54Shirley

Your right about your last sentence.... It will be a lifetime.....

Make sure your approved, then take it from there...

Not Me ! I'd rather have Skin then Fat. Eventually down the road, you might be able to get the skin removed.

Thanks for the correct info... I appreciate it, and sure feel better knowing that. Shirley.

one fill done under Fluoroscope. Took me straight to my fill line.

Just a note so you know: Being overweight causes your Hormones to go out of wack... That's why a lot of people say I'm Depressed.... When you lose a good portion of the weight, that will go away, unless you have a different condition, that needs medication. You will find that out when you have lost weight... Just a note to help understand the confusion, and depression. Shirley.

If you want this to Die with you, and not pass it on to your kids, then you need to do something. The Band is not that bad, or a lot of people would not have got one. You learned eating habits, and bad habits. You can learn good habits. Then teach them on to your Children. Understand me when I tell you this is life changing ! So if you want to change your life,,,, the Band will do the Job. But you must learn to eat Healthy. Junk food will not help you lose weight. It's up to you. You started something, don't back out because of Nerves. We all go threw this too. It can drive you up the wall. Just remember this: Are you Ready To Start Your New Life ! That says it all, because its the Truth. I started at 356 and last time weighed was 241. So the Band Works ! and there ain't no stopping me now....

I love Catfish.

Sounds like Withdrawls to me. I am a food addict, and your ringing a bell to me. It's not uncommon, it really does happen allot. You will still be able to eat healthy foods, as far as being stuck ! If you chew it down to the consistency of Applesauce, you won't have a problem. Some things will be more difficult then others, but you will learn what you can, and can't have. !. Because it is not good in your calorie counting or low in Protein. 2. that type of food causes a stuck episode. 3, Believe me when I tell you you are not going to miss it ! You might be missing it now, but in time, that all goes away. You will eat out, at home, at work, wherever you need to. Just watch what you eat like Atkins, and keep your calorie intake low, and protein high. When you add in your exercise,,, you'll go far. You have to be patient though,,,, and consistency is the key.. So if I didn't need it "realistically" I would not have done it. Instead,, it was the Best Decision I ever made. Shirley

Well say hello to the Sophisticated Ladies here. I am 57, and feel like 21..... YES ! I have 2 artificial Knees from being overweight, and trying to lose weight exerciseing. I shot my knees. So they are long replaced, and I work out in a Gym, and Pool for NO! Impact Aerobics, and it helps. also helps with weight loss. As far as to OLD to have surgery ? NO WAY ! Your Life is worth to much... Lets keep in touch O.K... Shirley.

Not knocking it ! And I know kids play a big part in weight gain. But if you can't keep it off, then this is where it comes in, and works. I lost weight, kept it off then one day gained most of it back. Old habits are hard to beat. If this is you then give it a thought. If not ! You are very lucky. Good Luck with your research, Shirley.

Your question has a simple answer. Can you keep it of ? If not,, then there is a good reason for the Band. Allot of other people have medical reasons, and that Band has helped But be honest with yourself when you answer that question. That means Yo Yo Dieting.

Remember to chew it like its Applesauce, in between all that chewin, you can practice to put fork down. So enjoy your meal ! Shirley.

HeavyDutyQ-tee : Congrats ! How are you doing today ? Hopefully, a little better,,,,, It can take time, everyone's different though. Sp give it some time, and all will be fine. Take Care, Shirley.

That's the feeling from the BAND.... I'm glad your not having Convulsions ...

We do have a Hypo Bandster site also. Check it out sometimes.

I don't know what you mean by Convulsions ? I mean I know strait across the board what a seizure is. I never herd this term used with the band, and I been banded 6 yrs......... I would call the Dr. if you are having problems. I would think twice about another fill.

I would do the standard high protein, Low Carb. diet. 800-1200 calories a day, 60-80 Gof protein a day. Your surgeon will tell you what he wants you to do. I would listen to him.

Welcome Aboard.! This is far better then Facebook... LOL :party:

Check yourself out in a year from now. You to will see a major difference. Remember,,, this is life changing, so just stick with what you learn, and forget the Past. Because it's GONE !

I have lost 115Lbs. so far, and a long way to go. I started at 356, and last time weighed I was 241. I see my PCP on the 24th. So I will see what I weigh then. Best decision I ever made ! ! ! I lost weight before with the band, and the surgeon over filled me, and thought he blew the band. Well he didn't, it was to tight, so he deflated me. It broke my Heart.... But I waited until I got Insurance again, and I found a New Surgeon to take a look at this damage. Well,,, there was nothing wrong, just deflated. That was 03/03/11, and I am on a roll again. So the ticker shows the weight loss for this year. But like I said it is more then that. This is easy once you understand it. Eat small amounts, make sure the majority is Protein, and be patient. Consistency is the key. Good Health to you Skinny, you made a wise choice. Shirley. This October 31st. is my 6yr. Bandaversary. So this works.

You go Girl !

This will give you a chance to have a life. You have seen the pics yourself. There are some Beautiful Bodacious Babes on here ! It worked for them, it can work for you.... BUT,,,,,,, you have to be devoted to losing weight ! Consistency is the Key ! It can be complicated at first, but once you get the hang of the Tricks too, you will see how easy it gets. But be patient. this is a slow go, and it takes time. Personally I chose the band after going to a seminar, and hearing the Surgeon explain that for BY Pass they alter your insides, throw out 20' of intestines into Toxic Waste, there is NO ! going back, and Dumping, and Complications can be endless. So I chose the band, because it is forever under the maintenance of your surgeon. Something goes wrong, they can fix it. Unless their is Erosion or you want it out. But even slippage ! These people have surgery to fix it, and keep going. . Bypass: it's up to you. If you regain weight. My surgeon told me that he would be telling me "O well ! I did my job ! Are you doing yours" and that's it...... The sleeve is nice, but again, they cut your stomach up, and the Hunger Hormone grows back in a couple of years. So your Hungry again. I would try the band, and if I wanted more, then add the sleeve, or change to it, or you will see that it works for you. I wish you luck on your research. This October 31st. I will be banded 6 years. So I know it works. You have to learn how to work this tool, and it will come off. Do your research, and decide if you are ready for a New Life. If So Go to a Seminar at a Center of Excellence in Bariatrics. Listen to the difference. then decide. I'm sure you will go far. Your very Pretty, and you know it. So if you want that knock out Body to fit the Vanity you speak of,,,,, it's all doable.. Shirley.

I think you need to watch your own video carefully. You will here yourself talk about food, eating, cooking for you. I believe you have a Food Addiction. Not to fear.... I have one too. The band makes it possible to cut your appetite, so you won't want to eat all kinds of stuff. Depression,, that comes from being overweight. So yep you were right about the weight. It throws your Hormones out of whack, so everyone in one way or another gets Depressed. When you lose weight, you lose the Depression. Alter your Digestive system, or shut it down ? You have the wrong surgery mixed up with the band. That does not happen with the band. You will eat at least 3 x a day, probably some Snacks, but it will be Healthy Food, not the stuff that you love to eat that got you where your at. Somethings will be altered, and some things are in portion control. Either way you will be satisfied. But that comes in time ! First you have to have enough adjustments, then the band kicks in and takes the edge off of eating. Until then,,, you will learn control on your own, like we all did... Does it work ? I would say YES! I was 356, and last time weighed I was 241. I'll see next week when I get weighed again. But yep it keeps coming off as long as I watch what I eat, count calories and Protein, 800-1200 calories daily, and work out 3 x a week. So I don't kill myself, or burn out. Weight Gain yep I gained it almost all back, this is my second time around.. Surgeon deflated me by thinking he blew the band. Well he was wrong. He overfilled me, and that was all. But he deflated me, and it took time to get another surgeon to look at it, and see that there was nothing wrong, then he filled the Band.This was a surgeons mistake that was fixed with a fill. THIS IS NOT A COMMON THING. The weight Loss on the Ticker is from January only. Actual weight loss is 115Lbs. So yep I know it's possible. This is not sugar coated either ! Shirley.

Unless you recently had a fill, where you might be to tight., and would need a little taken out. Then you are swollen, Stay on liquids for about 3 days, then try mushies for a day, and then try food. Try Pepcid Complete chewable for the Acid reflux. I use to take 1 in the morning, and 1 at night