illinoishusker

I am so taking these crockpot ideas. We had tacos.

People are very weird. It's like they aren't happy if you aren't suffering with them. lol I think you have the right to be hurt and concerned about the friendship. I think I would plan a night and ask can they come. If not, maybe then talk to each one and voice your concerns. I know it's not fun to make waves, but not knowing and just hoping it'll work isn't always the answer. Family stuff can get in the way, but they didn't invite you to a party? I'd be ticked. I think I'd tell them that you miss them and are worried that something happened b/c we just aren't doing things anymore. Maybe they are jealous and not liking the new you? Are you talking about the lapband all the time? I think being honest is hard like ripping a bandaid off, but asking them will get you an answer. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Ok, I'm trying not to freak or anything lol. It's just really sensitive, like if I lightly run my hand over it, it's a bit painful, like a fresh scab. No extra workout, it's not an inside pain, it is clearly an outside feel. I've been too dang gassy lately.hmmm Thank you all for responding.

yogurts, crackers with tuna salad or chicken salad. Chili is good and so is taco meat with beans and cheese.

My doc said I could chew gum. I don't because it causes gas in my stomach.

I think the only way you become more fertile is the weight loss which would regulate your estrogen and hormone levels. If you happen to have other issues causing infertility then it wouldn't affect it so much. I think it's smart to wait to get pg so that you can lose as much weight as you can. Any weight loss could possibly make you more fertile.

I woke up yesterday and my port area and scar are kind of prickly painful. It feels like it did when it was healing and scabby. It doesn't really hurt inside. I haven't thrown up in ages. I'm probably ready for a fill, but I have put it aside. What could cause this? I start getting myself all in a bunch, b/c I haven't had issues in a longgggg time. Oh no redness around it either. I feel my port, but it feels like a lump, I can never tell if it's flat or not. It feels normal.

I get that kind of pain around my back on the left side. If I've waited too long to eat or if I over eat. I get gas pains or some kind of pains right there. I have to gasx myself to death. lol

I'd be ticked too. 1st off, stand up for yourself. If asked, I'd say, "I didn't tell you, b/c you treat me like @$@#$ and make me feel like @$@$#@" "so why would I expect any support from you?" Then I'd lay down the rules. I'd tell them that you will not allow any disrespect and/or persecution. YOu will not put up with it. Don't let anyone treat you like crap. YOu don't deserve it.

Can you share the website with me? :frown:

I did not have any co morbids really except for the obesity factor. I didn't have to jump through anymore hoops but the 6mth diet. Check with your dr. and the office staff to see if they know your insurance.

Awesome, just what I needed!

WAs going to say try taking prilosec, zantac? or tums. Then sleep sitting up in a recliner or such? Good luck!

No way a sub for me. Can't eat the bread and probably I could eat some of the meat.

My dr. gave me the card, it is like a little library card. I have saved money when it comes to a nice breakfast buffets. I haven't tried many places.

Ok, question, how do they work with wide widths? Do they come in wide or are they wide already? Do the shape ups fit normally. So if you are a 7.5 you should order a 7.5?

10cc is the band not the pouch. IT holds the saline. The pouch above is the Stoma and it holds the food as it slowly passes through, which gives you a full feeling. You don't lose a stomach and the whole point is to eat less.

Wow, that is hard. I'm sorry. I would go back and demand answers. Plus if the port has flipped I would want him to fix it FREE! He should have it anchored and if you haven't done anything to flip it, then he should fix it. I bet you are frustrated and upset. I hope it gets figured out. does he do it while you are standing up? My dr. can find my port super easy when I stand up and it falls away from the scar tissue.

Exactly what I was worried about, the acid burning my esophagus. So hopefully at 9am it will be better. :blushing:

Ok, going in on Monday, soonest I could clear my schedule and it worked for them. Ok, so how do you check that? If I drank Water and was fine prior, hmmm.

I am filled to roughly 6ccs. I've had the fill for 2 weeks. I'm waking up at night with severe reflux. I'm already sleeping on a slant and it's still waking me up coughing and with the nasty taste. So I'm planning on calling to get an unfill. HOw much do I ask for? When I got filled the Water went down just fine, but it's a night time issue. I'm not eating anything too spicy or saucey, and I eat around 5:30 and go to bed around 10. I am losing again and that makes me happy, but I cannot sleep and that stinks. Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

The hiccup is the first clue that I'm done eating and may have eaten too much. I'm a year out and I still do it.

It's good to see the new bandsters!! I was there a year ago! Things change so much over a year. It has come off slowly for me and really I didn't lose much until I felt restriction. I'm now down 52lbs and I feel so awesome and I have tons more to lose! I'm so glad I did it. It's like a giant rubberband that snaps me on the stomach when I want to splurge too much.

Honestly, I think she's a sucky friend. We are grown ups? Who yells at you for a personal decision? Ridiculous. Congrats to anyone who loses weight, woohoo. But come on, do what you want to do? Also, seems awfully similar to the natural birthing to getting an epidural. Lots of arguments there, for whatever reasons. YOU do what works for YOU and what you want to DO! I've had nothing but support and I suggest you surround yourself with people who are supportive!

This is me exactly!