AngelaT

I have been in Medicine, and working at many hospitals in Cali for 20 years...I can tell you that if I ever need surgery again I WILL go to MExico to have it done. It was perfect and everyone was soooooo wonderful. I was tresated like a princess and with TONS of respect! I would never get that here in the USA and I work with one of the best hospitals... everything was perfect and spotless and NO corner cutting!

aDD PROTEIN TO THE SOUPS AND MAKE SEMI-MUSHIES...BLEND SOUPS BUT NOT all the way. I had to do it and it was OK

HAs anyone noticed we have been getting intruders in here and SPAM??? Can someone do something about it?

Where is your port? Could it be related to it?

Do you know what exactly causes the anxiety? IS it family? Too much to do? etc? Once you can pin point what it is, then you can find a technique to help you cope. Deep breathing and warm baths are always soothing...but we need to really look inside so we can process and figure out why we feel how we feel. Good luck! If you would like to private message me please feel free

WE are here for you!!!!! :clap2: :clap2:

Great!!! I am so glad you feel better!!!! Congrats on the weight loss!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

It's true diabetes slows down loss, but later you will catch up! Healing is the most important part right now...you will lose some anyway!

I was told 1-2 pounds per week is the normal weight loss for a bandster! So no worries!

Don't forget at first there is alot of water weigh loss! Also make sure you are doing high protein, low carb and water! If you are sensitive to dairy which most adults are use soy milk or almond milk. allergies can make you gain weight. Good luck!

How is everyone doing with all the Holiday foods showing up? If you are on mushies it's ok to have tiny little tastes of some soft foods... I have and still lost another pound! I will be glad to have the season end in Jan. so I can really concentrate on my weight loss. Good luck to everyone! HAppy Holidays!!!!!!!

People have noticed some weight loss and today I had to use a pin to make the waist of a skirt more than an inch and a half smaller! :clap2:

Slim Fast is poor quality and does not have enough protein. If you want someting simple to carry there are several good brands of protein shakes in a can or similar...look for low carb, high protein and lots of Vitamins and minerals.

Thanks everyone for your support!!!

reflux is dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It can be a sign of a change in your band so check it out! Also reflux when frequent can be a cause for esophageal cancer! It si not a good weight loss tool!

Don't forget at firsdt you can retain water and also if you have not had a BM it will make you gain weight....it is best not to weigh yourself every day. once a week is OK. also vary the number of cals...600 all the time is not good....too low and the body thinks it is in starvation mode. Make sure you also are getting the amouint of protein you need.

Sometimes it is better to start the day with liquid.... protein shakes are great!

Hi SAndie...WELCOME!!!!! :confused:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I have solids now at least a couple of times a day but sometimes I feel I need liquid or mushies....I need to probably do more mushies for a while longer.

I gfeel I will need one much sooner! Mine was Nov. 7 and although I am on mushies, I am always hungry!! They prefer much longer before going on solids and I thnk I am rady for some solids...and a fill maybe right after xmas! How long before your first fill?

I love the show!!!!! It is very inspiring to me! I hope Erik wins!

Trader Joes has great tasting and good chewable vitamins! It was hard to find them I bought many others...yuck! These are great! Whole foods has some decent ones also.

Hi JAckye! How are you? My doc does not like to fill until after 8 weeks. In a way now I understand because there are still some days when I feel I have a fill... nothing wants to go down except liquids or very soft mushies! Other days I feel very open...I did around the my TOM. I will have mine in January sometime.... I will be moving back to the SF bay area so I have to 0pack and do all kinds of things to move on Jan. 14 all in just 5 days! :faint: We have lost the same amount....same date , same amount of weight:clap2: :clap2: It has been nice because people are noticing!