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Hi Deb, by now you have gone for your first fill, hope it went well. I also went for a fill today, I think my 7th ! she only put in a tiny tiny amount as we were on the fence as to if I needed it. figured I was there so might as well. Now that I see just how little it was .1cc, to make it an even 3, anyone know if I really have to do liquids and then mushy ? seems silly. (but I am doing it) I have never had any novicane/ or ever felt I needed it. It's generally just a little prick and over with quick. only had it once where it was a bit uncomfortable but I surived! there is a lot more to this whole process, than just getting banded, it's not the end all for some of us. I did manage to lose 10 lbs since my last visit, but 2 lbs a month average isn't the most inspiring. I only got the "little" lecture. I'm still happy , at least it's 2 down and not 2 up! It's been a bad couple months on the home front, my choices haven't been great. BUT I plan to hang in there!

Thanks Juli, have you thought about running for office? I'd vote for you! got a way with words for sure:thumbup: I think we should give our :tt2: friend, JOJO a round of thanks though for getting our blood moving , a good old shot in the arm! (if not a shot elsewhere) I just don't understand the likes of such. glad we are still here......It's been a rough summer, going for a fill on the 15th and not looking forward to the lecture I'm sure to get. I was happy to hear from someone on here that a fill may be needed as time goes. I thought I had found the spot a while ago but looking back at my "stall" I'd say I'm no longer there. Love you guys!

:crying:guess it really has come to an end. so sad,:biggrin: miss you guys

Luv2teech, I'm pretty much in the same boat with the "secret". I decided not to tell either, I really didn't want any of the opinions that so many are quick to offer who really have no clue what we go through. My family would worry. Only my partner and a few at work on a need to know only have been informed. (and several of them have had gastric!) bottom line, it's none of there business anyway!

Hi Liz, good question. going to give you the same advise I'm about to give myself. I have an appointment in 2 weeks. give the pros at Lahey the history , just what you told us, and let them make the call. So far, Pam has never steered me wrong. I'm personally resisting the idea cuz I'm enjoying my current somewhat comfortable fill. playing around with the last 4 lbs, maintaining fairly easily, enjoying things I should not be having!! I've gotten complacent with my current wt., happy to be smaller(I'm down 100 lbs. from my top wt.:biggrin:) and enjoying the notice people are now giving. Yet if I were to step back and take a look, I'm certainly not an "average " person yet! So glad you asked, I was thinking about canceling my apt. but now, thinking it out for you, guess I got my own answer!!

Thanks Liz, nice to hear from you too! I'm OK, not much change here. I may have used the wrong word, not sure the NPs are assigned exactly. I was just told that they seem to mostly work with the same DR, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Next time someone goes ask the question just for the fun of it. Pam was the one to give our group the class about all the info concerning the surgery for those who had a date. never met Corinne, wonder if she does the same? weird that if they work together that I never saw her once in all my visits. Anyway, take care.

If you got your date you must know which Dr. it will be?? Pam is Dr. Brams' NP. She would be the one you will see for everything before and after surgery, fills, etc. I only saw the Dr. once before , durring, and 1 follow up post surgery apt. , perhaps if there was a problem I would see more of him! they seem to be a team. the other "team" is Dr. Nepomnayshy and Corrine, his NP. I spoke with her once when Pam was off. they cover for each other. At least that is how I think it is arranged . Has anyone had Dr. Nepo... and had Pam? You should have met at least one of the Drs. at the info session. If you have no prefrence they will just schedule who ever has the best time for you. I would then assume that you would be talking to which ever NP (nurse) is assigned. If you call the regular number for the unit they will get her or pass the message. The girls who answer for the unit should be able to tell you who your DR. will be. I thought mine was very good, but then every one who had the other said the same. I gather the only way you can tell after is which side the port ends up on! Brams favors the left, his partner, the right. It will a bitch (sore) no matter which side . Congrats on getting your apt.

Hi Annie, the wii fit sounds fun, I locked into curves for a year, but am thinking I might try somethings else after that. My contract is up in Oct. . It's a great program but I'm bored and it's hard to work into my schedule. you'll have to keep us posted as to how you think it is doing. Your comment as to friends and family's expectations is yet just another reason I didn't tell any of them! They all think I'm doing great even though I know I'm going slow:wink_smile:. It's a lot less stress not having to worry about all their concerns. They couldn't possibly understand yet I'm sure at least some would become experts:rolleyes2:. You keep doing what you are doing and it will work:thumbup:.

Welcome Tammy, I totally understand about the not telling anyone. I did the same thing , for about the same reason. didn't even tell my grown kids or mom. I did have to tell my supervisor in order to get the time off, and have since told a select few as the occasion arises and seems safe to me. I don't think it is any ones business and I'm not good with judgements. Had people judging me all my life about my wt., tired of it! I also think in the beginning I was a bit ashamed and thought I was taking the easy way out, I was being hard and judgemental toward myself. Now I know different, it is far from easy, it's still a bitch of a peice of work :confused_smile:!.But totally worth it. If I lost nothing more, my life is still so much better. About the ticker..... I forget, it's been awhile! I remember it took several tries. start by clicking on anyones here and it will take you to the site. After you create it there are addresses at the end. you cut and paste it to your signiture here under the user cp section. don't remember which address I used, think I tried all till one worked! I think it required me to write a reply here before it took, you'll just have to try. Maybe someone else can give you better directions. Good Luck!:drool:

Thanks Juli, I know we are but it's rare the "little ones" take a chance to find out. I don't think I will ever wear her clothes, size 6 is still probably not in my future! she was a 4 when we met, thinks she's fat now that the 6's are getting tight . she's definately special.

Cindy, I know! it is wrong and I have tried in the past to fight it but to no result. both pass the blame to the other. I have never had flouro, only a needle, no x ray, 2 minutes tops. I've had the insurance co. do reviews and they say it is right. would love to know how others are codeing it. there should be some sort of review board not conected to either the clinic or the insurance co. thanks for the support, maybe I'll try again:glare:

:wink2:Tina, YOU GO GIRL!!! I'm so impressed with your attitude! that we could all be so determined, I'm sure you will get there. I don't know if you can get too much, don't think so but never thought of it! why not have one with less mix? or have slimfast or someother kind of shake or fruit smoothie? I'm sure there are other options at this point. you should be on full liquids, which is far more interesting. I think the unjury is 20 grams/serving. I just realized I have a NSV! I just made the 100 lb. total loss! from my high of course, not since the band. But it all counts for me. My honey was just marveling at the changes in my body as we first met 80 lbs. ago! I still can't figure how I snagged her at that wt. 14 years ago.

Cindy, I think I was wrong on the surgery copay, I believe mine was $500 too. It goes back too far in the check book to find it at the moment. I don't remember the deductible either, I just know they charged the $150 as outpt. surgery for the fill on some occasions and $48. in addition to the visit copay on others. I am wondering if it is how the hosp/clinic codes it. Where did you go?

better yet, back track to the main forum surgery topics and find food and nutrition, from there, the one on cooking and recipes has ideas for all the stages...check it out! :rolleyes2: