54Shirley

I eat the dark meat instead, and drag it threw BBQ Sauce. It Works.

Your either very Lucky... Or, you are doing everything rite ! Good For You ! ! ! ! Because it is NO fun at all, trust me. I could ring this Nurses Neck. As i was telling her that I could feed myself, she shoved it to the back of my throat, and it swallowed. They came in because my Heart Monitor was all over the place. Well YEAH ! I just got done puking my guts out, and they were 4 huge crushed Potassium pills. The Dr. told me that I could have had a Heart Attack ! That was lovely News to hear ! But I B!tched a Blue streak about the Nurse. Anyway sense then, everything is stuck, even Water. So I go tomorrow for a slight unfill, and see what they have to tell me..... Keep up the Great Work !

That's Nice ! ! !

Big Time Congrats thrown your way ! That was a major step in getting rid of all your old cloths. That's a huge step... Glad to hear a size 12 too. There's nothing wrong with that... I know I would be delighted if I hit that size... You keep up the good work, and you might be suprised...

I was slowly drowning in my bodily fluids. This was the only way out, so,, I jumped at it, because I wanted to live. I was now in the fight for my life. If I died, well, I died trying.. I'm still here (obviously) But the weight took it's tole on my knees, so they are Titanium. That's O.K. ! Today I walked 2 miles to get home. That's unassisted. So I can do what I want, at my own speed. I look forward to next summer, in shorts, and possibly a bathing suit and living...

That is possible with the band.... But for Halloween even I had 1 miniature size snickers. But that was it. I had my own business in Michigan, where I did Chocolates, and Fudge. If you new how much fat is in chocolate, you would loose your itch for it. It's not healthy at all... But 1 x every Halloween isn't going to kill me. But it is very fattening.

Depends on a lot of reasons... Certain Foods need to be left alone period. Other foods like meat,, I have to have a sauce for them or they will get stuck. How fine you chew (Applesauce) is back to the basics. How big of a piece you take. I stay smaller then a dime. If you are under tension, or have a argument with someone. That will tighten you clean up, It's best to stay on fluids then. A lot of Rain or Snow can cause it to tighten up also. I'm going down state tomorrow for a slight unfill, everything is getting hung up for me, so I am to tight. The sliming that you felt, I am having everyday. I was in the Hospital, and a Nurse shoved a bunch of crushed pills down my throat about 2 weeks ago. It has been getting worse. So it's all swollen, and irritated. So I need some out. Be careful ! You don't want something like this to happen to you. I'm lucky if I can swallow Water. So stay on fluids for a few days, and be careful on your choices.

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Good Health, Good Looks, (I HOPE) and New Cloths.

I was Banded 5 years ago. Just last year I qualified for my Medicare. Not a problem, they even pay for several different kinds of WLS.. They look at it as we won't have all these Medical Bills to pay on someone for the rest of their LIFE ! (POSSIBLY !) If we go ahead and pay for the surgery... So it's viewed as prevention is better then cure ! That works for me, and is smart business... So NO ! problem here...

Ask your Doc to fill you under Fluoroscope, and take you to your Fill LINE, since it's not working yet. That way you will be in the Green Zone, and the rest is up to you......

Happy Bandiversary ! ! ! ! Hope you enjoyed it ! I just had mine the 31st. and it was Great ! Wishing you even more then I had... Have a Great One... :party:::party:::party:

I do 60 minutes in the Gym, then 45 minutes in a Warm Pool. Once changed,,,, I get a Hot Oil Massage.. Then I am good for the Day. That is 3 x a week.

I have 2.6 in a 4 cc band. I'm going down state tomorrow for a slight unfill. So I should be at 2.5. That is my fill line.

I gained weight when they deflated me..... You on the other hand may just need a adjustment, and your of and rolling again. I would call my Dr., and even let them fill you under fluoroscope, and take you to your fill line ! Then your done, except,,,,, say if you lose 50-100Lbs. and need to be adjusted again. That's what was done for me, and I am very grateful for it. I was Banded 10/31/2006 So I am still trying to get into onederland. Been deflated until 03/03.2011 That's when I was filled under Fluoroscope.

Wow,,, that's amazing ! It just goes to show. That once we are Banded, There's NO ! stopping at what we will, or can do. Keep up the Great Work, and take 1 step for me, because I am unable to do anything like that with artificial knees.. But,,,, I did walk 2 miles home today after completing part of my Gym class.. I am glad I am in training, or I would not have made it. But I am, and I did ! So there is another NSV for today.....

You go fellow BandSister...

Congrats ! Because you will get there, Know doubt about it. Your that close, and then you starting losing again...... I'll bet you money that you get there.

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That's Fantastic ! Glad to hear your looking that GOOD !

They have it... Same gret taste, and 1/2 the calories... Glad to know that you know good stuff.

Welcome fellow Bandsister ! I am also 10/31 Banded. Relax, and use a heating pad for the aches. Pain Meds for your pain. Your job for now is only to heal ! I'm sure you have discharge instructions, and a diet to follow. Read everything a few times, so you get familiar with it. Clear broths and Jello are usually available to you but again check your Instructions. If they say Protein shakes, then thin them out with Water since your not hungry, and sip throughout the day. same amount of protein just thinned out. Go to myfitnesspal.com it's free, and sign up. You will be able to view other peoples diary and see what they are having even post op. Also check with your fellow Bandsters, that were just banded, and see what they are having. All Tips help. Anything I can answer,,, I surely will. Good Health to you, Shirley.

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