Willowglen

I was banded on August 28 by Dr Enochs in Raleigh, down about 50:smile:

Good luck! Who is you Dr?

After eating and exercising for over 30 days, it then becomes habit and you really dont crave the bad foods anymore:smile:

I will have some turkey(white meat), squash and cranberries:smile:

make sure you are drinking enough liquids before your meals and measure your portions:smile:

I was only able to sleep on my back for about a week, now I can sleep in any position with no discomfort:smile:

I make my own shakes morning and evening with powder but take Muscle Milk to work for lunch. I like the Bannana Creme, I also use Lean Body liquid shakes, they are tasty too:smile:

I would do the following Change the time you eat and what you eat Drop your carb intake Up your protein intake up your water consumption up your exercise to a minimum of 30 minutes a day I was banded 8/28 and have already lost 50:smile:

when will you have details of the conference?

I was using the Flintstones chewables but now changed to Bariactric Fusion. Viatamins, calcium and B12 all in one pill. Your choice of orange or berry

Congratulations Skinny Man! I was banded Aug. 28 and are almost half to 100. I hope to reach 100 by April 2 which is my birthday. It is hard work but worth it :eek:

I am really frustrated at the fill process, I went in at 3 weeks for my first fill and left thinking I got a fill, when I came back 2 weeks later for my second fill I was told that the first was unsuccessful. This time she poked and prodded and said she couldnt find it. I met with the doctor a couple of weeks later and he said it could be because of scare tissue etc, he couldnt find the port and rescheduled me for 4 weeks later stating they would use ultrasound to find the port. Today I went for a fill and they disnt use ultrasound recause they say they can feel it, I could feel it since surgey, after a couple of pokes she said I got it at a angle and put in 2cc. She disapperaed quickly and I dont feel any different. How would I know if I was really filled or they are playing games? It makes me very nervous that the doctors assistance doesnt want to take time and talk to me, she is always in a big hurry. They have me scheduled back in 3 weeks for another fill. :eek:

I wont miss: Not being able to latch the seatbelt on an airplane People not wanting to sit next to the "Fat Guy" on a plane People watching to see how much food a fat person consumes Being able to be on a beach or pool without the stares Being able to shop for clothes and have sizes that actually fit in a store Not having"assholes" pat you on the stomach as a greeting Not having "assholes" badger you about the weight

How were they able to mauallly flip it back?

Are you drinking enough fluids?

Very simple, protein shakes or protein powder. You can add the powder to about anything you eat. I make my oqn shakes for breakfast & dinner, I take preparred shakes (Musclemilk) to work dailey.

Very simple, protein shakes or protein powder. You can add the powder to about anything you eat. I make my oqn shakes for breakfast & dinner, I take preparred shakes (Musclemilk) to work dailey.

I am 8 weeks post op today and down 45#. I am somewhat discouraged as I havent had a fill yet. There have been 3 attempts for a fill and they couldnt find the port. I go in on Nov. 10 for the 4th attempt. I do not feel any restriction and believe my weight would be more with a restriction. I have been very regimented in watching what I eat and exercising.

You can get the Magic Bullet for about $50.00 with a coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond. I use it to make my protein shakes daily and love it. I occasionally add a banana or berries. I am using it 2-3 times every day

well, I will find out soon as I am flying non-stop from Raleigh to Vegas, its about 4 hours

What exactly has Obama ever accomplished? What legislation do he write and get passed??

There is also a B12 prescription that can be taken nasally(mist) once a week

I am on the road quite a bit for my job and also just did 4 weekends ina row on conventions. There are plenty of healthy choices if you look for them or plan ahead. The band is just a tool, the rest is up to you. I am 7 weeks out and have lost 41#. I am committed to being fit by next spring. I would make an appointment with a nutrionalist and review what you are eating and some of your on the road options

We eat at The Macaroni Grill, they happily let us get one entree, they split it in the kitchen and do not charge for an extra plate

Yes, As that is only a few hours away, I may attend that one