54Shirley

Obviously,,,, the wrong head is doing the thinking again...... Sometimes you need to know when your better of, and just shut - up! I'm sure that's not to hard to do... Or is it? If it is,,,, then I got news for you too. You have a problem !

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I have a way's to go, BUT ! As of yesterday, I have lost 60 Lbs.. So I weigh 268 now. I need to lose 69Lbs. to be in onederland. With 60 lbs gone since January... I can see that onederland is in my sites, and will be reached. Brag away !

To me the main thing is clothing size, then the weight. When the inches fall off, your cloths sizes change. After the inches fall of, then the Lbs. wil catch up. Then when you lose weight, your cloth's sizes change again. It is a WIN, WIN SITUATION. Just be patient, and be glad something is coming of.

I know exactly what you mean. I am going threw the same thing too. I went to my PCP and dropped around 6 lbs in 2 weeks. I'm Happy with it.

If you have a Recliner Sleep in that, you will find a comfortable position. Also a couple pillows where ever you want to put them. Use one for the coughing, hold it firm against the incision. Also YES,,, do your breathing exercises.

LOL I was just going to tell you about mine who is JEALOUS ! We went to the Dr. Yesterday, and so far I have lost 60lbs. YES ! He has gained more weight, since we were there 2 weeks ago...... I told him "GO AHEAD,,,, KEEP EATING! YOU WILL END UP BANDED LIKE ME" He knows that it's true, because I am going down, and he is going up. He's not HAPPY at all... O well,,, :party:

Today I had: shake for Breakfast House salad "small" for lunch. Breaded chicken Leg, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Then a container of Gravy for dipping my Chicken.

Let him know that your trying, and there has been NO luck at all. That is a comorbidity.

I hope this all turns out,,,,, to be O.K. for you.

I am in my fifties also, and I ran so much, did so much Aerobics, and being heavy, that I shot both knees, and had them replaced. So I am devoted to continue to lose weight,, to keep going. Plus it would be nice to look good also. But to cry and moan about it, when you know it has to be done is useless ! I totally understand where you are coming from. I only hope they do !!!!!

I wish you good health..... Let us know how it goes. Shirley.

What about any comorbidities. Do you snore? I'm sure you do. That's one. How about those Knees that ache? That's one. Any children? If not, "and your Married" That's a big one. When you see your Dr., ask about the comorbidities. If he asks about any of these, your answer is yes... If he asks you how do you know you snore? Your Husband or partner has told you that you snore. You can say your trying for kids, but know luck. In the Morning your knees are killing you. They feel like joints that need to be oiled. If you sit to long they act up "HURT" If the Weather changes they hurt. 2 of these are more then enough to be submitted to a Ins. Company, that it should be o.k.'d, and time moved up also. Good Luck., Shirley.

Muscle Milk Light for my shakes (HELPS KILL THE HUNGER BEAST.) Breakfast 1 slice Turkey Bacon 1 egg Or Oatmeal lunch shake, or Lean Cuisine, or Light Tuna drained, and fried/ topped with Swiss cheese Cal. 170 dinner Turkey Burger with some steak sauce on it. Cover so it stays moist, add cheese put on plate and top with Low Cal Thousand Island Dressing. Very Good ! Shake n Bake chicken it's moist, 1/4 cup mashed potatoes/ Gravy. Catfish Broiled or Baked, salad. Patty Melt No Bread !, Cottage Cheese. Snack Light yogurt., a variety, S.F pudding., and Cheese stick.

Great Advice ! Water first, always. When I use to get them I had to jump out of bed, put my foot flat on the floor and put weight on it. It hurts to do, but everything goes back into place quicker. Anyone ever get them in the upper inner thigh? WOW ! those hurt.

There are a couple other places to put that port. Ask your surgeon and see what he recommends. If he does relocate that Port,, have him fix the Hernia at the same time. Better then going back twice.

Have you ever looked at McDonalds as a addiction! You said it yourself! It's like a crack habit. You need to let it go, and get back to your job of taking care of you. There's times that I am Hungry, and I know I need a fill, but the Ins. only allows that every 90 days. So I have to wait, and except the way it is, and get buy with that. Like it or not.. You have a JONES for Mickey D. Leave it go.

Here's the info on it. Hope it helps. This on Amount Per Serving: Calories 195 Calories from Fat 50 Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 2.5g Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 125mg Potassium 420mg Total Carbohydrates 11g Sugars 2g Protein 25g Vitamin A 1750 IU 35% Vitamin C 21mg 35% Vitamin D 140 IU 35% Vitamin E 11 IU 35% Thiamin 0.5 mg 35% Riboflavin 0.6 mg 35% Niacin 7 mg 35% Vitamin B6 0.7 mg 35% Folate 140 mg 35% Vitamin B12 2.1 mcg 35% Biotin 105 mcg 35% Pantothenic Acid 4 mg 35% Calcium 600 mg 35% Iron 6 mg 35% Phosphorous 350 mg 35% Iodine 53 mcg 35% Magnesium 140 mg 35% Zinc 5 mg 35% Copper 0.7 mg 35% Chromium 108 mcg 35% Ingredients: EvoPro Our Custom Protein, Peptide and Amino Acid Matrix Designed to Closely Reflect the Nitrogen Components and Ratios Found in Human Mother's Milk (Micellar Alpha and Beta Caseins and Caseinates, Whey Concentrates Rich in Alpha-Lactalbumin, Whey Isolates, Whey Peptides, Glutamine Peptides, L-Taurine, Lactoferrin). Leanlipids Trans Fat Free Lipid Complex Selected for Thermogenic and Unique Energy Properties (Canola Oil and/or Sunflower Oil, MCTs, L-Carnitine), Cytovite I, Vitamin and Mineral Premix Consisting of (Vitamin A Acetate, Cholecalciferol, D-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Folate, Thiamine Monohydrate, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine HCL, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Iodide, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Fumerate, Magnesium Oxide, Copper Gluconate, and Zinc Oxide), Fructose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Acesulfame Potassium, Cellulose Gum, Xantham Gum, Sucralose, Chromium Nicotinate. e does contain Whey.

Tell that one to your surgeon, and see what he say's.... Mine is stitched to a Muscle.

If you mean MUSCLE MILK I don't drink that. I only drink MUSCLE MILK LIGHT. Let me know if I can help you. Also look it up on ebay, and then scroll over the Ingredients.

Not sure on the truth of this one, but,,, my Old Surgeon Told all of us "that if you eat to much Protein, it can be hard on the Kidneys, and it can cause weight gain ! So you can believe that I stayed between 60-80G a day.

As long as you can feel the swelling in your pouch, stay on liquid. Because It can swell back up with regular food, if it's to soon. Just some words of wisdom to remember. Shirley

You did a nice job VENTING ! But it's time you get back to working with the Band, and stop feeling SORRY for yourself. It took time to come on, and it's gonna take time to come off. So far you have done a nice job with the WL, so don't let yourself get tied up in a PITTY PARTY ! Because I sure ain't coming. You make it sound like a CANCER ! That's not for me, and I don't believe that you just can't get any where with the Band.... BULL ****! I lost 145Lbs. before with the Band. Dr. thought he blew the Band, wouldn't see me anymore, then lost my job in Michigan, so there went the Ins.... I'm starting all over again, with a New Surgeon, and it is slowly coming off. I have 2 artificial Knees, and I walk every other day. I am trying ! I started getting fat at 6 months, (RETAINING FLUID) I fought to live then, and I am still trying to do my best. In the Winter, I will go to a Physical Rehab, and Rent out their Gym For a small Fee. They are doing this now, I suggest you look around, and get a price, and sign up! The People in there are not perfect, and they might even be interested as to why your there? They are just folks. But if you don't want a Gym,, These places offer the same thing, and a lot less $. So Missy crawl yourself out of the Blues Cocoon, and Spread Those Wings.. You are Lucky enough to be Banded (LOT OF PEOPLE CAN'T). and Do your JOB! You already know that that Band is to HELP YOU ! You must do the work. Shirley.

The Dr. had me on a 12 month Diet. When he said 2 weeks liquid. I was going O common! . He smiled and said OK keep up the diet, and 3 days before surgery, you go straight to liquids. I made sure I had my Last Supper though. So I guess you can call that cheating.....