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The port location. When I get a fill the doctor has me raise both legs and he can see where it is. Mine is about 3" above and to the left of the belly button. I think everyone's is a little different. When I had the band I had my stomach moved down because it was too high. If an incision hurts put some ice on it. That should help or call the doctor tomorrow before the holiday. Good luck.

they are all so cute. I see dogs on furniture.

I am very proud of you! You are taking back control and taking care of yourself!! We are all here to help.listen and never judge because none of us are perfect. Have a great New Years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it. We all do.

My husband says I still eat too fast. For me, I think it is slow. I do drink a real lot. I don't chew 30 times, depends on the foods as to how much I chew. I guess it's time for a re due. Thanks for the post.

Congrats! on your surgery. I don't remember eating some of the foods you are eating so soon. I was told no grapes because you can't digest the skin or the membrane from the oranges. Did you get a list of foods? I find that protein shakes made with ice are very filling. Have you tried any? I still have them for breakfast and stay full 3-5 hours. Sugar free Popsicles and sugar free fudge type are good. Maybe try calling your hospital and they can help. Good luck!

Good luck and Happy NEW NEW Year to you. I make my protein shakes with lots of ice and they are very thick and make you think that you are at McDonald's drinking their shakes. They also fill you more than just a protein drink. I was banded in July and still have a shake for breakfast because I am not a breakfast eater. I don't get tired of them. I only drink chocolate and add decaf coffee and peppermint extract. They do taste great.

I don't share my numbers, weight/weight loss with family or friends other than here. I feel safe here because other banders don't judge. My husband knows and I have told my sons some pounds lost but have stopped. I feel everyone judges others, I have also, so I know what I am talking about. I told my sons about me fitting into size 16 jeans but didn't tell their wives. One wife, she has mental problems, long story, she would be hurt because she has gotten heavy and squeezes into a 16. She once made a comment that I was almost her size and her stretchie pants were skin tight. Wearing tight clothes make you look heavier and unkept. You can still look good and dress nice and be heavy. Have a great weekend everyone.

I only do real foods. I eat butter not fake chemicals. Talking about dressing, in MA we have a famous steak house, Ken's. They have their own salad dressings and marinades. I have been using their diet Caesar as a marinade for about 15-20 years. It is wonderful. I also buy their Sesame Ginger Marinade, sodium free. They are very good. I don't use salad dressing on salad, never have. I eat salad dry. I am weird.

Glad your experience was good. I had mine at the BI, Boston. One nurse isn't too bad, hopefully you won't have her ever again to deal with. As long as the doctor was great.

yes. When I had my business I had some sayings on my wall. There was one about be with happy people, you will be happy. Be with sad people, you will be sad. It also was about successful people and non etc. I do believe it.

Hello I am a very weird eater. Recall the movie, When Harry Met Sally? Well I eat worse than Sally. My food never touches, I use a different plate for each item, in my house. I dislike more foods than I like. I hate fast food restaurants, my poor grandsons, they get sit down restaurants with me. I never use condiments, never tried salad dressing or soups, so why am I over weight? I love bread!! I could eat 2-3 bread baskets full of wonderful breads in a restaurant with either oil or butter. Then eat my meal. Since having the band, I am so good. I do try the breads but a very small piece and stop. I also would always have ice cream either in a restaurant or at home almost everyday. I have had maybe 2-3 small tastes of my husband's since the band. I am really trying and so far so good. I guess it took me 62 years to wake up and say, STOP, being the overweight Arlene. I can move much better. Because of back problems, I can't stand in one place for more than a few minutes, weight loss will not cure that. I am not as tired as I was and I still have a lot to lose. I hope to be a onederlander within the next week or two. That would be F'n awesome. Yes, I have a potty mouth, that comes with me where ever I go. Have a wonderful Boxing Day, all.

Merry Christmas to everyone in Lap Band land. I went to my son's to see what Santa brought my grandsons. Santa was very nice to them. My son has a Texas BBQ/smoker, from Texas. He does catering, also. He was up all night smoking beef brisket. OMG!! it taste so good. I am going to my other son's for dinner and he is serving one of the briskets. Can't wait. The burnt ends are the best. Now that I am finally having the brisket, 3-4 oz. isn't too much food. I hope I can have a doggie bag. I hope everyone gets to eat wonderful food with wonderful people/family today and always. Enjoy the day. "Eye Candy"/Arlene

Wonderful sounding menu. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the baby.

I am also constipated so I take Colace now in my morning shake to help me. Thank you for the help. Enjoy your day tomorrow.

Happy Monday everyone. I always use Splenda in my hot and iced tea. I was watching Dr. Oz and he and a dietitian said to use Stevia. Does anyone know any thing about this? They said that sweeteners make you pee more than you should. I know I pee a lot but then I drink about 10-8oz. teas or water a day. Thanks for the help. Enjoy your Santa day tomorrow.

Wonderful! You will feel normal when the gas pain goes away. Just use heat and it helps with the pain.

I saw some people after a 65 lb. loss and not one word and it hurt me. Next time I see these cousins will be around March or April. What counts is my husband, sons and their wives (one not so much because I now wear her size) and my brother's family. Just smile!

Tomorrow my grandson will be 5. This morning his other grandmother baby sat. His name is Dylan. Dylan-yesterday at school we had cupcakes for my pretend birthday. Nana-did they sing happy birthday? Dylan-Nooo, cupcakes don't sing. Just had to share this. He is so cute.

Good luck tomorrow. The gas wants to leave the body so it goes to the shoulders. Heat helps, heating pad, things that can go in the microwave.

You will do great because you want to. Enjoy all the people and don't think of food My daughter-in-law just text me to make my famous mac & cheese for Xmas dinner. I will try not to eat any. We are Jewish but her father is not and her parents are coming from Milwaukee, new grandson and their first. It will be nice. Have a great weekend.

Thank you for your pictures. That was very sweet of you to do. You look amazing. I'm sure you feel that way, too. Your before Lap Band and after pictures are super. You don't look like the same person. Have a great day.

Congratulations on your Xmas gift from the insurance company. Great way to start the New Year.

you are doing super! I told my son about your surgeries and he asked if I had the apron and 80 year old boobs. I said yes, they are starting but I am not near goal yet so they will get bigger/longer. You must must have lost a few pounds from the excess skin, too. Very proud of you and thank you for sharing your story.

Well I finally joined the gym yesterday. The doctor told me to join in September, better late than never. So I went today and rode the recumbent bike for 1.3 miles. That is a lot for me. I felt great that I moved the body. I tried the elliptical but it hurt the left knee too much. I will try to go again tomorrow. My fat went on slow over the years and now the gym will be slow too. Some days I look in the mirror and see fat me and other days I say, WOW, I look thinner today. After reading other's blogs I think my size goal is around a size 12. My husband thinks I could go smaller. Never been smaller than 12-14 when we got married 42 years ago. I was thinner then because of diet pills. Nasty way to lose weight. Have a great day all.

Good for you booking the trip. Many many years ago I use to go to a resort on Cape Cod,MA. They had a gay obese comic who was the best. He once made a comment about decorating his body. Since that time I have dressed good. Even very large, didn't care. I only bought Ralph Lauren jeans, yes very expensive but I loved how they looked and I felt good in them. I own fur coats, yes I look like a huge bear in my full length beaver, but I didn't care. Now I care more about how I dress. That comic made me dress better and fell good about my self even though I was a size 18/20/22 whatever that year. Enjoy Disney and practice walking a lot. I went many years ago when my boys were younger and took long walks. Happy Holidays.