carlene2008

I'm amazed no one has been here in so long. I found a bonanza today and copied and saved almost everything. Thanks so much to all of you. I have had 2 fills but haven't reached the 'sweet spot' so have resorted to high pro/low carb (which is what I think they told us to start with :incazzato: ), because I refuse to gain or regain another pound. carlene

Way to go Hope!!!!!!!!!!!!! You help me know I can do it too. My first band fill didn't seem to be doing any good, but the last couple of days I've felt full. If I could convince my mind to pay attention I'd be rollin' :wink2:carlene

Amy (and E2L) welcome. I live in Cockrell Hill (Dallas) and had my surg 2/1 at UT Southwestern. This is the place for info and encouragement. You are both on my prayer calender for 4/11. carlene

I am staying on plan today because I haven't been and the scale has not been going down.

My mom was very thin, so had a thin face and I take after her. Not beautiful, unless she smiled, which she seldom did. I think I've really gotten ugly in my old age. Almost anything will be an improvement, and I love to smile:cool2:. My bat wings will fly me anywhere. And my tummy hang over will be massive. But my blood pressure is already down some, and my doc has given me med decrease instructions in preparation for more. Better health is on the way. I'll take it. carlene

sorry for using this page, but I've been trying to add a ticker to my signature and it didn't show up. Just tried again and am checking. good advice wheetsin (hope I got that right, am having a senior moment) carlene

I am 5 weeks post op. One of the ladies was talking about loosing a lot of hair at my post op nutrition class. I've had no problem. I would just listen to your DR., take all your Vitamins and eat plenty of Protein. (The protein will keep you full, and not hungry as a bonus :sneaky:.) enjoy the journey, forget to stress carlene

Thanks, Betty and Susan. I will definitely check out as many of the threads as time allows. carlene

Hi, I was banded 2/1 in Dallas, TX at U T Southwestern Medical School, Zale/Lipshy Hospital, By Dr. Rivas. I am now on solid foods. Some days I feel hungry every couple of hours, but a peice of fruit, a sugar free popsicle or sugar free drink will fill me up. I feel really blessed. My PCP of 20+ years has told me the last few years to "go for it, if you can find someone who will do it". I have breathing and heart issues, so was not brave enough to really look for someone, until my Seniors Pastors wife got hers scheduled. She's my age (65) and has most of my same kind of problems. Hers was done across town, but another friend at church had hers done about the same time at U T Southwestern, so I checked them out and liked them. So.........here I am, started on the journey....think I'll really like this website...looking forward to getting to know you all. carlene

I am new to this too, but am to the solid food stage. Please, please stick to the plan. I used Carnation Instant Breakfast sugar free for my whole liquids time. It tastes good, to me, and kept me full. When I was hungry I added Crystal Light to my Water and that helped to fill me up more than just water. This, too, shall pass. I had homemade healthy pizza today. Was sure I would want some more by at least 8 pm. Not so, I'm still full, and I wasn't stuffed at 4. I feel extremely blessed, but I know you can do it. The progression of liquids to mush to solid will help your tummy to heal without mishap so they can fill it asap and not have to wait longer because your tummy moved it around and didn't let it heal quickly :thumbup:. carlene