Kitt3000

I too just felt determination! Good luck!

Only you can make this very personal decision, your story is much like many of us, gain, loose, gain more, repete. Happy to be where I am today.

Obesity in itself, in my humble opinion, is life threatening. Today, your knees are going, what's next? I was tired of sitting on the sidelines, mentally and physically. WLS gave me a glimpse of the girl I used to be, even if I can't grow younger- I sure feel it!

Today, as I was walking to my car in a busy shopping place, a man at least 20 years younger, said hey beautiful, where are you parked? Sure, I knew he just wanted my parking space, but then, he could have waited and said nothing...

Hey J,

Trust us when we say, by the time you reach that stage after your surgery, you most likely will have a new appreciation for the puréed stage. I remember just how good cram of wheat and things like puréed lentil Soup tasted!

Cracking up about falling out of love with your doc! Been there!

And.... Drink water- sip constantly, and walk walk walk! :-)

Ohhh! Exciting! Good luck- see you on the "other side" !

Hey Megan!

I fly on a regular basis, at least once a month or more. This is what I find works for me. I take packets of Protein Powder with me. You can mix them into Water, milk, smoothie etc. take an EMPTY water bottle with you to use after going through security. I also occasionally, buy yogurt sold at all airports now, and eat maybe half of it. If you don't have packets, make your own with snack size baggies. If you are flying anywhere "remote" in the US, there is at the very least, water fountains, mix your Protein powder into your water & empty water bottle. On the plane you can bring it, and even ask for a cup of ice, juice or coffee to mix with it. If you snack, don't eat to get full, I find I really have to listen to my band. It's ok to let it make the decision, you won't starve to death in one day of travel :-) . You can do this! I usually have a protein smoothie the next day to start, and by mid afternoon, back to normal. I honestly don't know if it's altitude, band, or just don't travel as well as I think.. Maybe anxiety makes it tougher to eat?

Security is not an issue with the band- just in case you are worried about it!

Bon Voyage!

Often, we fear the unknown. Perhaps you could ask your parents to attend a WLS seminar with you? Ask if they would come to your doctors appointment with you? As a parent, I want my children to be healthy and happy. No matter what, I will support or at the very least, keep my mouth shut, if I disagree. It is after all, their body, and at the age of consent.

You are asking for a sizable amount of money, and by your father and mother being jointly responsible, your father is acting appropriately in including her in their financial decisions.

You are to be commended for realizing your success with your WLS, entails support from your team. I hope you are successful in starting your WLS adventure. Your parents have done a good job so far with you, so help them with their concerns regarding your safety, and the financial commentment as well. Big hugs! Rooting for you!

Kitt

The office I used to work in, accepted care credit. It's not the office that offers the "promos" it's actually care credit. Tip, if you are going to pay it off before you are charged interest, you may want to make all of your payments by the eleventh month and not wait for the 12 statement to arrive. Good luck- Dallas has some very talented surgeons imo.

You could have the four inches I have to have cut off and re- hemmed! Lol!

Fatrabbit, I love the name!!

I'm in the same spot right now as well. I had to have a bit out, even when he gave me a cup of Water, we both realized the band was pretty open. Since then, I still eat my small portions, but with in hour and a half, I am HUNGRY. I find myself grazing on crackers. Water water water.... I will be happy to get back to where I was. I can't wait- but have to. Arrrrgh!!

Unbroken40, why did they do a complete unfill if you were in your green zone? Confused.

Good luck and hang in there!????

Very impressive Jim!

One word... Ambien??????

Glock as in weapon?

Are we speaking of drink or application of ice or heating pad? Congrats and welcome!

I love taking flax seed oil capsules for my extremely dry skin and scalp. Since being banded, I have not had great luck with getting that huge capsule down. Since its a gel cap, I cannot break it up, I tried blending it in a smoothe, that was disgusting . So here I am am, asking for your ideas??? Anyone?

Obviously, if you can't get Water down, you are too tight.

If you can get a full cup of water down in one continuous drink- not sipping, are you too loose?

If your food goes right past your band with no stopping, but you can eat smaller portions and feel satisfied for two hours, are you too loose?

If your food stays with you for four or more hours, feeling satisfied and not hungry, are you too tight?

If all you can think about is food, are you hungry and obsessed ? Or just obsessed?

If you never think of food, but know you have ate very little that day, are you too tight?

What is a portion size? Is it 1/4 cup of dense Protein? One slice of deli meat?

Veterans of the band, please weigh in on the topic and feel free to add your questions and comments.

If there is one thing I have found out.. Getting too hungry is a recipe for disaster with my band.

Awesome!!

IMHO, enjoy. If you are counting the calories, you are getting the benefits of milk and coffee too. What's the harm if it doesn't create acid? Anyone have thoughts on it?

Sounds over simplistic, but listen to your body. Grab rest and a nap whenever you can. I remember this feeling soooo well. As far as food is concerned, I remember fixing some hot cream of wheat, kind of runny, and thinking it was the best thing I had ever ate! Lol!

It gets better my friend! When you are allowed, a Proteins shake, smoothie, frappe , will help you feel like you too are having a treat, while hubs has ice cream. When you are properly adjusted, you will find you can easily pass up the desserts... You are on your way, it's going to be amazing!

I can see how you might feel about it when you are sick and just feel crummy. All I can tell you is I'm 12 years older than you, and I wish I had been banded 15 years ago. I have learned a new way of eating, drinking, problem solving, and handle the new found attention! It was and remains the best gift I've ever given myself.

Hope you are feeling better soon!????