Mimilou2004

From what you have described, I think it would be OK to stay the same or get a tiny 0.2 adjustment and see what the scales do. I have been struggling with maintenance for a few months and it is just as much work as losing the weight. I actually had to increase my exercise to go along with less fill in my band. The good part of more exercise is you can have planned for calories from "forbidden" items. Maintenance is hard work and I wish you the best.
Mimi

If you smoosh them in a blender aka puree into a thick liquid it would be OK and nutritious.
Good luck!!!!

I have been working on getting the loose skin removed for 2 years and I have had my arms done and I don't even notice the scars any more and have no regrets. I have beautifully shaped arm muscles and love to show them off now that the batwings are gone. Next Monday my turkey neck and wattles go in the medical waste can and I am thrilled. I have nothing against age appropriate wrinkles etc, but were it not for losing all this wt I wouldn't have hanging skin, so I just laugh at ppl who are critical.
Best wishes on your future endeavors.
Mimi

I have been working on getting the loose skin removed for 2 years and I have had my arms done and I don't even notice the scars any more and have no regrets. I have beautifully shaped arm muscles and love to show them off now that the batwings are gone. Next Monday my turkey neck and wattles go in the medical waste can and I am thrilled. I have nothing against age appropriate wrinkles etc, but were it not for losing all this wt I wouldn't have hanging skin, so I just laugh at ppl who are critical.
Best wishes on your future endeavors.
Mimi

I am proud of you, you r amazing, for many reasons. Keep up the journey and best wishes.
Mimi

No, nothing magic....I don't think you are rec'g the aftercare you are due...something is not right and you deserve btter. Can you switch to another doc?

No, nothing magic....I don't think you are rec'g the aftercare you are due...something is not right and you deserve btter. Can you switch to another doc?

I know you are eager to get major wt off and 35 pounds is nothing to sneeze at!!! Slow down and pay attention to the posters who are giving you solid advice, especially Jess. This is a marathon, not a 5K and you will endure many wt fluctuations and then one day you arrive at maintenance.....then what is the plan to keep your weight stable? You must learn and grow through this journey...the easiest part is what we are good at...gaining and losing!! So make haste slowly while listening to your body and the many good posters here. You are going to do very very well and I will be following your posts on your journey to health and wellness.
Mimi

Welcome back and kudos for taking charge of your health. I hope you become an active poster and share your wealth of knowledge.
Mimi

I think ppl didn't post because they were at work or didn't want to hurt your feelings. The story and the facts don't match human anatomy and physiology. You might want to think about journalling and weighing and measuring your food.
Mimi

Wow, you are sure a bitter person....your aura tells me you probably never worked the band and lie to yourself about your food intake....I can't very well wish you luck, but I do wish you peace.
Mimi

I think you are hopeless and should give up.
Mimi

I think you are hopeless and should give up.
Mimi

I think you are hopeless and should give up.
Mimi

I think you are hopeless and should give up.
Mimi

Wow, you are sure a bitter person....your aura tells me you probably never worked the band and lie to yourself about your food intake....I can't very well wish you luck, but I do wish you peace.
Mimi

Wow, you are sure a bitter person....your aura tells me you probably never worked the band and lie to yourself about your food intake....I can't very well wish you luck, but I do wish you peace.
Mimi

Wow, you are sure a bitter person....your aura tells me you probably never worked the band and lie to yourself about your food intake....I can't very well wish you luck, but I do wish you peace.
Mimi

I agree with Cindy and tried to find a way to post similar thoughts without causing trouble. I believe that the super obese do not qualify for the band and the surgeon should have known that. I feel bad for the original poster but I wouldn't keep that surgeon.
Mimi

Rachel..."Knowing Facts" vs "Gettng It" are 2 different things...I am totally understanding what Carlos is saying.....my light bulb moment was very recently and I am a successful bandster x 2!!!!!
Keep on going Carlos, you are going to be a success!!!
Mimi

Some really good advice here for you......I was living too tight for months because I liked being very small.....I exercised like I was eating and kept my wt down..but my life was horrible...I love eating out socially and it came down to bathroom trips every time I ate anything. Acid refux and constant stomach burning.....Never again...Now I am 4 months post op band revision and still balancing exercise with food and beverages intake. I am going for a tiny adjustment next week and if it leads to suffering again I will have that same quantity removed ASAP!!!
I agree you should be unfilled for at least 30 days and even gastroscoped to check your pouch and stomach.
I extend much sympathy for what your are going through and wish you the best of luck. If you post some more about your journey I will be reading them.
Mimi

You need to see a therapist ASAP and I question your decision to get a lap band...think about it.
Best wishes, Mimi

You need to see a therapist ASAP and I question your decision to get a lap band...think about it.
Best wishes, Mimi

Good post, Denise, I have read about that, too, and worry about every poster who says they are allowed to drain or get the port removed with no mention of having the stomach scoped.
Mimi