lynners

I was eating protien first also. I still wasn't getting enough. I knew there was a problem when I was yelling at my daughter (she was 5) and she said "Mommy what's wring with you?" That's when I started counting grams of protien(among other things). I found that I was only getting between 40-50 grams a day. When I increased my protien intake, my moods evened out. I wouldn't have thought protien would have that effect, but it did with me.

Are you getting enough protien? Strange as it sounds if I don't get enough protien I get very moody. Just a thought. Hope you feel better!

I was taking glucophage before I had surgery on 8/28/06. I have not had to take them since. My last a1c was 5.1. My diabetes is pretty much a non-issue. I still check my glucose levels once or twice a week, and my doctor checks my a1c every 6 months but I haven't taken a glucophage since the day of my surgery.

There are always risks wwhen you go under anesthesia. That is why they do bloodwork, radiographs and stress tests. To look for potential problems. The actual risk is very small. But this is an elective procedure, so the risk must be taken into consideration. My risk of dying because of health problems caused or made worse by my obesity were greater than those for the surgery. I work in Veterinary medicine where fewer precautions, and often, less safe anesthetics are used. In the 12 years have worked in this field we have never lost a healthy patient under anesthesia. If you pass your preop tests and take your preop diet seriously (if your doctor recommends one) your risk is very low.

Strangly enough, I just went through this. I was banded sept. 28 2006. I had my last fill on May 21. I was on vacation on June 26th when I tightened up so much drinking Water was iffy. I could pb on water, coffee. I spent the next 10 days just trying to stay hydrated. The good news was I was anything but hungry. I kept thinking, if I just drink liquids it will open back up. We got home on July 3 at about 10:30. I was on the phone first thing on Monday. The fluoro showed a drop of liquid got through the band the rest just sat on top. He took out 0.8 mls which was equal to my last 2 fills. I was so relieved to be able to eat again. Now I am ready for a fill again. I can eat way too much.

I will have my 2 year bandiversary in September. I have lost 92% of the weight I wanted to lose. I would easily be at or beyond my goal weight, but my mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer and I spent months taking care of her. I maintained my weight loss during her illness and for 6 months after she died. I have just recently gotten my first fill in almost a year and been religiously going to the gym. The weight is starting to come off steadily again. Lynners

I went to WD too. It's been 25 years though. I'm sure you know my brother, Mr. Ross and you may have had my sister in Jr High, Miss Ross.

Angel, Where did you go to school? We may know some of the same people.

I grew up in Epworth. Now I live in Texas, but I will always be an Iowan!!

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. The sad part is no matter what you do, it will still hurt. When I start to wallow these days, I have to get up and do something. I repot plants, rake leaves, try something crafty. Lately the best thing I have done is volunteer to coach soccer. It gives me such a warm, happy feeling. Just do anything to give yourself a feeling of accomplishment. I alos think that when things get really bad, Ben and Jerry are still friends of mine, I just don't eat the entire carton(s) anymore. Half will usually suffice. I hope your heartache ends soon. Remember that when things go wrong it often precludes something much better. There is a better man out there he just hasn't been lucky enough to meet you yet. Lynne

My Favorite... Always do right this will gratify some and astonish the rest. Mark Twain

As a child I remember never being comfortable in my own home. You never knew when my father would go off on someone. I'm the youngest of 7 and was usually not noticed much. I always felt bad for whoever he started in on though. I never invited friends over. I was always to afraid of what they would here. It's the instability, and never knowing what to expect when you open the door that I remember the most from my pre-highschool days.

HI, I have attended ACoA in the past. I had better results with one on one therapy though. My Father was an alcoholic. He was verbally abusive. In ACoA I would hear other peoples stories and feel that compared to them I shouldn't have any problems. I know that is faulty thinking, but I couldn't shake it. My husband is a recovering alcoholic. Next month he will get his 15 year chip. I am so proud of him. Lynne

I am also a sugar addict. I loooove chocolate. When I slip it is so hard to stop. Unfortunately, there is no easy way. Just like drugs, you have to go cold turkey. I usually takes 5 to 7 days with no sugar ( and i mean NO SUGAR) for the craving to subside. It helps to identify your trigger foods. These are the foods that start the whole process. For me it is choc. I can eat 1 cookie or a small piece of cake and be OK. 1 m&m will have me craving choc for a week. I wish I had a quick and easy fix, but I don't. Good Luck Lynne

If I have red this right, youhave not had a fill yet. It is not unusual to have little or no restriction before you are filled. It can often take 3 or 4 fills to get good restriction. At this point, many peoplr have said that they could eat as much as they did before they were banded. That i why your Dr. said you may gain weight before your fill.