Lower BMI Bandsters!

[tulips 0]

blugini -- Do they give the $ to you or the Dr? I wonder if they charge the Drs. for the service too. That was the problem with capital one. I got a good interest rate, but they were charging my doc 8.5% upfront. I will call my doc's office in the a.m. and see if there would be an additional charge with this company too. I hope not! Again, thanks for the info!

[blugini59 0]

I don't think they charge the Docs. They deposit the $ or make the payment direct to the Doc the day of or the day before surgery. Then when you're released they call you and make sure the surgery took place.

[tulips 0]

I guess it doesn't really matter if you don't have to pay the interest if you pay it all in 12 months, but what was the interest rate? I am starting to become hopeful again.

[blugini59 0]

I did have to pay a service charge, but I'm sure the interest rate is dependant on your credit history.

[tulips 0]

I spoke with efinance solutions. They were very helpful. I think I will end up going through them. They still offer the same program Blugini told me about (waiving interest if you pay if off in the 1st year). The only thing is, they said they doubted they would have all the loan stuff ready by the 17th. At this point, I am thinking the date will be August 20th. In the meantime, I have been dieting. It sucks. I have lost a few lbs. I weighed in at 179 this morning. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and a fruit cup from chickfilet for lunch. As I sit here typing this I am starving. I hate that I'm going to be in a swimsuit in a few weeks on the cruise. I hope to get down to 170 by Aug. 9th (our cruise date). Ughh.

On the upside, at least the extra time will give me an opportunity to be mentally ready for this. Since we have decided to selfpay it has been a whirlwind. It probably has gone a little too fast.

[crazycibertalk 0]

Hi,

I am new here at the lower BMI but not new to the lapbandtak, had posted before.

Why is that I have to kill myself working out before I see any progress?

I know I know that at times I am not consistent with my routine and work out 2 times and others 6 times a week, but I have been at this weight for a long time now.

Just realized that eating 1500 cal will not help me to lose, guess I will need to stay at 1000 or 1200.

After breaking the 200 ish, I thought it would start coming off on a weekly basis but no, again stuck!

Any suggestions?:help:

Thanks

Crazycibertak

4/20/06 Dr. Kuri

225/197/160

[Sweety 0]

I JUST THOUGHT I'D JOIN THIS CREW OF LOWER BMI BANDSTERS. I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT LOSING AT A SLOWER RATE THAN HIGHER BMI BANDSTERS. AND THATS OKAY, AS LONG AS WE ARE LOSING. BABYGOTBACK I GOTTA TELL YOU, YOU ARE LOOKING AWESOME. I HAD SURGERY JUNE 29, AND I FEEL GREAT. I DECIDED TO ONLY WEIGH MYSELF ON FRIDAYS. I START SOFT FOODS ON FRIDAY. ANY IDEAS OF WHAT TO EAT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. RIGHT NOW I AM THINKING FISH. I AM NOT MUCH OF A VEGETABLE PERSON THOUGH, SO I AM NOT SURE WHAT I WILL BE EATING FOR VEGES. ANYWAY, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GUYS. SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD.

[MiniPearl#2 0]

Hi all, Ive not been on in some time, Im still waiting I guess god is teaching me paitence. Anyway Audrey you look great. Keep up the good work.

[BabyGotBack 0]

I JUST THOUGHT I'D JOIN THIS CREW OF LOWER BMI BANDSTERS. I HAVE READ ALOT ABOUT LOSING AT A SLOWER RATE THAN HIGHER BMI BANDSTERS. AND THATS OKAY, AS LONG AS WE ARE LOSING. BABYGOTBACK I GOTTA TELL YOU, YOU ARE LOOKING AWESOME. I HAD SURGERY JUNE 29, AND I FEEL GREAT. I DECIDED TO ONLY WEIGH MYSELF ON FRIDAYS. I START SOFT FOODS ON FRIDAY. ANY IDEAS OF WHAT TO EAT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. RIGHT NOW I AM THINKING FISH. I AM NOT MUCH OF A VEGETABLE PERSON THOUGH, SO I AM NOT SURE WHAT I WILL BE EATING FOR VEGES. ANYWAY, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GUYS. SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD.

Welcome to the group!!!!

If you are on the mushy stage, the things that got me through, was that I bought Chili and ground it up in a food processor (got one cheap at Wal Mart). Even added a little nacho cheese to it!!!

I could barely eat at this time and was weak. I needed calories and this is what I did only at this time. Not later since it is high in calories. I also love creamy Soups from Campbells, like cream of chicken, etc

Andersons Split pea Soup and I also bought a dry mix from the store to make tortilla soup. I made it just as it was and didn't add chicken. Did add cheese and put it in the food processor.

Of course Protein Shakes. My favorites are the nectar fruit shakes from bariatriceating.com

Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions you may have!!!:clap2:

[BabyGotBack 0]

I just wanted to check in today!!!

I had fill #3 done yesterday with Dr. Ortiz. I went from 2.4 cc's to 3 cc's. So far everything is fine. I had Water today and a split pea Soup. I don't feel hungry. I didn't have any problems passing the soup.

Hopefully the weight starts coming off!!!!

Audree

[Sweety 0]

thanks For The Information, And Congrats On Your Fill. You Are Going To Look Even More Awesome.

[wagnerd 0]

Hello everyone

Im new to this group, I was @ 37 bmi (surprisingly, my insurance accepted right away). I've been reading some of your posts and they are very interesting. I was banded on July 3rd and started my puree stage. The chilli idea sounds yummy!! Today I was so hungry that I bought a salisbury steak frozen dinner and put the steak and gravy through my magic bullet and made instant mashed potatoes on the side and topped it off with the salisbury puree, wow, nice to have something other than liquid for a change. If anyone has any other tips I'd love to try them.

I have a couple of questions for the experienced bandsters if you don't mind. How long before the gas discomfort goes away. Did any of you get pain on your right side under your rib cage and radiated to your back just under your shoulder blade? I had this happen to me twice while I was napping today. Felt like the port pain only on the right side. Another thing I've experienced that is no fun at all is the feeling of dull heat developing in the pit of my stomach following with the urge to throw up. My mouth salivates and drools until I throw up, only instead of throwing up, I burp *loud* then I feel better.

Well, better play with my cat, he want attention!!

Thanks

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[Oregondaisy 2,021]

There is a recipe forum somewhere on here. For the mushie stage you can have string cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, refried Beans, soft deli meat like

turkey breast, etc. Anything that is soft.

[momlambert 77]

There is a recipe forum somewhere on here. For the mushie stage you can have string cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, refried Beans, soft deli meat like

turkey breast, etc. Anything that is soft.

It probably depends on your doctor to define what "mushies" are. Mine didn't have either the string cheese or soft deli meats on his list. He did have flaky salmon, mashed potatoes, cooked squash, cream of wheat, and avocado. He kept saying "your teeth are NOT a blender--if you have to chew it, it's not a mushie." Good luck!

[celestemcnair 0]

Has anyone had a problem with not feeling restricted after surgery or even your first fill? I mean, eating anything you want? I was reading on one of the main boards that there are several people who never felt restricted and was eating normally. This scares me..........when I get banded I want something to start happening immediatly. I don't want to have to wait until my second or third fill to start having restriction. I plan on using the fill center in St. Petersburg, FL.