GermaineF

Hi All, I did the big chop on 12/15/10 and I love my natural hair...at first i wore alot of wash and go's now it's all about the twist out...I watch alot of you tube videos to get advice and that helps alot...

Why are you taking large bites and eating potatoes? The expression stuck is because what you just ate can not go from your small stomach through the band area into the large stomach. Drinking will/can only make it worse. Be careful you should not force the food down it should really come back up. Maybe you should review your information received from your doctors office so you don't harm yourself.......good luck

Hi All, I did the big chop on 12/15/10 and I love my natural hair...at first i wore alot of wash and go's now it's all about the twist out...I watch alot of you tube videos to get advice and that helps alot...

it's from your tonsils, and yes the smell is HORRIBLE....nothing to be alarmed about

my dr sprays some cold stuff on my skin to numb the sport and then sticks very thin needle in, i had 3 fills so far and felt nothing, and i HATE needles.

WOW!!!!! such a great post....
i want to get my groove back.
I want to feel good about myself again
I want to wear cute clothes again.
I want to not have a muffin top.
I want to no longer feel FAT but fell FABULOUS.....

WOW!!!!! such a great post....
i want to get my groove back.
I want to feel good about myself again
I want to wear cute clothes again.
I want to not have a muffin top.
I want to no longer feel FAT but fell FABULOUS.....

WOW!!!!! such a great post....
i want to get my groove back.
I want to feel good about myself again
I want to wear cute clothes again.
I want to not have a muffin top.
I want to no longer feel FAT but fell FABULOUS.....

WOW!!!!! such a great post....
i want to get my groove back.
I want to feel good about myself again
I want to wear cute clothes again.
I want to not have a muffin top.
I want to no longer feel FAT but fell FABULOUS.....

where is the Protein? ???

After the first week after dr's office submitted my paperwork, I called my insurance company everyday, sometimes twice a day...no lie...It got to the point that I called so much once they approved me they called to let me know i was approved and that they were going to fax paperwork to my dr...

You are NOT alone, i was banded on 12/16 and only lost 14 lbs....yea i know, it sucks...Just had my 3rd fill today so I'm praying for restriction....

He never said he couldn't change. That's why he's here. He's looking for advice and tips from people who have struggled with the same thing. I don't think anyone chooses to have surgery knowing that they can't change. I think we all hope that we can make the necessary changes and hope that we can use the band as a tool to help us acheive our goals. I do, however, think that people sometimes don't realize how hard it's actually going to be and some lose their way. It's like I said in my earlier post, not many people can change all their bad habits overnight. It's a process. And for some, it takes a little longer to reach those goals and work through the damage that has been years in the making.

Hello everyone...here in Louisiana for the past few weeks it's been nothing but parties, balls, parades, and those sweet tasting king cakes. I've managed to stay away from them all, well except 1 parade. We had our usual feast of king cakes at work and I'm so proud of myself for not even having one little piece. I had my 2nd fill last week and for the first time in over a month I finally see the scale moving in the downward position. Can I tell ya, I'm smiling from ear to ear. Went out to dinner last night with the hubby and kid and all I ordered was a side salad and I didn't even eat it all, that felt so good, b/c usually we order appetizer, then a big meal and i normally eat it all. My husband even commented by saying "wow, is that it" The past month has been really hard for me and i was getting really discouraged b/c i had NO restriction and was still hungry all the time, and even started to wonder why did i go thru the surgery for this. I'm on this site daily and it's b/c i get so much support from ppl that don't even know me and I thank you all...
Well enough about me, I'm off today but no parades or parties for me, I'll be at home doing house work. have a great day ppl and Happy Mardi Gras!!!!

Have fun!!!!
I've had my LAST fat tuesday about 14 months ago before surgery. No ore over induldging for me. (unless it's all liquid!)

GermianeF - I am from Louisiana also. Who did ur lap band? Keep up the good work! I am kinda new here and I am on the fence about getting the lap band or the sleeve plication. Any thought or info would be great! Thanks!

Happy Mardi Gras to you and keep up the good work

good luck! you have a great attitude! Keep it up!

Hello everyone...here in Louisiana for the past few weeks it's been nothing but parties, balls, parades, and those sweet tasting king cakes. I've managed to stay away from them all, well except 1 parade. We had our usual feast of king cakes at work and I'm so proud of myself for not even having one little piece. I had my 2nd fill last week and for the first time in over a month I finally see the scale moving in the downward position. Can I tell ya, I'm smiling from ear to ear. Went out to dinner last night with the hubby and kid and all I ordered was a side salad and I didn't even eat it all, that felt so good, b/c usually we order appetizer, then a big meal and i normally eat it all. My husband even commented by saying "wow, is that it" The past month has been really hard for me and i was getting really discouraged b/c i had NO restriction and was still hungry all the time, and even started to wonder why did i go thru the surgery for this. I'm on this site daily and it's b/c i get so much support from ppl that don't even know me and I thank you all...
Well enough about me, I'm off today but no parades or parties for me, I'll be at home doing house work. have a great day ppl and Happy Mardi Gras!!!!

Your Post title says "Don't Get A Lapband" when your post clearly has issues with the Doctor. NOT the band.
Very misleading to newbies posting here.

Sounds like she's drinking that haterade...Educate her and let her know that's it's not about you being skinny it's about you being healthy. If she don't want to be one of your cheerleaders then so be it, but tell her true friends are should motivate one another...

Sounds like she's drinking that haterade...Educate her and let her know that's it's not about you being skinny it's about you being healthy. If she don't want to be one of your cheerleaders then so be it, but tell her true friends are should motivate one another...

Sounds like she's drinking that haterade...Educate her and let her know that's it's not about you being skinny it's about you being healthy. If she don't want to be one of your cheerleaders then so be it, but tell her true friends are should motivate one another...

I too have BCBS-IL and I called them everyday sometimes twice a day. I was denied twice and stayed on them and the Dr's office until I was approved. I called them so much one lady told me "once the paperwork goes to the Dr and he/she approves/denies it WE WILL CALL YOU!" HAHAHA But guess what? I still continued to call and then 2 days later they (BCBS) called me to tell me i was approved and they would be faxing paperwork to my dr's office...So stay on top of it....

I had the same problem, the only thing that helped me release it was laying on my left side, and boy did that help....also walk, walk, walk...