Guest guest Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sandy, thanks so much for all the help. You really know your stuff lady :-) I wanted to tell you that you were so helpful to me 3 yrs ago when my mother past away. You tried to help her as well, I remember. I know you may not remember me, as you talk, as well as help lots of people. But I just want you to know how thankful & blessed I feel to have someone there that cares & is willing to take time out of your day to help us all.. Thanks so much for the help about my daughter, when I got the news from the Dr, my husband & I just went to pieces but I know she's gonna be ok. It's so hard to see her go through the chemo though, but I know God will take care of her & keep her strong. Thanks so much again.God bless you Sandy @---/---- a rose 4 u Missy Shults On May 24, 2011, at 1:19 AM, " moonshadow.sandy " <moonshadow.sandy@...> wrote: > Missy - sorry this didn't show up til now. WE've had problems with messages getting through. > > Most docs will remove a fill when a woman gets pregnant. Some can keep a partial fill, but only if there are NO problems and the baby is growing well. > > The band is not associated with pregnancy problems like pre-eclampsia, thankfully but sure sorry you acquired it. > > Also, thankfully, the cure rate overall for Wilms is very high, especially for the stage 1. I was an oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for a long time. > > Burping is pretty normal for a bandster - you're swallowing air when you eat, and then it has a hard time getting back out thru the small band opening. > Review the eating rules about good foods and fluids, eat very slowly, chew very well, and only PEA sized bites. All this will help, asa you re-learn to eat like a bandster again! > > But do be sure your fill is not too tight - also review the 4 Fill documents in the files here. A too-big fill always leads to problems, and sometimes very serious ones. WE have to know the signs and symptoms of a too-large fill and get it relieved quickly. > Don't think that barely being able to eat is a good thing - it could not be any worse. > > Good luck! Prayers for your little girl.. > > Sandy > > > > > > I got my band in Feb 2007, lost 130 lbs, got pregnant after trying for 22 yrs. Yay... But had complications swallowing so the Dr had to remove my fill. I ended up with preeclampsia which turned into HELLP syndrome & I had a ton of extra fluid, I ended up having my little girl 3 wks early, we both almost lost our lives through that. She was a healthy little girl until 6 days before her 2nd birthday, she had gotten sick & was admitted to the hospital & tests were ran, she was dx with a Wilms tumor on her left kidney. Her kidney, tumor & all was removed & it was stage 1 cancer, she is now taking 18 wks of chemo & the Dr says he thinks they got it all, praise God. I gained a lot of weight without my fill, I'm an emotional eater. So now I've been back to get 2 fills so far, my question is, is it normal to fill the need to berp a lot especially when your eating or drinking? It doesn't hurt though. Thanks everyone for listening to my long story & I appreciate any & all help. Please remember my little girl in prayer. > > > > Thank you, > > Missy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sandy, it's me again.. Do you have a list of good band foods, energy healthy foods? Thanks so much... Missy Shults On May 24, 2011, at 1:19 AM, " moonshadow.sandy " <moonshadow.sandy@...> wrote: > Missy - sorry this didn't show up til now. WE've had problems with messages getting through. > > Most docs will remove a fill when a woman gets pregnant. Some can keep a partial fill, but only if there are NO problems and the baby is growing well. > > The band is not associated with pregnancy problems like pre-eclampsia, thankfully but sure sorry you acquired it. > > Also, thankfully, the cure rate overall for Wilms is very high, especially for the stage 1. I was an oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for a long time. > > Burping is pretty normal for a bandster - you're swallowing air when you eat, and then it has a hard time getting back out thru the small band opening. > Review the eating rules about good foods and fluids, eat very slowly, chew very well, and only PEA sized bites. All this will help, asa you re-learn to eat like a bandster again! > > But do be sure your fill is not too tight - also review the 4 Fill documents in the files here. A too-big fill always leads to problems, and sometimes very serious ones. WE have to know the signs and symptoms of a too-large fill and get it relieved quickly. > Don't think that barely being able to eat is a good thing - it could not be any worse. > > Good luck! Prayers for your little girl.. > > Sandy > > > > > > I got my band in Feb 2007, lost 130 lbs, got pregnant after trying for 22 yrs. Yay... But had complications swallowing so the Dr had to remove my fill. I ended up with preeclampsia which turned into HELLP syndrome & I had a ton of extra fluid, I ended up having my little girl 3 wks early, we both almost lost our lives through that. She was a healthy little girl until 6 days before her 2nd birthday, she had gotten sick & was admitted to the hospital & tests were ran, she was dx with a Wilms tumor on her left kidney. Her kidney, tumor & all was removed & it was stage 1 cancer, she is now taking 18 wks of chemo & the Dr says he thinks they got it all, praise God. I gained a lot of weight without my fill, I'm an emotional eater. So now I've been back to get 2 fills so far, my question is, is it normal to fill the need to berp a lot especially when your eating or drinking? It doesn't hurt though. Thanks everyone for listening to my long story & I appreciate any & all help. Please remember my little girl in prayer. > > > > Thank you, > > Missy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sandy, plz disregard my last question, I read the guide you mentioned. It's very helpful. Thank you... Missy Shults On May 24, 2011, at 1:19 AM, " moonshadow.sandy " <moonshadow.sandy@...> wrote: > Missy - sorry this didn't show up til now. WE've had problems with messages getting through. > > Most docs will remove a fill when a woman gets pregnant. Some can keep a partial fill, but only if there are NO problems and the baby is growing well. > > The band is not associated with pregnancy problems like pre-eclampsia, thankfully but sure sorry you acquired it. > > Also, thankfully, the cure rate overall for Wilms is very high, especially for the stage 1. I was an oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for a long time. > > Burping is pretty normal for a bandster - you're swallowing air when you eat, and then it has a hard time getting back out thru the small band opening. > Review the eating rules about good foods and fluids, eat very slowly, chew very well, and only PEA sized bites. All this will help, asa you re-learn to eat like a bandster again! > > But do be sure your fill is not too tight - also review the 4 Fill documents in the files here. A too-big fill always leads to problems, and sometimes very serious ones. WE have to know the signs and symptoms of a too-large fill and get it relieved quickly. > Don't think that barely being able to eat is a good thing - it could not be any worse. > > Good luck! Prayers for your little girl.. > > Sandy > > > > > > I got my band in Feb 2007, lost 130 lbs, got pregnant after trying for 22 yrs. Yay... But had complications swallowing so the Dr had to remove my fill. I ended up with preeclampsia which turned into HELLP syndrome & I had a ton of extra fluid, I ended up having my little girl 3 wks early, we both almost lost our lives through that. She was a healthy little girl until 6 days before her 2nd birthday, she had gotten sick & was admitted to the hospital & tests were ran, she was dx with a Wilms tumor on her left kidney. Her kidney, tumor & all was removed & it was stage 1 cancer, she is now taking 18 wks of chemo & the Dr says he thinks they got it all, praise God. I gained a lot of weight without my fill, I'm an emotional eater. So now I've been back to get 2 fills so far, my question is, is it normal to fill the need to berp a lot especially when your eating or drinking? It doesn't hurt though. Thanks everyone for listening to my long story & I appreciate any & all help. Please remember my little girl in prayer. > > > > Thank you, > > Missy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Thanks so much for helping me.. I know it's very uncomfortable but it does stop me from overeating. Missy Shults On Jun 6, 2011, at 12:53 PM, " julimarie171@... " <julimarie171@...> wrote: > Missy, what you are expperiecing is completely normal, with a little > variation from person to person. It is sometimes referred to as a pb. > Productive burp, or sliming > > banded 2007. Still down about. 110 pounds give or take a few depending > on thhe day > > Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless > > Re: Re: Lap band fill? > > Hi, Sandy - thanks so much, that was VERY helpful about the band foods. I > had 1 more question, is it normal that some of the time when I eat, it feels > like I've swallowed air & it really hurts, feels like a knife cutting in my > chest & when I finally do start burping this slimy stuff comes up ( not > trying to be so gross) but the only way I know to describe it. I was just > scared it may not be normal? I also every now & then get pains on the left > side of my neck when I swallow only while eating, but it is very painful. > Have you heard of this before? Thanks so much for being there & all your > help.. > > Missy Shults > > On Jun 6, 2011, at 12:25 AM, " moonshadow.sandy " <moonshadow.sandy@...> > wrote: > > > Hi, Missy - at one time I did have a list of " good " and " bad " band foods. > > Now, with 8 year's experience with this weird band, I have no LIST. > > It's mostly common sense, imo.Most foods are fine in moderation, and the > rest are ok as an occasional treat. > > > > Solid protein should always be at the top of the " list " -. Beef, chicken, > fish, pork. A few bites of these should start all lunches and dinners - they > go through the band slowly, even if chewed very well, so help you fill up > faster. Then, most veggies are fine. They should come second. Then, if there > is room, a couple bites of a good grain like quinoa, to provide fiber. > > > > Useless sweets and carbs should be avoided as much as possible. These are > the donuts, cakes, cookies full of oil, etc. I > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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