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joiful

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  1. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    I thought it was just steaks because it is grissley. I am 4 weeks on Friday. On my sheet of paper it said you can have meats just no beef with grisel. I hope I have not messed this up and then have to do something else. I was self pay. I am going to call the doctor tomorrow and hopefully can get in or get some answers. Thanks for helping.
  2. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    No I have not had heartburn nor am I really all that naseus. I do have some but not enough to cause any problems. The port is right above my belly button. The pain is completely on my left side.
  3. joiful

    Who's Getting Banded in July?

    lynlynkr-do you know why my left side would be hurting? It started on Sunday. I feel tired a lot to. I am not back to normal and I was banded on July 4th. Could the band be slipping? I hope you can help me.
  4. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    I don't think I have been doing things right. The office that i went to for my 1 week follow up said soft foods that you can use a fork to smush it. It said also chicken cubes, so I thought if I cut up chicken that is fine. Now I don't know. Planning on having a cheese burger (90% lean cooked on George Foreman) with sweet potato fries (baked). Is that soft foods? It is not hard or crunchy. I have been so confused on the food part. I have tried though. I will be 4 weeks on Friday and they say you can have normal foods. I know for one thing that I don't eat as much as take out as I used to. I have a cramp on my left side does any one else? Now I am worried that my band is slipping.
  5. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    I am not eating enough protein maybe around 20 if that. Breakfast I don't like eggs and don't eat pork so I don't care for anything except like bagels or pancakes. So I have a problem there. Dinner really trying to have the protein. I don't care for the protein shots and I thought you are not supposed to have any more shakes a couple weeks out of surgery. If you have a chicken breast for dinner do you know the protein content in that? I am going to have to take time out and figure out what I am going to eat for lunch and breakfast like I have dinnner. Orea, are you there? How did you surgery go?
  6. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    Gosh I can not imagine eating soft liquids for 3 weeks! I have been on soft the last almost 2 weeks. Which is almost anything except crunchy or that is how I was explained. As far as some of the post go about not losing weight. I haven't lost any in the last couple weeks. I even stopped weighing myself. I just keep going on cause sooner or later it will come off. It really also helps if you go to the store with meals in mind of what you are going to eat. I put a list up on my cabinet of my menus and cross them off after I pick one and cook it for din din. This has helped me more than anything. I would also suggest if your husband is not a good cook do not allow him to cook. I let my husband cook last night and it went into the trash! He cooked shrimp that was already cooked. It was so tough it could have been a bullet. Ha haaaa haa So make sure you have another choice just in case something goes wrong. I sometimes get worn out and have to go home and take a nap. Does any one else do this? I could use a nap now and I have 2 1/2 hours before I can go home. Need to go to the store also but won't have the energy. Any one? Does any one have cramps that is located n the left side?
  7. joiful

    Who's Getting Banded in July?

    I am 3 weeks out and feel really good. I haven't lost any more weight even though I have at least cut our 2,000 calories a day. So that part is disappointing but I know it will have to come off sooner or later. So I will weight. Still haven't had my favorite ice cream and that was the hugest problem for me. That has been over 4 weeks. I sometimes go home and go to bed and my husband has to come to my location and close his to cover my place which is busier. Watch out all July Banders don't let the heat get you. I did that last week end and have to leave about got sick and went to bed. So I think after surgery it is harder for you body to handle the heat.
  8. joiful

    Who's Getting Banded in July?

    I wish your husband well and you also. Orea did you have you have your band yet?
  9. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    I got to eat smushy food the second week out. I am eating soft foods now and going really well. I can eat what every one else eats for dinner because we are not frying anything or having anything really crunchy so it helps a lot when you get to this stage. Tomorrow is 3 weeks since I got banded and I am supposed to eat soft foods for another week and then regular food then on except for beef that is not for 6 weeks. I think when they are saying beef do they mean steaks? Leaner part of beef does not have the grisel in it like other cuts. Can't wait till this just gets to the point of eating anything that i want except only what is good for me. Doing well on that. Haven't had ice cream in 4 weeks which is the hugest battle for me!
  10. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    Yes, they do. I can understand but last year we spent 30% of our income on medical bills. We have spent majority of our income on my son's health expenses and it has been so difficult just paying our bills. We started our own business doing well by paying our living expenses but not paying his parents back. Some day I will pay them hopefully starting next year. I didn't even go to a party they had because of guilt and also I just had surgery and didn't want to explain the food thing and I was also sore. So what do you do when you can't eat and you have feelings to deal with?
  11. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    You know last night my sister called who lives 5 hours from me and I see a couple of times a year. She called me when I arrived at the airport to go get banded and I didn't tell her what I was doing then (banded July 4th). Last night I told her and now I feel regret. Usually I tell every one every thing and with this I don't want to. I am beating myself up for telling her. She has an overweight friend (friend of 30 years) and I thought maybe the band could help her too if she knows some one that had it but now i just regret it. I have told 3 close friends (my husband and kids) and I just wish I hadn't told her and another friend. Why is this? Why don't I want to tell? I especially don't want to tell my mom who when I was first going to get banded she said why don't I just tape my mouth shut. She has always said stuff about fat people and about me gaining weight when I weighed 122 lbs. at 5'7"! So then I go down to 110! My niece always when she sees me says stuff about her wieght and she is 109! Last time I saw her I said why do you keep mentioning your weight when you are thin and you know that i have a difficult problem with food? I have asked her several times to stop talking about it and doesn't get a clue? Why are they like this? I hate the holiday get to gethers because mention of her working out or losing weight comes up. My mother told me to stop eating when I had hardly anything and that upset the rest of my family and they said something. I was 162 lbs. then. My husband's mother had bariatric surgery 20-25 years ago and I don't want to tell them. Afraid of what they will think because I owe them money and I spent money on getting help for myself. (We owe them money because I have a sick son with lots of health issues since he was born and he is 12) How do you get rid of guilt when you can't eat FOOD anymore?
  12. joiful

    Who's Getting Banded in July?

    I was banded on July 4th. At first I thought I didn't have any restrictions but I was wrong. Doing extremely well with what I am eating and feeling great. Have stayed away from anything sweet, 4 weeks haven't had a bite! I am in the soft foods stage now and started that last Friday. Things are going very well. I know what you mean by being bloated some foods cause that like fruits and veggies. One day I had some baked potato and I was full the entire day. So I know to stay away from potatoes. Sometimes my tummy at night is very bloated but I think it is due to what I eat. It is a learning curve. We all have to try to pay attention what causes this. I ate Broc. Cheese soup from Jasons' Deli (yummy) and I am sitting here bloated so it is either the cheese or broc. So I know now when I eat it this is how I am going to feel. I am very full don't want any food. I thought at first when I was banded I was not restricted and I was wrong. It takes awhile to notice it due to having fluids, this is what is happening to me. I do have lots of restriciton it is perfect. I can eat a normal size dinner and I am full and stay that way for hours. If I eat breakfast same thing. So just to let you know after fluids you may do the same. It is great and I don't think at this point I will need a fill. Orea, good luck and Oh WOW you have lost a lot already! You go GIRL! I have tried the protein shots can't stand them. Right now I am suppose to be off of protein drinks. Find it pretty hard to get enough protein. I am down about 14 pounds. Have not gained back any weight before my first fill which is in another 4 weeks. I was told I would gain some weight back. They said the weight that you lose at first is water but I have kept it off so I don't know what that is all about. Any one else having protein shakes still?
  13. joiful

    Need friend in Kansas City

    Where are you getting banded? Dr. Malleys office and Surgical Weight loss has monthly meetings and also there is Ghost from this board they will met Aug. 11 at 7:30pm at the Antioch Library.
  14. joiful

    Need friend in Kansas City

    Over the counter has fillers in them such as fruit acids. That is what more and likely caused your problems. They also cause sensitivity and gum issures. Our products and pure and safe. Veneers are very expensive try our teeth whitening first. It is only $99 and I will give you $20 off just tell who is there probably my husband what I said. I think Overland Park is closest to you. I love doing teeth whitening! I just don't think i am doing things right but I am trying cause the chili was not smooth but was told it was a great alternative. I am doing well worked a full day but ready to go home and go to bed. My husband and I was invited to attend West Elm (a retail store) grand opening. I think I will just go to be instead. I can't eat any of their catered food or have drinks so what the hey I am find with that. Talk to you later!
  15. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    I had to go home on Saturday but woke up Sunday doing really well. I am working today and it is a Tuesday. Make sure you get enough protein, I am finding that difficult. I am picky and if the drink is not fabulous I can't drink it. Things are really turning around going even be able to work I think 8 hours today. Orea, you start a big step tomorrow. On the 4th day it gets much easier, so remember that. Every one I wish you well!
  16. joiful

    Need friend in Kansas City

    I am trying to see Dr. Malley have an appt with him Oct. 20th! He has a new doctor coming in Aug. then I should be able to get in and get a fill. That is where I want to go. Yesterday went to Surgerical Weightloss Centers they gave me some directions. I don't think they have it together. I went and got some chili from Wendys I heard that was an option. You are not being bitchy but helpful! I think I am in my second week if I had surgery July 4th, correct? We are sticking frozen foods in the blender after we cook it. They have a thick consistency is that okay or should I go buy just baby food and stick with that? I haven' had any solid foods in a while so I am really watching it. What about if you made a roast and ground that up, is that okay? Thanks for helping me out!
  17. I have lots of threads posted on Bajanor on this site. Please research them!
  18. joiful

    Need friend in Kansas City

    Boy, when ordering soups from restaurant you really got to watch out for the protein. Just had Houlihans Tortillia Chicken Soup with chez. Almost not chicken and cheese and talk about watery. So I had a slimfast with 10 grams of potein once again not enough. So what do I do eat some more or wait for din din? This is soooo confusing!
  19. joiful

    Need friend in Kansas City

    I just got my email and I am finally at work today! Yipppeee! I feel pretty good still not getting enough protein. Boy, that seems to be very difficult for me. Tried the protein shots and I am so picky that i PB it up! I can tolerate some of the Slimfast so I need to have 3 every day, or should I? Get so confused, get light headed. Does that mean I need to eat some protein?
  20. joiful

    Surgery in Mexico

    I am doing soooo much better. I am at work today. I have to make a lot of money in a week! I had no idea that I would be off this long. I am so glad that I am better. In a week I will be ready to kick some butt and start excersing! They way the weight when you first lose it is just water and you will start to gain that back. Is that true. They also said that Protein is energy, that is not correct is it?
  21. joiful

    Surgery in Mexico

    Yes I checked with Dr. Malley and made an appt. before I left. I can't even get in to see him until Oct. 2oth. They do have a new doctor coming in and I will get in sooner but not until Aug. I have appt. tomorrow with Surgical Weight Loss Centers they seemed not to have their "stuff" together but I got to have a follow up some where. None of these doctors would see me for complications. How long until you started feeling like you could go to work or go to a movie or to the store or.....?
  22. joiful

    Surgery in Mexico

    Yes, I did have aftercare for fills and such that I even had an appointment for follow-up before I left. Thank you for your concerns and not every one looks at this site before surgery.
  23. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    Orea, you are such a sweet and attentive person. I wish you well and I will think and pray for you.
  24. joiful

    Surgery in Mexico

    I am going to report what happened to me and then that is it no reading the threads later to see respones, too much fighting. So far on this chat fight I have found a lot of it very upsetting when you need support. This is what happened to me. I was banded July 4th at Bajanor in Mexico. I had complications afterward my intestines not wanting to work. I stayed at the hospital that Saturday, my surgery was Friday night and then I was sent home at 4:15 am in the morning. I am still not doing well. I am not able to work. I have a very successful business and have lost $1,000's due to this. NO DOCTOR WILL SEE ME THAT SPECIALIZES IN BARIATIC CARE WITH COMPLICATIONS!! They all told me to go to the ER. Yes, I called before I went to Mexico to find aftercare but the chances of complications were so low that I didn't think about it. Yes, I think I picked a doctor to quickly and did not research enough. The pictures on the website and the doctors they had were not what was actually there. Harldy any one spoke English, I could go on and on what happened to me but I have posted about it on this site before. I just wanted to let others know that things do happen and if I had to do it all over again I would not go to Mexico. I would have stayed longer in the hospital and would continue to get care if I had it done close to home. I do have an appt. on Monday with a doctor and that is when I will tell him what is happening but I am scared that they will send me to the ER. So, that is it. Please make the best and wise choice for yourself.
  25. joiful

    July Butterflies Master Thread

    Orea, did you find the list? I didn't use a list and didn't really need anything. I was on liquids a week after surgery I called the doctor that I am seeing. I am using a blender for the mushy stage. The food will taste yummy when you get to this stage. Aslo you get used to not having food just make use you get enough PROTEIN! I can't stress that enough if you don't it can may make you chose not good choices when it comes to food. I went home early couldn't work. Jezz I am loosing soooo much money any more time off and I may loose my businesses. Just have so many bills to pay.

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