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So how are my November bandsters doing? We are almost at our one year surgaversary!!!! How did that happen so quickly?? I would love to hear how everyone is doing??

I am nearly one year out. The only ones who know are my husband and one of my siblings. I told no one else. My kids don't even know. I have always been private about it. I feel it is my decision. I don't need any one else judgments. Everyone has to make the decision as to what they are comfortable with though

Does it show throw your clothes? Like if you wear a form fitting shirt? I am not a goal and don't have that issue yet, but I am concerned that could be a problem. I have not told anyone other than my hubby and one sibling so I am extra paranoid too LOL!!

msapp77 I have the exact same pain. When I do more physical activity it becomes dull and only rest settles it back down. I have had mine since surgery. My doctor has told me it is normal, associated with my port. Over time it has lessened and is only noticeable when I am very active. Hope that helps!!!

shanatx I visit family at least once a year in Corpus....I will be there again in July

Too many reasons to list. But the superficial side is the clothes. I constantly stop in my favorite store to try on the next size smaller. Even if they don't fit because I know one day they will. Like today!!!

Congrats!!! It is soooo worth it!! My weight loss is just now slowing down and that is ok. I am now getting fills. It was the best decision I have ever made for me!!

Check with your surgeons office, they are all different. I had my first fill nearly two weeks ago and no restrictions for me before hand. However, I have a friend who sees a different doctor in the office and she has restrictions.

So thrilled for you!!! Some of the first steps to a healthier you. Keep up the amazing work!!

Hi KyBrownEyes, I am doing great. My weightloss has slowed a little. Just in time for my first fill. I have lost two lbs since that magical .5 cc was put in this past Tuesday. I am not sure if it really was the fill or me being more conscience of eating more Protein again. Which ever it is I am glad to see the scale moving down. 43lbs now since surgery. I was told I am not typical. Heck, I have been told that all my life So glad I have my band. Life if good!!!

Oh my goodness Bandista!!!! What a difference!!! So proud of you. What a difference in your mid section and legs!!! You are doing AWESOME!!!! Keep it up!!!

I just like the name so Lola it was......ha. She is making me a happy lady

Mine is Lola

Welcome!!! You are in a great community here. I joined last year while I was in the process of getting my band and asked a ton of questions and got a lot of great answers. I am almost four months out and love my band. In regards to the ticker.......look at the very top right of your screen after reading this and you will see your user name and next to that will be a little round gear looking thing. Click on that and you can create a ticker. Happy reading!!!

So happy for you. Our dates are very close. I am loving my band as well. I have 2cc's but no true restriction. I have learned to be conscience of everything I put in my body and work through the head hunger.......this has been the greatest issue for me. Loving my band!!!!