54Shirley

Agreed ! I threw my scale out a long time ago. Put it in the closet, and use it 1 x a month, the same time every month ! You are healing, anything can happen including some gain. Don't get pissed off ! That's part of the healing process. When it starts coming off you will know it ! But for now you can do some walking, and keep your calories at around 1200. Protein 60-80 G. You came this far,,, so now be patient. It helps....

Thanks, We had a wonderful Time. So everyone I chose pineapple glazed grill shrimp, and salad with a dressing of Tomato, Black Bean, Corn, Cucumber Salsa (DELICIOUS !) with a splash of lime. A Great dinner, And a Very Happy Day ! I think he enjoyed it more then me ! He is so proud to say Married for 35 Yrs...... So it is one I wont forget. Thank You all for your Suggestions. Shirley.

Have a Happy Silver Anniversary ! It only will happen ONE TIME ! So make the most of it, and enjoy what ever you want. Shirley.

Enjoy your resting while you heel. So enjoy yourself. Your ready for a New Life ! So happy Birthday !

Just coming on here and spilling it has got to be a relief in itself... Your doing the right thing with Therapy, but,,, you need to do more for yourself. Have you thought about getting a fill in that Band to help slow your hunger down.. Also Protein helps kill hunger. That's good to know. I drink with my band at all meals. When I started my Journey I weighed356. I went to the Dr. yesterday, and I weigh 246. I count my calories, and protein. I don't eat over 1200 calories a day, and 60-80G of protein a day. This is doable if you want it bad enough. I belong to myfitnesspal.com it is a Free site that keeps track of all your calories, protein, exercise, and more. Give it a chance, and view other peoples Diary that shows what they had to eat today. It helps with ideas. I'm Losingintime on that site. Give it a shot !!! It can't hurt.

It's Great isn't it !

I don't think so!

I got screwed around almost the same way. He said he would see me in a month, and was never there when I called. Once he deflated me, he blew me of. That sounds the same to me. If he won't help you, find another Dr... I did, and ended up far better of. If I were you, I would insist that he do some testing like Fluoroscope first without THE BARIUM SWALLOW, and then while watching the Band, Do the BARIUM SWALLOW. It's your body ! You know if something is wrong. Make sure you let him know that too... But do something... liquids for now might be softer on the stomach, then Meatball, and Sauce.

Why don't you start taking it again for a while. Say 7-10 days, see if it makes a difference. Then Stop taking it again, and see if this happens again. I hope this would answer your question for you then. I know I take a Water pill daily, and I try not to miss, so I have never had something like that happen to me. Try it and find out.... Shirley.

There is Head Hunger, and Hunger. If your stomach does not Growl, then your really not as hungry as you think. Don't make a animal out of yourself. Tell your stomach when you are Hungry, then I will feed you !" Don't just feed it non stop. You will regret it in the long run. I'm sure another fill would not hurt either..... But you must learn control ! Go for a walk, Window Shopping for the nicer cloths, Find a Hobby, but keep busy. this will help. Also Protein kills Hunger ! Remember that when you eat.

If I ever see him again ! I will do that... LOL Thanks Dave...

You are at, or below your Goal. He is Not in good shape at all, and came into the room eating a Bag of Potato chips. My Band wouldn't work either ! So yep there is a B I G Difference here.

Very Well Spoken Thee-o... This is basically a site for education from the people that have been there, and done it . (IN MY OPINION) So not just the Newbie, but if you come on with a Question, and someone knows the answer (FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE !) they share it. This helps a lot of people out. I know when I was New, and the Veterans gave me advice... I listened... I still share the same old good news, because it works ! Some people do need to be jump started, so that preaching that they hear, is for their own good, and they know it. This site is not meant for HARM ! at all... We all belong to a support group for a reason, and it's not just to be rude, Good intentions are always there, some people are even Humorous. Give it a chance, you will see, that we mean no harm. Just Help, and Concern. Shirley.

I met my new PCP today. (THIS WILL BE SHORT LIVED !) He claims he is Banded, and it doesn't work ! His reason is because "HE EATS WHAT HE WANTS !!!!" What do we all try to do on this site ? Count Calories More Protein then Carbs. Stick to a plan ! That's a start, Am I right ! So I told him that I do about 1200 Calories a day. He said for my weight, I should lose 6Lbs. a week ! (My Eyes about Fell out of my Face when I heard this. I thought where were you Banded at ? 1-2Lbs a week is the Norm., cause this is a s l o w go.) So he thinks he will Monitor my weight loss. Then he told me to Maintain my current weight, I could eat 3000 calories a day, and not gain a pound ! I Laughed, and he said that's to Maintain it I said ! O.K.... I think he was Fascinated that I have the Band, he kept bringing it up. Where was it done who takes care of it,, when will you see them again ? Never asked me the size though. My old surgeon said "NO MORE THEN 1 1/2 Lbs a week in loss. That's about where it is now, but it still coming off.. Sure, I would like to see more but, it took time coming on, it will take time coming off. His weight Loss was UNREAL !!! To Maintain my weight was OUT OF SITE !! I new he was full of something. He does not add up with his thinking. So ADIOS DR. DOMINGAS. I'm movin on to someone else. The good thing was I dropped 5Lbs. I'll take that over his advice... :tea:

Trust me ! It will get better.... Protein helps kill Hunger... Try to remember that. A Lot of it is up to you, and I know it sucks ! Make your Protein shakes a little thicker by adding less Water. That helps. Cut your water in 1/2, and mix your protein in to that, then put it in the freezer for a little while, or fridge, and you have a pudding. Same amount of protein. Turkey Burgers with low Fat Thousand Island Dressing on it is great ! That's what BIG BOY RESTAURANT uses, add onion tomato, lettuce. but no BREAD. Roast a chicken, and make chicken spread out of it. There are a lot of things to have. Go back in time and view my Diary. I love good BBQ also... A little carb. is a kicker for the protein, so don't rule it all out. At 1200 calories a day,,,, well,,,, you will not starve to death if you eat smart, and count those calories. Hope this helps some. Shirley.

www.allstarhealth.com Whatever makes you happy ! It's like coffee. Down it or sip it ! as long as it doesn't sit for 24 hrs....(that would be nasty !) I'll look up the site and get back to you. for Muscle Milk Light. 195 calories, 25G. of protein. Is that good enough for you ? www.allstarhealth.com go to that site a 1.65lb. jug of powder is under $19.00 shipping is $5.99 weather you buy 1 or 21.. still the same price. Check it out, and if interested I'll tell you what taste good, but I think you will figure that out yourself. LOL Pick up a shaker bottle if needed.

I know that's true, but you will get use to that. Believe Me ! If you drink to cold, your muscles around your band will tighten up. Not comfortable at all. If you buy a good shake with a variety of tasty flavors.... It's doable. So be patient, your doing a Great Job just by hanging on alone ! Info on Shakes ? let me know... Shirley.

You will get to the mushie stage soon. oatmeal, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, anything mushie Cottage cheese etc... Go to the Store, and go shopping with your eyes not your gut, and look for stuff that is soft and mushie. Then buy what you will, or think you will eat. Remember, you won't eat much before your full, so don't go crazy on it. If you really start getting hungry, call and ask your Dr. if you can have something like, thicken your shake with a little less Water, so it's like cream. He might say yes....... Just remember,,,, you need to heel before you start trying to eat stuff. So give him a call, and see what he says. He might have some good ideas for you.

I hear what your saying I had a major problem also, and went to a new surgeon. Bad Aftercare was the problem. It took 5 years to get it all straight. That's this year. Finally I am in good hands. They cover there tracks, so,,, do what you must... Even if it's E.R. where they have a Bariatric Surgeon though.. Otherwise,,, it's not good to even go. Look them up on here by your state, then city, on the Forum. Some are listed. Good Luck, Shirley.

I would go into the E.R. where you had your Bariatric Surgery. They should have someone there or on call. Or locate another Hospital that does Bariatric Surgery, and go in the E. R with the same complaint, and get a second opinion. Make sure you get the DR.'s name or Tech's name and title. (P.A) or whatever. Time you went in, and anything else that you can think of to prove your case. Includeing signing a release for your Xrays, and Report. (GET THAT FROM THE OTHER PLACE TO.) If it is so show it to your surgeon, and demand that it be fixed... If there is no pouch, and he has done this out of neglect, contact a Attorney. You have a legitimate complaint. Your not a failure,, this is a misfortune. I hope they gave you something for the Medical Condition like Omeprazole. Shirley.

Will help work on that. Shirley..

Congrats ! :party::party::party::party:

I am Losingintime on that site, friend me in. Honey you got some bad habits to break, and another fill would not hurt. At least your starting to move something,,, that is a start ! But yep I am available, here, and there.

That's how it works for me, every time I eat... So I have to rinse it down with warm tea or lukewarm Water. When it passes. Then I can continue to eat. Otherwise 2-3 tablespoons top for me ! That's not even sensible to try to eat. So my Dr. told me if water works for you, then Drink it. So I do... Otherwise it would feel like a Heart Attack,, Very Painful...

That is so,,,, True ! Try to keep a Addiction under control, when you just keep feeding it...