BobbieND

I'm in Grand Forks ... you ??

I'M in Grand Forks, ND, I had RNY on June 18. I could really use someone to talk to, maybe someone to walk with, and help motivate me. ANYONE??

Hi... would like an exercise buddy, and someone to talk to... let me know! :-)

DL Cloggin... please send me a copy ??? bobbiewallis021764@gmail.com Thanks!!

I was just told by my Dr today to try being Lactose free for a week because of my gut aches, diarrhea, and nausea. The majority of my Protein the past 3 weeks has been dairy in some form. Any ideas as to how to get 60 grams of protein a day without dairy ?? I rarely eat meat. However I do eat seafood. Still on the soft phase as well. HELP!!! Also, anyone post op all of a sudden have ACNE??? I've never had an acne issue ever. I'm 50 and NOW I have acne?? Any thots about what I can take, or do?

Makes sense, but I sometimes don't know when to quit. I'm extremely surprised I can even EAT that much, without puking or pain...

Wow Cupcake! That's awesome! I'm 2 weeks out and only down 7 ... Best of luck to you :-)

Hi. Had Band to Bypass Conversion on June 18. Ive had no pain, no nausea, no restriction, no full feeling. Am I a freak of nature?? I've been able to eat anything that's been put in front of me. Any kind of food, almost any amount. I'm not sure what to do. It comes down to the old adage " just because you can, doesn't mean you should ". I've called my Dr, but he doesn't seem worried. Personally, I'm freaking out. Any thoughts??

Hello! I'm Bobbie from ND. I was Banded in 2008, and had band removal and RNY just 2 weeks ago ( June 18 ) The band caused a lot of major issues for me, including GERD and a severely damaged esophagus ... Feeling sooo much better with RNY. I was going to do it initially but decided on the band. Oh well, live and learn :-) I wish you all luck !!

Need help understanding the whole Carb / Sugar thing... what's considered High? What amount can usually be tolerated, and what's too much???

DLCloggin... is the list still available? if so, cld u send it to me? bobbiewalis021764@gmail.com thanks!!

Just got approved for Roux en Y... nothing but trouble with my band since I got in 2008. Actually looking forward to the revision! I just hope I don't have as many issues with the bypass as I've had with my band...

Ok... I need more Calcium and Vitamin D in my diet. I don't do much dairy... so I'm thinking milk... either to drink or put on Cereal. What are your favorites? Whole? 2% ? Skim? or do you like Almond milk ? Soy Milk? Coconut milk ? Flavors? Brands? Thanks!!

Hello! I need advice, feedback, and just to rant a bit! lol... So, I used to be a "Smashing Pumpkin" on here (LBT) ... Banded October, 2008. First year was awesome! Lost almost 100 pounds! Have been maintaining the last 4 years... up and down only 10 lbs, so I've been really lucky. However, I need to get reconnected with my band, and myself. For the past 4 years, I have slimed, and puked almost every day. Some foods work one day, but not the next. Some foods wont work at all. I'm not sure if I'm not chewing enough, bites too big, just bad food, etc... I'm actually afraid to go to the clinic for a check-up because I'm afraid they may tell me I need to have the bad removed. I can honestly say that if it gets removed, I know I will regain my weight. Mentally, I'm not at a great place for this. I'm obsessed with food... still. I get angry that I cant just sit and eat a burger, or a sandwich, or fries, or whatever, like I used to be able to. Even in super small amounts, I can't eat any of the foods I used to enjoy. Sometimes I eat certain foods just so I can taste it, knowing it wont be staying down. And I don't always know when to stop. My chest gets full, and hurts, but I never ever feel sated... in my stomach. I never actually feel full! Is this normal???? I keep thinking maybe I should see if I can get the Sleeve done, or even Gastric bypass. I'm good at eating small amounts, I just hate that I have so few options to choose from, and even those, more than likely, wont stay down. I know its supposed to be just a tool, but without it, I can admit, out loud, finally, that I wouldn't make it. My body is slowly falling apart, so exercise hasn't been much of an option the past couple of years. Bad knees, back problems, etc... I do have a dog I walk daily, but that's about all the exercise I get. I'm not working due to physical limitations and have applied for SSI/SSDI. I was off my meds for the past 8 months due to no money and no insurance. Thankfully, I was just approved for Medicaid, so I'm finally getting my meds and getting my brain back on the right path. I've also recently quit smoking, and am doing PT for my chronic back pain. So, things are starting to look up. My next and last step is my band, diet, etc... So, anyone with any thoughts? Questions? Comments? Snide remarks? I'm open to anything at this point... Thanks for reading..... Bobbie

We started this thread Oct 2008... its been just over 5 years, and I admit it... I need some support!! anyone else still struggling?? Anyone?