penny62

Hi there! Sounds like we are both in the same boat. I have a 10cc band and have 5.9 fill. I was just reading someone had surgery in April 2010 and has 5.6 already. I am so disappointed, I did lose 40lbs and last month when I went to the doctor I gained 8 lbs. She said she put in .6 but I feel like she took it out instead of put it in. I'm hungry and depressed so I also need some support! It will be 1 year since my surgery July 29. :scared2:

Thanks everyone for letting me know how you are doing. I was afraid that I was not doing as well as I should. God Bless each one of you!

Just wondering if there how much weight you've lost if you were banded in July. I've lost 30lbs. Just wondering how good that is compared to everyone else. Thanks!

HI, I was just about to post to see if there where any July 09 bander and how much they've lost. I was banded July 29th and had 2 fills, I have lost about 30 lbs. I was wonderiing if it should be more. My doctor said that it will be a slow consistant loss of 1-2 per week. Hang in there, I was told when you slow down stick an extra protein shake in to get things going again. I don't really think I'm losing like I should but I've been eating more than I should.

Thanks so much, I am still doing shakes, cream Soups, etc. I am ready for something alittle more tasty. Sounds delish! Thanks! If anyone has a different recipe, Please post it too. Thanks

I read a recipe awhile back for making taco salad with refried beans, sour cream, etc. I am 2 week post-op, and am looking for some good food ideas. Do any of you know the ingredients and how it was prepared. It sounded really good. Thanks!:thumbup:

I'm sorry for all heartache in your life. You said you lost your job , your wife and didn't want to lose your sweet daughter.There is hope. Hope is Jesus Christ. If you give your life over to him and have faith that he will answer your prayers, He will. The answers will not be instant but in God's time. HE is the one you should go to for answers, He will be your rock, your Savior. I will pray for you.

Hello all. I was at the doctor and they suggest everyone get this fantastic book. I guess it has great recipes with all the nutrition information. Meals you can make for you as well as for a family.:ohmy: It is called ; "Eating Well Afer Weight Loss Surgery" By: Patt LeVine and Michele Bontempo-Saray It cost about $17.00

Hi Kat! I was my post op appt today. I was told its about protein and low carbs. She told me that if you get to the point were you are not losing and are no longer on protein shakes, then now is the time to add a shake and it will help reboot the system. I makes sense to me. I hope it helps. I know having struggled with my weight for so many years then getting to that point would be a disappointment but I think your weight loss so far is magnificient!

That's terrific! I'd like to say I'm doing as well. I had a H Hernia operation on top of the lap bad. It has set me back a bit. I can not take the pain meds, they knock me out and I wake up with an explosive headache! My family has been taking care of my 2 boys, I don't know what I would have done without them. I had to stay in the hospital and extra day and boy was I glad! I could never have done it without the help of my husband and family. I have gotten to the point I wish I never would have had it done!!!! I have a liquid diet until I see the doctor on Wed. and then I can start Phase II of the diet, which is adding Protein shakes, yougart etc. I hope you continue to do well, shopping and all!! LOL : )

Merpete.....Good luck, I am to arrive at 7:30am but not sure of the procedure. I hope everything goes well for you. I prayed for you so I know you will be in good hands.

That's great news! I said a prayer for you. I am being banded on Wednesday and also having a hernia repair. I will check back to see how you are feeling. Good Luck!

Thanks for all the input, I'll run them by my doctor! I am getting banded Wednesday---please pray for me...I hope for no difficulties:smile:

I have talked to my doctor about it but he just said i'd have to find something that wasn't an antiinflammatory because of ulcers. Also I did hear that Lyria did cause weight gain and since i'm already fighting that battle , i'm looking for something else.

I have fibromyalgia, I can no longer take the anti-inflammatory, I was taking. I am wondering if anyone else out there has it and which medications are you allowed to take now. Thanks!