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Hi All, I went back to Basics with the diet . Am down to 238#! :tongue_smilie: been waffling over the same few pounds for 2 months !!

I tried Benadryl, per my doctor - and couldn't function during the day - :closedeyes:kind of a Jekyll /Hyde can't sleep but too tired to function. The doctor then recommended Tylenol PM- I was already taking Tylenol for other things during the day.

Met Dr. Hung last March, 2008. Was definitely afraid of any surgery. So glad he did the surgery, It has changed my life.

Hi, My BMI was 60 when I started the process for approval. It can be done

Hi, Either way, the area around the band will swell from the vomiting/PBing. This may explain your soreness and the port site being noticeable. Drop back to liquids for at least a day then gradually re-reintroduce consistencies. Do check with your physician if it continues and occurs every time. - Been there, done this. had a sinus infection with significant drainage- it filled my stomach so I did this every meal. Mell of a hess.

HI, There are a few over the counter things you could try. Tylenol PM works for some people. I find it very effective. Also, Melatonin is available over the counter; usually it is labelled as some sort of sleep aid . Do check with you pharmacist before you try these as some over the counter meds affect one's regular medication. I've used both successfully.- have to take prednisone with certain meds and can be up for 20 hours straight!!

HiALl,Stuck in a rut. I see the surgeon Wednesday for 6 month check up - feeling disappointed with the stalling weight loss.

OOOPS., hit the key too often!

Hi All, I dropped to 240 in May ( 4#) and am still in this for June Hope to lose a few more !!! Am only temporarily tight after a fill , then it gets loose.

Hi, I liked the last one:biggrin: and just now put me info on the spread sheet. Here goes My goal is modest but my wt loss is sporadic:blush:

:thumbup:Stephanie, Congrats! there will be many more NSVs to come !!

Maybe it's just the point in this process where the other tools have to work, too. I'm on prednisone again, and have gained 2 # since last Friday !at 242#:smile:

yes it is- but the feeling is also normal.:sad: How you deal with it now, may show your willingness to follow through after the surgery. The band is only a tool- you have to use it as only part of your weight loss plan. Take a deep breath and start working on the habits you will need post surgery- the chewing, the exercise,at least X amt of protein/day, only X specific snacks/day, - :nono:DO IT NOW!!! It will take your focus from what you are giving up (with the operation- stuffing yourself) and focus on what you will gain (more control). You will start exercising (walking) by day 2, so get started Consider starting the Pre-op diet early; Or approach it in stages. i did 1-2 meals a day from my pre-op diet, before I had to. Get the products and any equipment you will need (protein powder, chewable/liquid meds and vitamins,magic bullet etc) set up so they are easily accessible when you get home. You won't drive or go shopping on the way home,or for a few days post surgery. You have a lot to do before the surgery- no time to waste focusing on what you think you 'll miss. BTW, you will eventually be able to eat most items you liked before the surgery-just a lot less.

Hi All, I finally made my goal!! am at 240 #- all this week!! Want to keep on withhtis- what's the next challenge??

Hi All, i made my May goal, am at 240 this week:thumbup:!!!!finally. Need to start on the next goal ASAP !!

Hi All, Had 1cc fill last week. Am holding off until wednesday to weigh- scale has been all over

Annjones, Congrats!! those are really great accomplishments!! Way to GO!!

Hi All, I'm at 245 but my May goal is 240# (Same as April - but i'm over being sick)

Hi, I gained 1# (245) as of today,. My sinus infection problems aren't over but it's better. Am seeing about a fill on Monday.

Hi all, am at 245 ( +1#) :tt2:. But the sinus problems aren't over. am back to coleslaw consistency foods( If i'm careful) . Plan to cal the doctor Monday.May be time for a fill.

monylove, it gets confusing. i , too was pre-approved and my surgeon had the authorization in hand. But i, too had a notice from the insurance company saying they had to determine if they would pay the claims. I also got bills that were denied. 1st, pre approval means you meet the criteria for thie funding the surgery. Once the surgery is done, the insurance company will go over everything to assure the necessity is the same. 2nd, i found the physician's bills were being denied. It turns out all bills related to the surgery are suspended until the case is reviewed and they don't review it until the hospital claims come in. Sometimes the claims are denied instead of suspended. I had the surgery 12/1/08 and just got the final notice from the insurance company yesterday. Your time frame for this is about the same as mine. I think it is a poor practice to deny instead of suspend a biller and why don't they notify the biller ?? Do Call the insurance company and find out about the bills that were denied and what is their process. Also, your surgeon's office can help you appeal any denial. (but I don't think that has happened )

Hi All, I am stil at 244 but my health is better and am back in the gym, again May should be more successful . No change is still better than a gain!!

HiAll, Am stuck and wavering around 244. But my health is improved and can exercise again. so maybe in a few weeks things will change

ConGrats All, Debbie Gail, i, too hesitated for the same reasons. After pulling the too big clothes out of the closet to make room for the older- smaller stuff- something had to give. It took a few weeks of staring at this pile i was afraid to get rid of before I changed my mind. It will come. To be safe, i save the last size I left and donated the clothing to the YMCA who need clothing for women starting over and needing work clothes. and Good Will. I can sabotage myself really easily but the on-line groups, the local support group, and the exercise help. Keep the Too Big Clothes in a place you will see every day You will get fed up, too. It's just more baggage. My NSV is fitting into slacks 2 sizes smaller than i could April 1st (Don't know when it happened - the scale says I'm the same but..) .

Hi, just my 2 cents- i'm too busy in the morning to eat. i do drink a milk/ slimfast or protein powder shake and coffee- sip on both for up to 2 hours. About mid morning i may have a yogurt , or not. By noon, I can usually eat a bit. I, too find it more difficult in the AM if I ate more at night. Another person w/ LBS I know focuses on nuts for a mid Am snack.