kris c

I know how you feel, I got banned 13 months ago and have only lost 47 pds. I still have 70 pds to go. So I too am frustrated. I throw up a lot. Even on soup. Eating the right foods is hard when even lettuce make me hurl. I spent a lot of money (my own cash, no insurance) on this and really feel jipped!! The only positive thing I can say is that at least the scale isn't UP 47 pds cause that is the track I was on. So I feel blessed that way..but still frustrated. I've been working out off and on through out the last 13 months too.... Try and stay positive and look at the accomplishment rather than the finish line. Good luck to you!

I hope you are feeling better!! I too was banded June 5th 2009. I have lost 37 pds. and I fluctuate with 3 pds. as well. I don't know why that is and or how to break that. I just keep telling myself that I am making progress and it's not about the numbers so much as it is how I feel about me and how my clothes fit. (clothes falling off is always good!) Hang in there....and good luck!

Hi...well I had my LB on 6-5-09 I have lost 30 pds...however, if I were to do it again I would take my regular MD's advice and have the gastric bypass...just cause I think it would be easier now and in the long run...but, having had the LB...I do experience stomach pain, right under my left rib cage...hurts to breath in. But, I can handle it. I know it's not life threatening and after time will disapate. I lilke what "imaluckydog" said...she eats small to be small...I would like to incorporate that into my life. I can tell you that for me, it took about a solid 10 days to get back into the basics of things...not the swing of things..that took more like 20 days. Read my blogs...it's all there. What ever you decide good luck to you...I hope you get the desired results you are looking for. Oh, PS....I paid outright for my surgery....I had no insurance coverage for this..if I would of gone with gastric the insurance may have covered it..... Just so you know...

Hi all! Wanted to share some before and 3 months after pics with everybody. Take a look. This band journey is a strange thing.:cursing: One day I can eat and the next day 2 bites will do me at one sitting. Throwing up has been more of a common thing than I thought it would be. Still a little bruised feeling at the port site :eek: and have had more gas in the last 3 months than EVER before. :cursing: I go in next week for my 4th fill. And I am going to ask about these issues. Total wieght loss has been 30 pds! :cursing: For once in my life the scale is going down not up!! :thumbup: I'm lovin it! :cursing: Can't wait till the next 30 pds goes away. Then I feel I will REALLY see it! And that's when others will really see the true effects of the band~! :smile2: I had a lot of "bulk" on me and that's the 30 pds that's missing! :cursing: If you have any suggestions or props, let me know. Always love to hear from you. :thumbdown:

Hi all! Wanted to share some before and 3 months after pics with everybody. Take a look. This band journey is a strange thing.:crying: One day I can eat and the next day 2 bites will do me at one sitting. Throwing up has been more of a common thing than I thought it would be. Still a little bruised feeling at the port site :eek: and have had more gas in the last 3 months than EVER before. I go in next week for my 4th fill. And I am going to ask about these issues. Total wieght loss has been 30 pds! :smile2: For once in my life the scale is going down not up!! :sad: I'm lovin it! :wink2: Can't wait till the next 30 pds goes away. Then I feel I will REALLY see it! And that's when others will really see the true effects of the band~! :thumbup: I had a lot of "bulk" on me and that's the 30 pds that's missing! :wub: If you have any suggestions or props, let me know. Always love to hear from you. :redface:

I am sorry to hear of you heartache! I know for me when I lost my mother after she battled Alzheimer’s for years I was ready for her to have comfort and peace. To go home and be with our loved ones. She deserved that. I guess I got to that point...But I was also able to be the daughter. I can't imagine being the lead in the situation. Bless you. I will keep you in my prayers and congrats on your achievement with your weight loss!!

40 Days After Surgery and 2 days after 1st fill~ Posted 07-16-2009 at 10:52 PM by kris c Tags Been awhile since I got on here. To catch up, I am down some 24 pds! I have had a couple of PB's. :cursing: On Tuesday I got my first fill. Not more than a poke; and it was done. Drank the barium and they were able to tell it all went down well and I was out of there after a glass of water. I felt the tightening as she injected the saline. I thought, oh GOOD, I will once again lose my hunger like the first 3 weeks. HMMMM....but that didn't happen. Yes my food intake is somewhat controled, BUT I am getting hungry. Hungry like before the band. With the stomach gurgling and lightheaded. What's up with that? I have been so hopeful! And ...my port or what ever it is that they inject the needle in is (after two days) swollen, sore and poking out. Is that normal? I sound like I am complaining...really I am not...but I spent my own money on this...Insurance didn't cover a dime of it. My husband is like what is up with you being hungry after we just spent 15K for you NOT to be hungry like before. :cursing: I know I can not eat like I ate before, thank GOD! But, on the doctors websites and some people on here boast (and rightful so..if it works for you that is AWESOME! Boast and boast some more...I am sure I will be there sooner than later! please God. :cursing:) of losing 80 + pds in 4 months. I just feel like I am missing something or do something wrong....I had a bmi of 42 when I started this some 40 days ago. I went to the nutrisionist on Tuesday right before my first fill. She had me breath into this machine to measure my metabolism. She said it was right where it needed to be and suggested I put my servings of protein and produce on a saucer for each meal. Does any one else adhere to this type of disipline and structure? She said no starch either. ? Can that be? :cursing: I know a lot of questions and I am praying some of you bansters out there will help me out! PLEASE HELP! :cursing: Thanks K

40 Days After Surgery and 2 days after 1st fill~ Posted 07-16-2009 at 10:52 PM by kris c Tags Been awhile since I got on here. To catch up, I am down some 24 pds! I have had a couple of PB's. :smile: On Tuesday I got my first fill. Not more than a poke; and it was done. Drank the barium and they were able to tell it all went down well and I was out of there after a glass of water. I felt the tightening as she injected the saline. I thought, oh GOOD, I will once again lose my hunger like the first 3 weeks. HMMMM....but that didn't happen. Yes my food intake is somewhat controled, BUT I am getting hungry. Hungry like before the band. With the stomach gurgling and lightheaded. What's up with that? I have been so hopeful! And ...my port or what ever it is that they inject the needle in is (after two days) swollen, sore and poking out. Is that normal? I sound like I am complaining...really I am not...but I spent my own money on this...Insurance didn't cover a dime of it. My husband is like what is up with you being hungry after we just spent 15K for you NOT to be hungry like before. :smile: I know I can not eat like I ate before, thank GOD! But, on the doctors websites and some people on here boast (and rightful so..if it works for you that is AWESOME! Boast and boast some more...I am sure I will be there sooner than later! please God. :thumbup:) of losing 80 + pds in 4 months. I just feel like I am missing something or do something wrong....I had a bmi of 42 when I started this some 40 days ago. I went to the nutrisionist on Tuesday right before my first fill. She had me breath into this machine to measure my metabolism. She said it was right where it needed to be and suggested I put my servings of protein and produce on a saucer for each meal. Does any one else adhere to this type of disipline and structure? She said no starch either. ? Can that be? I know a lot of questions and I am praying some of you bansters out there will help me out! PLEASE HELP! :thumbup: Thanks K

Been awhile since I got on here. To catch up, I am down some 24 pds! I have had a couple of PB's. :smile2: On Tuesday I got my first fill. Not more than a poke; and it was done. Drank the barium and they were able to tell it all went down well and I was out of there after a glass of water. I felt the tightening as she injected the saline. I thought, oh GOOD, I will once again lose my hunger like the first 3 weeks. HMMMM....but that didn't happen. Yes my food intake is somewhat controled, BUT I am getting hungry. Hungry like before the band. With the stomach gurgling and lightheaded. What's up with that? I have been so hopeful! And ...my port or what ever it is that they inject the needle in is (after two days) swollen, sore and poking out. Is that normal? I sound like I am complaining...really I am not...but I spent my own money on this...Insurance didn't cover a dime of it. My husband is like what is up with you being hungry after we just spent 15K for you NOT to be hungry like before. :mad: I know I can not eat like I ate before, thank GOD! But, on the doctors websites and some people on here boast (and rightful so..if it works for you that is AWESOME! Boast and boast some more...I am sure I will be there sooner than later! please God. :cool2:) of losing 80 + pds in 4 months. I just feel like I am missing something or do something wrong....I had a bmi of 42 when I started this some 40 days ago. I went to the nutrisionist on Tuesday right before my first fill. She had me breath into this machine to measure my metabolism. She said it was right where it needed to be and suggested I put my servings of protein and produce on a saucer for each meal. Does any one else adhere to this type of disipline and structure? She said no starch either. ? Can that be? :confused: I know a lot of questions and I am praying some of you bansters out there will help me out! PLEASE HELP! :smile2: Thanks K

Been awhile since I got on here. To catch up, I am down some 24 pds! I have had a couple of PB's. On Tuesday I got my first fill. Not more than a poke; and it was done. Drank the barium and they were able to tell it all went down well and I was out of there after a glass of water. I felt the tightening as she injected the saline. I thought, oh GOOD, I will once again lose my hunger like the first 3 weeks. HMMMM....but that didn't happen. Yes my food intake is somewhat controled, BUT I am getting hungry. Hungry like before the band. With the stomach gurgling and lightheaded. What's up with that? I have been so hopeful! And ...my port or what ever it is that they inject the needle in is (after two days) swollen, sore and poking out. Is that normal? I sound like I am complaining...really I am not...but I spent my own money on this...Insurance didn't cover a dime of it. My husband is like what is up with you being hungry after we just spent 15K for you NOT to be hungry like before. :mad: I know I can not eat like I ate before, thank GOD! But, on the doctors websites and some people on here boast (and rightful so..if it works for you that is AWESOME! Boast and boast some more...I am sure I will be there sooner than later! please God. :smile2:) of losing 80 + pds in 4 months. I just feel like I am missing something or do something wrong....I had a bmi of 42 when I started this some 40 days ago. I went to the nutrisionist on Tuesday right before my first fill. She had me breath into this machine to measure my metabolism. She said it was right where it needed to be and suggested I put my servings of protein and produce on a saucer for each meal. Does any one else adhere to this type of disipline and structure? She said no starch either. ? Can that be? I know a lot of questions and I am praying some of you bansters out there will help me out! PLEASE HELP! :thumbup: Thanks K

Hey ! Thank you! And thanks for the tip too! Take care, I hope you continue to do well on your journey!

Please tell me what PB is? I've heard it used here, but nothing comes to mind. I know what slimming is and I know what throwing up is cause I have done both since the band. I learned that ALL BREAD -- Wheat or White, Rye or Pumpernickel must be out of my diet! It's just too painful! Way too hard to digest. I still find myself eating when I am not hungry. :crying: Even if it is Hummus. :eek: I think I am going to do the OA meetings online.:thumbup: The person to person meetings where I live is not very strong; not much recovery happening in those rooms. Such a journey. No Quick fixes and or magic cures!! :bored: Gonna keep pluging along. Let me know about the PB's tho. Thanks! :smile2:

Please tell me what PB is? I've heard it used here, but nothing comes to mind. I know what slimming is and I know what throwing up is cause I have done both since the band. I learned that ALL BREAD -- Wheat or White, Rye or Pumpernickel must be out of my diet! It's just too painful! Way too hard to digest. I still find myself eating when I am not hungry. :crying: Even if it is Hummus. :eek: I think I am going to do the OA meetings online.:cool: The person to person meetings where I live is not very strong; not much recovery happening in those rooms. Such a journey. No Quick fixes and or magic cures!! :bored: Gonna keep pluging along. Let me know about the PB's tho. Thanks! :smile2:

Hi All, Things here are going well!! It's 20 days later and so far I have been on vacation with my sisters for the last 10 days! I was able to keep up with them and feel no pain. What I did feel was upon taking that first bite of food a BIG air bubble. Somewhat uncomfortable and glad I was in a comfortable situation, not one with my in-laws!! I talked myself through it and after awhile it passed. What I can't get over is the gas (I don't mean burping!!) and the hiccups! What is this?? I can not burp although I feel like if I could belch a big one, it would be GREAT!! The flatulence is really annoying!! Anyone else experiencing this? Does it lessen over time or does my family have to put up with a farter for the rest of our lives? Jeezee! If only I could belch! Okay, so no pain from the surgery anymore! Thank God!! :thumbup: I do find myself eating when I am not hungry tho. That must be the compulsive overeater in me. I will have to watch that. I will keep a good eye on it. I don't want any slippage or problems from the LB so I am going to do my part!! It's hard. I have nothing but a protein drink in the AM then I am hungry at dinner. And I do eat a garden or black bean burger for dinner. Sometimes all of it and sometimes just half. I always try to eat a salad before my burger. A few hours later, a bite at snack time(literally) will do ya! It does me! Thank God for the LB!! Hope all are doing well! If you know a secret to getting rid of the hiccups; let me know!

Hi All, Things here are going well!! :thumbup: It's 20 days later and so far I have been on vacation with my sisters for the last 10 days! I was able to keep up with them and feel no pain. What I did feel was upon taking that first bite of food a BIG air bubble. Somewhat uncomfortable and glad I was in a comfortable situation, not one with my in-laws!! I talked myself through it and after awhile it passed. What I can't get over is the gas (I don't mean burping!!) and the hiccups! What is this?? I can not burp although I feel like if I could belch a big one, it would be GREAT!! The flatulence is really annoying!! Anyone else experiencing this? Does it lessen over time or does my family have to put up with a farter for the rest of our lives? Jeezee! If only I could belch! Okay, so no pain from the surgery anymore! Thank God!! :rolleyes2: I do find myself eating when I am not hungry tho. That must be the compulsive overeater in me. I will have to watch that. I will keep a good eye on it. I don't want any slippage or problems from the LB so I am going to do my part!! It's hard. I have nothing but a protein drink in the AM then I am hungry at dinner. And I do eat a garden or black bean burger for dinner. Sometimes all of it and sometimes just half. I always try to eat a salad before my burger. A few hours later, a bite at snack time(literally) will do ya! It does me! Thank God for the LB!!:rolleyes2: Hope all are doing well! If you know a secret to getting rid of the hiccups; let me know!

If anyone tells you this is an easy procedure; please keep reading. This has been the most difficult surgery I have had. Thus after 2 c-sections, ruptured oviarian cyst and galbladder removal. The first 5 days are HELL!!! I constantly felt like I was having a heart attack as there was sooo much pressure in my chest and pain in my shoulder. Now I did have a hernia repair. My surgeon found it upon opening me up the day of the LB procedure. That may have caused SOME of the pain. BUT here's my thing....if I would of BEEN TOLD that there was pain like a heart attack with the excrushating pressure, I would have prepared myself mentally and physically for that. BUT I thought I was just going in for a simple basically PAINLESS procedure!! because that is what I was told by my DR!! He also mentioned (merely, I asure you!) that I may have some gas pain from the air. HUH!?!?!?! I like to know what I am getting into before I go into it! YEAH!!! I never read a blog on here about pain or heart attack feeling and you know what?--- all of that is to BE EXPECTED with this surgery. And it is surgery!! Not just a procedure! Don't be fooled! The good news is on day 10 I am feeling much, much better and can actually say I have no pain whatsoever! I think the hard part is over!! Yah!! The weight is still coming off, scale going down and NO HUNGER!! A miracle! Nothing short of it! Thank God for this LB!! I know it is going to save my life!

If anyone tells you this is an easy procedure; please keep reading. This has been the most difficult surgery I have had. Thus after 2 c-sections, ruptured oviarian cyst and galbladder removal. The first 5 days are HELL!!! I constantly felt like I was having a heart attack as there was sooo much pressure in my chest and pain in my shoulder. Now I did have a hernia repair. My surgeon found it upon opening me up the day of the LB procedure. That may have caused SOME of the pain. BUT here's my thing....if I would of BEEN TOLD that there was pain like a heart attack with the excrushating pressure, I would have prepared myself mentally and physically for that. BUT I thought I was just going in for a simple basically PAINLESS procedure!! because that is what I was told by my DR!! He also mentioned (merely, I asure you!) that I may have some gas pain from the air. HUH!?!?!?! I like to know what I am getting into before I go into it! YEAH!!! I never read a blog on here about pain or heart attack feeling and you know what?--- all of that is to BE EXPECTED with this surgery. And it is surgery!! Not just a procedure! Don't be fooled! The good news is on day 10 I am feeling much, much better and can actually say I have no pain whatsoever! I think the hard part is over!! Yah!! :thumbup: The weight is still coming off, scale going down and NO HUNGER!! A miracle! Nothing short of it! Thank God for this LB!! I know it is going to save my life! :confused:

This LB is just such a blessing! I got on the scale today and have lost 20pds. I am going to focus on that for today and praise God for this miracle!! I could never of done this without the LB. I am not hungry at all....I love todays technology!! :tt2: I do pray that my stomach will settle down, it has been very gassssy with emergency runs to the bathroom.:ohmy: Thank God, I work from home! :thumbup: But, that is small in comparison to what I have been through these last 5 days and the weight I have lost!!

This LB is just such a blessing! I got on the scale today and have lost 20pds.:frown::crying: I am going to focus on that for today and praise God for this miracle!! I could never of done this without the LB. I am not hungry at all....I love todays technology!! :tt2: I do pray that my stomach will settle down, it has been very gassssy with emergency runs to the bathroom.:ohmy: Thank God, I work from home! :thumbup: But, that is small in comparison to what I have been through these last 5 days and the weight I have lost!!

It's been 5 days for me post op and I am feeling soo much better!! Attitude of gratitude like yours will get you where you want to be much faster! God bless you, take care. And Congrats!!

You are doing wonderful! I am so glad to hear this news! I was getting a bit disapointed! Keep sharing

Your post left me with a gut wrenching tear jerking feeling. My God you summed it up better than most. I will pray for you as I hope you will pray for me. This has been my life time battle/stuggle/torment/love/hate addiction too. I am now 5 days post surgery and I really get it that I will never feel "normal" again. The love affair with food is over. It had to come to an end. And I am such a happy person in my life and with my husband, kids, dogs...but this struggle with weight has been something that I would never of wished on anyone. I know your pain. Hang in there. I believe we did the right thing as bizarre as that sounds. Stay in touch, you're not alone!!!

Hi --- hang in there. I couldn't imagine being at work you poor thing!! It is more painful then they (the drs) tell you it is. I have to be real careful in taking small (like tsp size) sips. You are doing great. The air in your belly is normal. Walk as much as you can every couple hours and get some gas x strips. They really do help. I sent you a comment earlier. I hope you got it. Stay in touch. I was just banded on Friday June 5th and am going through the same thing. I don't think your hungry maybe just nausious? I think that's what I am. Did your dr. give you any prescription pain meds? that helps to for the inflamation and bruising. Hang in there girl....