... tried a tiny bit of four of five things and was happy that I was able to do that Didn't feel like I missed anything at all. Even had a tiny sliver of...
I did really well too. Just tasted a few of the things I enjoy and was satisfied. Being banded is the best thing I ever did for myself. Linda ... From:...
Linda: I thank God every day that I was able to have lap-band surgery. I tell everyone about it. Carolyn Linda <J.MACKLIN@...> wrote: I did really well...
Hi,just want'ed to let you know,have lost 21 lbs so far,feeling good,have a litte pain on left side,I think it is port site,this is the best thing in the world...
saraleekid
ltdman@...
Dec 4, 2007 3:56 pm
1582
I have not got my band yet and I am wondering,what happens when you eat something that is not chewed up like it issuppose to be? Does it get stuck, and how do...
donnarie111
donnarie111@...
Dec 4, 2007 3:56 pm
1583
I had my surgery yesterday. I am a little sore today. Shoulder pain mainly but where the port is, too I think. I am now able to concentrate more on what I...
Yes it gets stuck and it hurts really bad. Usually you throw up. Sometimes it will go down most of the time not. ... From: donnarie111 <donnarie111@...> ...
Donnarie111, Things do tend to get stuck if not chewed or if is too big of a bite or something that is too dry. I feel it in my upper chest and fortunately...
CongratulationsTerry! You are on your way! There will be some slower times ahead but don't let them get you down. Your body has to adjust. Remember to...
I am approaching 6 months out from surgery. You will find at times you will just slime until the item moves or you may even throw it up. Both ways, it hurts...
Standing near the coffin of one of her closest friends, Patty Hill made a promise that would forever change her life. Patty Hill says losing 140 pounds...
I am becoming concerned. I was banded Oct. 12, 2007. I have gotten to the point that I can eat anything as long as it is in small pieces and I chew very...
Ros, Hang in there, we all hit plateaus and it can be VERY frustrating. I seem to hit a wall every time I have a fill. It seems to take a week or two before...
... let them get you down. Your body has to adjust. Remember to exercise after things have healed and keep a close watch on your portions and you'll continue...
saraleekid
ltdman@...
Dec 7, 2007 2:03 pm
1593
Never!!! I had some problems this summer and have not lost as much as I had hoped but I think I finally have the band where I need it. I hope to lose at least...
I didn't notice any difference until my third fill. Hang in there. Just make good food choices and be patient!! ... From: Rosaline Rodgers-Williams To:...
Never...I looked forward to the surgery... couldn't wait to have it. I was nervous the night before but never doubted for a minute that it was the right thing...
I lost lots of weight after I first was banded, but then nothing else came off for several months. It took several fills before I actually could fill the...
To Rosaline: I notice that I lose and then I teeter up and down for a couple of weeks and then lose again. I made it through Thanksgiving losing 2 lbs and...
boxfox3113
boxfox3113@...
Dec 7, 2007 2:06 pm
1598
Thanks Ann! I really needed the encouragement. I have started to add Benifiber to my coffee, soup, anything liquid. It really doesn't change the taste of...
Is that the fiber that can be sprinkled on solid food or mixed into sauces also? I have been thinking I probably need to start something like that. I've been...
What size of band do you have? And how many cc's do you have. I have 8 cc's. It was not until I got to 5 cc's that I really filled restriction that I felt...
How many cc's did they fill you at each fill? ... From: boxfox3113 To: BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 3:20 PM Subject:...
i had the surgery on 11-30.developed upper respiritory infection,i am having trouble getting my water quota in for the day.any suggestions or tips?can not...
Hi Everyone, I am new to the group. My surgery date was 11/13/2007; since then I have went through all kinds of emotion. The biggest one the first week after...
Hello all. I'm hoping that some of you can help me out with the challenge I'm facing. I'm scheduled for surgery next Monday, Dec 17. Shouldn't be a big...
Just be patient and keep doing what your instructions say. One thing keep up the protein. I was banded June 8 and it wasn't until I got to 3.5cc in my 4.0 cc...
I have been banded a little over a year now and have not lost as much as I had hoped but am still glad I had the procedure. I can not eat salads or bread. Some...
Ladonna, I was banded 8/3 and still haven't managed to get 64 oz of water per day. I tend to forget to start drinking after waiting for 30 min after meals. I...