54Shirley

Trust me,,, you are not alone. I to have a sensitive POUCH. So I can't follow the rules because it's to painful. So I have to drink to wash it down. But I eat between 800-1200 calories a day. So I weigh, and measure, and journal my food, so that I try not to go over 1200 calories. I also take 60-80G of Protein a day. This works, because it's dieting. We all are put on some sort of plan. So how I eat, and when I drink my Water works for me, as long as I stay within that window of 800-1200 calories. Also I belong to myfitnesspal.com this is a great help ! Also it's free. It also records your exercise, and keeps your foods in memory, and has a giant log of info. on foods. Take a look at it and give it a shot and see how it records your info. Shirley.

I understand about the Trauma as a child with the Death of your parents, and I believe you when you say, that it is a legitimate, and they are in my opinion. The Problem is in a shrinks opinion you have a problem that might take years of Therapy, and Meds.. Then when you are better, you will lose this weight threw clear thinking. (SOMETHING LIKE THAT) So you have to pull the wool over their eyes so they don't see this. In other words if you want this surgery, you can't tell him all these problems. You can continue talking to your Therapist by all means ! But don't tell them anything about the Trauma or that you are Depressed. Yes LIE to them. Or you will never pass the psych. exam. It's weight Loss Surgery that you want ! So how bad do you really want it. Pass the shrink, and you will be ready to go. Keep being Glum in their eyes, and it's not gonna happen. So get your game plan together, and go see another WL Shrink. Shirley

Thanks ! It feels good to have it coming off.

If you flunked the Psych Test,,, Some offices will give you a test to see if you understand the process, and realise what is going to be done to you. You might want to ask your Dr., If he thinks his shrinks word is GOLD, and that you want the surgery. Can it be done See if he says yes or no. If no get all your paperwork that was described from the lady above, also make copies of everything. Your going to keep your own file in case they lose anything. Then Find a Shrink that specialises in WLS. You were never Depressed, Abused, anything negative that is major that can blow this surgery. When you get the passed psych.. Of course copy that, then look for a new surgeon to Transfer to, and you will have copies in case anything goes wrong. If they ask why the change? You just aren't comfortable with him. You will be surprised how the staff will say. O he's a nice guy, he's not like that. Get a file, and start filling it.

Thank You ! Hope to keep up the work.......

I have not seen my Endocrinologist in 90 days. When I first seen him I weighed 305Lbs. (THE NURSE SHOULD ME ON PAPER), Today I weighed 271Lbs... "YES !" She was shocked, and I to was surprised, that's a little more then 11Lbs. a month. That's not bad at all ! She thought it was do to my Thyroid Medicine, and I had to break her Heart and say "NO, I HAD MY LAPBAND FILLED.) Ogh...... I told her it's still a good thing ! It's a loss. She agreed. So for all the Newbies, and non believers this is for you. Consistency is the key... I stay between 800-1200 calories a day, 60-80G of Protein a day, I never weigh myself at home, only on a Dr.'s scale, Drink my MUSCLE MILK LITE, and I walk around the block every other day. I record all my stuff on myfitnesspal.com that's it. and it is nice and slowly coming off. So my Turtle is slowly moving. I can't wait to see it next year , or myself . :party:

I'm glad you went to your Dr.. It makes the difference ! There's always someone here that has something to say about all questions. Shirley.

You have to be on some kind of a diet from your Doctor. Keep your Calorie Level down. I no it's hard, but if you want it to come off, then you have too... We are not like the rest of the banders, weight loss for us can be very hard. So if it means cutting back in calories, and having the band a little snug so that I'm not hungry.... I'll do it. I have 2 artificial knees, so I can't afford to be heavy on these knees. I don't have High BP, or Sugar. I don't want it either. I'll be 57 in September, I want to live a while longer, and I don't like the feeling of being FAT ! I also don't like being treated like I'm stupid because I look the way I am. I didn't ask for this,,,, I started getting huge at 6 months of age. So I have never known skinny, and never will. I would be happy at a size 12 or 14 for my age, and already I have had someone say hello to me, and look at me, not look away. He even continued the conversation slightly. So put your mind to it, don't worry about the scale, and just go for it, and stick to it. It will make a difference. Do you have a Walmart there? They carry it. or Order on line, you can even go threw CANADA. Shirley.

First of all your going to be sore, and that takes time to heel. It's also important to get your protein in liquid form, 60 to 80 Grams a day. For one, I'm sure you don't want your hair to fall out. Pick up some samples at lapband meetings or on line, and do the wright thing. Don't hurt your stomach either.

I went to my Endocrinologist today for hypoThyroidism. It was my 90 day check up. The Nurse was shocked when she saw the weight difference. My first weight was 305Lbs. ,, Today I was 271 Lbs.... That's a little more then 11Lbs. a month. You know what?? I'LL TAKE IT... This is for all you, and the Newbies. This is possible to do. I eat between 800-1200 calories a day, and 60-80G of Protein a day. That's it. I don't bother with a scale, they drive me crazy. It is more worth it, to go to the Doctors, get weighed, and watch them have the shock of YOU HAVE LOST WEIGHT OMG, and you know this because you will be able to tell by the looseness of your clothes. So I try to keep it simple, and be patient, and it works ! I also walk around the block 3x a week. I just thought I would share this, also I am on Armour Thyroid a Natural Medication. Shirley.

Mine told us that there has been many times that it goes down, and they end up in the E.R., and he tells them "It better not be Gum.. When he gets in there, it's Gum. So for what it's worth. I don't dare touch it. As far as carbonated drinks,,,, I forgot myself one hot summed day, and had a cold bottle of Root Beer. NEVER AGAIN ! All that carbination , it felt like a war was going on inside me. So I don't touch it. If you do? It truly shows that everyone is different.

Will see you both in BANDLAND ! Shirley.

Glad your going to see the Dr., he should know whats wrong. About the swelling from a fill. He's wright about the cold. It causes the muscles around the band to cuntract. (HOPE I SPELLED THAT WRIGHT.) Hot is not good either. Tap Water Temp, or even lukewarm is fine. But you have to stay on that for about 3 days. Otherwise if you eat something, you could swell back up. This is good info for the future. 3days of Liquid, 1 day of Mushies, then you can try food. Wish you Good Health, Shirley.

Try the MUSCLE MILK LIGHT. You can get prices of ebay. That's the best way to go.

I tell you what !!!!! You better hope you weren't banded and swallowed that gum. Or you would be going in for surgery,, all over again. Were not allowed to chew gum where I had my surgery at, all, he explained why. How would you get it up if it went down?? Give it a thought,,,, do yourself a favor and give up the GUM.

That depends on the size of your band, and if you like it lose or tight or in between. As far as the sizes someone else will have to answer that. I have a 4cc band, there are bigger ones. They hold cc's of saline to make it work. Wright now I am at 2.75cc's, but I feel a little to tight. My Allergies are also causing problems. so I might go in and go down to 2.50 or 2.60. I'm good with restriction, so I really barely get hungry. Which is great to me, because I forever felt like I was starving. Now no way. Good Luck on your search.

Nice to hear from you ! It's hard to find some of the older ones you know. They thought they blew my band and it didn't, but he emptied me anyway. I regained almost all of it back, and finally found a new surgeon. He sent me out for fluoroscopy, and there was nothing wrong ! Was I pissed.... So they filled me, and I am starting from scratch. But this time I am going to get there. Almost did last time, so I know it's possible. Some of us our here, keep in touch Shirley.

I just want you to know that I actually understand what your talking about, and life this way is not livein at aii. I gained almost all mine back, maybe 15 lbs.. Mine was because of a screwed up surgeon when it comes to aftercare. He told me it was blown, and there wasn't a damn thing wrong with it. He emptied me, and I thought I was never going to get fixed, So I got a new surgeon, and they said we will do fluoroscope (ONLY WAY TO GO) They can tell were your fill line is. One fill, and I was set. So now I am back to the basics eating around 1200 calories or less a day, That is helping the weight come off. I did 1200 calories for 1 year prior to the band, and lost 120lbs. So you know what you need to do, You already joined a Gym, now do the calorie counting, Protein, and Vitamins. Then be patient, and when you can go in for fluoroscopy, you will realise that it was well worth the Wait. Also keep a journal on your intake. Go to myfitnesspal.com it's free, and you can even record your workout, and it will tell you how you are doing. Same with the food, and it stores everything in memory. Has a nice chat site. I'm losingintime on that site. Look me up, We could help each other, since we understand what we been through. So get back on track, it's really that easy.

I'm Glad you are so much better...

Sounds like a plan to me !

Thanks for the recipe, and the tips.

My surgeon told me.

That really sounds good... I will have to try it. Thanks, Shirley.

Also in time, you will find some foods that you can no longer swallow (POSSIBLEY) Like I can't eat bread, and I know it. So I just don't bother with it. I don't miss it at all though. Knowing that I won't get stuck, if I don't eat it. I stick to moist foods or foods that I can dip in a sauce. If you don't chew your food really good, anyone can get stuck, So I stick to moist food, and make sure I chew it down to nothing. That way I don't have to worry about getting stuck.

I was over night too.