54Shirley

Juno610,April,Sin: Happy Friday! Wow some of us really are pretty close to each other. At least we found were we all live, thanks to this site. I was thinking, "that's Dangerous!" maybe in the spring or summer we could all meet together at a Mall for something to Drink like coffee or what ever, and we could all meet each other. I'm sure we are all different, and it might be interesting. This is for any one interested in meeting each other. Watcha think??? Get Back Shirley....

:help: Banded 10/31/06 356/209/135 I hope. Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Genaw "genius at work."[/url] I'm tryin to work on my ticker. Any one got any tips. I paste it up, and if I shut my computer down, I've lost every thing.

Welllllll!,,,, Hello Neighbor!!!!!! Don't be shy here, I promise I won't. What is your major cross streets? I'm at 14 and Greater Mack.

juno610: Hi! Shirley here. So you have got to be excited! Not to mention anxious, and a whole lot of other feelings comeing on. I no I was.. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. If I had to,, I'd do it again with out thought. It was that good. Come 02/05/06 I will be in surgery again, this time for a total knee replacement. I'm nervous,scared,but I can't waite to get this pain out of my leg "Deseased Knee" The weight took it's toll on my knees, Osteo Arthritis is eating it away.I'll tell you, it really hurts. So I will be glad once it is healed, and I can walk pain free. the Surgeons told me that uless I lose the weight, they will never replace the knee. So 10/05 I started my journey. I really don't think he expected me to loose the weight, but I did, and I'm holdin him to his word, and well,,you read the surgery date. So good Luck to you, keep in touch if you want, "i'm in s.c.s.. mich." and we will see how each other is doing with surgery. Also any questions I can answer I would be glad to. See ya.. Shirley..

ajnonn: How are you doing with protien drinks? Have you heard of Muscle Milk? Well you did now. Go on ebay and type in Muscle Milk Light, it will all come up. I no it looks expensive, but check out the prices on line, or go to a GNC., I t's a lot more expensive. The reason I mention this product is the variety of flavors, and the nutrion value. Check out the Food Guide and just read the different flavors. Henry Ford Hospital told me about this stuff, and that it promotes healing. "It really does! Read the literature" So that's what I use, it's food for thought, and the rest of your life. If you would like any other info like CIB is also good, then get back, I'll be glad to share what I have learned, and know.. Shirley.. Banded 10/31/06 356/209/135 I hope Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Genaw "Genius at work.." Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Michigan..:clap2:

:high5: Hello up in Traverse City.... We have a second home up north for summer, and retirement. Do you no were St. Helen is. That's were we are when ever we can get there. And a loud hello to our neighbors in Wisconcin, and any other neighboring state. Feel free to get back, I'm sure were here or there. Maybe all these states can get together,start up a thread and we can find out whats happening in the eastern, and central part of the country, for info like fill sites,etc.. Try to stay in touch it would be nice. I am a October Bandster also. Shirley

Hotpink bubbles: Welcome aboard. I'm also from Michigan. St. Clair Shores. I was banded at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Jeffrey Genaw was my Surgeon. "Ford Hospital came recomended to me by the U of M. They told me If you want the best Dr. for the job, go to Henry Fords. So,,, if yu are interested in advice, give them a call. Thear Bariatric Facilitey is Fantastic, nothing short of the very best. I started out at 356, I weighed 231 at my surgery, and at my first fill 12/27 I weighed 209. They really are good there. Any questions? feel free to get back , my name is Shirley.

I can give a example of possible slippage "I would say mild". First of all I am going in for total knee replacement. "trust me, this plays a part" I saw my surgeon for my first fill 12/29/06. They explained that a lot of times Anastesia will make you throw up, and this you don't want to happen, cause it can cause your band to slip. So we will give you youre first fill just to lock it in place. I said fine, and it was done. Shirley

Banded 10/31/06 356/231/209 Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Genaw Henry Ford Hospital

Imagine her weight in 6 months? Ya no, by yhe summer time. Shirley.:faint:

bkwalling: I will gladley say a prayer for you. If this is for the Band, you will no soon that you have done the rite thing. Banded 10/31/06. Trust me, I new within 24 hrs.. God be with you. Get back when you feel like it. Remember: "youv'e got a date with the Band." Shirley.......

Here's one you should try "Muscle Milk Light" My surgeon, and Dietician recomend this, and so would I!!! You mix a 8oz. shake and get 25G of Protien, 2G of sugar, and 195 calories. That is Awsome.... Go to ebay, type it in, and price it. You can go to a G.N.C., but it is a lot more expensive. Flavors are great! I mean cookies n cream, Chocolate peanutbutter, strawberry shake, chocolate carmel pecan, and the list goes on. Remember!! you will be on this stuff probably for life. "that's what I was told!" So you must get that protien in. Another great way to start the day is Carnitation Instant Breakfast. "in the blue box" see if you can find the variety box? "I did" it's pretty good. I use light soy milk. "can't drink the real thing." any questions get back. But M.M.L. is the best way to go. Happy Shopping. Shirley...

Thank you God for even makeing the people in the world, that created this site, and they are makeing it available to us. Because if it weren't for this site! A lot of us wouldn't even no were to go for a little help, support, and it's the little things that do matter sometimes. Amen... Shirley

Hi BlackButterfly! I No how you are feeling! You are gonna love this, there couldn't be a better way, unless it were just self control., and as lot of us no, that's not possible. So with all that out. You have a date with a Band!! Good for you. Look foreward to hear from you when you are done. Shirley...

Hi BlackButterfly! I No how you are feeling! You are gonna love this, there couldn't be a better way, unless it were just self control., and as lot of us no, that's not possible. So with all that out. You have a date with a Band!! Good for you. Look foreward to hear from you when you are done. Shirley...

Im not talking about Mom & Pop Shops, they are not even in the running for this. It's very sad, but there days are almost gone. I am talking about chains of Pharmacies. We have all pd. top dollar, and watched our parents pay top dollar and bitch! Now for them, and some of us, this will help. like I said, I'm not a fan of Wallmarts, but I will check this out, and I'm sure it is going to affect the major chanes. If you have no Ins., and you can get your meds for $4.00? a no brainer.

Personally!!! I like the Wallmart Plus in Northern Mich.. You would have to see this to believe it. Wallmart's in general is a junk store., but,, when it comes to prescription prices. I'm going to check this out. My co-pay for generic is $10.00 or $20.00 depending on the meds. Name Brand $40.00, We all have a few name brands in this house. So I will put my pride on the back burnner, and check this out. The only state not covered "don't ask me why?" is North Dakota. You can go to wallmart site, hit pharmacy, then enter your zip code, go. That should tell you were one is near you if any. Merry Christmas!!!!!! Shirley...

Me too, this will be my first fill. Shirley....

I went on solids about 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. I felt like I was starving. So when I went for my post op, the Dietician said "have you tried solid foods yet? yes, How was it? o.k., not a problem. Then stay on solids, and here is the total ounces, that you are to eat per meal 4." I said o.k., and I went with that. I try to stay under 900 cal. a day., but it's more like 960 a day, soooo, that's still not bad.

Even though we have Ins.. This will give everyone an idea, of how big the mark up on drugs really is. I wonder how all the other big pharmacies are going to compete against Wallmart??? We have a program in Michigan, that allows you to go to any Pharmacey, and enter in the drug, and get a price. This way you can compare. I went on line the other day researched 1 drug. Price$9.99, the Pharmacy next door $54.99. So if you are paying cash? Bottom line is Research the price of every drug. It may help save you money. Shirley...

I appreciate the info.. I downloaded, and printed the info. for me and my husband. I am going to pass it on to some seniors that it will help out. So thanks again. Shirley...

Nice to have you aboard Elaine! I hear what you are saying about the horror stories, but, just imagine when it all works out for you, and the weight comes off. It's a wonderful feeling. I still have a long way to go, but, a lot has already come off. Trust me no complaints here. Shirley...

Dame J: That's smart of you... Shirley...

Wellll, hear is what I did. I was on my way to being in a wheel chair. on/off I hated it. Therapist asked me if I could sit in a chair? Yes! Then excercise in the chair. It's not much, but she told me to use soup cans as weights. I worked on my waiste, twisting,bending to one side with the soup can down in my hand as if it were a weight. "whew", squeeze the buns, stretches, almost any thing. Even leg lifts. It helped alot. My knees still hurt, but at least I can walk some. Shirley

beca77: Sometimes it doesn't pay to advertise. This could be 1 of those times. When she sees you eating less, and less she is going to ask you are you o.k.? say yeagh. If she asks you how are you eating less, and less? Tell her it's control.. Then if she says I wish I had control like that! It,s up to you to say you can. Explain how, and get her on the internet for info.. From people here, and places that do the work. I mean after all, she sounds like she is loseing weight threw WW! That's a start for her. In the long run you might just be doing her a favor. It's up to you.. Shirley.....