54Shirley

Go in and have it looked at under Fluoroscope. They will see everything, and so will you...... Not painful at all, it;s like a x-ray machine and the whole thing shows up. If they suspect a leak they can either take out the bad part, and replace it. or add a acrylic to your fill. Then take you to your fill line. That's what I had done, and NO regrets at all. Once they see what's going on, and fix it. You will do much better... But there is no way to see what's going on without the Fluoroscope....... Unless they open you up ! And I would go for the scope first any day.

Thats cool ! You October BandSisters all look at each others dates, and you will pick out your true sister from another Mother ! In other words,,,, in BandLand ,,, your soul sisters, and brothers.

Enter Hypothyroid Bandsters and thereyou wll find us. Come over, and join us or read our postings. Shirley.

That's not good for you, at all ! You need to heel first... You could end up hurting yourself if you keep doing whatever you want. You should have Protein shakes ! Protein helps kill the hunger... Not all the way, but it helps deaden it, so your not starving that bad. Sip on them threw out the day. It should help, until you get to the mushie stage.

Are you ready for a New Life ? That's all that need be said. Because that is what it is going to be.. Shirley. Welcome to the Losers Bench.......

That's COOL,,, Congrats !

Thank You All !!!! And Yes ! It feels GREAT ! ! ! ! ! :party::nopity:

I would make a shake . A small thin one, and it should help kill the hunger some. I know it's not on your Dr.'s Terms, but at least your not eating. Just make sure its thin, and Water based. That is just my opinion ! If you want to rough it out,,,, that's up to you.

WOW ! BIG TIME CONGRATS ! You deserve that New Wardrobe ! ! ! Great Loss, and NEVER LOOK BACK ! Shirley.

Yep Muscle Milk Light.. 195 calories, and 25 G. of Protein. I keep a variety on hand. Vanilla Creme, Strawberry Milkshake, Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Cookies n Creme. and They are flavorful ! If interested get a hold of me, and I have a site I buy from AllStarHealth.com It's under $19.00 for a 1 1/2 lb jug of powder. (2 scoops make a 8 oz. shake.) Then all you want in shipping for $5.95. That's a deal. Shirley.

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I prefer mine for lunch. I guess since work, I always got mine in at Lunch, and later on have my dinner. I always had a little Breakfast to help hold me over. We were told that the Protein shakes give you Energy, like fuel in the Tank. So don't drink them at night, because it could keep you up for a while. Now if true ? I never tried to find out.... I would also drink them maybe 1/2 hr., before I work out. I noticed that it did give me more energy, to get into it a little more.

I just thought I would tell you all to check out my latest posting on the post op site. Titled Woo Hoo ! See what you think, and let me know. Shirley.

For sure ! Where I was banded at, all Bariatric Patients are put on this 1 tablet 3 x a day. Flintstones Complete with CHOLINE. You must get the ones with the CHOLINE though, that has something to do with vitamin B, and we need it..... I have been on them now for almost 7 yrs.. , and I recommend these to everyone because they work. I have tried other brands, but they don't have that kick that they have,' It takes about a couple of weeks before you feel the difference, but you will know it, when they are kicking in. Go ahead, and give them a try, and let me know what you think. Also go to Flintstones vitamins website, and get a coupon for money off.. Shirley.

shakes are good for you, and they help kill the Hunger... (NOT ALL OF IT, BUT TAME IT DOWN.) The only time you will have that full sensation clicking off in your Head, is when you had enough fills to effect the Hunger Hormone in your Body. You have the car ! but you need a full tank ! Then that is exactly how it works. For now be patient. I KNOW! But it's true ! Then when you start getting a few fills, you will see the difference. So yes Drink those shakes. This Halloween I am 6 yrs. Banded, and I try to have a shake everyday. They are good for us !

i USE TO TAKE 1 IN THE MORNING, AND 1 AT NIGHT, IT HELPED ! ! ! LET ME KNOW HOW IT WORKS FOR YOU.

Update ! ! ! You should have seen the look on my Husbands face, when he came Home and seen me in smaller size Jeans... LOL His mouth was going to hit the Floor as he checked me out from top to bottom. It was priceless ! I don't think I will ever forget it.......

You just keep doing what your doing, and be patient, and this will start to come of ! It does make a big difference.

I have cloths from 2 x - 4 x. Sweet Shirts Sweaters Pull over Tee's 2 x in the sweet Pants House Coats or Dusters a pair of Capri;s size 32 If interested let me know, and you pay the shipping only ! The rest is my pleasure. Let me know, Shirley.. Also,,,,, I will keep the clothing available until 12/01/2011. If No one wants it ! Then I will donate to the Needy for Christmas.

I did have to restart over ! So I have a idea what your going threw. I posted a add on here in the post op section called Woo Hoo ! Feel free to read it, and I'm on here often. Let me know what you are interested in, and you have to be serious about this. Cause I know I am... Let me know. Shirley.

Can you have it Tailored ?

I am in the process of swapping out my Summer Clothes for my Winter Ones. Well I found a pair of Jeans that didn't fit about 3 weeks ago, so I thought what the heck ! Lets see if all that working out in the Gym, and Pool has helped.... O M G They fit ! YES ! down to a size 20 in Jeans, and looking Great ! Then I found a pair of Capri's that I was wearing last year, and they were getting snug. They are a 32 W. I almost fell over twice ! First when I looked in the Mirror, and looked Good ! Then when I read the size. I had forgotten how big they were. Well there is NO ! Looking Back ! Only Forward for the future. For the Newbies, and Non -Believers.. This Band really does work as long as you work it right.. I have to CELEBRATE TODAY !:heart: :kiss: :lightbulb::musical_note::rose::star: A lot of emotions here... Also I'm sure that a lot of Winter Clothes won't fit !, So I will be putting cloths, on are clothing site. Shirley.

Fish is always a good choice ! Just remember to chew until it is turned into mush, so pulverize it ! I'm still partial to the Mushie stuff. I find it easier going down. I like low fat string cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, in meats or sea food, I always use some kind of sauce ,cocktail, tarter,BBQ, Low Cal. Ranch. This helps moisten the meats so they are not to dry when going down. small bites from pencil Eraser size- dime size at the most. Also while you are chewing, it is a good time to learn to put the fork down. This is a good habit to get into. When you feel full, STOP ! your done. Enjoy your meals today.

1. How much weight did you loose in the first week? >> I'm not really loosing that much ( just under 2 KG/7 days) I lost 30 #in 30 days so a pound a day, all water though. 2. What are some good meals to eat in the 2nd week.Hearty soups, mashed potatoes, gravy pudding, pureed food 3. Do you snack between meals? If so, what? Low fat strin cheese, Yogurt, S.F. Pudding, stalk of celery, nectarine, banana. 4. Do you smoke? if so, how much? no 5. What is best juice to drink? I don't drink any. 6. Can you eat rice in the 2nd week? ( I live in japan, this is a rice country.....so hard to not eat rice) no 7. How long after your surgery did you get a fill? 6 weeks 8. What is your present fill? ( mines is 4cc...is this too less?:...i'm 75KG/ 28yrs/5'4)my band is 4cc we are all different bands my fill is 2.5cc's 9. Did/do you pas a lot of gas? yes 10. How soon after can you really see a difference?50lbs.

How is everyone tonight !