Hi Group.

first--initial weight 301, preop wt 287, Post op wt 290, First goal 274, current weight 2 1/2weeks out 277. HOW CAN I GET ONE OF THOSE wt GOAL THINGS?

second--when i take the first bite of food and swallow i get an uncomfortable stuck feeling in the middle of my lower chest. I sometimes I take a little sip of Water and get a PB then i can swallow. I do chew really well before swallowing. It mostly happens in the mornings and when I am feeling really hungry.

third -- any bulging at your port site when you relax your abdominal muscles. Mine does and when I tighten my abdomen I have a dimple at the incision/port site. I am worried my port has flipped or pulled loose. I avoided the lifting as i was instructed but did sit on a 5gallon bucket one day and weeded a flower bed. That night the area was really tender. Any similar occurances? I was told about the weight lifting restriction and have followed it even though I have not had pain.

D (movie ref.) -- What do you do when you are bouncing between a few pounds and not moving. I am not taking in a great deal of calories and have been exercising as much as possible with 3 small kids and I have been put in a desk job watching monitors until my 4 week post op mark is reached. 275 has always been my stuck point and I to get to 274 really bad.

5 -- iforgot what 5 was so that is it for now.

first follow appt is next week, First fill is in 3weeks.

Questions:huh2:, answers:ohmy:, and rude comments are generally welcome.

I think you are asking about a tracker - go to this website:

www.tickerfactory.com

You can build your ticker there and it is important to get the url when finished so you can keep it updated.

I have had to discover something about myself that might help you. I have an excessive amount of air and sinus drainage which is causing my food to give me a ton of heart-burn. I do have PBing a lot too. So now when I eat, I take a little of "Can't Believe Its Not Butter" with the first few bites, chew more than normal, drink a little Fluid as well. I then sit and wait for a huge burp to get the air bubbles up and then I can eat normal for my band size. Very strange, but it is working! Just go very slow with it. Good luck!

Don't worry about the scales....you need to focus on NSV (none scale victories) for example loose clothing....I have went from a size 50-52 and is currently wearing 40-42, but I still want to lose more weight. Be encouraged!

does the ticker work.

for eating now i am taking a little sip with the first bite and it has been working well for swallowing.

My first follow-up appointment, the port feels "OK". My Doc's nurse does not think it flipped. And it is not so sore since i have stopped messing with it.

I'm figuring thing out with eating and exercise. I loose the most on my days off. because at work I am just sitting. Days off i stay active all day. still have to weigh daily just to see. I'll get over that soon enought though I am sure.

does the ticker work.

for eating now i am taking a little sip with the first bite and it has been working well for swallowing.

My first follow-up appointment, the port feels "OK". My Doc's nurse does not think it flipped. And it is not so sore since i have stopped messing with it.

I'm figuring thing out with eating and exercise. I loose the most on my days off. because at work I am just sitting. Days off i stay active all day. still have to weigh daily just to see. I'll get over that soon enought though I am sure.

Ticker works fine. :Banane37:

Glad to hear things are going well for ya. I get banded tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Wish me luck. :sleep2:

As I tell my friends this is one of the best things I have done. I finally feel Full.

Here is a BIG, small word of advice. Get out of bed as soon as possible and walk.

Keep thinking good thoughts, I'm sure others including myself will be to.

May the force be with you.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Banane37: