Do you live in the Reno / Sparks area and are banded???

I would love to get together to compare notes, cup of coffee, start walking with a partner etc.

Interested?

I carry all my weight from my hips to my shoulders; I have skinny little legs, that have -0- fat on them. So I am an apple silohuette.

My port is a lump and under my left breast. I definately could not wear a bikini, but don't ever plan on wearing one, so it really is not that important to me, but my preference is that the Dr. would have put it in deeper. I spoke to Dr K. about it and he did not think it was an important issue and brushed it off. I was a little surprized too, and hope that once the weight comes off it will sink inside. My ONLY big issue is that the bra straps that hold up my heavy breasts sit at the top of the port and I was afraid of it flipping. The Dr. was more concerned about me not following the diet more than the port issue.

What can I say; everybody has their priorities....

Chris;

Do you remember you posting that you thought that the ride right before surgery was probably the "last" ride of the season? Who would have believed when I said you will go out again before the snow melts. Everybody thinks their life is "over" as they know it post band, and everybody is soooooo wrong, life is better!

And actually that pic is really good of you. I remember you much bigger, so maybe the weight loss is already showing a difference. You have got to have already been down a couple jacket sizes right?

You like the snow as much as I like the water. I can't wait until I can smell the salt water on the ocean. Or the "fishy" smell of the Sac. river.

Chris;

What are you eating these days? Normal food or are you still shaking it?

thanks guys,

I just really liked that pic so I thought I would share.

Pam, I am kinda on an in between right now. I eat potato buds lots, yougurt and cottage cheese. I can eat some softer chicken, but have had a couple of problems. Not bad, but painful. I had a hamburger patty the other night and it was really good. right now we are making potato cakes

Chris

Wow! I can eat anything and everything I have no trouble at all. Maybe IF I were having trouble I would be losing weight like you.

It is as if the band is not even there....

I know you got a real "tight" squeeze band from DR. Ganser, that is good, mine must be just "floating" like a lose ring.

I am going out riding again today! Looks like it might be pretty good, but who knows. This has been the worst snow season that anyone can remember and our spring storms arn't coming in.

Looks like my weight loss has really tapered off and basically come to a standstill:( I am kinda bummed, but now I HAVE LESS THAN A MONTH BEFORE MY FIRST FILL AND AM HOPING IT WILL HELP. (sorry, I keep hitting the caplocks)

How is everyone else doing??

Chris

Chris;

I am back to eating "normal" preband style. As a matter of fact last night was the worst. I just could not stop "grazing". Dinner lasted from 530-930pm when I finally went to bed. I never felt "full".

I think Dr. Ganser puts on a tighter band; for you to have even felt any restriction. I think Dr. K puts on a loose band.

I ate totally "normal" but did not drink with meals, praying that I would feel "full" or restricted. NADA!

It is discouraging at least, I am not giving up, just had prepared myself for a more immediate result per se', with alot less effort.

I have gone to bed several nights (not last night) hungry, and I finally gave in last night, which I am sure means I am on a roll.

I have no control or willpower that is why I opted for the band.

I am going to try and see if they will get my fill appt sooner, but I know it will take more than 1 fill to get me restriction~I tell you if I was not posting to the world I would tell you how I KNOW I have no restriction. I have eaten "every wrong band food" known to man. Except beef.

For those of you that were banded through Western Bariatric, did you order the liquid diet powder through them, or did you just use Myoplex or something similar?:hungry:

NVGirl,

I ordered from the Bariatrix site. I was told to order 4 for the two weeks and it was right on as far as the amount. It is pretty expensive but worth it for the liquid phase. I now use the Walmart Whey Vanilla Protein, if I remember right it has more grams of protein per serving too. And...much less expensive. I throw some crushed ice, skim milk, protein powder, a couple of strawberries and some (1/4 tsp) Crystal Lite Strawberry Kiwi Powder in my bullet blender and it is like a delicious strawberry shake. I was banded two weeks ago and I have to say, I still enjoy the shakes and will continue to use them for protein for a while if not for good.

Chris;

I am back to eating "normal" preband style. As a matter of fact last night was the worst. I just could not stop "grazing". Dinner lasted from 530-930pm when I finally went to bed. I never felt "full".

I think Dr. Ganser puts on a tighter band; for you to have even felt any restriction. I think Dr. K puts on a loose band.

I ate totally "normal" but did not drink with meals, praying that I would feel "full" or restricted. NADA!

It is discouraging at least, I am not giving up, just had prepared myself for a more immediate result per se', with alot less effort.

I have gone to bed several nights (not last night) hungry, and I finally gave in last night, which I am sure means I am on a roll.

I have no control or willpower that is why I opted for the band.

I am going to try and see if they will get my fill appt sooner, but I know it will take more than 1 fill to get me restriction~I tell you if I was not posting to the world I would tell you how I KNOW I have no restriction. I have eaten "every wrong band food" known to man. Except beef.

Pam Are you ok? Having said that, you get off that roll right now OK. Hang in there we are counting on you! Soon you will get your fill, until then shove those proteins down! Have you called the office? I am sure you have but I haven't heard anything from you.

Let me know how you are ok?

Wow! Doesn't anyone live here anymore? Where did everyone go?

Wow! Doesn't anyone live here anymore? Where did everyone go?

Nope. We all moved to California

I got my packet of information today from Western Bariatric. I was so excited to see all my appointments in writing! I'm scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on May 7th! Just seven weeks away!

How are you doing since surgery?

Wow! Doesn't anyone live here anymore? Where did everyone go?

Gail AND Chris;

I gotmy"fill" appt moved to 4/11 exactly 6 weeks after my banding.

Get this!!!! I went to my OB/GYN appt today and they said "you've gained weight"! I could not believe it. I am today 4 pounds heavier than I was 1 year ago. However I think I was at my lowest at that point and then started to spike from there. That comment was exactly what pushed me to call Dr. to see if they would move my fill appt; and they did.

WOW!!

They told me the 18th was the first fill they could get me in! It is killing me right now, I can eat way too much and there is nothing I can do about it. I still can't eat certain things, but others just go right down. I tried to eat homeade chicken noodle soup the other day, and it almost killed me! Felt like a poker in my chest.

I may have to call and see if I can get my fill appt moved up.

Chris

Chris

Your getting stuck on chicken noodle soup? I don't think they will give you a "fill". I am eating regularly just as before and don't "ever" get full. What part of the soup were you gettin stuck on? Too big of a bite?

Haven't you Pb'd a couple times too?

I think Ganser gave you a smaller band than Dr. K. gave me.

I wish I had restriction. But I have to say the salad bar and sushi bar at Atlantis both were happy to see me back, so was the concession stand at the Cinema.