54Shirley

Get a Pill Splitter or Crusher. Ebay sows a tall Red one, and it is actually 3 separate locking containers. Splitter, Crusher, and Carrier. My Husband has one, and it's handy.

Go on to My profile, and click on Topics. I want you to read the whole thing. I lost weight before. Switched Surgeons, and am back to doing it again. If you , your band, your Doctor all work together. this is doable. You say your gaining weight anyway, so what have you got to lose but weight ! Sure it's different.. But if you needed a new valve for your heart, would you think twice. I sure hope not. Well this can cut your life too. Yes you will be different, You will have good, and bad days. That comes with the band, and life ! You say you want to raise your kid ? Then don't take the risk, and shorten it, or shoot your knees like I did. Or Diabetes. Your not weighing this out right. Your scared, and your using the little one for a excuse. I am delighted that I am banded. Everyone that I new that had Bypass is DEAD. So think clearly, you have a chance do it while you can. I know I am glad I am Banded, and that's going on 5yrs. So read the info under Topics.

Yes it is very normal! ! Have you tried small spoonfuls of pudding, just to let it dissolve in your mouth. You can Puree Hardy homemade Soups into a liquid, these will help coat the stomach. I will be 57 in a couple of months, and have been banded for almost 5 yrs. I know this is hard, but don't let it get to you. This is one day at a time, and you will see, that this is worth it.. Give it a thought on what is creamy like pudding, that you can let melt in your mouth. See what you can come up with.

"YES ! ! !" :party: You won't be sorry...

WHY????? It's not bad Really ! I have had DENTAL Work that was more painful. They can give you something for the Anxiety. They see this allot! But Honey,, It's Nothing. Yes your a little sore with the Gas, and the Incession, but it's surgery. That's expected. Trust me on this one. It is not a big Deal. It sounds unreal because it's Bariatric Surgery. It's easy, just read the success stories from recent surgeries, and you will see for yourself. Give your Doc a call, and see if they will do it again. Tell them it made you sick from the thought of surgery, and they should give you something for it. Shirley.

O sure ! But it does work. Believe me... Once they start filling you, you will see the difference.

I have 2 surgeons. One who banded me, and the one I go to since I moved. I can not get my name on any list., even the one who banded me.. I Tried your link, but it says it's in error just like the other person told you. So I can't get on. How about some help that works. Shirley.

Enjoy your Journey. I think you will like it.

Sure Why Not. It's the jello that gives all the flavor.

Congrats ! Welcome to the other side. Shirley.

Just some advice from a "VETERAN"? What ever. When I was banded 10/31/06 All Bariatric Patients (DIDN"T MATTER WHAT YOU HAD DONE) We were put on FLINTSTONES COMPLETE WITH CHOLINE. Now if any of you are laughing, I'm here to say they work! I have tried Costcos, and off brand, and even though the ingredients on the label is the same.... It's not as good. We are put on them for life ! I chew 4 a day, and they keep me Peppy. They also help prevent Bruising for me. If you look up Choline, you will see what it is. MUST CONTAIN CHOLINE OR THEIR NO GOOD! You can get a coupon on line, from the Flintstone Web Site. They are in the Orange Box. When you feel hungry, chew your vitamens, and it will fill you up.

The thing about it is,,,, IT'S GOOD ! :welldoneclap:

That was one of the best Posts I have seen in a long time. Excellent Job Dave.:tea: In the meantime,,, when you are getting your fills, You will find yourself eating maybe every 5 hours. So it does suppress the appetite. If you start getting hungry every 2 or 3 hrs., It's time for a fill, or if you want to deal with it, and take control,,, that's up to you.

I posted up above about myfitnespal.com It's FREE ! So no money is spent. It will figure out how much you should be eating a day, and then tell you if you stick to it, you could way so much in 5 weeks. That alone is a incentive to me. Plus it tracks your work outs. Check it out, it can't hurt.

I hope you read this in your room..... welcome to BANDLAND ! :party:

With the myfitnesspal.com it asks some questions like your weight, height, even sex. It will determine what your calorie intake should then be. It's really a good idea to journal your food for calories, and Protein. You said you think there is something else wrong with you. Well, I have a hypothyroid, and that will cause sluggish weight loss or weight gain. If I were you,,, I would journal everything for a month, and get some exercise. If you have no luck, then see a Dr., and explain your situation. Good Health to you, Shirley.

You will do just fine... Everyone always does. Are you ready for a new life ! I'm sure you are. Let us know how your doing... see ya.

Trust me ! It is very good... :Banane34:

I make a good salad that is a Fluff. ! large cottage cheese Puree if you want 1 can crushed pineapple 15oz (DRAINED). 12oz Cool Whip ! small box of Jello that goes with Pineapple (NO WATER) strawberry, Orange, Lime, etc. Drain Pineapple Empty the jello in a large mixing bowel add Cool Whip, stir until dissolved add cottage cheese add Drained Crushed Pineapple. Stir well, and refrigerate overnight. DELECIOUS.

Good Health to you, Shirley. :party:

If you want all that..... Go to myfitnesspal.com and it's free. It will do all of what you are asking, plus keep it all in Memory. Foods are also kept in memory so search and check and enter. That easy. I am Losingintime on that site. Say hello sometime.

yep ! Don't join the Starvation Nation.! O.K. Are you drinking Protein shakes? They will help with energy, and beef up your calorie intake. I do between 800-1200 a day, and that's plenty. Go to myfitnesspal.com It's free, and it records all your needed information day after day. It also keeps your foods in memory, so let say your looking up lunch, you see your food, check off the box, and enter it. It's done. Same thing with exercise. Give it a shot for about a week. It will journal everything for you. I am losingintime on that site. Shirley

Try sleeping in a Recliner. Add some pillows, and get comfortable. If you have one.

I understand you totally ! I really do ! After the kickbacks from the Dr.'s to the Ins. Company's, and O yes there is, and we pay higher Ins prices every year. I no it's morally, and ethically wrong, But who's going to say something ? YOU ! I don't think so... Let me tell you something. When I switched surgeons. They were really very Leary of taking me on. After all I was Roux n y patient. WHAT? I said I have the Band. No you had the bypass done on 10/31.06. Yes that was my band date. Take a look at my weight loss History, and that should show that at 1-2lbs. a week, that it is the band. "YOU KNOW,,,, WE WONDERED WHY THEY DIDN'T SEND YOUR WEIGHTS ? Duh ! Hello, I didn't have that surgery. So under Fluoroscopy I went, and sure enough I was banded. BUT,,,,, that sob billed the ins. co. for the other surgery, and I am sure he has his favorite person to bill threw, and they see a kickback. His Insurance Nurse was a big crook, and busted at several different Hospitals for Ins. Fraud. He is still kicking, and doing his own thing. I just wonder how many years before me, has this been going on. They won't doubt him. Henry Ford is a Center Of Excellence in Detroit, and he is Chief Surgeon. So he is big boss, what he says goes. My new Dr. is a student of his. He asked me who was the biggest pain in the *ss Him or his nurse? Well I knew she was a pain, but it was him causing all the problems. So they believe me, and they don't treat me like Sh*t, like he did. I get where your coming from, and I understand your clear thinking. But when you find out that they are ripping the Ins. co. of, and you mean nothing now, because out with the old, and in with the new patient, and that's all that matters.. Then are rates go up ! I still say why shouldn't she.? They are not going to miss that at all. I would rather see someone who needs it get it. Then a Surgeon ripping the system off. Add how many surgeries a day also.

Glad to hear it did.