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You clicked on this. Just remember that. I'm at that magical age where my colon is suddenly another body part to take care of. I got my colonoscopy at age 50 and got a clean bill of health. However, I was told that high Fiber was good and one way to know you were getting enough fiber was if your poop floats. You clicked on this. Mine floated nicely for years. I also took fiber capsules every day. Now, post banding, I was told no fiber capsules (they expand inside you) so I stopped. And now I eat Protein, protein and more protein. Some veggies and occasionally carbs. Not floating anymore. I really don't want to have to mix up a cocktail of fiber in a glass every morning. But if I have to in order to stay healthy, so be it. How do you maintain good colon health on a high protein diet?

I had my surgery in March and I have no regrets. For those in pre op stages now, what I found very helpful was to work on changing some habits before surgery. Some key ones are: slow down my eating. Take small bites. Eat only at the table. No snacking between meals. No drinking with meals or for 30 minutes after a meal. Eat Protein first, then veggies. Eat carbs last, if at all. These habit changes are tough, but if you get used to them before surgery, the post op period will be much easier. These are lifetime band habits. If you read that list it does NOT say anything about dieting. My pre op protocol did not require me to lose a certain number of pounds. Some folks have that requirement. Regardless, the eating habits take awhile to change, and working on them while you're still waiting for approval is a great idea. I'm so glad to see new banders coming along. Please stay connected here and ask all your questions. This site is great and is a wealth of support!

I hear you about the eating in the recliner. Best thing my pre op psychologist told me was to cut the tv eating. Here at BP I learned about mindful eating. It really makes a difference. The only non mindful eating I do post op is popcorn at the movie theater. I'm starting to realize I have to let that go. It's becoming a slider thrill for me. I find myself going to a new movie several times a month just to eat popcorn. The scale does not like it either. There. I said it out loud. Ugh. Ok now it's time to break that bad habit.

Good luck!

I just know I have to keep tracking no matter what. I tracked on my vacation and it was essential to staying on course. Even if I make different choices while traveling, the accountability helps keep me out of denial and letting things snowball out of control. Your post is good for me to see today. It's a reminder that I will never graduate. And that our bands behave how they want to on any given day. Never dull, right?

Love this !

Good reminder. I never thought about osteoporosis because I was always obese and brittle bones seemed like something only skinny older people got. But one day I will be a skinny older person too. And what I do now can prevent problems later. Thanks!

Sorry to hear about the pain. I don't have that problem but I do have a big bump where my port is and I'm six months post op. The bump has gotten more prominent the more weight I have lost. I asked my nurse about it this week and she said they used to stitch the port deeper in the body but it was too hard to find for fills on some patients. So now they stitch it right under the fat near the surface. When you lose weight you see it faster. Sounds kind of weird to me, but oh well. I can also move it around with my fingers which frankly creeps me out a little.

This is driving me crazy lately! There are three chairs that I suddenly cannot tolerate. Two at home and one at my office desk. It's because my booty has less cushioning! I have to get up and move because it's so uncomfortable. #skinny@$$b1tc#problems

Don't you make me cry now. Don't do it! I'm missing my lovely daughters who returned to college two weeks ago. No longer freshmen, but it still is rough on Mama. You're right. Our bands definitely react to stress. I had amazing restriction and satiety the whole month of July which was super stressful for me. But then in August my appetite came back. It's a process.....

It's never too late. You're not the first person to post here looking for a fresh start. We are all rooting for you!

"I can live without sex, but I cannot live without affection." This.

I'm sorry this happened. All I can say as a person who is going through a divorce after a long marriage is that I sure wish I had trusted my gut instincts sooner. I let my self and my desires and my ideas and my feelings get overridden for so long, that I don't know if I'll ever learn how to relate authentically to someone in the future. Take care of yourself. You're not crazy. Sounds like he's projecting a lot of his own issues onto you.

Yes I meant to say unread is everything on all forums. But subscribed and participated look accurate.

Subscribed is what you are following. Participated is the ones you answered. Unread is everything.

"heated the escargot in the office microwave with some spray butter, garlic, salt, and parsley" You didn't. Snails and garlic heated up at WORK? Omg. I thought it was bad having to smell my coworker's sandwich loaded with onions every day. Sorry. I'm on two days of liquids after a band adjustment and I'm hungry and crabby. *drinks her Protein shake and waits for 5pm when she can have food again*

MyFitnessPal is great!

I hate tuna so I never have it. I like canned chicken but only have it occasionally. What about cheeses, eggs, deli meats, other types of meats that you can prepare ahead and portion out for lunches, like ground beef, Italian sausage, turkey, etc? I'm a carnivore and love meat. If I have a steak I can make three meals out if it. I don't hesitate to eat it for Breakfast if my band cooperates. Do you like hummus? That's a new favorite for me with celery or carrots. Good luck getting out of the food rut.

When it's not freezing or rebooting I do like the new format a lot. It's easy to navigate and to like a post, etc.

Catherine's Intimates.

Thinking of you both and wishing you good luck.

Congratulations !!!

How do you update your weight etc on the new app?

I was banded in March. I was on nabumetone for years for arthritis in my knees, shoulders and elbows. I never thought I would survive without my NSAIDs. I filled a prescription for liquid Tylenol after surgery because I was told I would probably not be able to swallow pills. Tylenol was no match for my arthritis. However, as the weight came off the pain went way way down. Today I take two arthritis tylenol in the morning and only occasionally again in the evening. My pain is very manageable now. I would never have believed it six months ago. But I also wouldn't have believed I'd be off of a blood pressure medicine, off of Prevacid, and off of my cholesterol med. Life is good.

This new version keeps freezing and crashing.