Hey Everyone,

I had my surgery on 4/30 so eight days ago...never got sick, etc. my question is why I still can eat so much? I hope my bad did not slip...any suggestions?

Paula:hungry:

wasabubblebutt,

Thanks for the information. I enjoy reading your posts, I always can learn something from them. Even if it is something that I knew but maybe forgot about, I usually come away from your posts well informed. Thanks for taking the time and effort!

I would like to speak on behalf of the comment made to ME from Wassa... "If I can lost 70 lbs in 5 mos, anyone can."

I merely took this as a form of encouragement and not a guild line I have to follow for my own journey. I am an individual and as an individual... I will be making my own journey into this new world.

Kitty....

Thank you. That is how I intended my comment, not a guideline but encouragement. Some people can lose huge amounts of weight but not keep it off. I could only lose small amounts of weight (without a band) and I couldn't even keep small amounts off. Thus my comment, If I can do it anyone can. Will power and food have never been my strong points. :eek:

The band makes a mega huge difference.

Thanks again!

:)I hope you can keep your band. You're doing so well. I hope they get your tummy problems figured out.

An esophogram isn't going to show if adhesions are forming and what long term issues will be. It shows something completely different.

I beg to differ...I am a retired X-ray technologist and an Esophagram WILL visualize the entire length of the esophagus, INCLUDING the distal portion that inserts into the stomach. During fluoroscopy, the radiologist will visualize the superior portion of the stomach where the fundus has been sutured to the esophagus. If this area is inflammed or if the band has slipped, the doctor will be able to determine this during the procedure. He may or may not be able to "see" any adhesions "per se" but, if you have them, he should be able to tell based on the movement of the barium you drink.

Peace Out!

T~:hippie:

WABB, it's no coincidence that wherever there's a disagreement on this website, you are often involved, often elbow-deep in the crud. It comes as no surprise that you encountered problems on another lapband mesage board, as well.

Perhaps you need to realize that you are often the common denominator in the "drama." A bit of self-reflection might serve you well.

Have a great weekend!

Hello!

I had my surgery on 5/7 and I just started "soft" food this week and you are right. I feel like I can eat quite a bit but I don't do it. I stay in the 1/4 - 1/2 cup per serving as perscribed. I have lost 26 pounds and I feel good.Talk to your dietician for some direction.I had a lot of questions and they are great.Good Luck to you!

How did you manage to lose all that weight? I need some suggestions.

If you eat mainly protein and veggies, you will lose. Are you exercising?

Syrah!! Back off!! I think most of us learn a lot from WABB and look forward to and search out her posts. To have to wade through a lot of negativity and cheap shots is discouraging and certainly not the reason I believe we participate in this forum at all. I for one am here to learn and share so puuuullllleeez lighten up.

Syrah!! Back off!! I think most of us learn a lot from WABB and look forward to and search out her posts. To have to wade through a lot of negativity and cheap shots is discouraging and certainly not the reason I believe we participate in this forum at all. I for one am here to learn and share so puuuullllleeez lighten up.

Susie,

In Syrah's defense, I don't think you have spent enough time reviewing all of WABB's posts....

Peace Out!

T~:hippie:

so puuuullllleeez lighten up.

I'm trying!! I've lost 15+ lbs! :biggrin1:

Susie313, Where do you live? We got banded by Dr. T. almost a month apart!

I need to reasearch your posts to see what I can find out. I am wondering how your'e doing, weight loss wise, and how many fills you have had, etc.

I am scheduled for my 3rd fill next week.

Hello Denise822,

I live about 2.5 hours south of Coos Bay. My first appt. with Dr. Tersigni was in June 2006, banded November 14th. I've lost 90 pounds so far and hopefully with yesterday's fill I will have finally hit the sweet spot. It's been quite a journey.

That's so fabulous! I haven't lost anywhere close to that. How is it possible that you were banded a month before me and have lost 60 more lbs. He says it's because I am in my 50's and I started with a lower bmi. I would be so happy if I could lose 30 more lbs. !!

I'm 63. I still have 100 pounds to go. Don't know the BMI.