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Just saying that finding another patient from Fort Carson could be difficult but looks like you found one.

Perfectly normal or maybe just a little extraordinary? tmf

destynee is so right. Please do not say this is the easy way out. This has been very difficult but the best part is, it's not impossible as my previous efforts were. tmf

This is a long shot? Although I have seen at least one post from a patient from Co Sprgs military? Good luck. You might click on the search link above to the right? Enter Evans or Tricare or colorado springs and see what comes up? tmf

6 for me.

1996? Wow, that's a long time ago? I was still skinny in 1996. Seems like some of the foods you mention are no longer on anyone's list? Is it possible that surgical techniques were very different back in the beginning of band? Did they place your band lower so you actually have a large pouch that stores food longer than 1 minute? I can't see where the swelling of food would be an issue with anyone's band now, but 17 years ago? Who knows? tmf

I don't see it as a problem but most doctors still see it that way. I'm not sure if they just aren't buying into the food passing in one minute explanation or they haven't spent the time to research it? Could be that so many of us have so little control over our eating habits(evidenced by our big a$$es), doctors are afraid we'll abuse the privilege and follow each bite with Water or soda pop which would wash the food through too quickly. I'm thinking your grandma was onto something? tmf

RE: Drinking....Keep in mind that this is this surgeon's protocol and may not be your surgeon's protocol. I think most doctors still adhere to the no drinking rule. I agree with you on the 1500 calorie intake rule. I have no problem with it since I include a little cheese and olive oil in my diet as well as whole eggs sometimes. I also eat more than 1/2 cup most every meal. Then again, I'm going in for a fill next week since I'm not feeling that restriction I felt 6 months ago. tmf

Gatecrasher, you should start your own thread/topic if you want responses. Otherwise members won't know which response goes to which poster. tmf

This is a common fear that was shared by many of us. I found this quote on another forum and I think it fits many of us: "In my case, the most fearful thing I had to do in order to succeed with my band wasn't switching to skim milk, surviving a liquid diet, or giving up bread. The most fearful thing was giving up my emotional attachment to food. In the nearly 5 years since I was banded, I've made a lot of progress with that, but the attachment is still there. It forms one of the innermost layers of my turtle shell. Working on that layer will probably be a lifetime job for me. At times I'm not even sure I truly want to get rid of it altogether. At times I'm afraid that if I shed my shell completely, I won't be able to survive. On the other hand, I seem to be doing fine without that thick old b***h layer. So I'm going to pay attention to my dreams rather than my fears and pray for a miracle. And why not? It can't hurt to try!" Another reminder came from another forum member, PinkDahlia. She said: "I'm so stinkin' thrilled with my weight loss i dont even care about what i cant eat!" tmf

I think you misunderstood or were informed incorrectly. Look at this video, watch it all but the question you raise is covered about 6 minutes into the video. And, swelling at the band site can cause more stuck episodes but swelling alone isn't usually the cause. Eating too fast, too much and chewing improperly can cause a stuck episode with no fills or 6 fills. It's always a possibility. part 2

I think it's good you take as many tries at diets as possible before you take the WLS plunge. You want to be 100% sure it's the right path for you before you take such a drastic step. I know I tried several different diets before my surgery and I knew 3 years before I was banded I would never be able to lose the weight as easily as I had done in the past. As time and age progresses, it becomes so much more difficult to create those lifestyles that enable us to diet successfully. For me, I successfully dieted for 30 years but as I entered the 50's I could no longer push myself as I once did. I think one must know this is the last resort or forever regret not trying harder. Personally, I think WLS has been unfairly scorned by the press and the public. I think society has unfairly labeled us lazy and taking the easy way out. I now know this is not easy. Not by any stretch. I'm eating healthier now than I've ever eaten in my entire life. If only I could have done this 30 years ago? tmf

Your post reminded me of a post I like to refer to. Here it is again. This is by another bandster on another forum and I'm sorry but I don't recall the name. "In my case, the most fearful thing I had to do in order to succeed with my band wasn't switching to skim milk, surviving a liquid diet, or giving up bread. The most fearful thing was giving up my emotional attachment to food. In the nearly 5 years since I was banded, I've made a lot of progress with that, but the attachment is still there. It forms one of the innermost layers of my turtle shell. Working on that layer will probably be a lifetime job for me. At times I'm not even sure I truly want to get rid of it altogether. At times I'm afraid that if I shed my shell completely, I won't be able to survive. On the other hand, I seem to be doing fine without that thick old b***h layer. So I'm going to pay attention to my dreams rather than my fears and pray for a miracle. And why not? It can't hurt to try!" Another reminder came from another forum member, PinkDahlia. She said: "I'm so stinkin' thrilled with my weight loss i dont even care about what i cant eat!" tmf

"Could I have damaged my band"?? Not hardly. You already made a detour into bandster hell. This is the phase where you're back on a diet, but it's a diet from hell. Most all of us experienced what you're going through although I think most of us were allowed to eat 1/2-1 cup of food at a time. Enjoy the ride but the first 45 days will be very bumpy and uncomfortable. tmf

Typical meals: Breakfast:= Egg beater omelette w/turkey sausage and salsa= 200 calories Snack:= Apple 80 calories Lunch:= Lean cuisine or slim bread turkey sandwich 300 calories Snack:=1.25 ozs beef jerkey 90 calories Dinner:= .8 ozs grilled salmon on bed of greens and veggies 600 calories

Yes I do. Don't know why but yes, my tummy can be very boisterous. tmf

If you're doing the same thing day after day, sometimes it's a good idea to change up your diet regimen since your body seems to be in a survival mode. Try going a week with 900 or so calories per day. Try something new like no/low carb for one week. Or cut out all processed foods for a week. Then fool your body by increasing calories to 1400 for a couple of days. Mix it up and you may see some new results? Remember Einstein's comment that insanity is doing the same thing day after day and expecting different results? Also, I highly recommend you sit down with a nutritionist who is very familiar with lapband patients. I only lost 12 lbs my first 4 months and a visit with my nutritionist made all the difference. tmf

Prolapse? I'm trying to picture this in my mind? So the band slid north or south of where it's supposed to be? In other words, is the stomach now above the band or is the band above the upper esophogus? Can you get a 2nd opinion? tmf

There's no saline in your band so it's wide open just for the reason that you need to heal and may make a mistake like this. Liquids or slider foods as we call them, just flow right through to your lower stomach so no harm no foul. I'm very close to my green zone right now and I could do the same with no problem. Don't beat yourself up over little slips like this. It will happen again, just do not do it with solids before you heal. That could be disasterous. tmf

For me, to make an informed opinion, I'd have to live with someone for a month or at least a week to see how they ate, what they ate and observe how they behaved when dining out or away? There are so many reasons why a band or bander fails it's nearly impossible to offer any valid suggestions? For exampe: If I lived with someone who did not follow the band eating rules, and just could not be compliant, I'd say remove it. If that person followed the rules, you know, eat slow, chew big, slow and healthy, but the symptoms remained? I would advise them to remove all the fluids or as much as possible to keep some kind of restriction? Or, just remove it altogether. If the patient is failing the band, they have to make a decision? Wise up or give up? If the band is failing the patient? If nothing else works, remove it? Only you can know what patient you are? Just my two bits. tmf

It is called supercooled water. If the water is extremely pure, as in has very little to no particulate in the water, there will not be any nucleation sites in the liquid, which is required to start the freezing process. Once the bottle is shaken or disturbed, air bubbles introduced to the liquid will act as nucleation sites around which the water will begin freezing. Once it begins freezing, the ice will spread until the entire bottle is frozen.

I asked my doctor how much was in mine about 8 months ago. He said he didn't have any idea and doesn't keep track! That works for me. tmf

Missy is right but it's all a moot point. How much is in your band is irrelevent as some bandsters need no fills and some need 14 CC. It may be interesting to know how much is in there but it's not of any importance. tmf

Hey Kelly. You might want to drop in on some of the support group meetings at North Suburban? If you don't have the email address or contact info let me know and I can provide it for you? I considered Dr. G but went with another doc. I hear he's very good with his patients though. I only lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks so you're doing well. tmf

30 days and 12 lbs. 3rd fill was 120 days and still only 12 lbs. 7th adjustment 8months and down 50 lbs. tmf