JERSEYGIRL12111

Great job!!! You look fantastic!!!!!

Have u had your sugar levels tested/monitored? Intimate itching can be a side effect of high/low sugar levels. I would def watch your carb intake and sugar intake if there are no other reasons for u itching..

Your right I forgot about that

Well that sucks. Are you on any pain medications because that can cause itching there or if you changed laundry detergents, soap, bodywash any of those things.

I would drive over there and ask to speak to whomever does the referrals. Trust me it works. I work in a doctors office and patients do this all the time.

It sounds like you might be too tight. Can you you eat solid Protein? Drink Water?

I chose to only tell my parents, my sister, my hubby and my 2 children(who are over 19) about it for the same reasons you discussed above. Everyone else I just say I see a nutrionist and exercise. Which isn't a lie I do see a nutrionist every 6 weeks through my surgeons office and I do exercise. Good luck with your surgery.

Please let us know how you made out and if the pain is finally gone.

I was told you could warm up Protein Drinks but don't bring it to a boil. Also try Decaf. tea that is good too.

My surgeon only needed what diets I have tried and failed. I have Blue cross/Blue Shield of NJ. I know each insurance company is different. So I woulld at least give them a list of diets you have done and then take it from there. LBT Addict is right some doctors will charge you if you ask for your records but if another doctor requests them they don't charge.

I have the largest one which is 14cc's which is made by Allegran. You might have the Realize band. Don't quote me on this but I think the largest one for that brand is 10cc's.

How are the January 2011 Bandsters doing?!

I am half way to goal. Just got a fill and have started experiencing left shoulder pain It eases up when i walk and stretch....so i guess it is a good incentive to walk and stretch. Hit a plateau the last two months but hopefully this last fill will help. Already can tell my amount of food has cut back.

How is everyone else doing?

Wow thats great!!! I also am half way to goal. I go for my 6th fill on October 19th. How many fills have you had?

it was mushy food and i just ate very slowly and chewed very well and no problem.....

I guess each doctor is different because after I get a fill I have to be on liquids for 24 hrs and then mushies for 24 hrs after that and then I can go back to solid as tolerated. You could be swollen from the initial stuck food and you swell after a fill. I hope you feel better soon.

kepping in touch would be nice.where in jersey are you

The shore area. Neptune. Are you from NJ?

i had my third fill a little over aweek ago and feel gret as well.i weighed in at 229 and am down to 222lbs.i started out weighing 268Lbs for a total of 46 lbs lost since jan 20th.good luck in your journey

Wow that's awesome. 46lbs altogether and also losing 7lbs in a week. We should keep in touch we were banded the same time. Well I was a day later Jan.21,2011. Good luck with your journey as well.

Well I went for my 3rd fill today so far so good. I got weighed and I now weigh 229lbs(day of surgery I was 286lbs)so I have lost a total of 57lbs. I can't believe when I lose 30lbs more I will be in onderland. This weekend I went to the beach as I do every year but this year was different. Before I used to go to the beach and plant myself in my chair all day without moving(not even to pee LOL!!). Well this time I took a walk, went swimming and actually ate on the beach without blinking an eye. It felt so good. Before when I was 286lbs I was sooooo unhappy and everyone knew it. I recieved so many compliments not only about how much weight I have lost but they were saying how healthy and happy I looked and you know what? I really am. I am very happy. For anyone who may be reading this and thinking about getting the band or even if you feel like you want to give up on your band please do it. Do it to feel better, to be happy but most of all to love yourself again.

Wow!! It def. seems like you are on your way. You are truly an inspiration!!! I am so happy that you are getting your life back. Here's to good health and a GREAT big hug.

Def. call your doctor. That should not be happening

I just voted for you. Good Luck !!!!!! Let us know how it went? When is the final decision on who won?

Wow That's great. We def. should keep in touch since we are going to the same office. What a great feeling to go down a size. I just went to the store today because my underwear were too big they were falling down. LOL!!! True meanining of Granny Pants. I went down 2 sizes i was so happy. Well I hope you are feeling better today.

hey! let's be friends we went to the same dr! lol well anyway i was banded by dr. pasquarella or however you spell it on 4-22 i have lost close to 40 lbs now since i started the process 3 months ago. good luck to you and hope to talk more

I was banbded by Dr. Johnathan Reich on 1-21-2011. I have lost 42lbs so far. I have had 2 fills both done by Dr. Reich. I absolutely love him and his entire office staff. Very easy to get an appointment.

Hello Everyone!!

I was banded on 1-21-11 by Dr. Johnathan Reich, Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, New Jersey. I have lost 42lbs and have had 2 fills (one being last week). So far I am very happy with my band. It is still trial and error but I am very pleased. The one thing I haven't started is exercising. I obviously need to but just don't know how to get there. I have had a very difficult month this month becasue my dad had passed away unexpectedly and the following week my dog needed some major surgery. I am on track with my eating and drinking now I need to exercise. Well I look forward to talking with all my fellow "Bandsters".