pampittman

Hello everyone! Well, I think I'm at the point that I'm going to lose all that I'm going to lose. I would like to see a plastic surgeon and see how much to do a lower body lift. Does anyone recommend a doctor in the Chattanooga, TN area? Thanks! Pam Pittman

Thanks so much, Carrie! Pam

Hi- sorry to be 4 months later replying to your post- I just saw it! Dr. Sass is my doctor and is wonderful. He will go above and beyond to help you if you have a problem. I do recommend, though, if you have a hiatal hernia- to specify that you want it repaired. Mine wasn't repaired, and I have a horrible time with reflux whenever I have even the slightest amount of fluid in my band. I've been banded 2 years, lost 90 lbs. Hope that helps! Pam Pittman

UPDATE: I had all of the fluid removed today :thumbup:; but I am feeling so much better. I reached my high goal weight today- but I don't think I can count that!! Dr. Sass was great, and came in on his day off (Sunday!!) to remove it. It had to be done- I was vomiting in my sleep. Stomach should be better in a week or so and I can have it put back in. Thanks for the support, and listening to me whine for a week!! Pam

I'm in hell! I am trying to say only positive things- but since you ask!! I'm caught in a cycle of vomiting/irritated stomach/vomiting. I threw up so hard last night that it came out every orfice except my ears. If I'm not better by Monday, after a weekend of only ice chips- I'll have all of the fluid taken out until it has time to heal. On a lighter note- 14 lbs lost in 4 days. I'm not going to count it though- because it was 14 lbs of fluids, life force, sanity, etc. I'm sure some of that will come back after I keep down a cup of water. Probably not the sanity-wasn't much of that to begin with.

On a lighter note- if you find yourself throwing up your own spit, squirt some lemon in your mouth. It doesn't cut through anything, but you throw up lemon Merrangue. (Foamy spit with/lemon). That's ok- doc didn't think it was that funny, either. He did,however, think it was hilarious that I have 4 pack abs! (My last two abs are hidden in the area that I call the "front butt)

Thanks, SlimNTn! I ended up having an unfill today. I went two days of vomiting, not drinking anything. He called me some phenegran suppositories, and had me eat ice chips. I couldn't even keep those down. I went in and had half of what was added Tues. taken out. He said the other option was to remove it all, and let it heal. I'm terrified to do that. On my way home- I threw up everybit of the water they gave me to test it out. I actually found myself sitting on the floor of a public bathroom. I wanted to lay on it- but even I have my limits! I hope to keep from vomiting long enough to get the irritaion out of my stomach. My bosses seem to think that any health issues are behavior issues, and are mad at me.

Sounds like you are doing it right! Can't always go my the number on the scale. The important thing is that your weight loss was FAT weight loss- you didn't lose vital muscle mass, tissue, liquids, etc. That's a good way to lose. You're clothes are fitting better- you are building muscle mass-that burns more fat. It's great!

Only tiny sips. And it comes up later. I wonder why it shows that it goes through on the 'scope- but then does this at home.. Definately stomach is irritated. Everytime I throw up, I get more sore. I just wish I could lay down. We don't have a recliner.

UGGH. I had my adjustment yesturday. Very bad one. Threw up ALL night- no sleep at all. If I try to lay down- it all comes up. And there are little things that look like tea leaves in it? Is that blood? I've got a call in to my doc- but we are playing phone tag. Can't even take my meds. And I hurt! I think this is fill#4 (not counting an unfill). I've been banded a little over a year. Sorry to whine!!!

Anyone going for an adjustment tomorrow (Tuesday 2/10/09) at Memorial (Chattanooga). I'll be there at 11:45, for an adjustment with Sass. Pam Pittman

I get it at Fresh Market or Greenlife. I get Fage, or for a special treat, Greek Gods. I get the Fage 2% The full-fat is too much fat, and the fat free doesn't fill me up long enough. I get plain and add 1 tbsp of spreadable fruit. I REALLY like the flavored (honey or fig)Greek Gods yogurt- but it has a massive amount of fat. It's like a blend of Cheesecake and Heaven. That's only a special treat. I love all yogurt- but the Greek has a lot more protein. Hubby got me a yogurt machine for Christmas- but, after about 14 hrs, I only had about a cup. So, I go there once and week and buy my 5 yogurts for the work week. Can't afford much else there!! I eat pretty much the same things every day that I'm at work-protein shake/oatmeal/lunch (haven't really found a good lunch)/yogurt/then dinner at home. It's the only way that I lose, and I have to make sure that I don't get stuck and have to puke it up- I have to answer the phones- they frown on that! So, I save the meat and stuff for dinner.

Hi! Yep, it seems normal to have "loose" days and "tight" days. I know that alot of people are "tighter" around their time of the month. My last fluctuations have gone from an entire month of feeling too tight, to 3 weeks of bottomless pit. I'm happy to report that I just got stuck on a turkeyburger. I'm singing "I'm in pain and I'm happy about it!" That's warped, but I was really worried that it was slipped. I've been having a lot of reflux. Still going for a check-up Thursday. I also got lost in Cloudland Canyon today (still on a trail, but the wrong one), and ended up with an extra hour of exercise. I don't know if that tightened me up somehow- I just hope it last! Now, I'm about to make the 45 min treck to Chattanooga, because my town doesn't sell Greek yogurt :tongue2:

Thanks everyone! I have to confess- the last 3 weeks I have been eating very badly. Seems like when I can see goal in sight, I self- destruct and hit the milk shakes. I'm also going through a time where I can eat anything and not fill up or get stuck- I'm trying to re-commit today. I have a follow up appointment this Thursday. Thanks for the warm welcome! Pam

I'm near Chattanooga! Trenton, GA- Had my band done 11/28/07, Memorial Hospital, Dr. Robert Sass. I've lost 90 lbs, about 20 more to go!. Pam Pittman

Hubby was a delegate for Edwards back when he ran with Kerry. I'm sorry to see him drop out this time... Pam Pittman 248/213/140 Banded 11/27/07 Dr. Robert Sass

Hi! I'm being banded this Monday; and my doctor hasn't found an alternative to my Effexor XR. I'm going to follow the advice with the applesauce. My question is- can you swallow enough applesauce (the very next day after surgery) to get it down? I wig out if I miss two doses. Thanks! Pam Pittman