jkevhack

Thanks for the advise. Our grandkids we are raising at 17 and 12, the 12 year old has Down Syndrome and they are both great kids. Just the stress of raising another set of growing busy kids and daily life I eat without even realizing I do it. Thanks Missy sounds like a great idea, will give it a shot. You all are a great inspiration to me.

I love reading what you post. I love the info, and honesty, if you don't want to hear an honest answer then don't ask

Today was a much better day. No more stuck problems, not sure what happened yesterday but glad its over.I agree the band has a mind of its own, Thanks for your help and support

Thanks, drank the protein shake then later a few crackers and had no problems though I can still tell I have swelling. My fill was 2 weeks ago, is it normal to take this long to notice it

I am starving, has been over an hour since last pb, I am trying to sip on a protien shake and can tell there is swelling/irratation in my lower throat/chest area. I get another fill on 1-9-13 and wondering if this is part of what is called "bandster hell"

Are you a nurse??? If not you should work for a WL DR. You give great advice:) Check my blog I need some good advice from a long time bander

Love this, I am not on this post to be beaten down, I have done enough of that to myself the last 30 years. We all started somewhere and some need to remember that before coming down so hard. I need support and encouragement, even when I screw up and you know what I might also whine once in a while. Sorry but just being honest. Thank you to the ones that have encouraged me so far as a newby. That is the only reason I come to this site, not to see drama. We all want to be healthy and lose weight right???????? Then help us don't make us feel worse. Love this site and most of the posts:) Raising a child with Down Syndrome has taught me alot about how to treat others and to be kind and more patient with people. We could all learn from that :)

sounds like I just had a pity party and it was no fun

Thank you all, I love this site, its so encouraging and love the honest answers

Thanks for the info. Jakob will get his popcorn soon

Thanks that helps, can't wait for the "little booger to stick out " lol. Have a good night

You are so right every Dr. is different. Thanks for your encouragement. Im back on track, one day at a time. Get my first fill on Dec 19th. Hope your journey is going well.

although I am not at this stage yet, but what are the best protiens to eat to get the amount you need everyday besides the protien shakes

thanks for the responses, I have been reading on this site for a while to see how everyone else does. I am trying to get as much protien as I can and the pain is better now that I have removed the bandages ( not the steri-strips) I have not been hungry but keeping plenty of fluids in me. I go back to work next Tues ( I hope). We are actually raising 2 grandkids, one with special needs which was a big part of my decision to get the band, to get healthy for him and feel better and be able to do more with them. Can't wait to see what the furture holds. Best of luck to you and keep me posted