porcupinemamma

Hi :0) I am wondering what you think? I had my first fill and then the same day it was all taken out because water was coming back up- now....I had guzzled a lot of water after my fill/ The nurse said that if I didn't live so far away, she would have had me wait a couple of days before she took the saliane out. I don't feel full the way you guys talk about....

I would not do it again. That said, now that I have had it done, I need to make it work. I truly hope that your journey will be successful and empowering. blessings to you.

Then what is wrong with me? What is everyone talking about? I can eat bread- I could eat all day and not feel full ( I don't eat all day though) What is the matter with me? As usual, i feel like a failure-sigh. I don't admit this to the general public-but here i figure it's safe to speak up. I hope that's o.k.

thanks for sharing with me. You've made me feel better!

I'm not being snarly or sarcastic-but i don't feel full after eating, and I've never vomitted. why is this whole experience not working for me??:w00t:

You are not exceptional here! I have not lost weight and feel even more pressure to do so because it cost $16,000 dollars ($1,000 more than I make in a year) I wouldn't do it again

First fill did not go well-had to have fill removed

Just wanted to say hi to everyone today. It seems that I haven't gotten the swing of how to keep in touch with all of you. I only get emails if someone writes on this board, and then it seems that there is stuff going on that I missed. can anyone tell me why we are not allowed to eat and drink at the same time?

Has anyone been told to wait 45 minutes after eating to drink? I had my first fill, got half way home and had to go back because I had horrible heartburn. The nurse took out all the saline she had put in. It took a lot of needle pricks and it was really unpleasant. I live almost three hours away from the surgeon...sigh

Good luck on your knees Porcupine. I tried the Gloucosamine as well. It didn't work so I think my knees were too far gone. My knees were the biggest motivator for me to lose the weight. It helped but not enough, again they were too far gone. Bone on bone and not much left to do after that. I also tried the rooster comb injections. Think all the years of being 100+ lbs overweight did me in early. But I am so anxious to get this new knee feeling 100% then there's going to be no stopping me! My knees are bone on bone too. The xrays prove it, so I don't know what the guy is thiinking. He said he could scope it-I said wait until my weight is down-but bone on bone is just that:sad:

Having problems posting-get message saying post is too short-help please if you get this.

I just saw my orthopedic guy too.( my knees too-osteo arthritis) He said get orthodics, lose weight (every 10 lbs. over weight =50 lbs of pressure on joint) and take Glucosamine& Chrondroitin sulfate. Hope this helps.:w00t: Porcupinemamma

How are you doing? {{}}} Lyn:mellow:

Hi cindy. Thanks so much for replying. I live in Ontario canada, but you have given me a great ball park figure. Thanks again. Lyn

does anyone know what it should cost to have a "fill" by another surgeon other than my own? I have distance and weather problems. Thanks :0)

I don't really know what I want-wait!!! i want my husband to kiss me and recognize me for more than just his really good friend.

Thanks very much for this information. I was banded 4 weeks ago. Question please: I need to have B12 injections because I don't have an intrinsic factor. What happens if I take a multi vitamin that has B12 in it?

What is a psych consult?:Yawn:

I've only been at this for 4 weeks and can't say I'v got the hang of it yet. I see people on the board who lost a lot early post op on the and I feel annoyed with myself that I gained back 1 lb from the 12 I lost on the pre/op diet. somebody please tell me that this is not the end of the world, and I can be susscessful. Thanks.

I'm from Canada. Low carb/higher protein. Protein always at beginning of meal

I have been having the exact same issue-what the heck is going on? also re bandages-I took them off my self and re butterflied an area I was not happy with-just did it-I'm an EMT. Also put polysporin on the 3/4 healed incision. Now i put vitamin E on the scars. Mine are not nice-long (in my mind 2") it-(checked with doc)

Apples, the way my messages showed up on the board, it looked as though I was more concerned about thread questions, than your pain-don't know why; it was something I thought I asked way before your crisis. You continue to be in my prayers. God bless you.

Hi :0) new here. what a kind group here;all sharing recipes. I have really not known what to do, and y'all have wonderful contributions. I'm wondering, do you think the book that's been mentioned would be helpful for a "banded" person, or only gastric by-pass?:sad:

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.