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thank you guys!

thank you so much!

Just wondering if anyone is from mobile or the eastern shore and if they know of a support group. (i am in desperate need)

Ok, so I haven't been eating very healthy. I could say things like its because I am fast paced and a single mom, blah blah blah. But truth is, I know that these are choices that I am making. So does anyone have any ideas for healthy quick recipes or snack ideas? I have found that I do like the 100 calorie packs and there are so many to choose from, but I can't live on these alone and they are expensive. Anything would be helpful!

So last night I was in extreme amounts of pain at my port site. Its not red or infected or anything, but I decided to go see the dr today and he wants to do a scope to see whats up. He thinks my symptoms are probably some erosion or that my port has flipped (I didn't even know that was possible...) so pray for me, I am kinda freaked out.

Hi,

I'm Danielle, I am 23 and divorced (about to get married again in february, long story.) I have an 18 month old little girl. We live with my parents right now and everyone in my house kind of does their own thing, so I don't really have a lot of support. I just need someone to help me through the hard times and for me to learn from. I have been banded 3 months and have lost 30 pounds, I have about 120 to go. I live in the Mobile, AL area so if you do too, I would love some advice and "mentoring" Thanks!

thanks for the help, it's appreciated greatly. I did not drink with my dinner tonight, and it did make a big difference, although it felt really strange. I didn't have a lot of preparation with the doctor before the surgery, so things weren't fully explained to me. I was never truly told what happened when you drank liquids while you ate, they just said it was better not to do it, so it wasn't really a big deal to me. But now that I know, I will definitely stop. I don't think that coming on here and saying 'you already know what you are doing wrong...'is productive, because obviously if i did, I wouldn't do it and I wouldn't be asking questions about it. I thought that's what this site was for, asking the experienced and supporting each other. Thanks though.

I was banded in September, and since I have been off the liquids, I have continued to eat pretty much anything I want. A lot less of things, but none the less, anything. Is this because I still am drinking while I eat, or are some people just like this? Also, I just feel like I cant stop drinking while I eat. I have tried a couple of times, but it just is too much of a habit. How did you stop? Also, I don't really feel a lot of restriction when I eat. Is this also because of the drinking Water when I'm eating? I went for my first fill 2 weeks ago and the dr put 3cc's in. I thought I would feel more restriction, I didn't. My weight loss has been plateaued now for about 3 weeks. Any advice would be appreciated... Thanks

Thanks guys, I will try the pre-made shakes. I guess I just never thought about slim fast being protein...haha. Anyway, I appreciate it. And yall are right, I am in control. I do have to stop making excuses and just get to it.

Ok, so help me out here please. I just don't want to eat anymore. I have problems getting all the Protein in, actually, I only get about 10% of the protein I am supposed to get everyday. It's just a chore for me to eat and I don't know how to get out of this habit I have started. Its like I have gone from overeating to just not being interested in food. Did anyone else go through this? Also, I can't seem to find the time in the day (being a working single mom and full time student) to make a Protein Shake. What should I do now? I feel like I have made a huge mistake because now its so crucially important for me to take care of myself and I can't seem to. HELP PLEASE!

I am so glad I found this thread today. It was exactly what I needed. I am so frustrated because I don't feel any different than I did before I was banded. I am HUNGRY. I am hungry ALL THE TIME. I got for my first fill on Oct. 13th. I hope that makes this all "real." It was real for a couple weeks after surgery, but then I wasn't sore anymore and I had my normal life get back in the swing of things, the band went to the back of my mind. It wasn't until today that I really realized that I probably need to make it a priority again. I haven't lost any weight in almost 2 weeks and I am so frustrated. It's nice to hear that I am not the only one completely frustrated with this whole thing.

ok, I definitely will talk to my dr. Thank you all so much. I was afraid to post that because I thought everyone would chastise me, but you guys are great. Its so cool to have all of this support, especially since my family isn't that interested in what I am going through or doing. So thanks again, everyone!

Ok, so, Soup and pureed foods are completely making me sick. Just the thought of them make me sick. I don't know what to do. I have been eating small, soft items that I can chew to pureed consistancy. I don't know, I feel like I have completely fallen off the wagon and I am scared that I am going to stretch my pouch or cause my band to slip, but its like now that I have started eating again I can't stop myself. Its almost like I have lost interest in the band. Has anyone experienced this? I feel like such a failure.

That is a lot! But I know it is definitely worth it. I will check out the tricare thing, thanks for letting me know!

That is exactly why I wanted to know, because of the money thing. I got very lucky with the band, tricare paid the whole thing for me. If I had to pay myself it would have taken YEARS for me to come up with that much. How much does an angioplasty cost anyway? I think I'll start saving now, and if it ends up I don't need one then I will put a down payment on a house, or fulfill the life dream of going to Italy. Either way, it will be money well spent.

Thanks! How much does all of that cost if you don't mind me asking

How many of you who are in your twenties have had a Tummy Tuck? I am just starting out on this thing, the band was placed only a few weeks ago, but I am just wondering. I was under the impression that most younger people would not need this if they exercised regularly. I understand that everyone loses at their own pace/rate/etc, so I guess I am wondering the odds of exercising regularly and still needing a tummy tuck.

My dr told me after surgery that I was supposed to drink an ounce every 7-10 minutes, and to definitely NOT use a straw, because taking in too much at one time could possibly stretch the pouch. But, I think you would know if something was wrong with your pouch. I am going to have to go ahead and start drinking more, because trying to remember to drink an ounce every ten minutes just leads to me being majorly dehydrated. So... I don't know.

awesome. thank you.

I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a splitting headache and unable to swallow for a few minutes. I took some children's motrin which made me very sick to my stomach and I camped out in front of the toilet for most of the night. I never did throw up, but the whole thing freaked me out. This morning I woke up and I can't eat or drink anything because it all tastes so bad to me. I called the dr this morning but I only got the answering service, who said they would give him the message. Has anyone else experienced this?

I think the red one is a new version of the silver one. I think the silver one only has the side by side cooking space. Its mostly an omelet maker from what I understand.

That's a good idea. I guess just because my family is all bigger, it never occurred to me that we could do something else and have fun. The beach is out because everyone has to work, but maybe taking the kids to the park in the early evening would be fun. Thanks!

how about Baldwin or Mobile Counties?

I feel that way too. I've lost 18 pounds in just a few weeks, and I just am like 'whatever.' It's kind of not real to me in a way... Anyway, I completely understand what you are going through. My lowest adult has been 200, and pre-surgery I was 283. So, 18 pounds I guess just doesn't really get me too excited. But I just have to tell myself that every pound is getting me closer to my goal. And maybe once I hit a weight I haven't been in a long time I will be excited. Or maybe once my dress sizes start moving (which they haven't yet) I will get excited.

So, tomorrow is my birthday, and the family usually celebrates...guess how....with food! So, because I cant eat, I guess no one really knows what to do to Celebrate (including me.) Any ideas?