May 2007 Banders

[gordie 0]

i am having problums when i sleep at night with burping up Fluid and flem, it keeps me up. if i have had anyting to drink before be it comes back up. also i can sleep on my left side it makes me burp. have any of you had this problum. i was banded on may of 07 and have lost 54 lbs. dr ortez

[jsrico 1]

Well 233 today! I am moving in the right direction! Makes me happy to see that scale moving again. I feel great.....I am hoping to be at 230 by the end of the week. I think it is a real mental thing though because I am taking it soooo easy because I saw how tight my band was.

[Manatee 3]

Just a couple of post-revision pics. Still got a bit of swelling, but overall not bad for a guy who was almost 300 lbs on a 5'9 frame less than 2 years ago.

Still want the hardbody look, but -that- is up to me and my eating/workout habits. That's a year 3 goal :thumbup:

To put this in perspective, here I am in late 2006. I'm in white, on the right. Those are 48 waist jeans, vs the 36 above.

[Tamjpjb 1]

gordie,

This happens to me sometimes too. I have to be careful to not eat anything for quite a few hours before bed. If I don't and I drink anything, I have this problem too. It's like my pouch is still full and the Fluid doesn't make it's way all the way down. I was having a real hard time with it for a while. Hope it gets better for you.

[serenity 1]

I too am having the problems at night with Fluid backing up into my throat. I had a fill last Thursday and I am now at 2 cc in a 4cc band. I have never had this type of restriction ever since being banded (5/07). I have been on liquids for the past three days and I am willing to stick it out as I have not lost any weight to speak of because I was too loose, but I am afraid that the fluid content may injure my throat. I literally start choking and am awaken several times throughout the night. Does this pass or do I remove some fluid. My concern, like most is that I will lose the restriction that took this long to get and be back at not losing...any thoughts out there?

[Macysgranny 1]

I would try not eating for at least 3 hours before bed as was recommended when I had my surgery. I experienced this after my last fill but since it was the best one I have had, I rode it out...it took a few weeks for it to loosen where I could have anything but Protein Drinks before dinner time but it was worth it and I made sure I got enough calories.

[jsrico 1]

Well I lost another pound...232 today. Weight loss is just crawling at the speed of freaking snail!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to see a pound lost ever 2 days. I cant seem to drink Water or get Protein in. I know that is my problem but cant seem to fix it. I dont know why. Someone need to YELL at....who out there has the band rules??? Can someone re post them for me. I want to be at 200 by my 26 birthday. I need help and motivation!!!!!

265/232/165

[jsrico 1]

ooops thats 36th birthday.....I just shaved 10 yrs off!! LOL

[jsrico 1]

Things are moving.......I am excited about that. I think I have gotten to my sweet spot. I am at 230 lbs. Just trying to drink Water and get my Protein in. Its been going about 2 pounds a week....lets hope it keeps on. Now if only I could get some excersize in I would feel like I am doing all I can do.

265/230/165

[jsrico 1]

YAY!!! 229 this morning!!! I am sooooo excited that I have gotten back on the loosing side......I dont think I need another fill for a long time. All I can eat is 2 chicken nuggets and I am full and done. I know I have reached my sweet spot. So goal for April loose 8 pounds by April 24th be at 221. Hope to hear from all of you let me know how you guys are doing!

265/229/165

[Melissa S 1]

Hello all!

All is going well.. well.. as well as it can go at 36.5 weeks pregnant! I've been on bed rest for a week and a half and its driving me absolutely NUTS! On the good side.. I've only gained 23 lbs so far.. so I'm happy about that. I just have to hold off until 3/31 to make it to 37 weeks.. then I can go off bed rest and get progressing!!

Hope everyone is well...

Sandra!! Nice to see you here again!!!

[jsrico 1]

Melissa!! Congrats!! My baby is going to be 6 months old on April 7th. He came at 34 weeks and was 6 pounds 3 oz. He was considered a premee but sure has made up for it now cause he my chunky monkey....weighing in at 20 pounds. So glad to hear you are doing great!!!!! Take care!!!

[Melissa S 1]

Thank you! I'm delivering at a birth center and they require that I make it to 37 weeks.. I started to thin out and dialate at 34 weeks so they put me on bed rest last week. I'm hoping I make it!!!

Its a little boy..and he totally has a mind of his own!!

[jsrico 1]

Well I didnt have a choice because my Water broke. Wish I would of made it to 37 weeks because he spent 2 weeks in the hospital and had a hard time breathing and eating and having sleep apnea. Good luck girl!!!

[jsrico 1]

Back again and the scale is being soooo nice to me so of course I have to post!!1 227 this a.m. I want to be at 220 by May 1st. Remember goal is 200 by June 17th my 36th birthday. I hope I can do it. Hope all of you are doing well.