skinnyagain

YES, FOR ME THAT IS NORMAL. I FEEL LIKE I WANT TO BURP ESP AT NIGHT/EVENING TIME AFTER I AM DONE EATING FOR THE DAY. IF I EAT TO FAST THEN YA I FEEL LIKE I WANT TO BURP. BURPING DOES COME A SMIDGE EASIER AT TIME, BUT I CAN'T LET EM RIP LIKE PREBAND. SLOW DOWN AND IT WON'T BE AS BAD. IF YA FOLLOW THE RULES OF DR. ORTIZ, YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL

KIM

Bring a book or two...

cup for your broth, and make sure you use bottled water.

I totally over paked..go figure, didn't use half of the stuff I packed.

1's and 5's great tip...

gas strips, and take them before surgery...the strips...

Baggy clothes...and just set your mind to the fact we have all

been there, we have all had to be on the liquid phase...when you want to

think that its not worth it...It will be...

Take care

Kim

I didn't loose that much on the post op phase of the diet. You have forever to lose this weight. It will come off when you get some fills. Be patient, I know its hard...You went through the surgery and darn it you want to lose some weight...It will happen as long as you follow the plan...I didn't follow the plan at first and I didn't lose much...now that I am following the plan, it is coming off a bit faster...

good Luck

Kim

One week from today...Mommie makeover will be done! Can't wait

Kim

You will find that bread in all forms will not be your friend. Take it slow, and if you do eat bread expect it to hurt or come back up!

Have fun with more restriction..good luck!

Kim

From what I read, this also aids in a change in cell and metabolism. Sounds like there is also a mechanism that because of the hCG,all nutrients and water are taken out of the cell, this shrinking it and then since the body does not need it anylonger, we flush it out!

Sounds interesting.

have you also considered getting another fill? With proper restriction you should not be that hungry. In your 10cc band you have some room to finagle things?

Kim

what the heck is HCG--to me that is the pregnency hormone, and that part of my life only made me gain weight! So some one explain this to me!

Kim

I HAD SWELLING FOR A FEW WEEKS BUT FINAL RESULTS IN ABOUT 2 MONTHS I'D SAY

KIM I'D LOVE TO MEET UP ANY TIME. I'M IN THE FEDERAL WAY, AUBURN AREA. OUR SON GRADUATED LAST YEAR FROM WESTERN WASHINGTON UP THERE BUT I STILL MAKE TRIPS UP THE MALL TO SHOP. NAME A DATE

sweet, your not to far at all....I grew up in Olympia for 30 years...Now in Bellingham...Well let me look at my schedule, and we will connect...

tAKE CARE, AND THANKS FOR THE INFO ON THE SWELLING, DRAINAGE, AND ALL THE OTHER STUFF THAT WILL GO ALONG WITH THE PS

KIM

Pammie and Lisal--

where are you guys at..I am in Bellingham...If your that close maybe we could meet somewhere in the middle for lunch or something...

Kim

I think it is quit weird that the band slams shut...What I have noticed that if I don't drink enough fluids before I attempt solids it just won't plain go down. Sometimes I neglect to drink enough and I get reminded ever so lovely by my band that...dip *hit you can't eat that right now!!! THE BAND WILL ALWAYS WIN!

I also had a small unfill, and I have started to lose again. Stopped slider foods, and I have been kicking my self for not following the rules to the extent that I should of.

Kim

hahaha--ya he told me there is alot of sepage...He told me about the shower curtain thing.

Kim

Dr. Nyte was 10,300$ For Lipo, TT, and boobie lift...+ a guarantee to make me happy with surgeries! + he is only two hours from my house, so if there is a problem. + peace of mind!

Mexico was between 7500-9800....BUT I didn't want to go into deep Mexico for the 7500, plus, there was airfare, hotel and food to add, plus I would of had to fly my mom in from Mississippi to stay with my son....So for me, it wa cheaper!

Kim

Hello all, I went today and had a consult with Dr. Nyte in Maple Valley...Very nice guy and he spent a entire hour talking with me. So planned is a TT and breast lift....some lipo on the hips to make things more curvie!!! It was actually cheaper to stay in the states than to Mexico!!!???!!!!

Taking time off from work (without pay)...but totally worth it! Before and afters to come. Yaaa, my tummy will be gone forever!!!!

Kim

Hello everyone...I know there have been a lot of talk about the poop issue...So lets talk about it some more...

I have been banded and have had issues in the feces removal dept...With all the water we drink, why do you all think we suffer from this?

We chew our foods, we drinks lots of water, we are to stay active...but even though we are doing that...poop won't come...easily!

So I Benefiber, Miralax and if that doesn't work I take a laxative...I have talked to my doctor about it, and she changed a few of my medications around and it has helped.....

So I am asking...what works for you and what have you tried?

Kim

THAT is terrific...

Can you post the top 5 things that you have learned from the band...

Kim

Stormy,

I get super hungry the week of my period, and when it arrives like a gift, I get tight...So I believe you are normal. Don't push it, but expect to be tight and adjust your eating to accomadate it...

Have a happy period....

Kim

I just got done watching the webinar from Monday with Dr. Ortiz, I think it was a great refresher to what you already know or knew, but just makes you look at what you are doing or not doing that is or is not making you successful!

I encourage everone to watch it..Its only 30 min long...

Kim

Ditto....

I have been banded over a year now...I have only lost 19 lbs. HELP!!!! I am frusterated, mad, upset all those emotions wrapped up... I have good restriction. I exercise more than I have in a long while...the scale is not budging.

Any super band secrets to success...???

Kim

Storm,

Some times men in general feel insecure when they think their wife will "change"...Most men like the same things, maybe his not liking your band idea is because he doesn't understand what it will do for you, thus in turn do for him...I sure have noticed, as i SHRINK, my hubby is more happy..if you get my drift...lol If he was to really think about it, it's a win win situation. Perhaps he can talk to my hubby one day!

Now don't beat yourself up for the slip ups... Just try to cont with the liquid phase. So your on week two, you should be able to add a few more things. It has been a while since I was where you are and I don't remember exactually what you get to drink on week two! But keep looking at this board because there is a lot of useful, helpful info to get you to where you want to be....Plus you can always call, or e-mail Miranda...

Were all here for you!

Kim

You should be so proud of yourself. Keep up the good work...

Boy I sure do know what your feeling. I wanted to loose 50lbs and it has been sooo slooooowwwwwww....Frusterating at times. I know I am shrinking because my clothes arebecoming loose. I really would like to get there and be happy, sexy hot mama! We are planning some PS sometime this year. I have seen some of the after shot of some folks after there tummy tucks, and they look fab....I want that to be me!!!

Kim

So today isn't as bad as yesterday...Able to get down a few more bites of food..And I made tomato pie...Yummm...I think next time, I won't use as many onions. Its ok, but I am not a huge onion fan.

So one day at a time.

Kim

I can drink coffee, not any foods for a few hours. Then I have to start slowly...I think I will cont to play with this and see what I can do with it. It has only been two days...

Thanks

all

Kim

today I ate a over easy egg, and two tablespoons hash browns and couldn't finish it all..About 30 minutes to get that much down???