sherilynn

Hey all... I had NO candy on Halloween. I had a piece today; everyone from work brought in their leftovers. I had one of the Reeses carmel cups - Just wanted to try it - and I did. Was it worth it - definately not. Yikes. Been getting 'cravings' though. Eggplant rolatini is the latest.

Congratulations! I know how exciting it is to get the 'news'! Jump, dance, run in circles! Your life is about to change for the good!!!

Definately sounds like an inflammatory issue - to me. Just do liquids for the next day or so; see if that helps. And ice pops! sugar free, of course.

Crishell, Your post brought me to TEARS. Thank you for sharing! It's hard to say good bye to the old 'stand byes'. Those clothes that covered us up; helped us believe we were looking fine in them. They're a comfort to us. But now, buying size 16 instead of my pre-band size 22's - still doesn't always sink in. I too have held up those "New Years Eve Jeans" that I shook my ass in last year. GOOD GOD - they could cover a VW Bug! Not to say they didn't look good; as I've always kept a good appearance. But man…someone LIED to me when I asked "Do these make me look fat"? I can't blame my friends and or family for not 'telling me'. Because - they did. In one way or another - they were telling me for years. How many times I heard that 'You're such a beautiful girl, you should loose a little weight'. We've ALL heard that before. As far as cleaning out my 'fat' clothes…I have clung to some; just the same as I have clung to my 'skinny' clothes - same idea. It's always good to have a reminder of 'where we came from'. The only difference is that I'm looking to revisit the skinny; not the fat! Again, congratulations on your extreme success.

I gurgle alot. I was concerned that this was a relflex that is bad/harmful. Apparently it is not; it's quite normal. However, there is a reflex (acidic) that can be harmful. Just know the difference. Never go to bed within an hour of eating something. I also learned to have a good cup of Water or so before bed; just to be sure all food is flushed, or can be flushed. I excuse my gurgles as my 'stomach growling'. Sometimes I get annoyed with the sound; as much as I want to just blow it off.

Hey all, I'm at my 9 month Bandiversary today! Thanks Sunshine...for getting me to this new post instead of the old longer one!! My journey has been relatively 'boring'. My weight loss is slow; but steady. The changes in my body are amazing; as far as the shape. Not until THIS WEEK have I truly seen any change (that's why I posted in the Before/After section) for myself. I didn't sweat like a hog this past summer (A sure tell tale sign of weight loss!). I don't huff. I don't snore. I'm on my 4th fill; and it's terrific. Went for Japanese hibachi this past weekend, and I said it outloud to my DB "The band is stopping me!" - when I left MOST food on my plate. There really haven't been any 'down sides' at all. If anything - it's been emotional for me. Still not 'getting it' when just three shrimp can fill me full! So glad to still have support on this forum. And I love that I can now give advice, as well as recieve - my payback to band society!!! :whoo:

Hey all... I just posted some pics on the before/after thread. Just figured I'd share with my fellow january bandsters.

I'm lad to hear you had such a good experience. Good luck!

Another shot:

<p>I had my fourth fill this a.m. at 8:00. I'm now OVER full in my 10cc band. Of course I didn't eat before the fill. Anyway, my tummy is GROWLING now. Rarely does it growl; I'm not usually feeling hunger. Anyway, I had some soup/clear chicken broth - HOME MADE by Mom! Yummmm! </p> <p> </p> <p>Does anyone else feel a little 'scared' to eat after a fill? I know I do! I'm afraid I'm going to choke, or find that I can't get anything down. The liquid went down fine. Tomorrow the mushies will be the scarier part.</p> <p> </p> <p>I took a picture of the flouroscopy. I'm so proud! lol</p>

LJM... I was on vacation when you returned. So glad you're back! Regardless of any gain - you are still a huge sucess and inspiration! :clap2:

Thanks everyone! I guess I'm just so filled now (I have the large band, with 10.2 cc in it already) that I'm afraid if I add more I'll be closed up. But from what I'm understanding, it's now that I don't get so much a fill, as I do a 'tweak' to my current fill. Yes, something like .2, a teeeny tiny amount could do the trick. I think I'd love to eat only 1/4 cup at a time. But as stated; I may not be programmed that way. We shall see... So Yes, I've decided to go forward with it tomorrow.

Hey all. I'm scheduled for my next fill this Thursday. My last was August 31. Since then, I've lost about 6 pounds. I do have 'good restriction' right now, but I still think I could eat more than 1 cup at a time (I actually HAVE). I'm really, really concerned whether or not to get this next fill. I mean, I'm now at the point where I'm not sure how to gauge my restriction. To me, its enough to stop me from over eating. That is the point. But I still think it could be tweaked a bit to restrict me down to that 1/4 - 1/2 cup then saiety. I haven't had many stuck episodes, just one PB. I'm a slow looser. I guess I'm terrified of being over filled. As it is, my band ALWAYS talks to me when I'm eating; a gurgling. I thought it was reflex at first...but I don't have any burning, etc. Any opinions?:help:

Nope; no lobster - as I knew it would be a waste of $$$ considering how expensive it is down there. I did eat for dinners: Cracked Conch (appetizer) Mahi Mahi Sashimi; twice!!! salad w/chicken pizza...yup. Well, I tried. I had 1.5 pieces of a 12" pie. Scallops So I had some good stuff.

I arrived back home about 1 a.m. last night. Grand Cayman was terrific (as it always is)! The food - was even more enjoyable with the band, believe it or not! I guess b/c I have a better appreciation. I just don't know. Anyway, weighed in this a.m. - and I am showing a 2 pound weight LOSS. Yup, and I am PROUD! The only thing I did do which isn't so great - is have my 'crunchies' every day. Each night before dinner, I'd snack on chips and dip, tortilla chips, etc. And I also did NOT drink all of my Water each day. So...I wasn't a perfect bandster by far. But I held my own!!!

Sneaking suspicion tells me that I will have the lobster!

Unfortunately, we're not doing a condo - so 'take home/doggie bag' stuff will have to be limited. My plan is to order the most wonderful appetizers for dinner. Of couse, I can always have a bite of someone else's dinner also (to taste). I'm actually kind of wondering how they'll 'take' to me doing that. Here in the US - every place has been kind enough to let me do that - or order off the kids menu. I'm the type of person that on vacation - I always LOOSE weight, b/c of how active I am. I am constantly in the Water, swimming, snorkeling, walking the beach - you name it. So, I'm hoping its the same this time around. I'm shooting for 4 pounds down! HA! I'm also thinking of the $ I'll save at the bar. I can nurse one of their wonderful $14 cocktails for hours - and get a good buzz on from that. No more $50 happy hour swim up bar tabs!

Awwwww, you too. Mushy, Mushy!!!

I'm heading out for my FIRST vacation since being banded. I've had weekend trips here and there - but I don't count that. This is 9 days away. We're going back to Grand Cayman (my favorite place in the world). They have a whole host of amazing, amazing resturants. Out the door goes the all you can eat lobster. But...so what - I'd rather have one less chin, than one more lobster.

Hi Arin, I was diagnosed about a year ago. Found it while getting all my pre surgical testing done. I was devestated. Went on 500mg of Glucovance 2x day. I would say about three weeks post surgery, I was being over medicated, with extremely low blood sugars. Most recently, my endo. pulled me off meds, b/c I was too low ALL of the time. So now my sugars are a bit 'higher', averaging about 124 - 138. But I'm better to be too sweet than not. It's not the band that makes the diabetes 'go away'. It's the weight loss that helps.

All these months later, and I'd never know I have a port - can sleep on my side, bend, have my full range of motion, etc. However…everyone once in a blue…I'll cough, or sneeze or move a certain way - and I feel almost a 'hot pinch'. ***and if i've 'grazed', I notice a pure pressure sensation. Anyone else? Thoughts?

...still no word on her whereabouts? Maybe she's just doing ALOT of retail therapy. She's lost so much...I'm sure that's what it is!

This was a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE concern of mine. Now, all these months later - it's really a NON-issue. Trust me, once you learn or experience the 'feeling' that is or can be associated with putting Water into the stoma after a meal - you won't WANT to drink anything while eating. It can be a VERY unpleasant feeling. Either way; once you get into the habit; it's nothing you'll even think about. I WILL say, that if I'm at work - I set a timer to know when my 30 minutes have lapsed. Quite often - I don't even look at it again until well over 1 hour has passed.

I wish I could. It's been 4 days - and I still can't get his voice out of my head. And I know I have to - soon. He just made me (I let him) feel so low. OK - I'M OFFICIALLY OVER HIM. Thankfully, in his practice - he did my surgery and does my follow up visits. It's his partner who does my fills. Honestly though - that guy isn't much better with his comments. He's the guy who told me at my last fill "You're really on the slow end of the loosing. Maybe it's time to consider the bypass". It took me a few days to get over that comment also. IIIIIIIIII feel good about what I've accomplished. True; it's not a FAST process for me. True, I'm not yet at a 'healthy' BMI. But - damn it; I FEEL GOOD. Ok Dr. A and Dr. B - BITE ME! :heh: