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I would also like to know if there is a Syracuse lap band support group outside of the city. Maybe there might be someone who might coordinate one. I went pre-op and now it is 3 months out and I could use a boost and support from others that live this!

I believe I had a stuck incident last night! It felt like there was something sharp stabbing me in the chest and lower left side after I ate some nacho chips. It lasted a while. painful. Can someone tell me there experience with getting stuck.

Do you take biotin?

surgery was 1/19, no fill yet. I have to reboot while I wait for my band to be filled. This is hard I'm running on will power! Isn't that what got me in trouble in the first place!? lol Any suggestions on going on a liquid diet to get myself recharged for weight loss and back to a better frame of mind.

This journey has so far had many surprises and mostly all great experiences. From the people I meet to the friends around me that are all so supportive. It is definitely a journey. I believe my children are learning from this too. They see the good I am doing for myself and I know that they are happy for me. I think they like the idea I am taking care of myself now that they are a little older. They like to see me do things for me. I am so glad to be where I am at this point in my life....life is good! p.s. the above Title "Fitting in" is because I had a very supportive friend give me a pair of pajamas for Christmas that were wayyyyy to small,( she said she bought them really small so I could work toward fitting into them) but now I'm" fitting in" them just fine! Thanks Peggy!

How have you been doing since your fill?

Don't weigh yourself at TOM. It just is plain depressing if you do! Just water weight anyhow! Congrats on onederland!!!

I am right there with you! Welcome to bandster hell! I had surgery on jan 19th and haven't had a fill yet! Hang in there! We will get there!

You are right where I am on the 2teens! What a glorious feeling to see the teens!!! I was so excited just feels like it puts you all that much closer to the onederful ones! Good luck and keep me posted! Riding a bike is a goal of mine! Was always afraid of having the tires not being strong enough! Maybe now I can do it too! Good luck!

I had surgery a couple month's ago and it is has been fantastic....really! I have lost 25 pounds and I feel great. The pound are coming off steadily and I am happy with that. Ignore it! Move forward, you are going to do great!

Consignment shops are the best!Such a good idea with so many changes going on so quickly! I am now into a size xl tops (wow) and 18 bottoms are getting a little saggy in the butt! When i am trying tops on and they are size XL I actually read it again when i take it off and check it again thinking it couIdn't be! I am just around the corner from no more Plus size shopping! I might actually like shopping soon! Congratulations to you!

Thought I would be doing better, but I haven't had a fill yet so it has gotten much harder. still chugging along. Congrats to all those who lost this week!

I remember seeing someone wearing a rubber band around their wrist. I asked them why. They said to remind them of something they needed to do. They said that if they saw it on their wrist they knew there was something they needed to remember. So as crazy as it sounds I'm going to try it! Remind myself what I need to be doing and that's eating better. It might help to put it on the wrist I eat with! lol

I know one of the reasons they do the psych eval. is because some people who have underlying reasons for their eating disorder/habits may need counseling before and or after the surgery to deal with the issues that may have gotten them to this point. It will be fine. It was kind of like going to the principals office. Nerve racking, but it's all good! You will be fine!

Congratulations! That's awesome! I am looking forward to onederland! 19 lbs. to go!

You might want to try going back to liquids for a few days, then mushies and work your way back up. Kind of reboot your body and your mind. Get you water in too!

You might want to try going back to liquids for a few days, then mushies and work your way back up. Kind of reboot your body and your mind. Get you water in too!

It's lessons like that, that make me think first before I do it myself! Thanks for sharing!

It took me until about a week before surgery to relax. Just keep telling yourself it will be fine and you will be healthier.

I take tylenol just the was it is. You might want to ask the pharmacist. I just stay away from motrin it can be rough on the stomach. Good luck!

How do I update my weight loss. I see mine for this week is blank? 219 now

WOW! 70 pounds down! Any suggestions? I am 6 weeks out and down 21 pounds. I hope i can keep this going!GREAT JOB!

I know when I see an ad for food and the plate is overflowing I think are you crazy! How did I ever eat that much! I definitely think our portions in the U.S. are way tooo big! What makes me cringe now is seeing premade food that is full of preservatives and fat. Ewww! How did i eat that....and why???

omg! Really? Things that make ya go huh?? Did they refer you to someone else?

You are going to need all the rest you can get to heal. I know I went back to work in 4 days and I was exhausted, I felt like there were bricks tied around my ankles. Take advantage of resting now! My pain was not too bad. I found the port site to be more uncomfortable. Just be patient and listen to your body. Best wishes!