54Shirley

I love it, and have not had a problem yet. Shirley...

I thought the same thing possible Hernia.. Dr. said No!!! Don't you no that's your Port? I said No!!!! not untill you told me. So just ask your Dr. were is your port at? Thean you can take it from there. Shirley...

juno610: That sounds excellent to me to. I hope we here from other people too. I see your surgery is comeing up. Good Luck, and you are gonna love this. I feel like a whole different person. We can tell stories when we all meet. Get Back when you can. Shirley...:clap2:

Jimboss: Sounds like you fell of the wagon as they say. I say youre only Human. "Believe it or Not!!!" This is a one day at a time thing.It's not a race, It's for life. Figure out what you want to do, if it's counting calories thean break out the paper, and start adding them up. If it's working out, try some realistic goals. Maybe 3x a week. If it's a drag "do I no it can be a drag at times" then break it up. Go swimming in a nice heated pool, "I no it's winter"Do you Ice skate at all?, Go to the Mall or stores and walk for a while. I guess what I am saying is get your excersise, but make it fun to. Come February/March I am going to spend a lot of time in a pool for this knee, But it might become a permanent thing for me, thats up to the Surgeon. Good Luck, Don't kick your self to hard, cause tommarrow is another day. Shirley...:faint:

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....

Happy Friday Every one!!!! Hope at least most of you are o.k... I go on the 24th. for my second fill. I'll be glad. Then on 02/05/07 I go in the Hospital for a total Knee Replacement. I'm looking foreward to this, pain free, then off to a gym for Rehab, I figure that will help. Then,, when I am able I'll go walking, or biking, or who no's?, maybe even join a gym. I'll find out how my Valentines Day Goal is doing,and I'll let you no. Have a nice Friday. 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.

The stores sell a lot of things now low in calorie, but depends on taste. Like Chrystal Light. I buy their pink Lemonade, it's decent.. Up here Krogers has their own brand of. for water only. They look like a small straw, lots of flavors, and it's for a individual glass, so it's handy too. I believe Kool Aid makes it too, but again, the tasteing part is up to you. Shirley

That's "Fantastic!!!" You've done it******:cheer2: Shirley...

You go for it Jimboss!!! That's what I like to hear. We all have a lot of intestinal fortitude. "GUTS" 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

Shirley 356/209/135 Surgery 10/31/06 weight 231 Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Genaw "Genious at work!" Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan ticker test! I am still haveing problems with my ticker. When I shut my computer down all my info is gone. How do I solve this problem??? Any one??? p.s. who got there first? the turttle or the hair? consistency is the key. "hope I spelled that wright."

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

I went to the Dr. today for this virus, and I got weighed. 7lbs down, and 8 to go for Valentines Day. Also not to far from being under 200Lbs.. All in time.. 356/209/135 Banded 10/31/06

Thanks Every body. This site is for info.,motavating us, and besides a whole lotta other stuff like challanges,. I think it's about expressing your self. It's great to go on here and read all of your thoughts. From what I am reading about our October Bandsters, I'd say we are a determined, rock solid bunch., and were doin it. Even if it's slow! Were still hangin in there to do it. That's strenght in numbers, and determination. To the people that don't have much of a fill in them. I got my first fill 12/29/06 1cc in a 4cc band. Just eanough to lock the band, so it doesn't slip when I undergo Knee surgery in February. Now it's just eanough for some restriction. He say's "Dr," as long as you arn't hungry all day it's normal.. To get hungry 4 or 5 times a day is normal just eat eanough to take the hunger away. I'm on 700 - 900 calories a day, sometimes I strugle to make 700. So count those calories, that's what's gonna make the difference... Good Job to every one "cause luck has nothin to do with this." We will continue to go foreward... Shirley:clap2:

Wow!!!! talk about a shock, listen to this. When I first started on my weight loss journey, 10/05 I wore a 5x "and in stretch pants of course." Today I went back to work,"after a week off." and noticed that my pants were kinda baggy. So, into the smaller size cloths I went. I can't believe it i'm in a size 18. I haven't worn that in years. So I looked in the Mirror, and these Jeans look great. I no it's not like a size 2 or 4 or something like that, but wow what a difference. I can finally say Shirley, your'e starting to look damn good. Just thought I would share this moment with you all. Shirley:amen:

Hey!!!! All you LOOSERS out there.... Have a Happy New Year!!!!! Now, Bring on Valentines Day. Are you ready for it? I no I am. Shirley. Highest weight 356 Current weight 214 Goal weight 135

I can't believe it! It took a nastey head cold, to clear my head, so that I could figure out how to put my ticker up on the board. Unreal. Boy do I feel bad, "and DUMB!!!" Shirley... Shirley Highest weight 356 10/05 Surgery weight 231 10/31/06 First Fill weight 214 12/29/06 Surgeon: Dr. Jeffrey Genaw Genious at work! Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan.

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