Louisianagirl

Just be careful you don't slip, My NP told me thats was causes a lot of peoples bands to slip is that they are too tight and don't realize that they are too tight. I have a 4cc band and I have about 2cc in mine and I feel pretty good with that. My NP won't give you a fill if you have lost 10lb or more. Just be careful. You seem to be doing awesome.

I am so excited for everone. To those that will be banded, your confidence will go up. Everyone tells me I look more happy and that is the truth, I feel so much better. I don't even sleep as much and have more energy. It feels so good to have clothes in my closet fit again. I don't miss when I use to eat till I could not move. Everyone will just love it. My hardest thing is saying no to chocolate. I have a six year old and she had all that Easter candy and I just had to have some. Now I need to get the rest of it out the house.lol Well good luck to everyone on their journey.

KLM3hrt, You look amazing! When were you banded?

Did you have your port checked out? If not maybe you should. My mom was banded the same day and she noticed if her jeans are tight her port area will be a little sore.

Go for it! Don't worry what others think. I am sure you could proberly find it a little cheaper. I paid 12,900. in New Orleans, La. About loosing hair, you will have to take vitamins the rest of your life and as long as you get about 70 grams of protein a day you should be ok. I take Flintstones and I drink liquid protein to make sure I get my protein in. I became much happier once I seen the weight start to come off. I have tried everything under the sun to lose and the most I had lost on my own was 15 lbs. Good Luck on your decision.

What is a bodybug?

I get the golf ball feeling about once a week. I never threw up, but like twice I thought I would. It must have been the slime it kind of feels like bubbles coming up my throat, then all of a sudden it passes through and goes down. One time was when I ate bread stix. I stay away from those things. I noticed it happens when I don't chew well and I eat too fast. Thats when I know I am eating too fast. I don't know what is the average time for the golf ball feeling but mine just last like 30 sec.

I was on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks also, I will not lie, I cheated too. I only lost 5 lbs. The nurse at the hospital for pre-op said, not too many people do it.

Hi Stacy, How are you doing on your journey? I don't know haw to add anyone to the list but i am sure someone will.

Good Luck!!! you will not regret this.

Yes I waiting to start swimming but the water is still too cold. We had some unexspected cool weather this weekend.

How many of you are really exercising? I try to do at least 20-30 min a day on my Gazelle but I just don't have time to stay committed everyday.

Go online to www.wholesaleSupplementStore.com. I was the cheapest place and once you order they send a free shipping coupon for your next order. It has like 45 grams in one tube.

I was banded in Jan.2007 and you all are doing wonderful.

Are you getting enough protein? I just bought some New liquid whey Protein. In one tube you get 43 grams. I sort of slowed down on the weight loss. It looks like you are doing great.

I think 2.cc. I know I am good for now.

I was unstood it was for life, if you don't have complications or band eroision. Don't worry the pain will ease each day. I slept in my recliner for a week, it made it easier to sit and get up. I don't think you will regret it after the pain is gone. My c-section hurted way more than this. Good Luck!!!

Don't feel bad I am not hungry, had three fills, hardly eating but I don't find its coming off as fast as I thought. I did notice to that if you way your self every day, nothing shows on the scale and then all of a sudden I just drop. Everyone is different so don't let this discourage you. Thursdays is when the scale drops for me. That is so crazy!

I used DR. French in Metairie, he is with Dr. Lavin. They are very good. Go to www.whyweight.com . I think you would really be satisfied. I was self pay $12,900, that includes a year of visits. Chris the NP is awesome. Good Luck on your decision.:clap2:

I think everyone on here enjoyed eating and cooking. I think it is a decision you will not regret. I am now enjoying life and feeling great!

Good Luck!!! Hope everything goes well.

Thin crust is better for you, I ate meat (really tender) on day 3. I just chewed really well and ate really slow. You will be fine.

I have one on my ankel but not concerned about it. I do want to go get another one on my back as soon as I loose my weight.

Thanks for posting this, I want to start tanning in about 2 weeks. I will also try the stickers on my scars.

I was wondering the same thing. I get that feeling in my chest when I eat fast or take to big of a bite. I don't think I ever got anything stuck, the pain does not last long and I can feel the food going down. I just try and slow down. I never had a PB.