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Yes I started noticing them under both my armpits when I was 16 and had them surgically removed when I was 20. I tried special wipes and deodorant but nothing worked.

Yes I felt very guilty before and a little bit after surgery. I always struggled with me weight and I always wondered why God "blessed" me with weight issues. I was afraid to tell a lot of my church friends (who are all skinny, who always told me God made me beautiful, not fat) but when I told them they were even more supportive than my family. I'm 2 months post-op and I have lost 17 pounds, the most I've ever lost before was 12 pounds doing weight watchers 3 years ago (which I gained it all back, and then some). I know I couldn't have done it without surgery. I (and I'm sure you are too) did it for health reasons, not just cosmetic. This way I can live a longer, healthier life and spend more time on this earth being the best child of God I can be. Best wishes and prayers to you.

Congrats!!! Have fun on your date 50 pounds down is so awesome!!

I've never asked what size my band is but when I went in for my first fill, which was done under fluoroscopy, I asked how many cc's he was giving me and he said he doesn't have an exact number, he just watches and sees how much restriction he thinks I need.

I'm 22 and my BMI was 36 when I was banded 2 months ago. Feel free to message me!

Thanks guys, I guess I was just freaking out because I remember my surgeon said something about constant hiccups could be a sign of a possible slip. I'm seeing him Wednesday so I'll bring it up then. I was just nervous because nothing was in my stomach so I couldn't be too full haha.

Hi everyone. I was banded on feb 15th and this morning instead of eating something I decided I was going to have a glass of water with my calcium and multivitamin tablets before i ate something. Doing so I got nauseous and lied down. And then I got the hiccups and they have been ongoing now for the past 15 minutes. I'm so terrified that this is moving my band or something because its only been 2 weeks! Am I screwed? Did I just mess up my band?

I've noticed that if I start my day off with a protein shake I'm less hungry throughout the day than if I eat oatmeal or a scrambled egg.

It seems to be happening less frequently so I'm not worried about it.

I had surgery on the 15th and I still get that feeling. I'm wondering when it will go away! It happens mostly when I'm lying down.

Looking good! Congrats on the weight loss!!

I am having just the lap band. I am also most nervous for not being able to have the same relationship with food as I used to. But I know I need to change, and I know I need to use food from a nutrition stand point and not for comfort. The pre op diet has actually helped with the transition. I'm really looking forward to starting a new life with the band!

I'm getting banded on Friday too! If you were successful in the past then I have no doubt that you will be successful again. I think you'll do even better because you have already been through it and know what to expect. Good luck to you!!

Lol I didn't realize the forum censored certain words lol. I feel like all of my skinny friends take wearing certain things for granted. Like heels, bathing suits, skinny jeans etc. I pretty much only wear sweat pants right now because I'm uncomfortable in other clothes, but I know that will all change in a couple of months

I really look forward to actually wearing a bikini for once!! I feel like I'm gonna be a huge **** once I'm at my goal weight lol jk. But definitely some low rise jeans instead of the high waisted ones I have to buy now to suck my belly in!