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i see a lot of sleeve topics. i'm ok with general stuff. perhaps that is where it gets me lost

I'm still having this issue. i would really like to know how to filter the site to only show posts from folks with lapband surgery. while i like to read posts from others i would rather it be my choice rather than find myself off some where unexpectedly.

Don't let eating out become something you dread.. Most restaurants will have band friendly food. the real trick is to know your limitations before you go. and if you know ahead of time check out the menu so you can take your time figuring out what you plan on eating.. for me i usually end up with a Soup and small salad.. Soups for the most part are slider foods and don't do much to trigger the band but combined with a small salad you can maintain the appearance of eating normally if this is something that concerns you. for me pretty much every one in my life both at home and work know that i have the band so it doesn't bother me. what i do not want to share with them is any kind of episode of being stuck.. that needs to remain private I know your just venting but you will be fine... go out and enjoy - just make sure that you have your drink before you eat

can some one help me with my settings i'm really only interested in seeing posts from the lapband forum. and not from any of the others that keep showing up and leading me astray.

just want to say best of luck and that i hope you drop in once in a while.. It is said to see you go. i still wonder where MISSY is and how she's doing.. now i'll just add you to my wondering thanks for sharing your wisdom

i'm at 6 fills now had it last week. and for the first time i'm finally seeing the weight really move. i've lost 3.5 since Monday.. some if not most i think is Water related but my point is that it's pretty normal if you are doing just the normal fills where they add Fluid but don't do it under fluoroscopy to take a while. part of me wishes i had just done that at the start but the other part is thankful i didn't. As i felt more and more restriction i've been able to adjust to the life of a bander. Yes it brings with it frustration that the weight may not be moving as fast as you would like but in the long run it's healthier and you'll be happier with your band. best of luck.

i've not much to add other than please listen to what 2muchfun said.. never feel embarrassed to call - so much rather that then any serious complications. keep us posted

the notification thing looks fixed thank you . but i'm still still posts from other groups although it does seem to be from the general Weight loss forum rather than specially from another surgery all though clicking on that does then to lead to the other posts showing up.

2muchfun hit it on the nail. I'm on my phone right now but will try to update more tomorrow

Hey alex not sure if i'm alone in this. but i seem to be having some issues with the site. i will get the little icon saying there are notifications but if i click on it nothing happens. also all of a sudden posts from different groups are showing up. i had it set to show only lapband topics but i've been seeing some from other groups. don't mind reading about every one but as it's not the way i have it set... just wondering.

i just had a fill on monday so i'm at 9 in a 14.. this week has been totally different.. finally get to experience the i'm really not all that hungry but i guess i should eat... hoping it will last

So spring is almost here.. in 20 days to be precise. it's a big day.. it also marks the first day of my last year in my 30's.. and i find for the first time in many years i'm not afraid to add another year.. i'm finally looking forward not only to the change in season's..(Yes i do believe we have them in AZ) but also the change in me.. Was at a retirement party yesterday saw a lot of folks i haven't seen in a while... could not get enough of hearing my god i hardly recognized you... So what is every one looking forward to with the change of seasons..

congrats each month will bring it's changes - keep it up

WOW... way to go.. what a motivational picture... you should keep the dress and when at goal have it altered to fit the new sexy you..

walking helps, heat helps and any of those gas relief meds in liquid meds.. feel better soon

i would imagine if you can't chug water than the band is too tight... least i hope so. living in AZ being able to chug water is the only way i make it through the summer.....

10mts seems a horribly long time to wait.. but as terry mentioned above it's not unheard off to have to wait. i've had the same insurance since 2000 and i was made to wait 5mts before surgery.. if you can't appeal the wait time i suggest you find out what all their other requirements are now.. my 4mts was because i was required to have 4 weight loss related vists that had to be 1mt apart.. and then once that was completed it took another month to get approval if this is also a requirement you can start that before your dec date. that way you are ready to go and can submit for approval rather than be surprised and have to wait again. i have seen others post they required 6mts or more. best of luck.. keep fighting this

i do believe there are lot more of us with this issue that there are able to start a thread on it.. but since you broke that ice OMG... what a draw back no one ever mentioned com-on folks surely some one should drop a hint here and there lol umm i think a stop at Walgreen in in my future thanks for the info...

sorry for your loss.. it is never easy to lose a love one. however WOW on your success you look great keep up the great work

sorry to hear about all the trouble you have had. surgery of any kind is never easy to over come and to have had 3 since your lapband - well i just hope the issues surrounding those have been resolved. as for motivation don't i just wish there was a button some where that i could just hit and wham i'd be up and ready to tackle everything.. unfortunately motivation i find is something truly personal and you are the only one that can determine what will motivate you in life.. Take a look back at where you where when you first got the bad.. something drove you then. .for me my motivation is purely the want and wish to be healthy and live a long healthy life.. looking back and seeing how many picture moments i have missed because i wouldn't have my picture taken - is something that really saddens me. - I hope you find what you need. and pray that you find it in yourself.. each and every one of us deserve to be happy and healthy.. best of luck - keep on posting there are many great folks on here that will provide you all sorts of wisdom..

hey every one. i had totally lost track of this tread. good to see folks are still on track.. I'm still struggling to lose it seems that i only lose right after a fill then i am up and down the same 2 lbs till the next fill. over all i am seeing a steady decrease but it is really frustrating for the 3 wks of the month. i only eat 3 meals a day. however the snaking has gotten a little out of control lately as the slow loss is really starting to get to me. . On a NSV side of things i played a few games of bowling last night.. normally it is one game and i'm out - usually my back starts to cramp about the 5th frame and by the 10th i'm barely bowling.. last night i didn't feel a thing not that my game improved any . hope you all stay healthy happy

Wow that post read so very different from your first post.. Reading the positive in your post was great.. you are right you don't have to be a hero.. and take on everything.. especially if you are both working.. sharing the burden of taking care of families makes for healthier families also.. just know you are worth it.. no one else can do it for you..

Best of luck to you - this is the hard part.. getting through the insurance hoops is never easy.

Holly molly i'm doing this as i type..and i can feel the burn.... what a great suggestion for us office dewllers.. i also do the go to the furthest bathroom for my bio break it's in the far back corner of the building up a flight of stairs... you should see me when i really need to pee... do the shuffle.. comes to mind.

is your desk height adjustable? if it's possible stand for part of your day - you will actually burn more calories doing this. like leepers said finding 30mins in your day may feel like a challenge but it can be so worth it.. if you can't leave your nephew home take him with you in a stroller.. the air should help him sleep and pushing that darn thing should use up a few more calories.. finding time to exercise can be hard especially when it's so much easier for find a reason not to.. but you are worth the 30mins