. My doctor has me have 3 days, liquid; 3 days, mushies and then back to my regular foods. Have a super TGIF and weekend.

That sounds like fun! I wish my support group did something like this. They aren't into much. They had a clothes exchange (I couldn't go) and one person brought clothes. Enjoy the gym and win the gift card.

I like Edy's fruit bars, n/s the best. I buy the black cherry, strawberry-kiwi and mixed berry box. I live in Boston and don't know if they are available everywhere. I am happy you like the Popsicles.

I do eat carbs. Tonight I ate a little too many. My dietitian said I have no off limit foods. Even fried but just be smart. I almost never have fried foods. Tomorrow i see a new dietitian and see what she says. Also I have a fill, I think and the Metal Monster (scale).

When my father was alive and my mother insisted on keeping him home I found wonderful services with the city of Boston. That was where they lived then. Based on income I got a person to bath my father 3 times a week and for 2-3 hours a week someone to clean the house. It really helped my mother. My mother was 87 almost 88 then. Today when I saw my mother she asked if I was her oldest daughter, I am her only one and the youngest of 3. Dementia really sucks. Good luck and accept all the help you can get. Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!!

​She is beautiful! I like how her name is spelled. Happy Valentine's Day! Arlene

I was always hot. Now I can't get warm enough. I guess I am alone. I was going to ask my doctor tomorrow Thank you all for talking about it. Have a happy valentine's day!

I was told that if you swallow gum they have to do surgery to remove the gum. I do sometimes drink with my meals

​I feel very bad about your father. My mother is almost 95 and had to be put in a nursing home. It was hard for us for she was the care taker of my retarded brother. My mother has dementia. She is near where my brother lives. We refer to my mother's room as her apartment and she is doing ok. She knows her 3 children and knows her grandson's faces but has no idea what their names are. It is very hard. She hates to change her clothes and take showers. That is what nursing homes are for. I am Jewish and my mother was never into going to temple. She now goes to Friday night services and takes her black friend with her. It is better for her. It will kill you because it kills me that my mother who was the world's greatest cook and baker doesn't recall any of that. She doesn't remember where she lived for 46 years. It is very hard. I am here if you need help with this. I wish your father well. Arlene

​good luck and welcome to the Band. Follow your doctor's and dietitian's orders is the best bet.

​ Congratulations on the WLS. My thoughts are always when in doubt call the doctor or dietitian. Until you're allowed to eat off the mushies, it's better not to eat the wrong foods. They give you a food list because they have experience. I am not trying to come down on you but it is for your own good. I get a fill Friday and my doctor believes in 3 days liquids and then 3 days mushies before going back to real food. Every doctor has their ideas. I always found SF Popsicles great to have. You get liquids and it does fill you a little. Good luck.

My weight isn't as low as I thought it would be either. My highest was in March and I was banded the end of July. Since the band I am down 40lbs. I don't think that is super but it beats a gain. Since March I am down 68 total. Before the band I gave up breakfast foods for a protein shake and that helped me lose weight and I became more aware since seeing the dietitian for pre surgery. The band is a slower process than other WLS and that is why I chose it and also I didn't like the sounds of the others, too drastic for.I have been around 199-203 for 2-3 months now. I see the doctor Friday for another fill. But I have joined a gym and do some weight type machines. Who knows Just remember, any lose is wonderful even if an once.

Cheryl, you're too young to have lost so many young people in your life. I was with a cousin today who has small cell lung cancer. Being a nurse maybe you have heard of it. You die within 6-12 months. He is trying to live life to his fullest. Good luck finding your new home. The prices in FL are very low. I live in extremely expensive Boston.

I know what you're talking about. I am finally learning not to give in. Today I bought my husband 2 bags of potato chips. I did not even try one. I had almonds, one of my have to have foods. I buy cheap no salt almonds and roast them in a pan with some olive oil and keep them in the refrigerator. I love these.

I have always thought, everyone is looking at me because I look at everyone. They don't look and I am not the biggest person at the gym. I also go during the early afternoon and it is empty then. I know you work. Don't let other bother you. At least you are trying to do something. Also having a trainer show you what to do for your body and pains helps, too. I have not done any classes yet because I don't think I could last one hour doing anything. Tell hub to join with you. I go with hub and feel safe. I can be very shy when it comes to things like that.

Call your insurance company and ask. My doctor's office, BI in Boston, had all the answers for me. I had to change from MassHealth to Network Health and that happened with one call and approved right away. I only had to have a few dietitian visits and have a lot of pre surgery required tests. Sleep, upper GI, gall bladder (if you have one-I don't), blood tests and a psyc test. I think that was it. Any more questions I will try to help.

Wonderful picture. You should be very proud of all the hard work you have put into your journey.

I watched the end of The Biggest Loser and the man voted off said, I did not want another man to raise my son. I loved that. I don't want another woman with my husband or her wearing my jewelry and being grammie to my grandsons. So I can quote him too. I now know I am doing something to keep me around longer. Enjoy your day. Have a happy Fat Tuesday to all who celebrate.