Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[lifesaver 0]

Hi Girls,

It's been a few months since I have posted. I have an entire trunk load (and then some) of size 14-16 clothes if someone is in need. Most are less than a year old and pretty cute. (dress and casual clothes). I'm in the Denver area and would be happy to rendesveux with someone to drop off this great big load of clothes. If no takers, I will give to the good will.

[julie.ann 1]

Hi Girls,

It's been a few months since I have posted. I have an entire trunk load (and then some) of size 14-16 clothes if someone is in need. Most are less than a year old and pretty cute. (dress and casual clothes). I'm in the Denver area and would be happy to rendesveux with someone to drop off this great big load of clothes. If no takers, I will give to the good will.

I would be happy to take them off your hands. I'm not there yet, but I hope to be by Jan-Feb. If someone else can use them now I understand. I am coming to Denver Friday for a fill.

[Cassy 0]

Hi Girls,

It's been a few months since I have posted. I have an entire trunk load (and then some) of size 14-16 clothes if someone is in need. Most are less than a year old and pretty cute. (dress and casual clothes). I'm in the Denver area and would be happy to rendesveux with someone to drop off this great big load of clothes. If no takers, I will give to the good will.

I would like to take a few of them if you wouldn't mind sending them to me. I will reimburse you for the cost of shipping via ground or regular post if that is something you are willing to do. I'd be looking for a pair of black, brown, or grey dress pants and a few shirts if they are available. If you prefer not to send I will understand.

[magaines 0]

Just checking in, I'm not received the emails again with the new postings, good to see that everyone is still here.

[Snowgator 3]

Hi Girls,

It's been a few months since I have posted. I have an entire trunk load (and then some) of size 14-16 clothes if someone is in need. Most are less than a year old and pretty cute. (dress and casual clothes). I'm in the Denver area and would be happy to rendesveux with someone to drop off this great big load of clothes. If no takers, I will give to the good will.

Hi Rene,

I'd love the 16's if you still have them. Would be happy to meet up and take you to lunch or dinner.< /p>

Nora

[jmegirl 2]

Let me preface this by saying...Bandster Hell, Bandster Hell, BANDSTER HELL!!! :wink2:

I've learned over the last two weeks that I must must must eat some Protein pudding an hour or so before leaving the office, so I don't go home starving. My hunger has come back full force and it's killing me. (By the way, protein pudding is just sugar free pudding mix, mixed with milk as directed, but also with a scoop of Protein Powder in it - makes it thicker and oh-so-fabulous!) Well, I didn't eat the pudding...so you know what that means.

I was starving when I drove by the McDonald's. So I got in the drive-thru. I got a large fries (just shoot me now) and a double cheeseburger (no really, just shoot me) AND 2 apple pies! (why haven't you shot me yet??)

I ate the fries with no problem. It's safe to say I've got no restriction, because everything I've tried to eat has gone down with no sticking and no signs of discomfort. However, I took two bites of the double cheeseburger back to back, and OMG the pain!!!! Apparently bread is a no-no, even with an unfilled band! Holy cow! It went down, and I was only uncomfortable for about 15 seconds, but Geez Louise!!! I finished the cheeseburger but I took smaller bites and chewed much more - and still, mild discomfort with every big bite of bread. I'm betting I won't be able to have bread at all once I get some restriction! So now, I'm in MOURNING. :cool2:

In case you're wondering, both apple pies went down just fine...:smile2::tt2:

[lotzasunshine 2]

Let me preface this by saying...Bandster Hell, Bandster Hell, BANDSTER HELL!!!

I've learned over the last two weeks that I must must must eat some Protein pudding an hour or so before leaving the office, so I don't go home starving. My hunger has come back full force and it's killing me. (By the way, protein pudding is just sugar free pudding mix, mixed with milk as directed, but also with a scoop of protein powder in it - makes it thicker and oh-so-fabulous!) Well, I didn't eat the pudding...so you know what that means.

I was starving when I drove by the McDonald's. So I got in the drive-thru. I got a large fries (just shoot me now) and a double cheeseburger (no really, just shoot me) AND 2 apple pies! (why haven't you shot me yet??)

I ate the fries with no problem. It's safe to say I've got no restriction, because everything I've tried to eat has gone down with no sticking and no signs of discomfort. However, I took two bites of the double cheeseburger back to back, and OMG the pain!!!! :cool2: Apparently bread is a no-no, even with an unfilled band! Holy cow! It went down, and I was only uncomfortable for about 15 seconds, but Geez Louise!!! I finished the cheeseburger but I took smaller bites and chewed much more - and still, mild discomfort with every big bite of bread. I'm betting I won't be able to have bread at all once I get some restriction! So now, I'm in MOURNING. :tt2:

In case you're wondering, both apple pies went down just fine...:wink2:

Sorry that you are in Bandster Hell. It sucks! Don't feel bad about giving into temptation. It helped you learn something, so don't stress. We have all been there, and I'm sure that most of us have been in a similar situation. Of course the apple pies went down. It's always the bad things that work so well.:smile2:

[Snowgator 3]

Jaime,

Don't feel bad. This happens to everybody! My band wasn't "working" until my 3rd fill. Hang in there, chickie. Now is just like any other diet you've been on in your life, nearly impossible.

It will get better!

[jmegirl 2]

You guys are great! I knew you'd understand!! :smile2:

[minidriver 0]

You guys are great! I knew you'd understand!! :cursing:

Oh yeah. We're all in this together.

So did you ask Dr. K. about the "pop" in your port?

[lifesaver 0]

I would be happy to take them off your hands. I'm not there yet, but I hope to be by Jan-Feb. If someone else can use them now I understand. I am coming to Denver Friday for a fill.

I would like to take a few of them if you wouldn't mind sending them to me. I will reimburse you for the cost of shipping via ground or regular post if that is something you are willing to do. I'd be looking for a pair of black, brown, or grey dress pants and a few shirts if they are available. If you prefer not to send I will understand.

Hi Rene,

I'd love the 16's if you still have them. Would be happy to meet up and take you to lunch or dinner.< /p>

Nora

Julie Ann, Cassy and Nora-I am happy to accomodate all of you. I have THAT many clothes. Cassy I will pull out a few pairs of dress pants for you and anything else you are looking for. Let me know what you like. Do you want dress jackets, casual, etc? What size? Nora and Julie Ann, are you both available on Friday (early evening) for a meet up? I have a lot to go through and you guys can fight over anything you want. Send me an email to lifesavernelson@hotmail.com and I will send you guys my cell phone #.

Any one else that needs clothes in sizes 14-16 let me know and you can join us.

Rene'

[lifesaver 0]

You guys are great! I knew you'd understand!! :cursing:

Jamie, I did the same thing when I was in Bandster Hell. No worries, your fills will take care of it. The hunger monster will be tamed shortly! Be patient with yourself in the meantime:wink2:

[lifesaver 0]

Hi All,

I haven't been around much lately but would like to find out if there is a Red Robin night coming up? Last month I actually showed up to Red Robin on the wrong night (missed it by a day), so I would love to come to the next one. Let me know if anything is in the works.

Rene'

[jmegirl 2]

Oh yeah. We're all in this together.

So did you ask Dr. K. about the "pop" in your port?

Well, I had posted the same question in a thread in the Post-Op forum, and someone finally replied. She said she had pushed on all of her incision sites, and they all made that popping noise, and then all the incisions were flat - whereas before they were all raised up slightly. She said something about scar tissue popping underneath the skin....which really makes my skin crawl, but whatever.

Anyways, when I looked at the spot I'd pushed on, the inch-long incision was now flat on one side, which was the side I'd pressed on and heard popping from. It was still slightly raised up on the other side. So I pushed on the other side and *pop*pop*pop* and the next morning, the whole incision was flat. Talk about strange! And still, with all the popping, I felt no pain. So I pushed on two other smaller incisions, heard popping noises, and BAM they flattened out. So after all that, I wasn't quite so worried any more that I'd popped a stitch or hurt my port in any way.

I did call Dr. K's office though, and Mary said I'd have to ask the doctor myself when I come for my fill on Friday - she had never heard of it and had no idea what to tell me.

So, long story short, I'm inclined to believe the woman who said it was just scar tissue underneath there popping when you pushed on it. But I'll make sure that's the case when I go for my fill on Friday.

[jmegirl 2]

Does anyone wanna do lunch on Friday? I've got an appointment for a fill at 10:30a and I'm not catching my flight until 2p. I suppose I could go shopping, but that's really not cost effective now is it? :scared2:

I've got a rental car, so if you give me directions I can probably find it - if anyone wants a quick lunch at Panera or some place like that (somewhere that has SOUP) let me know! :cursing: