Melissa76tx

I'm glad you are were able to get to the doctor so quickly. They will have the answers for you I'm sure. I hope your pain goes away and your doctor informs you as to what is going on. Keep us informed!!

Hey there!! I'm in your area and have been banded now for 15 months. Congrats on your up and coming journey!. If I can answer any questions you have, just let me know.

I completely understand what you are thinking!! I too have had those thoughts and worries. I had lap band in January of 2011 and as the weight starting coming off, I could see my body changing of course, but could also see where the excess skin makes me just as self conscious as all the weight I was carrying did. I am terrified of plastic surgery and have exercised to the point of exhaustion to tone up the parts that bother me..mostly my arms and upper thighs. But, like you said, I definitely need the resassurance that the next step won't be nearly as bad as what I am expecting it to be!

Wow!!! I'm completely shocked at what some doctors are charging for fills and office visits. I have no insurance, so I'm out of pocket on everything. My doctor doesn't charge for office visits and fills are only $140. There have been several times where no fill was done and I walked out not paying anything at all. I would definitely question them as to why they are charging so much!

Wish I was closer!! I'm closer to the Longview area

I definitely need a buddy to help with the rough days and the good days as well. I was banded seventeen days before you . I'm a mother of two wonderful, highly energetic children..lol. I'm from northeast Texas and self employed so I stay busy all of the time. I don't have any close friends who have had this procedure done so at times I feel I don't really have anyone to talk to about the challenges I deal with. Would love to hear from you!

My doctor has been very good about listening to me since day one. I was banded 14 months ago and each time I go, he takes his time to ask alot of questions. I answer them honestly even though at times, I admit, that I'm afraid my answers will lead to him not giving me a fill. Just be very honest with your answers and from the way you explain your hunger (even though you are doing great with your weight loss), I am sure that he will give you one. Good luck and keep up the great work!

Congrats!!!!! That is wonderful

You are probably feeling gas pains from the anesthesia used during surgery. It can remain in your body for awhile and move from the shoulder, back, chest. I was banded 13 months ago and remember that feeling very well! Just breathe when you feel it and remind yourself that it will pass. Good luck with your journey!!!

I've never really stopped to think about stress affecting my band, but now that I think back it probably does have alot to do with how it feels. I was banded 13 months ago also and experience times where I can't eat hardly anything to times where it almost feels like I have no restriction. I think it is the body's reaction to the stress. Don't worry, just take things one day at a time!

I did for roughly two months and quit...I know I should..would probably show me exactly where I am messing up at

Thank you!! That is a good idea...maybe I need to take a harder look at my intakes on fresh fruits..it is so easy to forget how much sugar I'm consuming because in my head "since it's fruit, it's healthy and ok"

Hey...I'm not too far from you..just a few hours east...I would love to have someone to talk to about the daily ups and downs with my life after my band!

I'm so glad to have found this site. I was banded January 11, 2011 and have had quite a journey the past year of my life. My pre op weight was 292 and as of today 2/6/12, I'm at 235. My goal is 180. I have been "stuck" the past few months..losing a pound or two to regain it back. I had some fluid taken out of my band recently because of severe heartburn and hoping that my band was just too tight. It is great to read and see everyone else's progress and hoping that this gives me the inspiration that I need to get to my goal. I've come so far the past year but still the old me in my mind...such a hard image for me to change.