LosingItForMe2011

Hello adot and nik, Great weightloss! I haven't had RNY yet but, I'm in the process. I did have the lapband but, that was removed in 2010 due to a really bad prolaps. Hairloss, from what I'm told happens - I had it with the band too. They basically told me to make sure my Protein intake was at the levels they told me to take in and some folks were taking the Biotin like you said. Glad to hear it's stopped though and that it's filling in for you. nik - as far as emotional eating. It's probably one of the hardest things to work your way through but you can do it. I'm currently working with a therapist on that myself. It was one of the requirements for my surgery but, I'm going to keep seeing her and work through it all because even as I lose the weight with the RNY, I think I can use it so I don't get back to this again. Basically, I do a breathing exercise when I'm noticing my hunger or craving is due to emotions. I take two seconds and take a deep breath, hold it for a second and release it. It slows me down and clears my head. Of course it's getting in the habit of doing that BEFORE you grab the food. Another thing is to ask yourself am I hungry or is it head hunger? If it's head hunger...then chew a piece of gum or brush your teeth...then go for a walk, meditate, dance to one song...something, anything to get the thought out of your head. 5 minutes will do it...YOU can do it I wish you the best fighting that battle. I so, so understand where you're coming from but, YOU know you can do it

Hello MrsJButler...the more the merrier. Welcome

Cool!

Oops just saw your other post. Thanks!

still working on getting my RNY. Have to lose 20 pounds and now with an insurance change I have to start over. UGH. Hopefully I'll get there by June this year. What a long journey. I wish you all the best with yours

Hello BMooney...My band slipped too TWICE! You're right in not having it reattached or corrected. I went that route and after the revision never had the band fill right again. It was either too tight or too lose, to the point where I always felt sick and struggled with losing anything. I ended up with a severe prolaps to where I was basically cooking from the inside out because of all the acid. My band was no longer pointing toward my left shoulder it was looking toward my left foot, that's how bad it was. I was in the process of RNY going through the tests, motions etc got it all done then bingo....bariatric group wanted me to see a therapist for at least 5 visits so I could work out the reasons why the weight didn't stay off so that even after having RNY I won't gain it back like some RNY patients do and I have to lose 20 pounds. Dang if I could lose 20 maybe I wouldn't need RNY LOL....so saw the therapist already, now working on the 20. This is going to take a while...too boot add an insurance change and here we go again. Start the process all over. I wish lots of luck with your journey

That's cool Alex. How about for the Android?

OH lordy...as soon as I start my journey I'll take a before and then an after...when I can see a difference LOL Have you looked at before and afters on some of the other sites. Wowza for sure. My friend who had her surgery in February of this year has now lost 103!!

The bariatric center I'm going to gave me a sample but, I haven't tried it yet. If I like that one, I'm going to order a sample pack of the flavors because it's sort of pricey (what Protein shake isn't really) in the larger containers. Then I'll know which ones I like and don't like. I'll definitely let you know What Protein shakes have you tried and liked?

You have a tortilla soup recipe? Or do you mean my taco soup recipe? Hmm I have to post that huh? lol Dang forgot. I'll try to do that this weekend I just made it this past Sunday too hahaha Yummo

Wahoooo Leslie that's FANTASTIC girl! You're getting me all giddy and excited to start my journey too LOL Those are some amazing inches and pounds gone for good! I hear ya on the busy crapola with work. I have to make it to the post office too to mail off a package. I've had it here ready to go but, haven't gotten there. Hoping to make it this weekend or see if my son can take it for me. 55 pounds in 3 months...amazing! Be proud girl because you've done fantastic! So glad you came back and posted. I've missed ya

Welcome to RNYTalk Leanne, I'm on the journey to RNY too. I've done all my assigned tasks and waiting to hear if the bariatric group is ready for me to meet a surgeon and set a date. I'm hoping it goes through before the end of December because I just heard today that my insurance is changing as of January 1st. Nothing like throwing a glitch but, we'll see what happens. I had the lapband put in, on Feb 3th 2006, revision of the lapband in December 2008 and then it had to come out in Feb 2010 due to severe prolapse. It's taken me a little over a year to come to terms with all that and the again realization that I need help to stay on track. I know I have to work on my "mind hunger" and the lapband helped me get through those tough times....now it's time for RNY to help me make the goal. I'm looking forward to that journey and happy to have folks here for support. So I wish you the best on your journey too!

Hello Cassie and 2bthinagn, It's good to see some posts. I hope you can join us more often. Not many write in here yet but, hopefully it will get jumpin soon. I'm in the process of revision from Lapband to Bypass. I've done all the steps that I needed to do now just waiting to hear from the bariatric group if they think I'm a good candidate and when I can meet the surgeon.

Is it just this thread you can't see? My husband is a techy maybe you need to adjust your screen. I had to do that with mine.

Hellooooooo anybody out there? How are you doing?

Nexium is really great. My insurance however stopped paying for it which made me have to switch. It was the first one that worked and worked well after trying 3 before it so I really hated to have to change. I was using one after that but, it wasn't working that well but, then I also had a terribly prolasp and ended up with the band coming out. While in the hospital with the NGTube, that doctor gave me Protonix and man that one works really well. I'm still taking it today because it has a generic form which my insurance allows. I'm sending you a private message about the antacids.....take a peek.

I've been reading a lot of reviews on the nectar Protein powder. Quite a few flavors and folks seem to like them. Anyone here try them? I'm thinking about ordering a sample package of them. Some websites sell a 13 flavor pack. From what I'm reading it mixes easily and the fruit ones, like apple remind folks of jolly ranchers and the cherry reminds folks of Kool-aid. Sounds better than some of the powders I've tried.

I totally agree with you on the salads and supplements. I want to get more of my Protein in it's regular protein form vs shakes but of course on the liquid phase I have to find one I like. I think folks think the less calories they take in the quicker they lose but, your body slows way down if you take in too few. But like you said to each their own. Sorry about how your parents have been...I hear you though. I did notice when I had my band and at my lowest weight with it that some people did treat me differently. it's like what I mentioned before, I'm sure some "friends" will disappear. My mom is ok support wise, she's struggles with her weight all the time but, isn't as overweight as she once was years ago. Anyway, when I told her she just said "whatever makes you happy" not sure that's enthusiasm but at least she didn't knock it. All I really care about is that hubby is on board. I haven't told my son yet....sometimes kids (well he's 21) don't see the weight in their moms although he struggled with his weight too. He started a low carb way of eating back in August of 2010 and has lost 65 pounds on his own. I totally supported him in that and we barely have carbs like bread in the house. I buy low carb, high Fiber wraps and Pasta and we all use it. But....I think he'll support me on it once I tell him. he knows how much my weight bothers me. Now my in-laws...that's a different story. don't think I'll be telling them for quite some time. They live 5.5 hours away so we see them every three months or so or for me every 6 months. Did you get the gerd/heartburn from the band? Man mine got so bad. I'm still taking meds for it. I thought that would go away with the RNY surgery. Do you still have it?

This does sound good I make a taco soup thats really tasty too. I never figured out the protein level of it though but, it has to be quite a bit because it has two kinds of beans, lean hamburger or turkey. If I can figure out the protein I'll post it.

That's great that your hubby is so supportive! It truly is nice to have your best friend helping you along, that I know. My husband isn't banded nor has he had WLS but, he does need to lose weight and when I'm ON he's ON, if you know what I mean. He does better managing his eating when I'm managing mine. When I got my lapband he actually lost about 30 pounds just eating less because instead of two steaks, we cooked one with me taking a piece so he was eating less. Worked! Now you know for sure....to make sure your husband gets that upper GI. I should have demanded mine sooner than I did. I never should have actually had the revision surgery but, of course back then no one told me that so many bandsters that had to have revision ended up losing it in the end. Oh wellsky! Are you talking about the OTHER lapband group that formed after so much trouble was on the LBTTalk website or the Obesity dot com one? I don't care for the format on OB at all...they don't have catagories like this one. I think Alex and his crew (assuming he has one) have done an awesome job organizing these sites for sure. It's makes it easier to navigate. I do hope more will come but, it's fun chatting with you I can't remember my name on the LBT site it's been a while since I've been there. I was a moderator there but, mainly I answered any of the "new" posts because I never did learn how to put strikes on a members account or block them. Working full time plus made that hard but, I felt I was contributing by helping the newbies with their questions and welcoming them I truly appreciate your offer to help with questions. I'll be taking you up on that for sure! When is your next appointment?

well that's good to know and I hope I don't end up with too many foods that are not tolerated well. I guess I'm nervous mainly because of the unknown. Example my neighbor has done really well weight loss wise and looks great but, she told me often she feels sick. She did admit though that she's not taking her Vitamins and isn't taking in enough Protein. Now to me, if I get sick taking my vitamins I'm going to keep trying new ones until I find one that works. I'll also try different times of the day etc to get it down. To me that's FAR too important to not do. We're already getting the surgery knowing we're malabsorbing nutrients that are needed so why would you not at least keep trying? Scary stuff there. I'm glad it's not a pain like the lapband "stuck" feeling though. OMG that golfball that would form...yowza! I'm excited and hoping things move along well so I can have the surgery and get moving in the right direction again

I'm interested Leslie...how would you like to work this?

Yum and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my crock-pots Thank you for sharing.

Well, naturally my husband knows and I just told my mom (she lives 6.5-7 hours away from me but, she may come to stay with me after the surgery to help for a week) and 3 of my best friends know. I basically told them because they're going to have to cover for me at work and...they know I struggled with my band. I figured I'd tell them because I don't want the questions after about it. I told them I know it's major surgery, I know the risks and I'm not taking it lightly BUT I'm also not willing to get to 50 and still be this heavy when inside I have the energy and want to do things that I've put off long enough. That I've tried everything, including the lapband and here I am still needing help. They've been so supportive! I know that could change because people do get funny when they notice a friend who's getting healthier and feeling more confident but.....I figure that's when I know who are my true friends. At 47 I've already weaned out folks that were not a positive influence in my life - it took some hard lessons to learn to get there and I have what I believe are really great friends left and I cherish them. So I did tell a few but, definitely not everyone. You're right it really is a very personal decision and journey for sure. There are many folks out there that don't believe in it and to be honest, for the longest time I would do anything BUT this but more so because I was so scared. After researching how long it's been around and the results people have gotten, even the really bad issues that I've read about...I now know it's for me. So I know others will have their opinions and that's cool and even better if they still support me like it or not and those that leave...well...weren't really my friend in the first place. huh? You know sometimes these ad's do get in the way of the postings. Did you know that every time someone clicks on them and goes to the webpage they have to pay the site owner? That's how google does it anyway. Can get pretty pricey but, they say it really does draw a lot of business. I know I've clicked a few looking for the Protein supplements I'll be needing and the Vitamins. What kind of Protein drinks, Protein Bars etc do you like? Do you like certain vitamins too?

Good Morning Florida friend! Wahooo 52, awesome job! Did you have a good birthday? It's nice that your hubby is being supportive. Bony shoulders....lol...guys are funny sometimes. My husband is very supportive, he was with the lapband too. When I told him, after dieting YET AGAIN this past year, that I'm really considering the gastric bypass, he said it was totally my decision and he'd support me no matter what I wanted to do. He's going to go to the informational meeting with me next week. Ummm we went this week but, it was the wrong date. HAHAHA he was even supportive with that. I dragged him into Boston and we were waiting when I looked at the meeting paper the nurse gave me and I noticed the date was 27 not 20 UGH. When she handed it to me she had said the meeting with "this week" but, that was for the support group not information group that I need to attend. HA! So I'm doing ok with the thought process of it all, doing more research, popping around the internet and talking to folks I know had it done. As scared as I am about all that cutting and re-routing, I know it's what I want to do. Some folks have had a hard time and I don't take that lightly but, many have done wonderful with it and I'm staying positive and know that I will do my best to stick to the rules and instructions they give me. I just pray it works for me. I'm not looking for "skinny" I'm looking for comfortable in my own skin...I want my outside to look like how I feel on the inside! So Ultrasound for me this coming Tuesday and info meeting this Thursday. Then I have one online info session to go through which I may do today since the guys will be out and about and I'll be home alone anyway, then all my obligations for the process will be done. No idea how long it takes to get a surgery date. I do have a vacation planned in December to Disney so hubby and I can see the Christmas set-up there but, we may have to cancel it if I get a surgery date before that and the healing is too close. I don't want to fly while still healing - I don't think that would be good. Just have to play it by ear. (Eww I hate that saying. hahaha) I saw your recipe - the first one in the recipe catagory...Yeah! We'll get more up there as we go along. I do hope others join us soon too. The more the merrier as long as folks stay supportive. I know sometimes LBT got nasty but, I generally stayed away from that type of thing and enjoyed one particular group I got close too. Still facebook with many of them Hope you're having a great start to your weekend. I have chicken and ingredients in the crock-pot already for chicken and dumplings for dinner. Love my crock-pots...yeap I have several in different sizes LOL