Monica90604

Hi,

I've never heard of the no Pasta rule. I will allow myself a little on occasion. Take Care.

I would take it easy on ab work so soon after surgery. My port flipped right after surgery and I was not doing anything to strenuous other than hiking. Take care and take it slow.

I prefer the Ryka brand toning shoes. They are super comfortable and often go on sale at lady foot locker for around $50.00. My legs are really toned but I do use them all day, not just for walking.

Hi,

Yes mine flipped as well. The docs tried to get the fill needle in several times and kept hearing metal and clicking sounds. I just had port revision surgery last week to fix it, he said he hadn't seen a case as bad as mine ever. Hope all works out with yours.

I went in for a fill and after the first stick, the NP said my port had flipped or twisted but she got it back in place enough to do a fill. I do have more restriction so it worked but I am really worried about the port being flipped or twisted. Anyone else have this? What did you do about it? Did you see the surgeon to discuss? The NP just gave me a fill and said she would see me in a month. Should I be worried? I am 15 months out and today broke the under 200 pound mark. 25.5 pounds to go!

Hi,

I am also on Armour Thyroid and it works for me. You mentioned the manufacture doesn't make it anymore, but I get my prescriptions for it filled at my local costco pharmacy without any problems. You may want to check in your area if there is a costco nearby that carries it. Take Care.

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease 19 years ago. Instead of having the surgery to remove my gland I had the radioactive iodine treatment. It did not work the first time so I had to go through a second time but with a higher dose. So now I have my gland but it is a dead.

When I first went on thyroid medicine they gave me synthroid. It just was not controlling my thyroid levels. Then they switched me to Armour Thyroid which was great. I did so well everything even'd out. But now for the last couple years I can no longer get Armour. They say that the manufacture no longer produces it. So I am back on synthroid trying to get my thryroid level under control but they are still really high.

I was told that due to my hypo thyroidism that if I lost 1 pound a week that was doing really good. I was banded on 4-28-11. So far so good but they tell me that it is probably alot of Water weight. Well I will take all the Water weight loss I can get.

We all know this process is really hard but the people that do not have a thyroid problem have no idea how much harder it is for us folks with a thyroid problem.

So good luck to all of the other hypo thyroid bandsters. We will get there just may takes us twice as long.

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease 19 years ago. Instead of having the surgery to remove my gland I had the radioactive iodine treatment. It did not work the first time so I had to go through a second time but with a higher dose. So now I have my gland but it is a dead.

When I first went on thyroid medicine they gave me synthroid. It just was not controlling my thyroid levels. Then they switched me to Armour Thyroid which was great. I did so well everything even'd out. But now for the last couple years I can no longer get Armour. They say that the manufacture no longer produces it. So I am back on synthroid trying to get my thryroid level under control but they are still really high.

I was told that due to my hypo thyroidism that if I lost 1 pound a week that was doing really good. I was banded on 4-28-11. So far so good but they tell me that it is probably alot of Water weight. Well I will take all the Water weight loss I can get.

We all know this process is really hard but the people that do not have a thyroid problem have no idea how much harder it is for us folks with a thyroid problem.

So good luck to all of the other hypo thyroid bandsters. We will get there just may takes us twice as long.

Hi,

Just a thought, have you had your thyroid levels checked? I worked out everyday for months sometimes twice a day at the gym without any weight loss then at a visit to my doctor she decided to check my thyroid levels and found that my TSH was so high I had zero metabolism and it was contributing to my lack of weight loss. Good luck with everything.

Thanks everybody.

So, as for exercise, I haven't yet. But one of the reasons I was banded is because weight loss for me has become extremely hard. I ran two marathons and did two triathlons last year. I teach Spinning and kickboxing at the YMCA and work out like it is a part time job. Hours upon hours. With no weight loss results. I am also a certified personal trainer, so I know various ways to cycle my workouts.

My muscle mass fluctuates up and down based on what I am training for and how I cycle my workouts, but I have a very reluctant metabolism.

Anyway, thanks for the support and encouragement. And you're right, it's taken me 30 years to get to this point, I guess patience is key.

Thanks for your feedback. I would love to change Dr.'s at this time, but I'm HMO patient and I'm worried that the process will be a long one to get all new approvals and pre op work with the new Dr's office.

Hello Everyone,

I was banded on July 20th of this year, I have not been able to have one fill yet. The first attempt was 8 weeks out of surgery, doc just heard clicking sounds when attempting to access port, withdrew about 15cc of red brownish Fluid from a hematoma/seroma that had developed near the port. She suspected a flipped port which was ruled out with xrays. Fast forward to October, tried a fill under flouroscopy, needle was in correct position but could not penetrate port membrane. The PA said he had never seen anything like it. I am having port replacement this Wednesday. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of this before. I have a realize band 11cc by the way.

Hi,

I was banded on July 20th, just about a month ago. About a week out I was sad also, I almost felt like I had lost a friend. I then realized how much of an emotional eater I was and began to really feel the emotions and had to work through them without reaching for the fridge. I can compare it to a child losing their favorite comfort or security blanket in my case anyway. The feeling lasted about two weeks, and now I really couldn't be happier. I'm seeing the health changes and slight physical changes, it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. No regrets.

Hi,

I'm a type 2 diabetic and had the same concerns. You'll do fine, just take in some light apple juice along with your other liquids and you should have no issues. Good luck.

Hi,

I'm 13 days post op and I have glue on my incisions.

Hi,

My instructions were to not lift anything over 15lbs for six weeks. Take care.

Hi,

I was just banded by Dr.Kelly Francis out of Dr.Leport's office. The process from beginning to end was fairly quick, from date of verification to surgery was about 2-3 months. I just had surgery on July 20th of this year. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Hey everyone, my name is Monica and I would love to be buddy's with all of you. To Dawn, I still have not had my post op, I'm scheduled for Aug.5, and I was told I'd have my first fill in 6 weeks from my surgery date.

I too was very hungry until today, when I was able to add eggs and cottage cheese to my diet. I made a hardboiled egg "mash", it was so delicious and satisfying. I just boiled a couple of eggs, once cooked put them in the blender with some light mayo and honey mustard, a little dash of Water and blended them to the consistency of deviled eggs. It was sooo good. Finally some real food.:scared2:

Congratulations on getting your band!

Everything will be just fine. I also felt like second guessing my decision but I am a week out of surgery today and I'm feeling so much better health wise already. I have lost a few pounds and I'm already feeling more alive and energized and not so controlled by food. It's a wonderful feeling, you won't regret it. :scared2:

Hello, I also had my surgery on July 20th and would be happy to be your buddy. I have been looking for one myself. How has your first week gone?

Hi,

I just had surgery a week ago and I too will get shakey if I don't have anything to eat. The only way to prevent this for me has been to eat on a consistent schedule, every 2 hours while I'm on the liquid diet, which I'm still on. This morning I over slept and woke up very weak and a bit shakey, so I just had to sip small drinks of apple juice until I felt better but I'm setting an alarm for the morning, I don't want to feel like I did today.

Congratulations on your surgery! Like everyone recommended, just some light sweats and slippers, pillow, and gas x. If you have Asthma, take your inhaler, I forgot mine and needed a couple of breathing treatments after the anesthesia.

Hi Amanda, and welcome! I wish you much success on your journey, and please feel free to ask any questions that come to mind.

~Monica

I too was banded on the 20th. I had a wonderful experience, I do have a little pain, but I am taking the pain meds they gave for that. I felt hungry today and enjoyed a cup of cream Soup and Water, and for a snack I had a yogurt. I am concerned about what to eat and when. I do have a plan from the doctor, just a little unsure of when I can progress to eggs, and then more soilds?? Anyone have any suggestions?

I was also banded on the 20th, and according to my doc's instructions I can have scrambled eggs and cottage cheese on week 2, and I can progress to light tuna and 2oz of very tender chicken on week 3, I can't wait, I'm getting tired of "watery" food.

Thanks for the encourgement!:tt2: On my way to the hospital.

That is Awesome!!