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Thanks everyone...i had stopped coming to this site..but it was a source of inspiration and motivation..just downloaded app to phone along with fit pal to track intake. I am going to opt for liquids for a week to get back on path..and have an apt in 2 weeks...

Year anniversary of lapband in March..weight lost total 20 since gaining 20 back...need tips..advice..stuffing myself like an addict..

Hard chioce. The LB does have a greater risk of side effects, slippage, erosion, rejection. It's bound to have problems again, even if its 10 years from now. Sleeve is a good alternative to the GBP, lower risks as well. But you will have to weigh the pros and cons and decide from there. Hard chioce! Great job on lost thus far!

How long after lap lb were u BBC sleeved?

Need a referral for a Dr to fill my band and see me when needed. Dr Elliot no longer in practice...need a good fill too..

Omg..i wished i would have opted for the sleeve. I am struggling..barley restricted. Do u feel suppressed hunger now? How long were u out of work? I am 5 months post band

Hi guys..i am looking for a new dr to do my fills in Richmond..my surgeon is no longer in practice at henrico drs .i was banded march this year..please provide your referrals..i need someone not too conservative with fills....who listens and is top notch.

I am glad i found this topic..my dr is conservative as well..it can be frustrating because surgery is risky and costly not to see the results expected..i feel like my struggle is near where it was before surgery. And maybe i should have gotten the sleeve. But then i people with other surgeries that have regained weight and are opting for the band as well...i do agree that having a serious talk with our dr is due..or find one that will fill us more..

50 co pay, insurance pays i think 200, so 250 total

Fell off track..when I do not sleep consistently I get anxious and bad eating habits creaped back in..was feeling a lil pain from eating too much..back on track..don't let bad days turn to bad weeks then month's. Anyone else been struggling? How have u coped? I have learned that I cannot "taste" bad foods without it triggering wanting more.

If it wasn't for logging from day one I would have been eating way more than I was!

I am using the http://www.fatsecret.com/. Mostly due to the andriod app being super easy. I log everything on my phone.

OK, so was stuck at 30pound weight lost and decided to track foods (totally recommended by my old nutritionist). 2500 a day With band! No wonder. Found a great app I am using to track Cal's...down 4 pounds already! 1200 a day..1500 max if training .Was eating way to much before..healthy. but too much. 18 pounds to go to first goal!

Hello all' date=' how are you March bandsters doing with the weight loss? Are you feeling restriction with your fills?[/quote']

Hey there! I got 5cc total ..some restriction but still not satisfied unless 2-3 cups per meal...u?

I am about to get p90x..been doing weights and cardio at home and kick boxing and walking at gym..looking for the next level..got a goal to loose 30 more this year!

Surgery date was 3/7/12. Been feeling down, although 30 pounds down since preop, i went shopping and after seeing my body, I was second guessing myself, thinking i should have opted for Sleeve or BYPASS, would be down 50 by now.. maybe in a size 18 instead of 22/...faster weight lost, less followup, less frustration.......right?

Then, I got a call from my dr. My blood work was perfect. 2 months ago i was border pre diabetic and bad Chol was high. Low Iron too! But, now, blood work was perfect!!! I am working out with less pains and more energy. Had to remind myself of why I made this decesion.

SOOOOOOO, I thought to myself....hard work and dedication goes hand in hand with the band. i do not have cravings anymore..and have not been binge eating. I am now excercising 5 days a week like I was doing 100 pounds ago. Slow and Steady works for me, the journey itself is one full of self reflection and change for the better!! Keep trucking Bandsters!!! And be sure to high five yourself for every accomplishment!!

Ditto! I am down 30 but nothing since a month ago. Still not satisfied after eating ..got another full Thursday ..hoping I can get up to 7-8 cc

Hope everyone is doing well...for those who had their first fill...any restriction! How many CC,s?

Congrats! What a motivation for those of us just starting our journey!

Today I am getting round two band fill. First fill was 3.76 last week ..hopefully some restriction will occur after today..

Can fit up to almost 2 cups of food with 5cc in my band. I'm not satisfied I feel as if I'm fitting to much food with 5cc so I called my doctor and she told me to come in on tues for another fill hopefully 6cc will start working for me I really hope so caused band only fits up too 10cc and I'm almost reaching 10cc

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Thanks guys..I just called my Dr to set up an appt...

I am on the way to get my first fill tommorrow. However, I noticed a lesion under my arm this morning. Freaking me out! I always get lumps this time of month. Anyone else Period is off post lapband? Lesion underarmpits... I use antibaterial soap and am almost ocd about being clean. Trying to stay cool before I make a dr appt...aaaaaaaahhhhhhh

How long did it take for u guys to start feeling normal again like bending and wanting to go places.

Week 3 I felt no pain, no bloating..hunger kicked in, but can do moderate excercise