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I can have a conference room in monroeville.

Just wondering if there will be a meeting soon?

So I haven't had a fill since January and I had to fight with the pa at that time. I had my surgery in October 2013 and as of January had lost 68 pounds. I had some major issues with this pa telling me before surgery I wouldn't be successful. I stuck with her and every visit had to fit for a fill. I have never been near the green zone. In the last few months I have had horrible issues with (hemmorphoids). That's a whisper word. This affected my diet and exercise. I still walk at times very painful but doing the best I can. I have a fitbit and average 16k-20k steps a day. But I haven't lost a pound.

With my insurance now I get billed for fills. I finally scheduled a visit this month with a new pa because I complained.

So I'm asking for help. How do I get my fire going again.

Hi. I had the band placed In October 2013 by dr Mccloskey at Magee. I am down 65 pounds but at a bad spot. Plateaued for 4 months. Would love support group. I'm from north of Pittsburgh past fox chapel

How can I get rid if my flappy arms?

Anyone interested?

I am interested in 18s. Anyone have any out there?

I was banded oct 14. HW 288. SW 276. Weight now is 218. 70 pounds gone and not coming back.

But look for a little help--- I can't lose. Have only lost 10 pounds since January.

I have increased exercise but can't lose anymore.

It is so hard to get my docs office to give me a fill. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks for the info. Watching now. Joined it late

Was doing great. Had surgery oct 14 with a goal to lose 50 by 50. I turn 50 in May. Well I did better than that I hit 50 by Christmas! Boy was I so proud. So I set a new goal. Be in onesies by the time I turn 50. At the end if January that would have been 30 pounds. Thought this should be doable-3 months no problem. But watch out I have only lost 7 since then. Ugh. Y y y y y. I eat 3 meals a day, walk over 12500 steps a day according to my fitbit but I can't lose.

I have an appointment for a fill (hopefully) on Wednesday but I feel like I am going to have to argue with the PA to do it. I do feel like I eat more because I am not full. I only have 3ccs I my band. Oh boy- I think she's going to fight me in this. She RARELY fills and I think she will say to control my eating and I'm going to say if I could have done that I wouldn't have needed the band!

Oh my what a coincidence!!! I have been the sane weight for 3 weeks and was thinking when will this end! I am 4 months post op so I guess it can happen anytime. I have a fitbit and just keep walking, eating good and hopefully bit will start again. I was to he a onesie by the time I hit 50. So that is 24 pounds and 2 1/2 months!!! Not so sure it will happen but will keep trying.

I have the force and I love it. When I forget it my whole day is blown. I track my foot they my fitness pal which syncs to the fitbit. The calories you burn on ur fitbit cross over to my fitness pal. There are also challenges on the website that keep me motivated. I am part of "7 day steps". It takes your steps from 7 days and ranks u. Then you can taunt or cheer on your friends. It monitors your sleep. It has alarms. I set it for every 1.5 hours so when I am sitting to long it reminds me to get up from my desk and walk a little. Soon to come is that you can sync to ur phone and if u get a call u can see who is calling on ur fitbit force. For $129 you can't beat it!

Do you get all ur Protein in

Have been doing really well with my band. I have lost over 60 pounds since oct 14. There are many times I eat a late Breakfast and then around lunch time I am not hungry when it's time to go to lunch. I mentioned this to my docs PA and she said I have to eat 3 meals a day. So my question is this do u eat when it's time to eat or eat when u r hungry? Is it ok to only eat 2 meals a day? I hate to eat if I'm not hungry but she makes me feel like I have to. I really can't change anything unless I eat in the car which is something I have given up. Thoughts, solutions, ideas?

I really think it's too early to feel any restriction. The first few months are really hard because you don't have a lot of restriction. I'm 3 months out and have had 2 fills. I can feel some restriction because my band reminds me when I eat too fast or don't chew well. Do t worry u will get there!! Good luck and sugar free Popsicles were my best friend. They count as a liquid.

I had that same feeling. It does go away. Try smaller sips of Water or whatever you are drinking. I think sometimes it's too much to go thru the band. Walk a lot!!' That helped. I still burp if I take too big of drinks or eat too fast. Good luck!

I know I read this on here before but couldn't find it. I was at an event the other night just sitting and talking with people when suddenly one woman said " I'm tired of being fat". This was followed by another comment that said me too but I wouldn't have surgery. Guess we can be fat together. Everyone looked at me and this woman walked away. I wanted to bit@h slap her. I was at a loss and it got brushed over.

How do you handle these remarks from people?

Thanks everyone! Trying to get back on track....no I mean I AM getting back on track!

I am into my 4th month post lap band. I have been vet successful losing 60 pounds!! I live by my fitbit even get out of bed if it says I don't have enough steps.

But I haven't felt that in the last 2 days. I want to and need to stay motivated. I need to get back on it tomorrow. I feel like I could eat anything and probably would have but kept talking myself out of it but definitely ate more than normal.

Is this normal?????????????????

I can drink fluids but I feel line something is stuck in my throat/chest.

I tried cold liquid and it caused pain and came right back up. Oh boy is this hurting

Today I had wedding Soup for lunch and a little whir later I had horrible pains like I was stuck. This ony has happened two times to me so I think that's what happened. I felt line something was sitting in the middle of my chest--like horrible heartburn then I threw up like slime I think. But I still feel like something is stuck and it's been hours. What do I do?

Personally I feel that this forum is " clicky". I have tried to post serious questions and they never get addressed. Same questions get boring. I always try to find subject threads first before posting a new one. This won't stop me from coming back but it has stopped me from posting.

So I have had a really bad year. House related: new Water tank , new dryer, new fridge, new stove. But hey I can use the oven now.

My daughter totaled her car. My husband had someone slam into the back end of his truck while pulling out of parking lot. I rear ended a lady who just stopped because across that was closed was open and she wanted to go that way. So I hit right into her.

So when it was time for my Lapband I can promise you I was scared to death.

So that went well and am on 8 weeks and lost 45 pounds.

I now have pain in my arm and shoulder with numb fingers. So MRI showed bulging disc c7/8 Doc wants me to c a surgeon for his opinion. He says to be comfortable with the surgeon do if I need him I need to make sure I like him. Good advice I think.

He put me on neurotin, ultran, and flexeeul.

Now I get to go they this. I am going back to Lapband PA for a fill -2nd one- but she told me she will never do 2 fills in a row. Might have to give her a neck punch. Hahaha. Jk.

I am hungry about 3 hours after eating. I have 2ccs in my band. Ok vets/----should I be getting a second fill?

I didn't tell many but afterwards I didn't care.