jmunks2000

I should have read this before I went to the doctor....

My band is six months out on the 25th of this month so WHERE IS MY SWEET SPOT???? LOL

The devil is defeated. We are going through the same thing and guess what? I just found out that is becuase I have near perfect restriction......I wonder if you have the same thing.

Here is my update: I just left my fill appt and returned with no fill. I explained that I recognize the restriction but I rarely feel satified. My doctor's office does fills under flurocoscopy (or however you spell it) so they can see a person's restriction. They loved my restriction on the xray, they loved my weight loss success thus far. The NP was afraid that even a tiny fill would put me into the red. I told her I felt like I was on the low end of green so she scheduled me to come back in two weeks. A few reminders that she gave me were more water, more protein (lots more protein than my journal indicated) less corn, carrots , sweet peas, and potatoes. I thought I was doing good in the veggies but apparantly they want more green veggies. They gave me some interesting printouts that stated some other suggestions including a jumpstart plan that looks like the pre-op diet. I'll type them up if you'd like. So now I have my answer and now I know what to do to step up my loss. I guess I'm at my sweet spot.......for now....oh yeah.... the NP thinks the lack of satiety is in my head.

Here is my update: I just left my fill appt and returned with no fill. I explained that I recognize the restriction but I rarely feel satified. My doctor's office does fills under flurocoscopy (or however you spell it) so they can see a person's restriction. They loved my restriction on the xray, they loved my weight loss success thus far. The NP was afraid that even a tiny fill would put me into the red. I told her I felt like I was on the low end of green so she scheduled me to come back in two weeks. A few reminders that she gave me were more water, more protein (lots more protein than my journal indicated) less corn, carrots , sweet peas, and potatoes. I thought I was doing good in the veggies but apparantly they want more green veggies. They gave me some interesting printouts that stated some other suggestions including a jumpstart plan that looks like the pre-op diet. I'll type them up if you'd like. So now I have my answer and now I know what to do to step up my loss. I guess I'm at my sweet spot.......

As you know I go through the same thing. I just left my fill appt and returned with no fill. I explained that I recognize the restriction but I rarely feel satified. My doctor's office does fills under flurocoscopy (or however you spell it) so they can see a person's restriction. They loved my restriction on the xray, they loved my weight loss success thus far. The NP was afraid that even a tiny fill would put me into the red. I told her I felt like I was on the low end of green so she scheduled me to come back in two weeks. A few reminders that she gave me were more water, more protein (lots more protein than my journal indicated) less corn, carrots , sweet peas, and potatoes. I thought I was doing good in the veggies but apparantly they want more green veggies. They gave me some interesting printouts that stated some other suggestions including a jumpstart plan that looks like the pre-op diet. I'll type them up if you'd like. We are in the same boat, I just blogged about something like this topic this morning.

Here are some things I do self made salad w/small can of tuna Smart Ones meatloaf and greenbeans or salisbury steak with greenbeans and just watch the sodium. Soups and and grill a chicken breast. Baked fish fillet or baked chicken cooked the night before frozen steamables mixed veggies protein shakes

That's the thing, I have lost ten lbs since the fill but I excercise religiously and I am so picky about what I put into my mouth. I feel like I am losing without the band (not that that's a bad thing). I am hungry, not as bad as I used to be but I have hungry moments and I have tight moments. I feel the same way I did and I am doing the same thing I was doing before the last fill when the NP thought I didn't need a fill. Somedays I feel just fine. Other days, I am a hungry beast and have to rely on sheer will power. Just thought I'd blog this topic for future reflection.

I eat them. I cut it up in small chucks, sometimes peeling them. Then I zip-lock them and nimble on them like potatoe chips. They help keep me fuller between meals. Although peanut butter is not recommended by some doctors, sometimes I grab a spoon of it and dip the apples in it.

Awesome, see you on the other side of bandland!

Well, I have an adjustment/fill appointment today. Since I am divorced now (as of 05/03/10), I no longer have the insurance that covered the fills, so I have to pay $120 for it. The price doesn't really bother me because I've spent that kind of money and more on appetite suppressants, lipo injections, and diet fads in the past. What I am struggling with is having to pay the fee and when I go in, no fill is needed. I know I need to go though because I haven't been since June. My doctor's office recommends going every 2-4 weeks for the first year. The NP didn't want to fill it last time (although she did add .2cc and asked me to do liquids for 3 days instead of 2). Plus I know that I am sorta in the green zone because I have been watching my food intake and feelings of satiety very carefully. I just think that I am on the low side on the green zone (if that is such a thing). Of course, I don't want to be too aggressive and tip myself into to red zone. As to whether I can eat foods like bread and rice, well I haven't really tried so I'm not really sure about my restriction/tolerance level. I have taken a nimble of the above mentioned stuff here and there. When I say nimble, I really mean nimble/crumb/ant bite/pinch. I have eaten spaghetti before but just a small amount because I just don't like the texture and taste of the pasta anymore. I haven't experienced stuck/sliming/vomiting episodes as described on the site by others so I second guess my restriction all of the time. Enough with the babbling. I'm just trying to say... I just wanna be in the dead center of the GREEN ZONE!

This blog get a five star rating from me. Thanks for the gentle reminders.

great pics!

Great job. I didn't meet my goal of 199 this week either, but I did lose 3.6 pounds...so guess what? I'll take whatever I can get. I was at 208 since June 30th so I'm glad to see the scale moving again. I would like to try the recipe. Sounds delicious.

gotta love the band!

It is unfortunate that they didn't inform you by phone. All insurances (I believe) have the 4-6 month requirement and even the doctor's office knows this.The good news is the six months will fly by quickly and the doctor's office knows exactly how to document and even appeal if necessary to get you approved. I knw how you feel. You contemplate surgery for months or even years and when you finally make up your mind....bam, it feels lie a road block hits. Don't get yourself too frustrated... you'll be in bandland before you know it.

I agree with j_bandranger. That is some serious dedication and is a message that demonstrates why you have been successful on this journey.

Great job. Keep it up!

You won't be seeing it for long.

Thank you for posting this. Truly an inspiration. Congrats!

Is not all that great.....pardon me? That's awesome!!! Keep it going.

Love them!!!!!!! It's good to know they are wonderful there, ya know, in case I'm ever in the Capital for whatever reason. My advocate is trying to get my bf to become an advocate.

You are so right. I love my band too!

@Sandra, my surgeon wants an intake of 800 calories per day (I do about 1300 and try to burn 500) and wants his patients satisfied on half a cup of food. I usually eat a cup of food and have to make force myself not to go back for seconds. Because I ate so little yesterday, it got me excited, thinking that I had finally conquered the sweet spot and the half of a cup thing. I have caught myself eating slider food when bored but it's got to stop. btrieger gave me a challenge. ....... FYI I have 7.4cc's in a 10cc band.

PB= productive burps (I wonder are these the hiccup thingys cause if so, I have had it afterall) dh= dear hubby