jenn9585

they were trying to see the psychological difference... I was in a mri machine for 5 hrs a day for 2 days... and I do understand what your saying about the band I went through the same thing but I was in my green zone before the study

I was not having issues with the band before! it was something the surgeon had asked me to do because of how successful I was with the band...they are trying to figure out why successful people with the band are successful so that they can have a better understanding of how to help those who aren't so successful and yes my last fill was covered by them! thanks!

the study is over that's the only reason I messed with the band I never thought I would have to deal with this after... and I will never do it again!

ok so long story ill try to make it as short as possible.... so last month here in ct I was chosen to do a research study they pretend to take your fill out one day and the next they do take your fill out or vice versa and they don't tell you which day they are doing what and then they monitor your brain activity.. I could completely tell the difference because you eat lunch when you are there anyways I got my fill taken out the second day and they went to put the fluid back in and I couldn't even get water down so the dr took out 1.5 cc and I felt like my band was completely empty even though it wasnt with just that taken out... 1 week after which was a little over 3 weeks ago I had 1cc put back in and ive really been struggling since... ive had days when I feel like I can eat anything and everything that I want (not that I am but im just describing how I feel) and then 2 days later I cant even get my morning coffee down... im not loosing any weight and those days that I cant get anything down feel like ive gone a lifetime without food... anyone have any opinions on what to do? should I get some fluid removed(I really don't want to because im not loosing now and im afraid ill gain but if I have to then I have to!) does it sound like my band has slipped? should I be worried? any opinions or help on what to do I would appreciate! Thanks in advance!

thanks

thanks missy you always seem 2 be the one 2 answer

i had a tt done on the 3rd and everything seems to be healing fine except last night i noticed that my belly button is ozing out white stuff and smelly plus it is burning this morning i am a worrier so i called last night to the surgeons office and he told me sometimes its harder to clean the belly button and to take a shower and then clean it with peroxide after my shower but i just wanted to know if anyone else thinks i should go in and get it checked out? does it sound like an infection?

checking in at 172. met my goal! i wish it was more!

172! so happy im finally losing was sick of seeing 174!! met my goal and am just hoping it stays the same or i lose another pound or 2 would be great!

sorry im so late checking in at 173 finally!

i am still at 174! been here for 3 weeks and its not moving!!! grrr

Name, real or screen~ Jenn Goal weight for March 31st~ 172 Weight on March 1st~ 174 Age~ 27 Dietary goal for March~ stay on track Exercise goal for March~ work out as much as possible Personal goal for March~ not sure yet Date banded~ 11/1/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 106 lbs What is your good luck charm? family

met my goal im still at 174... i cant seem to get past 174 though my goal for next month wont be much!

scale is up and running again and i am still 174! i met my goal! just hoping to stay there this month although losing another 1 or 2 would be excellent! guess i will have 2 wait and see!

174 last i checked which was on wed scale isnt working today so i could be more or less but that is my last known weight

yeah i couldnt live without being able to have a nibble of sugar every now and again and ive heard the same thing about gastric bypass and the success rate!

there are many people on here who have lost 200+ lbs! floridays is one who has inspired alot of people talk to her if you can!

i wore sweats all the time at that size and most were all beat up so ive gotten rid of them but i do have size 18-20 in summer stuff when summer rolls around and if your that size shoot me a email! you pay for shipping you can have it!!

still sick uhhh!!! although i am 176 so this week was the opposite of last week! ive been to sick to eat this week!

ur in onederland! congrats!!!

180 gained 2...been a rough week! been sick and stressed and havent worked out because i was sick and didnt really keep track of calories the way i should have. hopefully next week will be better!

i had the same issue when i first had the band put in as well... i also had a friend with one put in a month after mine... she reached the green zone before me but her band was also smaller... she has also reached her goal and im still 24 away from mine but she also had a lower bmi then i did... but ultimatly i follow the rules just like she does! everyone is different and you guys have lost more weight then i did in the first month in a half! Also this is just a ? but without the band have you ever lost that much weight in a month in a half??? the lap band is to help lose weight at a slow and steady pace it is not gastric bypass which will allow you to lose weight alot faster! you guys are doing great and like i said your doing alot better then i did in the begining! give it time! your already sticking to the rules you will surely see results!!!

i wasnt sure if id find anyone else on here with a child with autism obviously there are so many people on here from all walks of life nice to know there is at least one other person on here to relate! how old is your son? mines is 7 and the last few years esp in school have been rough! he has a really great school and support system but its just trying to figure the days out with him some are alot rougher then others and lately there have been alot of rough ones! im not sure where on the spectrum your son is or what things are triggers or anything.. maybe that would be a private convo but if you have advice on anything im open to suggestions!

thank you so much!

thank you!