Victoria Mora

Had 2 ml taken out today and was able to eat normal nothing got stuck yay!! This is what i was hoping the band would do, allow me to eat normal yet restrict me to the amount i can eat. It did today I was full on a small amount of food yet i felt so much better. didn't I feel like i was starving!

I wonder how it would turn out if I stuffed a turkey with crab, scallops, celery, onion, old bay seasoning and breadcrumbs. Crab Cake Stuffed Turkey.

Wasabi will clear your nose fast. I can't eat sushmi without it , love the way it hits you right in the nose and you sniff and blow your nose then your nose is so clear.

Lots of Vitamins C. I haven't had a cold in ages but when i did I use to grate some fresh ginger, cut up a whole lemon some honey a few spindles of chilli and biol it then sip it as hot as i could. the next day the cold would almost be gone.
But i would be drinking this several times a day for one day.

So had my first fill today 2.5 cc, it wasn't as bad as I let myself stress about. As i had written in another post I am needle phobic.
Last friday I saw my dietician she told me that the first day of the fill to be only fluids the second day on soft and normal from 3rd day.
My surgeon tells me after the fill I can go on normal straight away. A bit confusing. So i had decided to go with the dietician. This morning I actually had Breakfast, 2 egg cheese omelette and a toast with honey yep a bit too much but all went well. The last couple of days I had been quite hungry so the fill was perfect timing. Ok so after an hour of the fill I start to feel hungry but i had so much to do that I didn't have time to eat. So about 4 hours later I'm finally home and make myself a cup of Tomato Soup. 30 minutes later I am hungry again, the type of " Ill eat just bout anything" hunger. So I eat pizza " 3 slices!!!" it actually shocked me that i felt no restriction. Ive been working long hours so it must have caught up to me I fell asleep for 3 hours!. When i woke up i felt a burst of energy so I went for a 30 minute walk, would have gone longer but it was getting dark. For the family I made buttermilk
Panko crumbed chicken and chicken and vegetable Soup. Yep had a lot of chicken drumsticks. So then feeling hungry I had 1/2 cp of the soup was going to stop eating but couldn't resist had to have the crumbed chicken it wasn't fried but baked in the oven so it wouldn't have been to high in calories. I ate a small slice of potato all was good, I Took a bite of the drumstick still good then the second bite and i sware i thought i saw stars. I have officially experienced a real "stuck moment". The pain was so excruciating, I walked up and down my kitchen to walk it of, my kitchen is quite big 8X4 mt, that didn't help so i sipped some hot Water still it wouldn't settle. Then I felt the food rising up and rushed to the bathroom. Just made it. Felt much better and sipped on a hot drink. The whole experience wasn't too long about 20 minutes but it felt like hours. Well Ive learnt my lesson this time Ill never underestimate the band, its so tricky!!
Thought Ill share my experience of my first stuck moment, always tried to imagine what it would be like, I've had a couple of other what i thought were stuck moments with chicken and steak as well but they did not compare with this one. It was a beauty!
Have to admit it didn't turn me off the band or give me any regret feelings that i had it done, if anything I feel each new experience is a learning as well as exciting experience. I am booked for Friday for another .5 ml of filling as my surgeon isn't there the only day I can make the appointment he is forwarding me on to his partner. Im ok with that, but now realised I am doing a function that day so Ill have to cancel. The next available appointment would be 3 weeks from now as the doctor is there only once every 2 weeks. I hope this restriction continues till then. Still at 14 kilos loss another 16 to go!!!

Lots of Vitamins C. I haven't had a cold in ages but when i did I use to grate some fresh ginger, cut up a whole lemon some honey a few spindles of chilli and biol it then sip it as hot as i could. the next day the cold would almost be gone.
But i would be drinking this several times a day for one day.

Ive been addicted to a coffee mix. The brand is Jarrah and has different flavours French vanilla, smooth french, Brazil, cinnamon and some others. They are delicious and 98% fat free, 2.7 sugar even some Protein.< /p>

Thanks Kathy. Now Im looking at getting into another surgery. At work one of my assistants complimented that now she can see how much weight I have lost with the tighter clothes i was wearing, my other assistant commented yes its very visible and that now I am all (b##bs) - top heavy- arhhgg never did like the above D cups. Well that did it I called my insurance and asked if I would be covered for a reduction, they said Id be covered if its a medical condition so I said is back ache due to top heavy a good reason and she said yep to go for it.

@@Victoria Mora said
Great to hear that your very happy with the result, so have you been told you look 25? I am glad that its possible to fix, can't wait till I am able to do it but got to research for a great plastic surgeon here in my state of australia. Ill be over the moon if i can get it done. Enjoy the new younger you!!!
hi Aussie
hmmmm
i feel great with my new body, and new "face"
at the age of 62 years YOUNG i don't think i'll ever be "accused" of looking 25 years
i'll settle for looking 35
but i definitely feel 25
thanx for your cute response
good luck with looking for PS in Australia
kathy

@@tcrehm
I was told to wait at least one year after GOAL before having PS
just in case things/wrinkles do improve
that's what MY doc said
other docs might say different
my tushy/skin was hanging way down south during and after surgery
what a mess
lost my rear end!!!
(not gonna look for it!! LOL)
as time passed within the next year+
rear end end started to firm/tighten
not perfect, - good enough not to need PS
and i am still "cute as a button"!!
i agree with @@VSGAnn2014
PS shouldn't be done immediately after WLS
this is what my doc told me - OP might be different
"you" waited a long time to get rid of your excess weight"
wait a little longer with PS til your body is ready
God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It"
@@Victoria Mora @@Mountaingal @@Wendyfm
you both spoke earlier of your neck/chin area
i had my face/double chin plastic surgery end of June
i had a small, faint, light scar under my neck area PO
i was aware of it, but no one else probably noticed
3.5 months later - i know the scar is there
scar is so light, faded - i doubt OP can see it
scarring "probably" is more visible in larger area (my thoughts)
good luck
kathy

Yes. Any time there is an incision, there is a scar. The placement of the scar depends on procedure done and techniques, and sometimes is affected by healing. The visibility of the scar depends on location and the individual. Time tends to help them fade.
So it's been over a year for me, and my scars have really faded. However, the lower portion of the scars on my arms are still a little red and ropey, because there is more tension on them. The upper part is a fine line and barely visible. All very much worth it to me.

Under the chin, Hate that always have.

You can have your Dr write you a prescription for embla cream. You rub it on before you leave for your appointment and will be completely numb by the time they do it. My daughter is a diabetic and we did this before her blood work every three months. At 3 years old, she never even blinked an eye when they stuck her.

First, I had the Lap Band Procedure....
That said, I used to LOVE food and LOVE going to restaurants.
It was a topic of discussion places we discovered that had the best steak, BBQ, whatever...
Mortens was my favorite, and whenever I traveled for business first thing I would do is see if the city had one.
I was a pretty good cook also, and enjoyed cooking for the family whenever we got together...and they looked forward to it.
Fast Forward....My taste in foods have changed completely...I am never hungry and do not desire to eat most of the time..no interest in eating.
meat was a problem getting down with the band...and since all my Dr.'s wanted me to cut back ( I did have at least one heart attack resulting in Cardiac Surgery) I decided it was as good as time as ever to quit altogether...so I have not eaten red meat in almost 5 years now.
Red Wine? Not so much...gives me reflux because of my surgery. But I do enjoy other mixed drinks, and will also have a beer now and then.
So yes, I did turn my back on a lot...but what I got in return is the best I could have ever imagined...I am a Vietnam Veteran, 2 months shy of 64, and I feel like I'm 30...
I have become somewhat of a health nut...always looking for natural, organic foods.
May not be what you wanted to hear....but that is what this has done to me. And I don't regret it one bit.

Lol I wont say a word!!! Great to hear that your very happy with the result, so have you been told you look 25? I am glad that its possible to fix, can't wait till I am able to do it but got to research for a great plastic surgeon here in my state of australia. Ill be over the moon if i can get it done. Enjoy the new younger you!!!

@@Mountaingal
@@Victoria Mora
@@Wendyfm
i had a double/triple chin!!
i always wanted chin/neck "fixed"
after losing 105 lbs
turkey neck looked worse
i don't know if i was brave/stupid
took a risk and had a face lift in June
(shhhhh - our secret, please don't tell others!)LOL
got rid of my double/triple turkey neck
lost most wrinkles too (i'm 62)
Luckily i turned out absolutely BEAUTIFUL
cute as a button LOL
kathy

Under the chin, Hate that always have.

I'll begin this by saying, I am not a veteran..... I'm not even post-op.... That being said.....
I don't think your "irrelevant". You still have experiences others have not been through. You can still mentor, guide, and advise. That is still important.....
BUT I have found that most veterans have become judgemental. Not everyone has a BMI of 45.... not everyone has blood pressure problems.... not everyone wants this because it is life saving.... some want it for reasons that aren't founded solely in medical issues. But does that make their journey any less significant?
I think sometimes perspective (on both sides) is needed. Sometimes that person needs tough love, but sometimes vets need to remeber their roots. Once upon a time I'm sure people were harsh about your choice for WLS, and you needed somewhere to go and get support in a judgement free way. Shouldn't that resource be available for someone who is just starting their journey, even if you don't agree with it?
For all you know you or another fellow vet may have just "dogpiled" on a newbie who finally got the gall to stand up for themselves and put themselves first. Now that newbie is hurt and feeling alone and has decided not to do it and his/her BMI could potentially skyrocket to a extremely high number or wait for a reason that is more "acceptable" like diabetes to set in.
Many people on this forum who got up past the 250# mark have mentioned that they wish they would have done it MUCH sooner and taken control of their lives earlier on. Is it fair to judge someone who is doing just that?
Posters still need people like you around. You have more experience with WLS and the after effects than anyone else here. And im sure if you haven't had it happen, you are in touch with someone who has. That is an invaluable resource to have.... but at the same time, this is a SUPPORT forum, we should all support each other, no matter the stage they are in.
Just my two cents.

Ive always found Stocky men attractive. Skinny men ( bag of bones i use to call them ) just don't do it for me, never have even when I was slim pre children.

lmao do i get the assumption that americans don't like our food staple Vegemite?
Im married to a hoosier ( he calls himself that he is from indiana) He so wanted to be an aussie and i told him once he can handle vegemite he will be more aussie. So he tells me he tried it and can't handle it. Another day and he is determined to try it, so he gets his toast spreads butter on it then slaps on vegemite and takes a bite. When i saw how much he slapped on my mouth went all like I've just bitten into a lemon. So i said to him no wonder you can't stomach it. So i made it for him.
You only spread it lightly on the bread. He has since been addicted and eats it with Tomato, with cheese and any way that he can.
Yep he has qualified as an Auserican.

AWW Alejcerra I want to hug you, you seem such a lovely person.
Sweety don't feel any guilt you deserve this, and you are working hard (( Yes YOU are working hard)) at accomplishing your way to a healthy and yes happier you. And you will be happier because you will feel healthier. Noone else can do it for you so This isn't just a gift your seeing the numbers drop on the scale its your hard work thats doing it
Thumbs up to your wonderful supportive husband for being there for you, he is right it could have went the other way.
Keep up what your doing and i am sure soon you will shrug the past you , embrace the new you and look forward to seeing a more happier and gorgeous woman in the mirror.

Can you order via Amazon or Bodybuilding.com? Lots of great choices there. Do you have GNC stores? Lean 25 is a good choice there.
While a specific brand may not be available to you, look for: whey Protein (preferably in isolate form), at least 20-30 grams per serving, low in sugar (under 10 grams per serving if possible) and avoid brands with collagen. This applies to powders or ready to drink shakes.
Good luck.

post op

Ouch! I had almost the same experience this last Monday, and I'm nearly 3 months post-op. I stopped at a Chipotle and had a salad. I've never been there, and I was surprised at how "big" their salad was. Everything on it was stuff I had eaten before separately: pico, Beans, rice, steak, guacamole, and lettuce, so I figured I was good. The only thing I hadn't tried yet was sour cream.
But nope. Took maybe 5 bites, started getting that tightness feeling in my pouch. Walked out of the restaurant, went to my truck, and I started getting that feeling that I was due for an explosion. I ended up stopping on the side of the road and purging what I had eaten. I was very disappointed and a bit scared. That was the first time something like that happened after just a few bites.
I might not try that again.
As far as the first restaurant. I was 3 weeks post-op, and on my plan was limited to soft Pasta, drained out Soup, and tuna (no salad or raw veggies yet). I went to a movie theater for an INDIANA JONES marathon that also happened to serve dinner food (pizza, hamburgers, salads, wraps, etc.). I e-mailed them ahead of time to explain my dietary restrictions, and their head chef met with me to discuss my options. He told me I basically had the whole kitchen to work with in making something I could eat. He ended up making me a tuna Pasta which worked great for me.

lmao do i get the assumption that americans don't like our food staple Vegemite?
Im married to a hoosier ( he calls himself that he is from indiana) He so wanted to be an aussie and i told him once he can handle vegemite he will be more aussie. So he tells me he tried it and can't handle it. Another day and he is determined to try it, so he gets his toast spreads butter on it then slaps on vegemite and takes a bite. When i saw how much he slapped on my mouth went all like I've just bitten into a lemon. So i said to him no wonder you can't stomach it. So i made it for him.
You only spread it lightly on the bread. He has since been addicted and eats it with Tomato, with cheese and any way that he can.
Yep he has qualified as an Auserican.