Jennifer Hathaway

I just had .10 cc removed today and I feel so much better. My doctor said it could be allergies and to make sure to take allergy meds every day.

I have already decided that if anything happens 2 mine I will have a revision to vs if I can. If my insurance will only cover rny then I will do that. I will not go at this.alone again.

I am dealing with that right now too. Debating on a small unfill.

I am at goal and I have been buying designer Miss Me jeans with rhinestones on the butt pockets. They are about $100 a pair, I have never spent that much on jeans because I was always changing sizes. This time I will maintain. Good luck everyone and enjoy after all your hard work.

Premier Protein vanilla or chocolate are good premixed shakes. 11 oz 160 cals and 30 grams protein and I believe only 1 gram sugar. I also like GNC powder.

I have to disagree. Do a presurgery diet and get your head in the game before surgery. I did not have a problem losing at all. I will be banded a year on the 25th this month and went from 262 lbs to 147 lbs in 11 months. Shrinking your liver also helps with placement of your band. Good luck.

I was banded last may 25, so closing in on my 1 year bandaversary. I am below my goal weight and my band is tight. I can't eat rice, a lot of pastas, soe breads. I get stuck on scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, I get stuck on meats that are too dry and stringy, and I will not try cookies and milk together again. I am okay with not being able to eat the carbohydrates and starches. It will just depend on how you chew, how fast you eat and how tight your band is. Good luck.

Mine is above and to the left of my bellybutton and it sticks out a lot. I am below goal and my doctor suggested changing to a low profile but I don't want or need another surgery. It does sometimes bother me but its not like I looked deformed or anything. And after 2 babies my left rib cage sticks out more too, cause one of their heads was jammed under there for most of the 9 months. It will be fine.

Thank you and congrats to you too!

I take my multivitamins and I get about 75 to 100 grams of protein a day. I lost 113 pounds in 10 months and now at goal so my doctor thinks it is because of the fast loss.

I had the last supper syndrome and then I had to do my 10 day liquid preop and my liver and body started to shrink. Be very careful. But do reember you still should be able to eat your favorites in moderation after banding.

I am sorry you are going through this too. I will be banded a year this month on the 25th and my hair is still falling out. But I do see new growth finally. I take biotin too and tried special shapoos with no help. Unfortunately it is something that may continue. I am sorry.

It is your health on the line not your wifes. I guess I would just do the surgery. It can do amazing things for people.

Naked! Only a gown and socks.

I am at goal and mine sticks out. And it is very noticeable when I touch my stomach. My 2yo daughter likes to kick me and sit on me and it is painful. Also, I sometimes bump it on the counter when doing dishes. I myself would be too afraid of breaking it with contact sports. But my doctor said I can get a low profile port if I have problems. I am not going to have another surgery when my lapband works perfect right now. Dont fix what ain't broke. You will have to talk to your doctor and see how you end up feeling.

Good luck by the way! I hope everything goes well!

When I got pregnant (3xs but only had 2 live births) I had the similar. I thought I had a light period but found out from the dr. that it was probably the egg implanting. I also showed that I was always ovulating. I took a ton of pregnancy tests that showed negative and then finally positives. The time I had a miscarriage was the only time I got a positive pregnancy test right away and then they were negative. It took almost 3 months to get a positive with my son and 2 months for my daughter.

I agree that I would get the sleeve too if I had to have my band removed. I have already told my family I will use my tax refund in any year I would have complications and revise. I like my band but I dont like the maintenance and costs.

Wow this is getting out of hand. Elfie started this post to let people know that by increasing your protein you may be able to curb your cravings. This didn't need to turn into a debate about low carb / high protein diets. I eat low carb and I am a very productive and highly intelligent person. I have also lost all of my weight plus 20 pounds in less than 11 months with alot of elfies help. I started reading her posts before I was banded. Please dont leave us elfie.

It is very easy to eat without drinking for me. I used to drink 2-3 glasses of milk, tea or pop with every meal. But just knowing it will hurt my weight loss by pushing the food through and also may cause pain, keeps me from doing it. Plus it is cheaper. Lol!

My doctor says no carbonation ever. Ask your doctor what his rules are.

My surgeon thought I maybe had one because I had reflux so bad before surgery. But he said he wouldnt know until he went in during surgery and if I had one he would fix it and put on the band. Turned out I didn't have one.

I just got back from Costco and they have 12 protein shots for $14.99, normally $19.99. I think u can get them at gnc too. They dont taste that great but 25g protein is good.

I know creepy, I am having a similar issue. yuck!

Omg, thank you for this. I am at goal but my cravings are going to sabotage me. I have been in the cookies and candy the last couple weeks. I haven't gained (yet). But I want to stop this n nasty cycle. I am going to do this.