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

Congrats Heidi on your new motivation.

I too have found my motivation and I hope it really stays this time. I've finally joined a gym. I've been sick and my goal is 3 times this week. My kids are in school together twice a week and I plan on putting aside everything else I get done and make time for me. I'm slowly losing the 7 lbs that have been up and down since thanksgiving and my goal for late spring is to be in w"one"derland. I'm 23 lbs away. So I'm giving myself plenty of time and I'm back to counting my weight watcher points and focusing mostly on protein. We shall see If I can keep it up.

Hope everyone is doing well. Keep up the good work everyone.

Spring is coming and I don't want to dread it for the first time in like 10 yrs.

That's great your doing good again too! I'm still sticking to it! Infact I'm down a few more pounds!!! :thumbup: I will go passed my goal of getting into the 160's by the end of Feb!! I have not been at this weight in over 8 yrs, since before I was pregnant w/ my first baby!!!! wooo whooo!!!

I decided that it's all for the best. Dr Robinson wouldnt give me a fill - he said that the upper GI that I took showed that the band is fine, but my esophagus is slightly enlarged. He wants me to take another upper GI in a month and see him that day too, where he will hopefully be able to give me a fill.

I will try to come to the meeting next Monday, and I agree with you I need to make an appointment with Phyllis - I have never met her, the last nut I met with was Natalie - a little bit too long. I really need accountability.

Trying to keep my head up - and not enjoy too much food!!!

Tova

Hi Tova,

Do you know why your esophagus is enlarged? What did Dr R say. I'm just wodering because I've head a lump in my throat feeling for awhile now myself. TY.

Hi Tova,

Do you know why your esophagus is enlarged? What did Dr R say. I'm just wodering because I've head a lump in my throat feeling for awhile now myself. TY.

he said it was normal after having the band for a few years already he didnt seem too concerned just that he will not give me a fill until everything seems to be back to normal

Tova

he said it was normal after having the band for a few years already he didnt seem too concerned just that he will not give me a fill until everything seems to be back to normal

Tova

So, it will go back to normal? Are you having any symtoms from it?

it better go back to normal because I am starving all the time now and desperately need a fill

it better go back to normal because I am starving all the time now and desperately need a fill

OH NO! :thumbup: Has it been a long time since your last fill?

OH NO! :thumbup: Has it been a long time since your last fill?

I had a big unfill recently and am waiting anxiously for the refill -

Tova:smile:

How are yo doing Tova? Hope you are getting your fiill soon!

well, I'm still hanging in there~ still losing. Even though I have had to go to lost of parties (FOOD) lately. My daughters bday, my bday , valentines, ect.....

I'm still in the game!!! How are you all doing???

PS-only 2 lbs to go to hit my goal for feb to get into 160's!!!! EXCITED!!! People have been noticing my recent weightloss too. :-)

Congrats, Heidi! Sounds like you're keeping yourself on the right path!

I have a rather "intimate" question for all of you---if you're easily grossed out, please read no further! I'm struggling with feeling full all the time, but it's not like food is sitting above my band. It's in my stomach and intestines. I've tried laxatives and benefiber, but it doesn't seem to do the trick. I have a really tough time getting and keeping water down because I feel so full! I worked out today and that seemed to help slightly...but not sure what else to do to prevent this. I don't think it's a too tight thing. No reflux and not getting stuck---it's all just behind my belly button. Really uncomfortable. Suggestions, anyone? I've tried adding more liquids, but often can't stomach them....Help, anyone?! :biggrin:

I am currently reading this book as I have struggled with IBS issues even before surgery and now its out of control. Amazon.com: 4 Weeks to Healthy Digestion: A Harvard Doctors Proven Plan for Reducing Symptoms of Diarrhea,Constipation, Heartburn, and More (9780071547956): Norton Greenberger, Roanne Weisman: Books

You probably arent eating enough fruits and veggies and drinking water. I know I know neither am I. :sad:

But I did read that if you are working out more you are sweating more...which means you need to drink water to replace what you lost. Are you drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day?

If you havent yet try Miralax...they now have it in generic form at Walmarts and Target.

I am going to try to really focus on my fuild intake and see if it makes a difference before I see a specialist

Hello Everyone how are you doing, I'm doing well, I'm at 4.5 cc and the scale is movine

a friend told me about how you can access all your records and tests from Brigham on-line. I was with her when she was looking up her blood work.

I signed up and it says they will send you authorization via USPS

https://www.patientgateway.org

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Good to hear about your progress Bostonlady and Heidi. :redface:

I signed up and got on immediately---not waiting 7 days for the mail! It doesn't have much info--tests run, appointments scheduled, etc. Nothing about weight or about fill levels. It had tests that I'd had pre and post surgical. My primary care stuff is on there, with prescription meds, too. Not too much about the band though. :redface:

I guess I failed to sign up properly. lol

Can you see your surgery reports? Is there a section for requesting appointments?