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Too cool Alexandra!!!!! I did talk personally to a booking agent for about 7 rooms. I even mentioned the Excaliber. She was sapose-to get back to me.. no responce in 4 days? Viva Los Vegas...

Oh Boy. This is strange, I can guzzle in the mornings and about an hour after meals exept after lunch. It's hard to get in all the water so in the morning its chug-a-lug. Even this morning I could not get much breakfast down, then started back on water an hour later. In the mornings I feel so restricted and at dinner too. I think its all the salad I eat for lunch(with Garbonzos, pickled beets, celantro, spinach,cheese-modifed fat LOL) Its my form of fiber as well. I can pack down a lunch now. I dare not sip with meals.... I have learned not to eat within 2 hours of sleeping, or eles burps all night. This tool talks to me.

Alexis I was reading your websight and noticed you've lost 135lbs. and 56 inches. Way to go girl! Congratulations:banana

Hi Tina Welcome and Congratulations Hey I'm know as the one who can't spell...It doesn't stop me from this wonderful board of people!! Post on! Iv'e heard great things of Dr V Frering.

Hi Darcy Its Tuesday. What did your doc say? How are you feeling? O new banded one. Penni, I've battle anemia since I was 13. That probably explains my bruising.

Sorry it took me so long to respond, lots of people at the house this weekend. Anyway, I remember the day after my surgery I told Dr. Sanchez that I can feel my port, he's like no way its way to soon and kept insisting I couldn't that it was just some swelling. That was the last time I saw the sweet doc. So back in the states first fill was done under floro, before I was even poked Dr. Lim noted a tilt, but when I laid flat it went flat, not a problem. With weight loss I noticed it more, I haven't seen it as a problem. Didn't have any one to compare to. The other 2 blind fills were a breeze. Dr. McKeen just put a finger at the top and his thumb on the bottom of the port and with the first hit he was in my port. The one thing Dr. Sanchez said was (and we discussed this prior to surgery) that he chose the AMI swedish band for me because of the excess fat around my stomach and internal organs and that my fat was not next to my skin as much. Mine does not bother me though, good luck. I just remembered your going to see Dr. Billy on friday, let me know what he says.

Hi Sweetheart Glad your home. Relax, take care. So glad to see you back.

Hi Babe Just a quick note. I had major brusing like that, lasted weeks. Even lately a little bump and i"m black and blue. Vitamin K works wonders, just dicoverer it a couple of weeks ago. You may what to try a small dose. Of course ask the doc.....If ??"s

Thats exactly where my port is. Mine does'nt sick out quite that much but does look simular. It seem like my port is tilted down a bit. But when I lie down it go's flat. Had no problem with fills. Do keep us posted.

We went camping 2 weeks ago, the first time in years without an RV (since we live on a lake we decided to sell it). Well with 2 kids in a small tent all the cushions couldn't keep me comfy. Was up every 20 min. turning hip to hip. Have fun camping. I'll miss you. When the old man drives he passes the offramp then says "why aren't you being a backseat driver" Roy All this info is good. food choices are important, you'll get it down and the weight will start dropping. Like others said if your able to eat alot and getting hungry to soon after meals, (hopefully your not PBing) you need an adjustment.

Darcy I'm So Happy for you! Congratulations:banana

I'm laughing so hard reading all the posts, picturing that look we all have when something gets stuck and our spouses/friends saying "Are you OK ?" Loving all the stories, scraping pizza, picking at our food. Meals have become such ritual for me. First the tea then maybe some soup, chew chew wait, pick apart leaving pasta, breads and rice behind. People eating with me often ask "what are you doing?" cause everything is separated on my plate. They're all done (amazing how fast they can eat) and I'm begging them not to leave the table yet. When we go out to eat I'm always suggesting we share so I can taste all there foods and I can't finish my plate anyway. I remember reading "before banding no one was allowed to touch my plate" that was me.....

This is a lifelong struggle, and we will find inspiration to continue on every where, if we are open to it. Your words of wisdom are like gold to me. We all agree to looking forward to your posts everyday. I think of you all the time....Weather it's your ordeal or "What would Donali say?" I wish you the very best! And worth another ((((((((((Donali))))))))) We will be thinking of you come Friday

If your talking about Sandy RN? She was dissed off "Spotlight" for pretty much veiwing things only her way, "Is the only way".

I hope your Family and Friends are more understanding and supportive now. Wishing you the best. God bless you.

Congratulations!!! Do try not to pick up anything too heavy. I try to do it all, I know its hard to ask for help. In your case that's a smart move. Welcome to bandland.

I'm not super tight but drinking with meals makes me throw-up! I've got a habit of drinking warm tea just before I eat. I've tried ice cold water right before meals and I found I have trouble getting the food down. This was my experiment. The warm tea has a soothing effect on me. If I don't want to eat much I drink something cold. Hey maybe its all in my head?

That's it....I'm bringing the Karaoke Machine Lets dye our hair wild colors and wear spiked heals...

Bumping for Darcy!! In 24 hours you'll be banded! :banana

Wow!! This sounds SO fun! Count me in! I like Oct/Nov any weekend But Halloween (daughters b-day). Anyone in the San Jose area lets travel together

I have resently read that 1.3cc's for the first fill of an Inamed band was recomended.. I feel that the first fill should be conducted under Flouroscopy. Its the only way to read the flow/Restriction. Having a band in it's self I can't eat what I use to.

I flew in and out of Monterrey Mexico...by my self, kids at home. It's like they've done it a thousand times ... . nothing to be scared of. Darcy We're all thinking "bout YOU" This band has changed my life, and it will change your life too. The best to you. Walk alot!!!!!!:banana Thanks Nicci:D

New Life, So sweet. Congratulations Welcome Nevaeh:D

Wow Lisa Good thread Driving into work today I was thinking of how I've been perceived lately here at work. I work with about 300 people, last week I was cruising past two girls and overheard one say she's a "Bitch" I turned and said Sharon are you talking about me? She laughed and said "my daughter and I have a name for skinny girls like you". At first I was shocked I couldn't believe what she said so I mentioned it to another co-worker, Insook, and she said "that's bitch in a good way". Now she calls me Bitch every time I see her. Only a few people know about my band here at work and most have commented on my weight-loss. I get this feeling from some that its competition, that I'm getting thinner then them and they don't like it. I seem to get along with bigger people better as I try to be friendly with everyone I notice some thinner girls are not very nice to me, maybe I'm stepping on their turf? Maybe one of you can suggest how I can deal with them or should I just ignore it. I get sensitive.

Nanny Thank God, and Bless you. My life has changed so much in the last 10 months. You are heading in the right direction. I'm so Happy for you. Congratulations! Once your banded, take it slow, people will wonder why your not loosing fast,... Tell them it's the Band way not Gastric by-pass, These are thing to remember, the weight won't come back up if you use your band correctly as a tool, Always think "what foods will go through my band" 2 weeks will be here before you know it. If you need more support, WE'RE here