grsha46

Hello, Be certain to get all medical info before hand especially if you are on meds I had great trouble with blood pressure meds and was not able to drive to get medical help so clarify what to do in different scenarios. Also I was on byetta but it can be a killer if you have lapband surgery. I had to read that in the newspaper. So get your list of meds, ask very specific questions of pyscicains treating that problem as Dr. Kerlakian is just a surgeon. Grsha46

Hi Yes 5 is very good see you then I have a granddaughter who is 7 and I am a retired teacher so I love kids Georgia

Hi Bellesmommy , Yes Monday Feb 2 will be fine . See You then I will be the short fat blond sucking on a large coffee

Dear Belle's mommy , Sorry I have been out of the lop for a while . Thursday is great I can meet at 5 any Thursday in February I have to some other stuff in March . I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you . So the first Thursday okay with you at 5 pm at border's cafe ?? See you then grsha( Georgia)

Dear Phyllser, Where do I find the help site you mentioned I am such a goof when it comes to computers Thanks Grsha 46

Hello everyone, I am in my fifth month of being banded and I am very afraid I have blown the deal. I am hungry , I am cheating and either I can't eat enough of the correct stuff or I eat the bad stuff to excess i wonder if I got another fill , I am at 1ccon a ten cc band . I get stuffed and really can't eat met unless pureed . I am trying vegeterian ffods but am not sure how to count the food ( I am diabetic and am now on 2 different insulins ( humalog before meals and lantis at bed time .) I have only started this a month ageo. Oh I have lost 33 pounds but docs are unhappy that I am stuck there for past 3 months. Anyone else have problems that are similar?? the dietician I see is of little help out of Dr. Kerlakian's office.

Hi I am free any evening except Tuesday .I go to a painting class ( tole painting) Tuesdays 5-10 pm. Is Borders okay? Phone me 513 -753-7630 Georgia

Sorry I meant Christine Bellesmommy

Hi, I had my fill Mon Aug. 25 had to have half removed right away. I saw a new dietitian at Jewish Hospital Weight Management She was so good! I recommend her highly-only 25 dollars for 40 min visit. I am at 213 form 238.5 So I feel I am on the right track now. If Christie is out there I would like to talk to her again-maybe meet at the mall for a walk and a chat. Thanks Georgia Hey maybe we can all meet at Borders near Eastgate Kroger once a month -just a thought

I have lost 21 pounds since the 10 pre surgery diet from 238 to 217. I have the required 60 grams of Protein ,so are you all saying I need to ingest more than that? Usually I have a packet of wt. control oatmeal with 1/3 cup soy milk for Breakfast, a Protein shake of 13 grams about 2 hours later and 2 oz of lean deli meat ( ham , turkey , roast beef ) with 2 crackers and 1/3 cup fresh fruit for lunch and then tuna salad of 2 oz with 1 tsp lite mayo and 1/2 piece ww toast. then protein shake for bed time snack. I get about 60 oz of Water This is all I know for soft diet . I get first fill Mon Aug 25 . I think I can safely go to regular food at this point but don't know for certain . As I said the dietition is no help from Group health at Clifton office ( Kerlakian's office )Where else can I get decent info on meal plans??? I am glad everyone is doing well. I have trouble with port site too but keep moving insite of that ripping my innards out feeling:lol:

Hi, I was banded July 29 . I am not getting info from dietition I need Any good websites I can check out I am on soft diet but info I have is very limited and dietition has saisd ignore her info So I am at a loss Thanks grsha46

Hi Fellow Eastgaters , I am getting banded on July 29 at Good Sam . Anyone ou there who goes to their support groups?

Hi , I am getting my lap band July 29 after a year of struggle with insurance It was finally approved- Yeah or maybe oops???. I am wondering if I will lose appetite after this or just be miserable or what ? Anyone with a sweet tooth let me know what happens to that . Is the band going to make me gag a lot or will it be an easy transition to a new way of eating?? I am a retired special ed teacher and I work part time as a data analyst. I garden and read mysteries and am interested in reconnecting to church. Maybe the prospect of possible death is making me look at things differently. I have type 2 diabetes and a host of other health issues that just pushed me over the edge into finding a final solution to this weight thing. Most folks I know tell me I am not fat enough for the surgery but I know differently. The health issues alone would be enough to prompt the surgery. Looking forward to hearing from anyone Thanks for reading this