Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Welcome Lee! Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Love ya, Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 said: " I have for as long as I can remember, desired to always help others and expect nothing in return. I still am that person but I am now unable to give my physical energy (which was what it took most times) to another in need. For me it's sad because that is where my joy of life was but at the same time I think, Why doesn't anyone else feel that way? Where are they when I need a visit or a warm dish brought over because I cannot cook most of the time etc. Nowhere. " Yes, exactly for me too. I know we didn't help out of desire for reciprocation, but it would be nice, now that we are the ones in need. Aylwin xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Welcome Lee! Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Love ya, Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Oh Sandrea, that's terrible! I see finding a good doctor is kinda like a man - you gotta kiss a lotta frogs first! UGH! I think we've all had our fair share of crappy medical care, but it amazes me that once they are somewhat stumped, they really take it out on US! I was with the same doc for 25 years, he was the one who dxd me with CFS 8 years ago and has since sent me to every neuro in the county, and has had me tested for everything it seems, and STILL when I would go in with no improvement, some things worse, he would just shake his head and say " why can't these doctor's find MS? " I kept thinking, MAYBE.........just MAYBE, its' NOT MS!!!!! Seems so SIMPLE to a layperson like myself! I just happened to find a good doc, by calling a friend of mine that worked at a local hospital in their MRI department. I know that may sound like a stretch, but I figured, what is one of the FIRST tests a doc sends you for? an MRI - someone in those offices may be able to refer you to a good doc???? It's worth a try anyway I sure hope you find someone who can help you and more importantly, support you! Sandrea Kornblum wrote: I really envy you the doctors you have. I had a recent visit with my internist that put me into tears. I asked about Dysautonomia and having a tilt table test. She was totally emphatic that I can not have this as it is congenital (which it is not always). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mon is right - everyone is different. Since you are on solid food, try increasing the amount of protein in each meal - protein takes longer for the body to digest and is slower to move through your digestive system so helps to make you feel fuller for longer. Sometimes it also helps if you eat smaller portions but more often - but check with your surgeon or dietitian before you change your eating habits. Don't worry it does get better!!! Danna > > Hello fellow bandits > I have been done on the 28-1-2009, so it is now 3 1/2 weeks. Have > started to eat some solid food, but I am not feeling much restriction, > and it has been a struggle to tell myself I am full. I know it is > different for everyone, but does it feel fuller once you have had your > first fill? Thank goodness I have been on opti since sep 08, as this > has helped with the small portions I am having to eat. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hello , welcome to Bandster life! Generally, when you have your op, the surgeon doesnt put anything in the band because you have some internal swelling and they wait until that has gone down before they give you your first fill. The length of time it takes for the swelling to subside varies, so some people dont really feel hungry until their first fill and some feel ravenous very quickly! Yes, you will feel better once you have your first fill...........and its a good thing that you have been doing the Opti since September because at least your stomach isnt going from huge portions to a lot less. You are going to have to pace yourself, for sure, which isnt easy for those of us who have been eating much more than we should, for years Good luck, onwards and downwards from here! Mon From: SydBand [mailto:SydBand ] On Behalf Of peterandcarol@...Sent: Saturday, 21 February 2009 10:01 AMTo: SydBand Subject: New Member Hello fellow banditsI have been done on the 28-1-2009, so it is now 3 1/2 weeks. Havestarted to eat some solid food, but I am not feeling much restriction,and it has been a struggle to tell myself I am full. I know it isdifferent for everyone, but does it feel fuller once you have had yourfirst fill? Thank goodness I have been on opti since sep 08, as thishas helped with the small portions I am having to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks Danna and Mon I lost 55 kgs so far on opti (187.5kg started) and now I have started eating again, the weight loss has dramatically slowed to crawl. Did this happen to you as well? I am having baked beans for protein and some chicken as well. I guess I feel full eventually, but not as fast as I would like. So I am looking forward to some fills for help Pete > > > > Hello fellow bandits > > I have been done on the 28-1-2009, so it is now 3 1/2 weeks. Have > > started to eat some solid food, but I am not feeling much restriction, > > and it has been a struggle to tell myself I am full. I know it is > > different for everyone, but does it feel fuller once you have had your > > first fill? Thank goodness I have been on opti since sep 08, as this > > has helped with the small portions I am having to eat. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Pete, I did start to feel a bit hungry about 3-4 weeks after the op but my first fill helped. Just remember, and I know everyone has probably already told you this, but it took you years to get to the weight you were - it won't drop off overnight but it will come off. The band is still hard work, it certainly isn't an easy way out, but if you work with it and your surgeon you will be surprised at the results. Danna > > > > > > Hello fellow bandits > > > I have been done on the 28-1-2009, so it is now 3 1/2 weeks. Have > > > started to eat some solid food, but I am not feeling much restriction, > > > and it has been a struggle to tell myself I am full. I know it is > > > different for everyone, but does it feel fuller once you have had your > > > first fill? Thank goodness I have been on opti since sep 08, as this > > > has helped with the small portions I am having to eat. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks again Danna It is certainly nice to know that other people go through similiar feelings, can relate, pass on ideas and empathy. Pete > > > > > > > > Hello fellow bandits > > > > I have been done on the 28-1-2009, so it is now 3 1/2 weeks. > Have > > > > started to eat some solid food, but I am not feeling much > restriction, > > > > and it has been a struggle to tell myself I am full. I know it > is > > > > different for everyone, but does it feel fuller once you have > had your > > > > first fill? Thank goodness I have been on opti since sep 08, as > this > > > > has helped with the small portions I am having to eat. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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