KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
The Slime Ball Effect...??? - Ok, if you get grossed out easily… stop reading now.    I had my second fill last week (Thursday) and thought I was doing pretty well. But I think I have a hard time readi...

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3 months in... - Had my second fill today.  Gave me 1.2cc sow now I'm at a total of 6.4  Lets see how this goes.  :)  Down 5 lbs for a total of 20 since my 2 weeks pre-op.  Yay me!!  Feeling proud ...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Need a pick me up... - I will be 3 months in on the 11th of this month.  I was down 15lbs at my first fill 6 weeks ago, and scheduled for my second one this thursday. BUT I'M SOOOOOO HUNGRY.  *SIGH*  ...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Fill signs... What to look for?? - Ok...  So the Dr. fills my little band w/ saline, and tells me to chug some water and tell her when I feel it going down, and when it's done.  So I chug my water and wait...  and w...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Burping like Booger... - They did a hernia repair on me when they placed my port.  This is fairly common, the Dr. said about 90% of her patients need one when she goes in.  No biggie.  And the loss of the ...

KRYSTIE posted a comment 12 years, 8 months ago
I think this is my fave pic. You go girl!! BTW, love your current...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Can you chew too much?? - Just wondering if it's possible to chew TOO much??  I portion out what I eat, and count calories to keep my weight on the downslide...  But I'm wondering when this band is actu...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
Forum venting... - Seriously… why does it seem every time you post a question on the forum, people just ignore the question and take it upon themselves to criticize what you’re doing, in...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Snack suggestions... - I've only had one fill so far...  so I'm not really feeling any restriction from my band yet.  I'm trying to graze all day rather than sit at meals when I'm inclined to eat too muc...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Still hungry after first fill... - Ok, so I had my first fill July 7th...  and I'm still hungry and able to eat too much.  I have a 10cc band, and I'm at 5.2cc now.  Granted, I only am able to eat about HALF of what...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 8 months ago
SO WHERE'S THE BAND?? - So it’s been a week and a half since my first fill… And I’m still hungry. Not really feeling any restriction, but I do notice I get full quicker. Keeping my calo...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 9 months ago
POST FIRST FILL... - SO I HAD MY FIRST FILL ON MONDAY.  I WAS A LITTLE WORRIED GOING INTO THE DR'S OFFICE, SINCE I'VE "TECHNICALLY" BEEN WITHOUT RESTRICTION FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS AFTER ALL THE SWELLING ...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
I'M HUNGRY, MAN!!! - I CAN SEE WHY MY AUNT WAS FRUSTRATED BEFORE HER FIRST FILL.  *GRUMBLE GRUMBLE*   THE SWELLING HAS PRETTY MUCH ALL ABATED SINCE MY SURGERY.  WHICH MEANS, I NO LONGER HAVE ANY RESTRI...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
7 MORE MARBLES!!! - Had my 2 week post op appt today.  2 weeks pre op weighed in at 227 lbs...  2 weeks post op weighed in at 213.  14 lbs gone!!  Buh bye!!  Adios!!  Never gonna see you again!!  So t...

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AND THE FIGHT IS ON... - 2 WEEKS POST OP AND THE SOFT FOODS STAGE HAS BEGUN.  FIGURED I'D TRY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AND SOME ROASTED POTATOES.  I HAD HAD THE CHICKEN EARLIER IN THE DAY AND BEEN FINE...  BUT T...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
JUST TIE A STRING AROUND MY TOE... - And let me go.  Because today I would pass for a float at the Macy's Day Parade. Ugh!!  So bloated.   As uncouth as it sounds, haven't burped since last Tuesday.  How I wish I c...

KRYSTIE posted a comment 12 years, 10 months ago
other than wanting to sink my teeth into something of substance... ...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
1 WEEK POST OP - Well, it went much easier than expected.  :)  No problems with neausea, post op pain, infections, etc.  The gas pains had pretty much cleared up by day 4, with getting up to walk a...

KRYSTIE wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Day 3 Post op... - Incisions...  Pretty much no pain there.  Yay Dr. Jessee!!!  Didn't even really need the pain meds, but took them for the first 48 hrs anyway, just in case. Port site - Sore.  F...

KRYSTIE posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
bloated/gassy... how long? -  3 days post op.  I had my surgery wednesday morning.  Soooo bloated still.  How long does this last?  

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About Me
Clearwater/St. Pete, FL
Location
37.1
BMI
Surgery
05/11/2011
Surgery Date
May 02, 2011
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