MsButterKup23

I didn't speak with a nutritionalist at all, but I didn't request it either. I have lost 50lbs in 4 months by just trying to eat things that don't make me sick. Basically I try to have 1/2 a Protein bar for Breakfast (that's all I can eat in one setting), a chicken breast tv dinner for lunch, the other 1/2 my Protein Bar for a snack and something either baked or grilled for dinner. I am physically unable to eat the things that made me fat. Hamburgers are out unless I take the top bun off and only eat half the burger with the bottom bun. But what good is the burger w/o the fries?? I can't handle potatoes, IF I do eat fries I have to find the crispy little cruncher ones and throw the rest away otherwise the potato swells and gets stuck. pizza is a no-no, I can't handle the cheese, it clumps together and gets stuck. My surgeon had a post-op diet and I really don't remember the details of it. I followed it and at my post-op appt he told me to move onto mushies for a week then solids the next because I heal very quickly and didn't have a problem with swelling. I wish you the best of luck!

I'm so with you ladies! I am a carry-out person, if not they must have a multi-stall restroom. I can vomit quietly if need be. LOL

I'm sorry to hear that. I sincerely wish you the best.

Could it be the potatoes?? Potatoes and me do NOT get along at all these days. This happened after my 2nd fill. In my opinion (from what I have read) Dr. Maese is a bit aggressive on fills. Perhaps you got too much to quick (fill wise). Best of luck to ya!

If there is a moisture invovled have you tried Gold Bond Powder?

Congrats on your surgery!! Sorry to hear about the man dying, May God rest his soul.

Congrats!! You were banded on my birthday!!

Welcome!!! We are here for you. Best of luck to ya!

I too was told it was permanent.

CONGRATS!!! I wish you the best!

I am also very happy with my band. I had a little irritation/infection at two of my incision sites due to my boooobies rubbing them. They have healed well and I've not had anymore problems.

It's also common to gain weight during this time as your body is in *shock* mode. This is a time to heal not worry about weight loss, trust me you will have plenty of that later!

Another one you might try is Dr. Wade Barker ask to speak to Earline.

Hi, I have 3 Labs and would highly recommend anyone considering getting a Lab to educate themselves on behaviors that are characteristic of the breed. Labs are great pets and typically wonderful with children, but can be very hyper and mouthy. I would recommend www.justlabradors.com forum. I will warn you that this forum is very much into responsible breeding so breeding is not a very popular topic unless you have certifications on eyes and hips and very good bloodlines as Labradors are the #1 most euthanized animals in the nation and the breed is very over bred. Best of luck to everyone!

I truely wish you the best. Please keep us posted.

Interesting... please keep us posted!

I know that my doctor takes BCBS I'm on it! I live in the Dallas area. His name is Dr. Robert Powell 972.331.8105 ask to talk to Myra (nurse) or Melissa (patient rep & Banded) Best wishes!

WTG!!! I'm proud of you!

Try not to be too hard on yourself if you do gain a bit of weight. As you can read from this forum it is completely normal to gain back some before your first fill. I gained back 5 pounds before my 1st fill and quickly lost it afterward. I have heard of people staying on soft food and Soups and they do NOT lose weight any quicker than those on solids with proper restriction. You have to eat to lose!! Best of luck to you!

We don't buy snack items and if we do it's like once a month. My house (food wise) is pretty bare and it really helps me stay on track. Best of luck to you!

I know that the threads he used were also clear as a couple of them were sticking out of my incisions. I'm not too worried about it just thought it was weird enough to mention.

Thanks, Hopefully someone will know what it is.

I am a little over 3 months out. All of my incisions have been closed since about 3-4 weeks out. I had a c-section in Oct. 2004 and didn't have this problem. Every now and then I have a pain around my port site, I figured it was just nerves growing back but in the past day or two I have noticed black dots appearing in the line of my incision. Sunday I went to a car show and was hurting most of the day. I know not to sunbath an incision during the first year even though it was sunny I naturally had my shirt on so it's not a sunburn. Kinda hard to describe I know...

I will admit I had a double whopper cheeseburger with bacon and fries 2 days before my surgery. Everything went well, my liver was fine. Best of luck to you!

Hi, I'm sorry that you are having such a rough time right now. You have gotten some excellent advice from everyone here. The only thing I wanted to add was the fact that it is common once your diet is altered and calories/nutrients are restricted for one to go into depression, I was aware of this before surgery so I was prepared. Please give your body a chance to heal before you make any drastic decision to have your band removed or anymore surgery. Does your doctor offer any type of aftercare program like group meetings? It really helps to be around those who have been there during this time. Remember things do get better and we are here for you!! ((((((HUGS)))))