kyteachjules

HI all. It has been quite a while since I've posted, but I've had a rough few months. I'm plateaued since around July and pretty frustrated. I'm still exercising and eating like I was before. I'm actually eating less, but really watching what goes in my mouth. However, the only thing that has changed was that I was prescribed a much-needed anti-anxiety medication. So, here I am, the same as I was before. I've discussed with my doctors about the side effects of the medication, but both do not think it has an effect on weight. I, in my infinite wisdom, have found several postings from others who are gaining weight while on Lexapro. Anyone else facing anything like this...?

Well, since the last fill.. NO eggs and no jello. I really didn't eat either much, usually after a fill only during liquid/mushie stages, but this time... NEITHER! Thank goodness for chicken broth! I've eased up some and am back on regular food, but I feel like I did right after surgery. WOOHOO!! :thumbup:

I'm a low-carb person, also. I tried the low fat and it didn't work. I'm not saying to not listen to the nutritionist, just know your weaknesses and strengths. A nutritionist is just like a teacher, they have to understand multiple ways to work with very different bodies. Just relax and do what works.

Congrats Melly! I had my band at Hardin Memorial in Dec 07. If you have questions, please PM me! :biggrin:

I can't do rice, Pasta, soft flour tortillas (OMG!!!!!!!!!!) or any microwaved meat. I do fine with chicken, steak, seafood, asparagus or pineapple. But, I got really sick once on an olive and I LOVE olives! The most disappointing one is the tortilla shells... One of my favorite foods is avacado and they are so good for you that I add them quite a bit. As far as beef, it has to be a good cut, I cannot eat very fatty meat. The gristle is HORRIBLE and you can only chew it so much before you just give up and spit it out. SO, I usually don't eat any beef in a restaurant (unless it is the occasional hamburger), just at home. I do ask at restaurants if any of the meats are microwaved. I can tell EVERY time. I went to a conference for school the other day and the meal consisted of a huge plate of pasta (and the 5 ft nothing, buck o'five chick sitting next to me at the whole freakin' thing) with chicken on it... MICROWAVED chicken... I spent most of the next 30 minutes after my first and only bite in the bathroom. NOT pleasant. But, you just have to try things. we're all different! :thumbup: Hope all goes well for you!

Seems like a lot of us have rather addictive personalities... Whether it is food or weighing ourselves or buying shoes (yeah, my husband is over-run by shoes...). So, refocus your strength on something else. I buy shoes and exercise obsessively... but, I don't focus on the scale nearly as much as I used to. Redirection is key!

I had surgery on a Thursday and could have gone back to work (I'm a special ed teacher) on Monday, but stayed off. I officially took 5 days off prior to winter break but had basically 3 weeks to heal and I went back as planned after my break with no issues. I did go to church on Sunday (morning and evening) after surgery on Sunday. I think we are all different, but it is a short recovery, for the most part.

Yeah, the sliming isn't the painful portion... Whatever you get stuck that causes the sliming can be a pretty painful situation. You'll be fine!! Nerves are to be expected! Let us know how you are!

I got a med alert bracelet for Lap-band on Ebay. It says "LAP-BAND, NO BLIND NG TUBE." I think it was somewhere around $15-20... it's stainless steel.

I've had a yard sale and am Ebaying most of mine. I have a lot of dressy work clothes, so I'm just trying to make enough to buy more as needed.

Started sleeping on my stomach about 2 days after surgery with no problems. You'll be fine... some of those therapists are just plain nervous nellies!

I don't do skirts at all... Mostly because I'm 5'10" w/ pretty thin legs (yeah, who knew that would happen first!), I look like a great big ding-dong bell with skinny legs sticking out. I'll stick to pants, thank you! LOL Oh yeah, and well age appropriateness is also a big thing. Another teacher in my building has lost about 20 lbs and she broke out a mini skirt the other day... I prayed that she wouldn't bend over... Those 5th graders were very nearly ready for a show!

Ok folks... what about Teddy Ruxpin????????

AWW!! I'm sorry you are having a hard time. Aging mothers (and fathers) can really throw a wrench into life, I know. I hope you get to the doctor soon, your body is telling you something is definitely wrong!! Hope you feel better soon!

I still wear underwires. My port is closer to my belly button, but I did have one tiny incision that was slightly irritated by my underwire bras when I first had surgery. I wore a sports bra (la uno booby) for about 2 weeks after surgery.