momonamission

Happy Birthday to all the girls. And of course Kathy give your son a big hugh and kiss from all of us. Wishing you all a great day.

It is hard,but it is worth it. Just keep thinking of the good things to come.

So glad your hear. Your right this is a great place. I would have felt lost, confused, and alone without it. It is great to pop on and ask a question in the beginnig and get an answer and then it progressed to you giving answers and advice. It comes full circle. Congrats.

Sadly enough her battle might not be over. I have some clients who are nurses and they talk about bypass patients going bad (like a fruit) all the time. I would not have made that decision to have bypass just because it is such a more serious and dangeriou surgery. I was not that over weight to take that risk. Some are and they feel it is medically needed. I certainly wish your friend well. This must be tuff on the whole family.

Sadly enough your band does nothing for head hunger. It is a battle most of us continue to fight on a daily basis. I think it is important to set yourself up for sucess. This forum is part of that for me. And being aware of every bite I put in my mouth. I think when you start to see the results and of course your not as physically hungery it gets easier. You can cheat the band. Our mission is not too. It's not the easy way out but it is a hugh tool to assist you along the way. I would not have made it this far without it. I know a thinner me is coming out instead of hoping a thinner me comes out.

You might want to concider doing floro. I would hate for there to be something wrong and you have to have it removed because you waited to long. Honey, this is your body and you do not want to take any chances. I hope all is truely well.

I do not envy you. The few times I have had a personal trainer I thought I would be better off dead. But, good for you. I am sure it will make a big difference. On another note. Do you think ab workouts could hurt the port. I am always hesitant to do to much with my abs because I do not want to pull on my port. What do ya think?

I think it really depends on the doctor. It's not fair to sterotype them all. Some docs give small fills and think that it is safer to just put a small amount in at a time. Others are more agressive but you might only need 2 fills. I personally believe you are safest if you use floro. They can see what is or what is not going thru. I know it can be more expensive and right now with economics sometimes that can be tuff. In the end it is really important to listen to your body and do what it tells you to do. If you thnk something is not right than check it out. You should be able to drink water and shakes and even eat food. It might be that certain things do not work and you need to drop those foods off your list because if you do not you can hurt your band. This is a good oportunity to touch on stretched pouches and and flipped bands. Please do not over eat. Listen to your body!!!!!!If your to tight get an unfill. If you thnk that next bite is going to hurt...do not take it. I did not spend all this money and take this risk to blow it. Arlene listened to her body and saved her band because she was in tune with her body. We are all here to suport one another and laugh and have fun. But, sometimes you need a reminder that this is serious. SORRY TO SOUND LIKE A GRUMP!!! I just so badly want us all to be successful. Have a great day.

I think it really depends on the doctor. It's not fair to sterotype them all. Some docs give small fills and think that it is safer to just put a small amount in at a time. Others are more agressive but you might only need 2 fills. I personally believe you are safest if you use floro. They can see what is or what is not going thru. I know it can be more expensive and right now with economics sometimes that can be tuff. In the end it is really important to listen to your body and do what it tells you to do. If you thnk something is not right than check it out. You should be able to drink water and shakes and even eat food. It might be that certain things do not work and you need to drop those foods off your list because if you do not you can hurt your band. This is a good oportunity to touch on stretched pouches and and flipped bands. Please do not over eat. Listen to your body!!!!!!If your to tight get an unfill. If you thnk that next bite is going to hurt...do not take it. I did not spend all this money and take this risk to blow it. Arlene listened to her body and saved her band because she was in tune with her body. We are all here to suport one another and laugh and have fun. But, sometimes you need a reminder that this is serious. SORRY TO SOUND LIKE A GRUMP!!! I just so badly want us all to be successful. Have a great day.

I hope you do well.

You never know how people are going to react. I found most supportive even if it was just in front of me. 30 pounds later I get people asking questions like,"What's that doctors name. And How much was it." I am only to eagar to answer.

I heard of it in a lapband seminar but I have not heard of anybody on this forum or anyone I personally know.

He will be so surprised at how the band changes your life. For Brad and I it has helped alot. I have more confidence in the bedroom and just more energy which of course makes me a more willing participant. He touches me more in the kitchen just while I cook or do anything. He was against it at first and said he loved me the way I was. I can tell you I am happy he loves me unconditionally, but it is alot more fun now. I feel we are more connected now. I hope tha is what it gives you.

That is mind blowing!!!

I got it from a vitamin shop, but I thnk you could get it at Wal-mart. Make sure it is the gel and not the juice.

She recommended the gel over the juice. I drank it. Let's just say I am glad it was only a tablespoon. I have tasted worse,but still not tasty. If it makes me regular I will drink it ..chunks and all.

I went to our local vitamin shop today to buy some biotin and try some vitamin b-12 subligual. I got those things and started talking to lady at the front desk which was very helpful. She had bypass and I was telling her about the things I needed to work on. I told her I had been struggling with constipation and I had tried a colon cleansing kit. She said not to do that but to try drinking Aloe Vera Gel everyday. She said I only need about 1 tablespoon. She said it works by pulling moisture to your colon. She said it was good for your digestive system, promotes regularity, and helps muscle and joints. I have heard good things about it before but did not think about it much. I am going to give it a try. If any of you have any info let me know. If it does all it says and if everything works that I bought I should be a happy camper.

I hope someone can enlarge these. I can't see them so good.

I am with ya sis. I want to scream "KEEP IT COMIN!!!" Here we are on this journey together. Somedays are great and well others ...you just can't wait to be over.

I think it is a minute by minute, hour by hour, and day by day fight for all of us. Most of this week I was awsome and I could not have been any better. But, yesterday and today...Well let's just say there have been better minutes, hours, and days. The good thing is tommorow is another day. I can start over and so can you. None of us are going to be perfect all of the time. You will do better with your fill and do not be surprised if you need another soon. Those fills are key. The band is just an empty tire with no air without the fills. Glad your back and your band has some air.

I bet that was a great feeling. I am going to start going again to the gym tomorrow. I think I WILL be out of breath.

I tried to eat cereal the other day. I love cereal and I have not had any since surgery ( june 3) I had 3 bites and knew if I took one more bite I would be in serious pain. I put the bowl on the counter and grieved for just a little bit over the loss of my Coco Krispies.

I know how you feel. If you have a test and study for an A you expect to get an A, not a C or D. I think I should be losing weight faster also. I know what I put in but it does not always reflect on the scale. I would like to know what the dietician says. I guess it could be a number of things. Post back with a follow up. I do think your doing great and should be proud, but it's hard to be happy with anything other than an A when you work so hard.

You look like this really rebelious cool rocker chick. total hot rocker chick.

Also make sure you are getting in enough calories to sustain yourself.