54Shirley

Your Welcome, and enjoy the results.

Everyone is different right? Well the younger you are, the better chance your elasticity is still there in your skin. Which means with a lot of exercise it might get into shape. If not,,, and your Dr. says it is Medically Necessary, Ins. should cover it.. I am older, and elasticity is shot. Gravity long took over. So I guess it will be Medically Necessary for me.

For starts cut that in half. Go on CalorieKing, and type in the foods you like. You will either get a serving size or 4 oz. or you can measure it at onces. It keeps everything in Memory, and it will give you your protein too. This is a good start.

I disagree about the Muscle Milk Light. Like I said it is very low in sugar. For that reason it is also recomended to By-Pass patients, to avoid DUMPING.

I have used MUSCLE MILK and MUSCLE MILK LIGHT for almost 5 years now. I buy my stuff on ebay. I shop for good prices, and with the price of gas the way it is... They can deliver it. Also has a lot of different flavors to choose from. My old Surgeon still recommends MUSCLE MILK LIGHT. It is so low in sugar, that even by-pass patients can use it, and not have to worry about the DUMPING SYNDROME. It's made with Water. 195 cal., and 25G of Protein for 8 oz. shake.

Wish you the best ! you are very lucky that they are replacing it with another band. My original surgeon switches to By-Pass.

I was told no caffeine & no carbination at all.

For starts if you want to burp, either drink some warm watter, or tea. Keep sipping and drinking until you feel it drop into your stomach. This can take a while, but it will either go down or come up. You will have to repeat the drinking until you are clear, and then you will start burping. I would get on shakes for a day do to the swelling. If you ever have doubts, or it last for a 1/2 hr. and no luck. Go to a Hospital.

You go Band Sister !:party:

If you want,, Go on ebay, and buy a vitamix. Mine is the 500, so it has over 500 speeds.... Someone in our family passed away a while back, and they had ordered the original Magic Bullet. It was in this Ginormous Box So I sold it on Craigslist for $40.00. This person was the first one to open this box. She looked and thought about it for 15 minutes. There had to be about $80.00 - $100.00 worth of stuff in there that was of no use to me at all. So she bought it, and I said Good Luck. To this day I would still rather have the Vitamix. If you pick up a vintage one. You can make Ice Cream, Sorbet, Juicer, almost anything you can think of. And yes it makes awesome shakes.

But their is water in that mixture. Say 50%. so if you drink a 11oz. shake say 5 oz was water. Trust me.... This all adds up.

You are so right ! ! :star:

Remember It's a fill after fill process......

The first fill locks the band in place. Even if it is a big one you might not feel different at all. A lot of places set you up for visitation every 6 - 8 weeks for another fill. Remember,, this is a fill after fill process. It will take time to get where you want to be. In the meant time Protein will help tame down the hunger. So it's up to you to control. Protein will help.

Whenever you drink a shake or soup, or anything made with water. You measure that water, and put that twords your 64oz of water, Because it is your water consumption. A lot of people think that besides the shakes, you still have to get in all that water. Not So , my surgeon explained to me. He said not only will you feel miserable, you'll float away... So count that water. It will make a difference. I put a 64oz bottle in my fridge every night, and the next day I use it for everything. If I have any left over, I drink a glass, or have hot tea or soup. My surgeon loved that Idea, he said he was going to tell all his patients to do this. Check with your surgeon.

take him to a support meeting where this can be discussed. Mine had the same hang up.

First of all,,, take a deep breath O.K... Because I am going to explain a few things to you to try to ease your anxiety (WHICH IS TOTALY NORMAL!) 1 you won't die on the table. That's old school. Yes it can happen: Maybe if you are elderly, and have a breathing or Heart Condition. Even then,,, they know what to do for you. Your Anesthesiologist will be in the room watching all the gauges, keeping control of your Meds. (HE WILL ALSO BE IN CONSTANT TOUCH WITH YOUR SURGEON) If your surgeon says I'm closing, you can start to take her off. That's what he will do. So believe me when I tell you You will do just fine. My surgeon couldn't do you if you were over 500lbs. Reason : Table wouldn't hold up. So these guys have done some big people, and they make it through. Failing: you really don't have to worry about. Once they start with the fills. FILL AFTER FILL, one step at a time. The hunger beast will be gone. That will take a little time, so in the meantime you drink, and eat Protein to cut your hunger. And yes it works. You will be given a certain amount of calories that you can have in a day. Your work is to try to stick to it. liquids are hard, but you have come this far, so I'm sure you can do it. We all had to. MUSCLE MILK LIGHT is some good stuff, that's what I have used for almost 5 yrs.. There is a lady on ebay that sells it for $5.99 a jug "that's cheap" Just type in MUSCLE MILK and the light will come up, then look for the price, and you have her. In the meantime compare prices too. Think of all the fun you will have with your son, For starts 6 months, for sure 1 year If you stick to it, and you will... Yes you will be here for him, don't worry about that. Cause yes you will be here. With the sugar problem gone in time "possibly" you will feel better too. Head Hunger ! If you have to GULP down a Quart of Water. That will kill your itch. Or a Protein shake will help, but don't go over your calories. I hope this helps ease your Anxiety. Trust me you will do fine. Everyone does. Shirley.

Sounds like party time to me.:party: :party: :party:

Congratulations! Hope it went well for you. Welcome to your new life.:waytogo:

Since your in the mood to spend money on Protein Shakes. Keep this in mind. Go to ebay, and type in MUSCLE MILK, their LIGHT will also show up, that's what you want. Look for a lady selling Jugs of MUSCLE MILK LIGHT for $5.99. She updates frequently and it is in flavors. strawberry Milkshake is one of them that she carries, and it's good stuff. 195 CAL. 25G of Protein. That's who I go threw. Also look around, and compare prices. Shirley.

I new she ment xray.

Good Luck to the both of you. Welcome to,,,,, BandLand.:success1:

I received this advice from my surgeon that performed my surgery. (I NOW HAVE A NEW ONE.) Protein is like Gas in the Tank for you. This is true. When you eat your protein, like dinner. Have some Carb.. Why? I said. Because it's a kicker to the protein. So I tried it, and this too is true. If you have a piece of meat for dinner, maybe you want to add 1/4 cup instant mashed potatoes. Now you don't have to eat it all, but there is your kicker You will feel the difference with the Energy Level. Good Health to you. Shirley.

mine came from a Gallbladder removal. Had it fixed 2x, then my Surgeon fixed it for good.

Well it's all been said ! So I'll leave my view from what use to be a Detroit Girl. Your in one city, and I was from another. Regardless I know what you are talking about.. Water I GULP it ! My first surgeon had me bottoms up a huge glass, and it better go down. Because if it started coming up. He new you were a tad to tight. I drank it like that in front of my new P A. I thought she was going to have a Heart Attack... She told me no ! don't do that ! So for her it was sips. even though I explained his thinking. She was still saying no. So,,, if I'm real thirsty, I chug water ! Just not Ice Cold,,,, because it makes your throat close up. So before you are off and running, first experiment and walk. You know what I mean.? Now FAT BURGERS! You can eat some once in a while, but grill them, make them good, but with less s**t on them (NO OFFENCE) You can have Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomatoes, cheese..... Now if you switch to Turkey burgers, and season them, They are good ! You can have beef, but not all the time. Turkey Ground and cooked with is very good. It picks up the flavor. like Chili, Spaghetti Sauce, Meatballs, Meatloaf just to give you a idea. All is not lost my friend, It is just beginning, and it is good. You can only eat so much anyway, So don't plan on indulging all the time. (IT DON'T WORK THAT WAY!) And last, don't forget. The day will come when you are having what they call "your last supper" Trust me,, it's not the end of the world. It is the beginning of a new life for you.. After a few fills, and you begin to lose the Hunger Beast. You will care less about eating. That is the TRUTH ! One step at a time. Will your band need replacement down the road? I'm sure it will someday, and your surgeon will fix it. This is not that hard to figure out. Ask your surgeon if you ever need repairs in the future? Will he be the one to fix you up? I hope this helps some. Because I just touched on some of your questions. You will learn as you are banded about how this all works. Good Health to you NEW YORK ! I hope some of these answers from all these people have helped.