MelodyJ

CONGRATULATIONS MONK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be Blessed!!!! Melody Banded 3/20/06 -61lbs

I just got my 2nd fill---they put 3cc in and I drank 3 or 4 glasses of water....then get in my car about 40+ mi away and drink one tiny sip and threw up all over myself.....went back and they removed a whopping 0.1cc and watched this time on flouro and it went through....so....this was on Weds and he had told me 4 days of liquids (2clear, 2full) and I didn't even think and popped in my chew up vitamin and was like a cat w/ a hairball til they came back out!! Which made it swell and more miserable!! I tend to hiccup when I have eaten/drank too much!! I was able to drink big drinks before this fill...now NO WAY....only small frequent sips!! It's a learning curve definitely!! Today I ate cream of chicken soup w/ tiny pieces of chicken (about size of a pencil eraser) and did GREAT!! I'm always amazed when 3-4oz of soup lasts 4 hrs!! I think this band is such a gift!! Hope it gets better for you!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -59lbs

I have tried various things that have been mentioned, smaller plate, pre-measuring my food, lots of Water, avoiding bad carbs....also a baby spoon... it all helps!!! Our battlefield is the mind!!! It's such a battle---more some days than others!! I went through a season where I continued the fight moment by moment. I've had to cry out to the Lord to do SOMETHING/ANYTHING to distract me....He is faithful!!! I do not think about food like I used too....well til I have a fill and the band TRULY makes itself known!!!! Then I told my husband I have to re-learn some things I had gotten a bit sloppy on!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -59lbs

Cheryl-- I must have read it wrong....I only caught the first part....oops!!! Anyway, hang in there....if it hasn't been long enough for a fill then maybe you just have to fight your head.....I am learning slowly!!! What a learning curve this band has/is!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -59lbs

Cheryl-- You may be too tight or just swollen....I am on liquids from a fill last Weds. They told me 4 days--2 of Clear Liquids and 2 of full liquids. Everytime you vomit swells everything again! So...... I reminded myself and my husband that I was on liquids 3 weeks when I was banded....that I just have to go slower....if this doesn't settle things down in a week then I will call and get unfilled! Hoping this helps.... God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -59lbs

Vegas Wildflower-- That's what I must do!!! I cannot eat until about 10:30am!! It's a challenge at times.....but WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -59lbs

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Maalox Max is the answer to move the gas....I used teh liquid and it MOVES everything....so expect some loose stools but at least it moves the gas!!! Keep walking!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -57lbs :scared:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Melody

You can do it Diane!!! I'll be a cheerleadeer!!!! You can beat the "statistics"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate being a statistic too....most of the time :confused: !!!! You go woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs

Well...time for my 2cents worth!! 1 in 200 die from Gastric Bypass....they are ALL anemic the rest of their lives....they actually bypass your stomach....which is why you must have B12 shots every month the rest of your life! :confused: Those are all tough things to live with! You absolutely cannot eat sugar or their are consequences pretty much immediately.....I have seen a good friend of mine have the bypass surgery and gain all her weight and more back!! I think a total of 2 out of well over 100,000 internationally have died from the band! You can eat sugar....but it's not good for you!! But you can at least live a little! It has been around over 10 ys and the studies 5 ys out show the same amt of wt loss for lap band and bypass. You will PB....you will have more gas....at least I do! You will have to eat w/ a baby spoon so you eat small enough bites! It is not easy!!! The band can be removed if needed....the bypass is forever. There is no perfect way.....it's tough all around!!! These are all just my opinions and personal experience on the band and some stats I have read recently!!!! I am w/ everyone else RESEARCH....RESEARCH....RESEARCH!!! You have to know what your comfortable w/!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs

I was told 1/2 cup....I used a measuring cup! Your band will tell you! I am unable to eat breakfast....I eat a cheese stick around 10:30am or so....then am ready to eat 1/2 cup for lunch!! Until my fill yesterday...back on liquids!! Anyway....quit asking yourself if your satisfied?! Ask yourself if your still hungry...your usually not after a few bites!! It's such a head battle!!! You can do it!!!!!!! God bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs :confused:

Oh Yoda CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for yoU!!!!! I'm so glad that your finally going to get restriction!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs

PinkMary--- You are an inspiration to keep going!! I see success!!! Keep up the GREAT work!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs

Lisa-- I was filled the first time May 8th....he is aggressive so he filled me 2.4cc. Then yesterday they only removed 1.8cc (quite common to lose the first 2 fills they said) and put in 3cc....couldn't handle it and was 0.1cc was removed after going back. This helped...but oh today don't even want to LOOK at food honestly!! Telly-- Thank you so much!! I am over in Orange City....(near Deland, Deltona, Debary, Sanford area). I will be fine I'm sure...now I just need to let the swelling go down!! I am in NO RUSH to eat again....the first fill I snuck some mushies in after a day....not this time!! I was truly surprised that chewables did that!!! I don't hurt now....a little snore I guess!?!? I just kept prayingthat I wouldn't slip my band!!! I just hadn't lost in 2 wks....stayed the same....so wanted the extra boost!! Boy did I get it...2lbs in 1 day!! HA!!! Thanks for caring!! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs

ok....I had the 2nd fill yesterday....had to drive 103 mi each way....made it back about 50miles then vomitted all over my shirt after one sip of water!!! UGH!!! Anyway, went back after calling them and they took out 0.1 cc.....I had been filled the first time w/ 2.4 they took out 1.8 then they filled me 3cc!! I drank 6cups of water!!! Then they removed the 0.1cc and am still struggling w/ ANYTHING beyond hot broth!! I chewed up my Vitamin and it came back!! Anyway, I am resting w/ hot broths and hoping this settles down!!!! So how are you all doing!?!?! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs :girl_hug:

Microwaving kills the carbonation I was told.....I haven't tried it...so unsure!!? I haven't been banded as long as you...but have been eying the soft drinks too!!!! I would LOVE to have that crisp cold bubble though....not gonna do it though!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -56lbs

Oh Terri....I am sooooooooo happy for you and can hardly wait to get there!!!! Go Celebrate and get a pedicure....it will only make those toes look cuter!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -54lbs :grouphug:

Yoda-- Praying for the best for you!!!! I can't imagine!! They did my 2nd fill today... I live about 104 mi from the place and was on my way home and vomitted all over after a sip of Water....so back I went....I had made it 50miles....so was not thrilled w/ so much driving...he did the 2nd one under flouro....took out 0.1 cc....amazes me that little bit matters.....but it did seem good!! Hoping everything works well for you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -54lbs :grouphug:

You are eating too big of bites....too fast!! I know from PERSONAL experience!! You have to eat bites equal to or smaller than a pencil eraser and chew to goo!! It's not good to keep doing this...it can cause band slippage!!!! The best treatment is prevention---don't let it happen....slow way down!!!! You can do it!!!! :grouphug: God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -54lbs :eek:

Let's see .....38ys old Banded 3/20/06 in Dalton, GA--I was 335lbs Current weight 281lbs-- down 54lbs 5'10" Goal: ???? ---never been thin....thinking around 165lbs?!?! We shall see when I get there!!! :grouphug: God Bless, Melody

You may be experiencing gas.....I had it into my neck and ear of all places!?! Anyway....walk and move that gas....also Maalox Max helped significantly....moved EVERYTHING....but my neck quit hurting!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -52lbs

I am a health care provider and feel they SHOULD cover obesity surgery... there are so many long term expenses related to obesity!!! But we are more into bandaiding than preventing!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -52lbs :bananajump:

Angie-- GOOD JOB!!!!!! GOOD DECISION!!!!!!!!! You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to lose 50more lbs by the end of the year too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We can do it!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -52lbs

Liz-- Glad you found some support locally!!! I have a woman in my office that did the bypass.....I like my choice better of the band! But she lost the weight and her health is pretty good!! Just glad you found others you can talk too!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -52lbs