pttcarol

Hi all, I am getting more discouraged each day. I did lose 1 lb....this wk though. ANyway, even tho I am losing inches, the lbs are not coming off. I need some help. I have 5 cc in my realize band. Banded 26 Sep.

Hi all, I was banded 26 Sept and have lost not quite 20 lbs....but I have lost 7 inches from the neck to the thigh collectively. I have asked why the scale isn't moving..no good answers. My hair has started to fall out, and I am told I am not eating enough? I don't get it. I will be going in for my third fill next week...right now I have 4 cc so I am told. No restrictions and I have started to take fish oil, and multi vit. Does anyone have advice or share the same concerns? pttcarol

Hi, Thanx for your comment. I have been at a plateau for about 7-8 days now. I don't want to get discouraged, but it is hard not to. Have no problem eating any foods....called the RN for another fill, no response yet.

Thanx for the encouragement. I have my call into the RN that does the fills.......hopefully she will have an answer. I seem to be losing inches tho...but I am anxious to see the lbs drop on the scale too.

Hi all, Banded on 26 Sep and having problems going past 18 lbs. My Realize Band computer prograsm says I am at a plateau. I have already had the 1st fill 2 wks ( 6 wks?) I don't know what I am doing wrong, and I am getting discouraged. I still out of habit want to much on something at night especially. HELP.:grouphug:

Hi all, Those of you that have been banded...how long did the gas last, and what did you do to help burp? I hate this, I cannot belch or burp.

Hi, I was just looking to find out how long it takes the Co2 to rid the body. Most articles say 48 hrs. I still cannot belch or burp...and have that feeling in my upper shoulder area. I was banded on 9/26. Hope this helps. Let me know.

I was banded on 9/26/08...so far the only problem is not being able to get rid of the gas...any suggestions? What is the best way to use the Whey protein powder for drinks? I tried it in my coffee this am and since I love coffee black it wasn't great. I need fullliquids ideas. Thanx pttcarol

I am having my done in Phoenix at St Lukes by Dr. Hilario Juarez on Friday. He was recommended by my neighbor. You get a lot of training before and after surgery. Good luck

Hi, This Friday 26 Sep is my date. I am trying to get all the drinks etc ready for the homecoming. Any suggestions. Carol