bondgirl

Hello Everyone, I am back from my Camping trip. It was a bunch of fun! I really enjoyed it. I have a website to check out the pics and all here it is: http://spaces.msn.com/members/bondgirls4/ Go on there and you can look at the pics and read my blog. It is so fun to have that. You can also post a reply to it. It is a lot of fun. I hope all is going well with everyone. I am doing ok. My burning in my chest is feeling better since he gave me that medicine. I actually need to take some now. I will get it in a minute. But he said that if it doesnt clear up after taking it he will do an endoscope to see whats going on with me. I have already had an upper gi and they said it looked great and the band hasnt slipped which was a relief. Ok I am going to get back to work here. Just wanted to stop in and let you know I am still around! TTYS! Angie

I am the same way. The lap band was the way to go for me. I had it done on the 30th of June and I love it. I am very happy with it so far. Good Luck to you! Are you close to Raleigh? I think there is a support group up there once you get things going. Angie

I think all my questions were answered before the surgery. Right now after the surgery, I am having a burning sensation in my chest. Everytime I burp it hurts and burns. I called the Doctor yesterday and they said I need to go in for an Upper GI to see whats going on. I am taking my nexium everyday and making sure I have that in me. So not sure whats up. When I find out I will let you know. I would ask if it is common to have a burning sensation in your chest after surgery? Probably not but just to see what they come up with. Angie

No Keep them on until he tells you to take them off. I had mine on from Thursday until Sunday and then I was able to take them off. Then I went to him on the following wednesday after surgery and they took the staples out. Angie

That sounds great to me. I can do that. I do not care what anyone eats. I have learned that I have to eat what I am suppose to and to feed the children and husband what they need. It isnt that hard and I am not giving into temptation which is a good thing. I will see you all on the 27th at 11:30am! This is going to be great. And I know exactly where Ruby Tuesday is. See you all soon! Angie

Welcome to the board. Congrats on taking this step to a happier, healthier you! I have Blue Cross out of state and they paid for mine. I would try and fight it and see what you can do, then you could be the one to open the door for many others. Keep positive and push through I am sure you will succeed. You just need to show that insurance company who is boss! Let us know where you are from in NC, we have a great group going on in Charlotte. Angie

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

Yes, Arrowood area would be great for me. And any date really in August is fine. I just need to let my man know so he knows he has the children. The 27th would be great. I can make that and 11am would be fine as well. Kathy you sure keep up with things girl. You amaze me! lol I can't remember from one day to the next sometimes. Especially since I have five kids right now. Whoa! They are good boys though. I have enjoyed having them. Kim, I know I hate scales at home. I just want to weigh at the Nutrionist every month. I am tired of the scale. I dont have one at home thank god but I am buggin' my neighbors to use theirs! lol I dont know if that is worse. hehe Melissa your hair will turn out great. Just dont go to short. I would be a bit scared to tell someone to do what they wanted too. Can't wait to see the new you! Ok, Kids are here. My day is starting. Busy, Busy, Busy!!!! Angie

Hello, I weighed myself this morning and I am now at 207. Angie

I dont really see any problems with it. Sounds pretty good. When do you get to go to mushie type foods? I started on Thursday and it is going pretty good. We were banded on the same day, isnt weird how doctors are so different with what to eat? You would think they would have about the same type of menus for us to follow. Angie

Hey Mushies are going pretty good. For some reason my chest hurts everytime I burp. Not sure whats up with that. Hopefully it will go away. I have been taking my nexium. I get to have eggs, cottage cheese with crushed pineapple, Yogurt, oatmeal, Beans, Low fat milk, 1/2 slice of toasted bread with cheese, Peanut Butter, cottage cheese, or light cream cheese, high Protein Soups, and mozzarella string cheese. I get to have two of those. I have to have at lease 45 grams of protein a day. July 28th I get to have Tuna and Shrimp. Aug 4th I get to add chicken and Turkey. August 11th I get to have Lean red meat, lean pork, lean ham. It can be Filet, Flank, London Broil, 95% lean ground beef, Pork Tenderloin, Lean Pork chops, Light ham from deli, She said I need to Broil, Grill, Bake, Boil... Then August 18th I get to add 1oz of fruit of veggies. Then I go and see her again. I have lost 2 pounds since Thursday. So it is going slower now but at least I have lost. I am at 207 now. This is so exciting. I have lost almost 20 pounds. Thanks for asking how I am doing Kim. I appreciate it. I will post more later. I need to get back to watching these children. TTYS! Angie

I had the same problem when I was first banded. I couldnt burp at all and had that terrible feeling. Believe me it will come, it will be sore when you do, but it will get better over time. I belch and fart all the time now! lol I have no more problems with doing it now. Good Luck, I hope you burp soon! Angie

Soonergirl have fun on your Vacation. I am sure you will choose the right foods to eat. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. Hopefully I keep taking the pounds off. I have been running after five kids so hopefully that does work! I think that is exercise enough. Angie

Kim, I hope you are feeling better! Way to go Melissa! I am so happy for you. Hopefully you can get this ball rolling with the pshyc. When you go to him stress that this is the last piece of your puzzle and you need him to work as fast as he can to get the results over to Dr. V. How are you doing Kathy? I hope all is well since you got some saline taken out. I went to the Nutritionist yesterday and I have lost 17.2 pounds. My neighbors scale is on my nerves so I wont get back on hers. lol But I was able to eat an egg last night. It was soooo good! I have had an egg so far today with 2 saltine crackers with reduced fat Peanut Butter. I will then have some refried Beans for lunch, and who knows what for dinner. But I was told I could have eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, oatmeal, beans, low fat milk, 1/2 slice of calorie lite whole wheat bread, and high Protein Soups and I can have 3 ounces of them! and She said I can have Mozarella string cheese too. so very exciting to be able to eat!!!!! OK, I need to go five kids are keeping me busy. TTYS! Angie

That is awesome to hear Soonergirl! My scale deceived me yesterday and I have only lost 17.2 pounds! I will not get on another scale. I about cried when I got to the nutritionist's office. lol She said it is great though to have lost that much so far. My BMI is now 38.7 if I recall correctly. I am no longer considered Morbidly obese! YIPPEE!!! So that was a good thing to hear. I am now on mushie type foods and when I have a chance I will share what my nutritionist said today. I am just pretty tired and I want my bed. I will talk to you guys tomorrow! Keep up the great work Soonergirl!!!!! Angie

Congrats, Vines! Way to go! Keep up the great work. Angie

Everyone is different, Soonergirl! It will come off for you. You are smaller than I am too so I may loose a little more quickly than you at first. It is great you have lost those 7 pounds. I am proud of you, band buddy! Keep me updated on how you are doing. It is great to be able to keep up with someone that did it the same day. TTYL! Angie

That is funny! I took a baked french fry off of my husbands plate and chewed on it and then spit it out, just to get the flavor in my mouth! lol Arent we sad! I get to go to the Nutritionist tomorrow and get to start my mushie stage. I am so excited!!!!!! At least I will be able to eat a little bit of something! I will let you know how it goes and it also looks like I am down 21 pounds now! This is so exciting! Angie

That is so great! I am so excited for you. You have a great Mom. Dont ever forget that. I am 33 and it took me forever to get my mom to come around. She is happy now that I am loosing the weight. Keep us posted and let us know if you find a Doctor! Good Luck! Angie

Congrats to you! I know that makes you feel so good. I cant wait to be on here and telling others I am down that much! Keep up the great work! Angie

Good Luck to you! You will do great! Keep us updated please. Angie

Yes, You will have some discomfort for a little while but you will do great. I am almost two weeks out and I am feeling wonderful now. Up and running after 5 kids!! So rest asure you will get better. Take your pain meds and heal. Hopefully you will be over this soon. Keep in touch! Angie

Congrats Barbarann! That is awesome! and I thought 13 pounds in a week was great! 18 pounds! Wow! Keep up the great work, and keep us posted. Angie

There is also an IHOP off of 49/485 at the new Arsley shopping area. That is near arrowood road. Not sure if any of you know where that is. I can do most everything but I dont want a terribly long drive. Just let me know what you guys think. TTYL! I need to get up and get ready for the boys! Angie

haha what a lovely subject! I was told this morning I can have milk of magnesia? (SP?) I am going to go get it soon so I can things going. I feel so bad. Plus Aunt Flo has visited me and that isnt helping things. I feel like I am falling apart right now but I know it will get better. I wish I knew what my poo looked like! LoL Angie