starting a new thread for anyone who has or is considering surgery thru the Brigham/Falkner program.

~Mel

surgery 11/13/07 Dr Vernon

-35lbs

change of plans...cant make the meeting bc of work..ugh!

will be calling the Dr today to get a tiny fill bc I HAVE to stop this gaining cycle and I know the only thing that will help is reducing my intake.

hang in there folks

~Mel

I was planning on going tonight but ever since last night I have had MASSIVE pains in my stomach. I feel really bloated and my belly looks huge (even though I am still losing and haven't gained weight-I weighed myself this am). It is getting me nervous. I may wait it out and if it is still bad tomorrow I may call the Dr.s office. I just took 2 gas x strips and took some tums. I am hoping that those will help.

This may be TMI for some people but I have noticed that my bowel movement have been very different the past few days - aka not as much as I usually do. The gas pains are as painful/uncomfortable as when I first had surgery. A hot shower helped - I hope it goes away. :cursing:

I'll have to wait until next month to go to the meetings.

I was planning on going tonight but ever since last night I have had MASSIVE pains in my stomach. I feel really bloated and my belly looks huge (even though I am still losing and haven't gained weight-I weighed myself this am). It is getting me nervous. I may wait it out and if it is still bad tomorrow I may call the Dr.s office. I just took 2 gas x strips and took some tums. I am hoping that those will help.

This may be TMI for some people but I have noticed that my bowel movement have been very different the past few days - aka not as much as I usually do. The gas pains are as painful/uncomfortable as when I first had surgery. A hot shower helped - I hope it goes away.

I'll have to wait until next month to go to the meetings.

Any better today??

K8_MA sounds like you may need a good poop. maybe some Miralax and lot of water. Also if you can tolerate pills you may want to switch from the Gas-X strips to the pills they have more medication in them and cheaper if you buy generic.

guess what???? I REALLY cant tolerate Fritos :thumbup:. pb'd that stuff up and everything I ate after bc yup I was swollen. But Ive been doing better and may even consider a tiny fill

Hows Jay? I worry about that kid

Phyllis and another person at the Faulkner were asking for Jay, too.....Jay---you alive and well?????? What's up???

Hi everyone,

K8~I hope your feeling better my now.

Mel~ Fritos seem like a harder chip to me too. Even though I shouldn't really know that.

As for me~ it's weird,, I seem tighter all of a sudden in the past week. I think it takes Awhile sometimes & then tightens up more. Not doing great w/ my choices , could be doing better.

I've had a lot of issues w/ fatigue for awhile. I've had these issues for years but it seems to be really bad lately. I probably need MORE protein & exercise!

Hi Everyone, how are you doing? It's cold today, sorry I've been away just been a busy time. I've been hitting the gym 5 times a week, zumba is great, I have no restrictioin whatsoever, got stuck twice but after 45 seconds it went down, learned that lesson QUICK.....I'm feeling really good, only lost another 2 lbs but clothes are bigger and the one s I couldn't wear now fit lol.....first fill next week, a little nervous, how does it feel? Thanks and everyone have a fabulous week

BostonLady- Good for you on the gym! I have not exercised in awhile. Has not bee neady for me to fit in. NO EXCUSE! :-(

Fills are usually fine for me as long as my doc does it/. good luck!

Hey all how is everyone doing?

I went to see Dr V yesterday and got a slight fill 0.175ccs. She is so awesome and down to earth. I love that little lady! Right now Im around 8.1cc in a 14cc band.She had to use a smaller needle than the regular one. I know Im close to my upper tolerance limit as Ive been up as high as 8.9 but really struggled with intolerances there

Needed this fill BAD as my hunger was out of control and I had gained 8lbs (!) in the last three months. Im only on liquids and soft stuff like yogurt and cheese but my hunger is GONE!!! What a great feeling even if I know it wont last. *sigh*

The parking at B +W is still a nightmare, They are doing just valet and handicapped in the underground garage. I parked across the street from the ER but you know what I think it costs more. :thumbup:

I'll be tracking down those people who havent posted in a while. You best check in!

The parking across the street is definitely more expensive. I parked there for my first year or so because I didn't know about the other place. Definitely more reason to go to the Faulkner instead!!!

Hey everyone... Mel "tracked" me down:) LOL!! I just had my year anniversary and all is going well..FINALLY!! It took me 11 months to get restriction, and I will be honest and tell you that I wanted to GIVE UP a lot during that time...even talked about having it taken out! Since I got restrcition, I am down a total of 31 lbs and a ton of inches. I have been swimming and walking. I am happy with the band now, but I still cheat sometimes!! It will be an ongoing process and I need to refresh my commitment now and then!! I am hoping to make it to the Nov. meeting and see those of you I haven't seen in a long time!!

Mel~happy you have your restriction again, :-)

Paige- I never think to go to faulkner. I have to think of it next time.

fatmommyslim- WTG, on your weightloss! LOL! I'm glad Mel tracked you down lol!

So, I'm not exercising AT ALL. I don't know what to do? I do have excuses, I have nobody to watch the kids to go to the gym, I can't do a video w/ the girls around because I wouldn't even get through it. I'm going to get a tredmill w/ tax returns this year. I want something I can do at home.

The next thing is I REALLY need to get in to the nutritionist! I am confused on calories ect.. I was talking to Doc V about it & she had NO CLUE.

I thought about making an appointment with Phyllis to get back on track, Heidi. It certainly can't hurt. (Think Faulkner, though!! It's only 1.5-2 miles down the road without the headache of the parking!) I think I'm going to wait until I can eat again. I'm really tight and initially thought it was a PMS thing, but it's lingering....now I'm thinking it's stress. I'm good for one small meal a day with liquids for the rest of the day.

As far as working out goes---I've finally made a self imposed rule---no working out if I don't have food in me. It kills me and my workout if I haven't eaten. I'm losing again now. (go figure) I'm going to get back on the treadmill this afternoon.

You'll figure it out Heidi---when you're ready to. :thumbdown:

Paige- I do believe different things make me tighter too (stress & pms). I'm still confused to how many calories I should eat. Does anyone here count cals? I'm looking over the packets we got waaaaay back in the beggining w/ food listings, cals, ect. I'm making a food list to bring to the grocery store. Who new weightloss could be so complicated lol!