54Shirley

I said it before, and hear it is again MUSCLE MILK LIGHT ! It does not have that nasty protein taste. It's built on flavor. Vanilla Creme is a great base to use to design your own smoothie, not to mention it's a Excellent Shake. Chocolate Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Strawberry Milkshake Cookies N Creme. These are all good choices. I keep these all in stock for switching up on. Go to AllStarHealth.com these are all under $20.00 a Jug, shipping is $5.99 no matter what you buy. Also check out the supplies on ebay. Some are Very High, and sometimes you get a deal. But it's good stuff.

You already know what to do. If you don't, and you keep swelling up, not only is it miserable, but you could easily end up in the E.R. getting unfilled. Staying unfilled until all the swelling goes down. I understand the problem, but you have to think about you ! Stick to light Mushies if you can, and soup if that's at your Table. I have a recipe for a light Desert out of Cottage Cheese that is good. If interested let me know. I use this when I am to tight. Good Luck.

Happy Birthday ! for your new Birthday with the Band. In 1 year you can call it your Bandiversary instead... But most of all ,,, have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! and enjoy it. Shirley.

I went through the same thing. I was a little to tight, then threw meds in a overnight hospital stay. I had swollen all up. I had to have 1/2 of my fill removed the beginning of November. Well I healed, but I am starving. I know it's in my Head, but it's driving me crazy. I can't get in till the 11th.. So trying to hang on, but I can feel my FAT CELLS Growing. That to is driving me up the wall. So I feel your PAIN !

I can do the Tenderloin, or The Fillet Mignon because it's soft. Other meats I drag through a sauce to soften them up. Like BBQ Sauce. I noticed that this helps me. chicken Breast Pasta Rice Any Breads Raw Vegetables Firm Fresh Fruits Like Apples. Peaches. Otherwise I try to get by... I like my Protein shakes, and cheese.

My Hypo thyroid is second only to Hashimoto Disease. My Endocrinologist put me on Armour Thyroid, and for the first time in years, my levels are within normal range. This is a Natural Medication. Meaning it is made from the Thyroid of a small animal, like a pig or porcupine. Never the less, it works for me, and nothing has worked for me for years. They put me on Generic Synthroid, and I felt terrible. I told her I want to see a specialist ! She agreed.. Explained it all to him, and he put me on the Armour Thyroid. Some people tell me they have a problem finding it, but I can go anywhere and they have it. Mention it to your Doc. Just to see what he thinks, as far as it's availabilitey. It can even be got on line, at Costco's. Good Luck, Hope you feel better. Also check out are Hypothyroid Bandster Thread. Happy New Year !

Ditto ! on the Above. And Very Good Luck to you Humming Bird ! Happy New Year!

Also allot of times it's Water in, and Water out. So if that happens,,, don't be shocked. It's normal. Happy New Year !

I hear ya ! I go in on the 11th. to, and I can't wait.. They took out 1/2 my fill do to swelling, and I am starving... I try to fight off the Head Hunger, same as I tell everyone, but it's hard. I still count my calories daily, and that helps allot, but I'm ready for a new fill, and Tame this Hunger Beast.

The Band works on a Fill after Fill process. So you have to keep going in, and getting fills until you feel restriction. Unless you have a Dr. that will Fill you under Fluoroscope. Then they can see how much to put in, and not over Fill you. So be patient, or ask about Fluoroscope. Good Luck !

You go BandSister ! That is G R E A T ! Got to be One of The BEST NSV'S I have heard yet...

I hear ya ! If it matters at all,,,,,, the surgery is a lot better then it was years ago, when they opened you up like a fish ! I don't know what else to tell you.. I was laid up for a couple of weeks, and now they are back to work in a week. So yes ! I know it's a bummer... But if it has to come out, "and I'm sure it does." Today's Medicine has really improved. Good Health to you. Shirley. Great Job on the weight Loss..

If you want to keep a log, just go to myfitnesspal.com it's free. You can keep track of everything on this website, and it keeps it all in memory. So if you want to see how you were doing 2 days ago, or a month ! Just click the date back, and you will go back. You can view other peoples Diary daily if you want to get a idea what other Bandsters are doing. Allot of people from this site are there. I am Losingintime on that site, look me up if you want, and I can friend you in. Enjoy your Christmas !

I had Protein shakes thinned out. Lots of Pillows to be comfortable Slept in a Recliner for a while (easier to get up from.) Pill splitter/crusher combo. (I got mine on ebay) Heating Pad to help with the aches if you get em. Good Health to you ! You will have a new Birthday. The New Years Eve Birthday ! Congrats ! ! ! Shirley.

That's Great ! Come on over to the other side, and see the info you might need.

Jello, pop cycles, chicken broth, sipping Water, juice, milk. All this will keep you Hydrated. Just take your time, and you will do fine. MERRY CHRISTMAS !

sign up to myfitnesspal.com it's free. It takes out the guess work, and has the actual calories and Protein to calculate. If your over in calories or protein, you can gain weight. A lot of people from this site are on there. You can view their Diary and see what they are eating also. I am Losingintime on that site. Look me up and you can view my Diary if you like. I'll gladly friend you in. MERRY CHRISTMAS ! & HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Very good advice...

DEPENDS ON THE FILL ! iF IT'S A TIGHT ONE, THEN IT'S 3 DAYS FLUID, 2 DAYS MUSHIES, THEN TRY FOOD. Regular 1 day fluid, 1 day mushies, then try food. We are put on Flintstones COMPLETE/ Choline chewable s. 1 chewable 3 X a day. The CHOLINE is a part of Vitamin B, and we all need that. As long as I have been Banded, I have never had a problem, and they keep me peppy. I have tried Sam's Club, and Costco's with CHOLINE, but it just doesn't have the kick. Go to the Flintstones website, and print out a coupon, and then pick them up on sale. I do that, and I buy the big bottles on ebay.. Good Luck, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Shirley.

That's hitting the Nail rite on the Head. Give it away to someone else, and chalk it up as experience. We learn more and more everyday. I made fudge, had 1 small piece, put it all in Tins, and everyone is so Happy to have Homemade Goodies ! Well, more power to them, if they can have it, but I know I can't.. So it won't be in my house. My Husband said I only want 4 pieces (THAT'S ALL !) So he ate 3, and the 1 went in the Garbage. Your Banded, so a fresh start is easy ! Just start fresh again, and enjoy the Holiday. MERRY CHRISTMAS !

One thing you can do is see if your Dr., or Hospital has a X-RAY Machine for your Organs. This is called a Fluoroscope. It can view the Band, and make sure it's in good shape. So there is no guessing, they see it all. Ask for something for Heartburn Or buy something over the counter if this is possible. It will help with the Heartburn, while the swelling goes down. Good Health to you, Shirley.

I have had mine checked under Fluoroscope, and filled to the fill line. That was 4 years after surgery, and it was fine. No reason for anything else......

I hear ya ! It's so easy to slip back into the bad habits that were use to. At least your back on the wagon, the band really makes that possible. Don't you think ? I work out at a Physical Rehab Center. They rent out there Gym, so I jumped at it. I pay $25.00 a month. I'm sure location will change that price though. Point is, you can call around, and find something, (if you want) and not get contracted in. It's a thought for the NEW YEAR ! MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Shirley.

I have a 4cc band, and 2.5cc's is my fill line. If I go over that, I'm in the Red. So I have a ways to go before I have to worry about the band not being the rite size for my stomach anymore. Now this can happen, but you would have to lose a lot of weight to get fill after fill, and reach your limit,just to have it not work. It is very rare. Most Dr.'s know what size band you need, by looking at the stomach, as a result this normally does not happen. So I wouldn't worry to much about that. You would have to get pretty thin. My band has 1.6 in it now, so I will go in and try for a fill that might get me up to 1.9... So 4cc's for me is a ways away.

Try to avoid THE STARVATION NATION ! It's not worth it ! Carnation Instant Breakfast/Milk will help also. You have to find something to drink while you go threw BANDSTER HELL ! You will eat again ! Just not as much as you use too. We are put on vitamins where my surgeon works Flintstones Chewable COMPLETE ! with CHOLINE. Now those work, and they will help give you some pep. The Muscle Milk Light is a Great Pick me up ! You need to contact your Dr., and throw some of this there way, and see what they say. Also let them know of your calorie intake. I'm sure you don't want to end up in a Hospital. Especially with little kids at home. You must do something. I have given you the info. that I still follow. I suggest you contact your Dr. or make up your mind. Look up liquid protein, and see what you get. I hear Atkins is pretty good also. But I know the Muscle Milk Light tastes good.