2fat4me

Yes it has been a long time since I have been on. I have lost several inches, but must admit am a bit dissappointed in the pounds, around 38 pounds now. I did wear a size 12 dress to church Sun, and it was comfortable. Must have been one of those large 12's. I have been banded for about 6 months. I am back on liquids (which sux), hoping this will all subside. I never jump into anything and I am not used to feeling like crap! I am forcing liquids down. Sip, burp, Sip, burp...... Anita, you look awesome and very happy, keep it up. I don't know how to put a picture on the forum, but I will try to do something maybe this weekend. :-h

thanks everyone. I am still interested in your comments, what do you think about this? Today, I got a slim fast down with no pbing and I have just eaten a piece of baked fish 3-4 oz. I am tight, but don't feel like pbing. My wonderful husband thought it could have been something I ate a few days ago or a combination of no, no's that may have been stuck at my opening. You know like chicken fetticini and garlic bread. Chicken has been very sticky the last few weeks anyway, but I know I need the protein. I am feeling a little better today. I have to keep postive, I really don't won't an unfill. My Dr. is 3 hours away and I can't get there for days. And going to TJ is out of the question from ALA. Please keep me in your prayers that this will get better soon. I still want to know what everyone thinks about this.

thanks karen, work has been pretty crazy, but i had a day in the midst of all this that i was able to eat. how does it just tighten up by itself? i may call the occ tomorrow and am getting pretty concerned now. and no, i can't get fluids down. i have tried to drink several times today, but it has all come back up. my throat feels like it has a band on it, getting tighter and tighter. and my mouth is watering like crazy, like excessivley. i have also had really hard gas pains in my chest. yes, gas pains, nothing more. I really need everyones help here.

ok, since last thurs. it's like i have about a 3.9 fill. all of a sudden i can't keep anything down. and i mean anything. i have tried eating a bite or two, just a shake, ice cream, mashed potatoes etc, etc and nothing is staying down. i did lose about 5 pounds over the weekend, but now it's all coming back. why has this changed on me all at once.? i haven't had a fill since 7/15/08 and i am at 2.8cc in a 4cc band. Has anyone else had this happen? i am afraid my body will go into starvation. i tried to eat a sucker today and pb'd that too. sometimes i feel that i can't swallow my own spit. can anyone tell me what's going on? thanks, reneej

Hey girl, glad to see you back. You're so hot, I so wish we were all closer! I have been hanging in there. slow on the weight loss, but oh well. luv ya >

I use fitday.com to get a more accurate count of how I am eating. It lets you put in like .5 for half a serving or size or .25 for 1/4 of the amount, etc. etc. It really opened my eyes as to what I thought I was doing right was really wrong. I was really stacking up the calories and not getting enough protein. Give it a try, it's a good site.

Every day for about the last 16 years...We own an herb store and I hold an N.D. So since I have been banded I take a lot of liquids and a sublingual Coq10. My liquids are my multivitamin, a Rx Ultra Joint Formula, a Liquid Calcium and of course the Liquid Flax Oil. That's all my kids and I have ever used. My 17 year old has never been to the Dr....but, the day isn't over yet. So don't get me wrong there's a time and a place for everything.

OK, I own an herb/vitamin store. I take Source of Life Ultra liquid vitamin. It tastes good and is packed with nutrients. I also take Nature's Plus Ultra RX Joint triple strength. It has the glucosamine/chondroitin sulfates, black cherry juice and msm plus more. It tastes pretty good too. I also take a Nature's Sunshine Liquid Calcium. You want go wrong with these supplements. Hope this helps,

It will get lots better, but you've got to hang in there and give the band and you some time to figure this new thing out. It took me 3 fills to finally feel restriction and wow! So hang in there baby! Keep doing what you know to do and don't change that ticker very often. That's the mind game part of it. You're gonna do great. I know we here it a lot...it's going to take time. Today I can accept that, some days I can't. So go find something fun to do! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!

Just because you had a little restriction and now you can eat everything really doesn't mean you have a faulty band. That's actually very typical. I have had 3 fills now and after the first one...nothing very confused at that point. After my second, ...very very little restriction. I could still eat with the best of them. After fill #3, RESTRICTION. Especially in the mornings and lunch. You will hear this a lot, there's a long healing stage that comes after having a band, but you have no choice but to give it time. I of all people know how hard it is to be patient. And your mind will wonder about everything. Please don't assume you have a faulty band, they do work...in time. I know this probably isn't what you wanted to hear, but it's real. You will be fine, keep eating and exercising the way you know how to and try a few new things along the way. It will work.

Oh Paula, that's wonderful. I know what you mean to be stuck seems like an eternity before a change. YOu start to question everything you've done and what you've eaten and how active you've been and on and on....again keep it up and thanks for sharing! Renee J

I saw his interview when it ran the first time and his interview with Oprah. He was truely and amazing man. ABC will be showing a special on him this week. It's definitely worth watching and don't forget your hanky.,and lighten up everbody. Life is to be lived. We have a lot to learn from this man.

Thanks for the input, and I'll check out that show. We don't get it in our area, but I will stream it on line. Wow, Lynnz, you've done so well and especially with the smoking...Good for you, keep it up.

I really thought I was doing so much better...till now. Someone on the forum mention this site to track their foods with. It does an awesome job, it takes a bit to set up the way you want, but it really screams at you about your food intake, calories, fats, proteins, etc. I have been eating an extra 500 calories a day. Know wonder I am still ....."2fat4me" check it out http://fitday.com/WebFit/Index.html

This is one of the best descriptions I have ever read. It should be mandatory for all preop and postop folks. It really describes everything very well. thanks,

Kimra, Girl I just realized you've lost 60 pounds. Have you said that out loud OMG that's fantastic. What have you been doing as far as eating goes? Let us all know your routine. Reneej

It won't build for me either. I think something must be wrong with the site, I usually don't have any trouble. I wouldn't think it would be because it's full. thanks for letting me know.

ANyone else having trouble getting on tonight's chat? It won't build for me...

It's weird, we are all still struggling with the weight loss issue. I too sound very much like you guys, I was stuck and then after my 3 rd fill I lost a few more pounds and now I am up a pound, down a pound. I have lost several inches eventhough I didn't measure. I am down 1 size. My restriction is good, so I am not sure what is going on. I still think I am eating too much. I seem to push it for some stuid reason. Just remember we are all on this roller coaster together and 1 day we will be soooooooo hot! I hope your dad continues to improve with whatever treatment he decides to go with and that he will live every day to it's fullest. Life is really good when your forced to look at it a little different. REneej

MAN, some people are so ugly when they open their mouth. YOU have so much more class than she does. Keep it up girl! Don't lose your cool with her, she is definitly not worth it. Reneej

Oh wow, it brings a great big ole smile to my face to here from ya'll and yes Lynn, the picture looks great. And Bill, your ship is really shaping up. I have missed chating with all of you and sharing of course. I will try to get on the chat Mon. night, hope to chat more then. I was beginning to think I didn't really know any one anymore on the forum...Dawnie, hope you are having a blast! xxxooo to all, Renej

AND LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES.........DON'T REPEAT THEM!

Hey girl, I have been vacating on the beach. I now only look like a beached baby whale. haha How the heck are you doing? How's the weight loss coming? Has your fill helped? I love my Dr. in Murfreesboro. Eventhough it's not real close (2.5 hrs) it's an easy drive and a lot closer to tj. But they don't have any zebras there! I have missed talking with everyone and trying to keep up with all of you. Send me an email so we can talk...."can we talk here"? hugs, hugs

I wouldn't really call it a secret for me. If someone asks how I have been losing weight I tell them, other than that I don't go shouting it off the roof tops. But we all know if you really want something known, you just need to tell that 1 person who will spread it for you. There's one in every crowd.

HELLLLLLOOOOOO out there. How the heck is everyone? I have been trying to catch up on everyone, but I can't seem to get a lot of info on you all. So where are ya'll? After my 3rd fill I have really experienced restriction. I feel great and have lost a lot of inches. So how are you and you and you...... Well here's my stats, what are yours looking like? Love to hear from you all, Reneej :-h