54Shirley

BOOOOOOOO !!!!!! Your getting close to Halloween...... That's when I was Banded.... LOL.

Yep ! That is so True ! They keep popping up too.

That's Fantastic ! I hope you enjoy Onderland Permanently !

I.m in Northern, Michigan, and it has got Cold already ! Brrr. But,,, I will Dress for it, and not complain, because I know I am a lot better of this way.. So I will do whatever I have to do.. Yes I will Freeze, But it comes with the Territory. LOL and I'll take it.....

When I came home today, I changed cloths, and combed my hair in the Mirror. I had to throw this long hair back, and what popped out at me ! I have a Collarbone ! I have not seen that in years.................................. This is just another suprise that has come my way from this Band. Thought you might want to know! TGIF !

My Collarbone just popped out at me as I was changing cloths, and throwing bac k this long hair. Then POP ! There it was... That was like a NSV from my Body to Me... I'll take it ! :party::party::party::party:

That broth that you had,,,, that counts for your 64 oz of water.. so measure everything . I take a 1/2 gallon jug filled with water, kept in the fridge, and use it for everything, that's shakes included. You can't drink everything that you have to, plus down that amount of water. So I checked with my surgeon, and he was impressed. So it works. I know your swollen, don't push it, you will go down with time, just do what you can.

Welcome Aboard !

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Well if I ws given wrong information,,, then I'm glad to know it's corrected. But the I D is still a good thing to have.

I had a Hernia DUG OUT ! , and the Lymph Nodes in the Groin removed (you can bet that was sore!) So 3 things going on! the Hernia was seared shut from being burned with a Hot Rod like a Steak.. Then came the Band. So on the table for over 3 hrs... When I got home I found out the pain meds. were not working for me. I called the surgeon, and he changed it. in a flash. Yes I was sore, and had Gas also, but I got up and walked, and the pain pills were doing there job. This is surgery, and yes you will be sore. (YOU GET A TOOTH PULLED AND IT HURTS !) This does too, but meds make it liveable.and the Healing makes it liveable. I really don't think were lying to anyone ! Anyone with sense knows this has got to hurt......... The Meds, Walking, Heat Pad make it liveable.

I'm sure through your surgeon, you must have a Dietician or Nutritionist. I would make contact, and have them give you a plan or recipes or Guidelines to follow. You Paid your dues when you were Banded, and all these other people were paid. So contact her/him. and explain your situation. I'm sure they stand behind there work.

That's what the pain Meds. are for ? Then it really shouldn't hurt ! If it does,, call your surgeon for something different. You say only 2 incisions. Is one right down the middle of your stomach ? In other words did he open you up ? If so, then the port should be where the other incision is. If this is all wrong, done some other way, then you will have to ask your surgeon to show you where the port is.

I hope yo know that Protein kills Hunger.... I'm sure you did, but I thought I would just mention it, because it sure helped me. Not a Miracle Cure ! But it did help...

I read once before that Walmarts sells them... I don't know, I never tried the stuff.

Go to myfitnesspal.com and view other peoples Diary. This will show the total calorie and Protein that they had for the day. Also what they had to eat. Also exercise is usually in the picture. It's worth a shot, and if you sign up... It's FREE...

Yeagh ! I am.... Only 44Lbs until Onderland. I know it's a slow go ! But I'll take whatever I can get in a Loss. It only gets me closer there. That is my next Goal. This is Life long ! So it will come. But YES ! ! ! !, I am delighted. :party::party::party::party:

It's not bad !

The Emotions that you feel, that are all over the place. They are so NORMAL, you can't even imagine. From Hormonal to physical changes, Psychological... It is a mess. But yes It is very Normal. Hope your enjoying that Band. Those are more emotions..... Take Care, and Welcome to the Other side. Shirley.

6 weeks until the fill, and I walked until I seen my surgeon, and asked about exercise. He told me 6 weeks out ! your fine to go and work out, but take it easy, no need for a Hernia...

Sounds good and under control. That's a PLUS ! The needle you will get use too. There is no reason to numb it with a needle, just to get a needle... So you will get use to the stick. Good Health to you, Shirley.

Excellent Post Pamella ! That was right on the money. Very easily broke down for step after step. I have a 4cc Band. I have 2. 25 cc's in the Band. When your Band is filled enough you will experience less Hunger. In the meantime, you have to make adjustments so that you don't go over a set calorie amount. This will allow you to lose weight, and you are learning control. Go to myfitnesspal.com It's free ! You wil be able to view other peoples Diary, (SEE WHAT THEY ARE EATING) and put a plan together for you to follow. Now when you are filled, and can no longer eat the same way, you can adjust your calorie intake to suit yourself. But Pamella gave you allot of different things to eat, and she's on target. This is another tool to help you work for your tool. the right way. Take a look ! what do you have to lose but weight !

Sounds good to me Bob! I'd take that any day. So Congrats ! On that NSV.

CONGRATS ! You must be excited.... I have lost 113 lbs. as of today, I got weighed and dropped 3 lbs.... I'll take it ! because it all adds up. This is doable ! So listen to your Dr., and tips from this site wont hurt. So again a Big Congratulations to you !

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