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Zoe, Shhhhhhhhhh Don't let my wife hear the band called a tool. She'll want me to build something. It is the best thing I have done too. Good Luck Greg

Deb, Don't be worried if your not lossing. No gain is a plus. Don't know why you stopped losing for three weeks but the fact that you haven't gained is very good. You probably need that fill. The dr will answer your questions. Just remember that this journey requires us to have a smile at all times and NEVER be discouraged again because no matter what happens it should always work out to our advantage. Good Luck Greg

Thanks Nightingale and Betty. My initail weight loss was far better then I expected but then I have gone into this program with my whole head and body. I have fought the demons and won so far. And hope to keep winning. Was very excited about this Idea of La_madam's. Was trying to figure out how to get off that damn scale LOL. You should hear my wife sigh everytime that little Ding sound comes on when its ready to show the weight. She gets to laughing at me so hard I'm afraid my scale hopping isn't healthy for her. LOL But this challange is very good Idea. THANKS AGAIN La_madam. Funny its only 9am here and I'm wonder what to do with all this time I have on my hands that used to be spend standing on the scale. Good luck again All NEW YAHOO MESSENGER NAME lapbander081004

Way to go La_madam Took me a week to read all the replays to your original Idea LOL But your right in two months I have gone thru 8 batteries in that scale. This will be a cost saver if nothing else. Ok I know its my first monday and I weighted myself everyday since I started process. So here I go jumping on and it says 269. Ok same as yesterday. So now I have to wait a whole week. There goes the fingernailds I was able to get back LOL Good luck to all joining this adventure. Greg

Sue, As you know by now everyone is different. I was banded on 08/10/04 and the only pain I had was from the co2 gas as it diapates in your system. But I knew I'd have this going in and was prepared and just keep thinking this will be gone shortly. Was banded on a Tuesday and I went back to work ful time on Friday. I had not actaul surgical pain and my incisions have healed well and I'm doing fine. Even had a fill and that was painless. Can't promise you you'll have same results but keep in mind I am the worlds bigges baby. I normally pass out at blood test. Of course now that you can see my veins in the arm maybe that won't be so bad LOL. I'd tell you if it hurt and I can only say it doesn't. I didn't know this going in and wish I had known about this site before. But I still wnet ahead knowing it could be painfull and all because it was the only way I was going to see my grandkids. Good luck and will think about you on Wednesday Greg

God is Good...All Day Long Best wishes for the two of you. I was banded on Aug 10, 2004 and have lost 60 pounds so far. Best thing I ever did. Soda was one of the hardest things for me to Dow But I got thru the three day headache from the caffine withdrawal and I don't have a problems now. I do like Cyrstal Light So that works for me.....and lots of Water. Don't know much about Mexico and the tipping habits for that trip. Well Enjoy your new life. Its going to change lotes of things.(for the better) Once agian good luck and we'll keep you in or prayers here in Michigan Greg

Hi Shireen I had my first fill yesterday and they put in 1cc. (doesn't hurt to have the fill). There is no normal amount. But I was having the same problem you were. I was fine till about a week ago when I started to be hungry all the time and when I ate I could eat more then before with no trouble. Had to fight the hunger pains but when I went to Dr and explained it he did my first fill. I was banded on Aug 10. Dr said the reason I needed the fill was the swelling of the stomach where the band was placed is normal after surgery and this swelling went donw as the stomach healed and the stoma opened up and the band needed tightening. Don't worry about the weight loss. AS long as the scale is going down its a plus. I have been lucky with my loss but now I stay the same for 4 to six days and I don't let it get to me. Remember this isn't a quick fix. Best of Luck Greg

!st fill was today...No problems didn't feel a thing.

Hi All, I have an "Apron" that would make a cook proud. And I know I'll need surgery to have it removed. CandyB...my insurance co has already told me that they will pay for it after I have been with the program for a year and the Dr request it for medical purposes. Hope my employer doesn't chage Insurance Company before the year is up LOL. Brighht you got my blood pressure up there talking like that But if we go with Donali's idea of a collage I'd be willing to enter mine in there too. Just so no one says were sexist. Well good luck all on this journey. Greg

La_madam Thanks for that kind word "WOW" lol. I actually started the lapbanding process on 07/29/04 which is my starting point for my weight loss. I was 330 on that date and 309 on 08/10/04 when I was banded. Today was my second visit to Dr since banding and I was given as fill. Over the last week I have been hungry all the time and I was able to eat more then I was. So he pumped in 1cc and gave me the Water test and Its back to where it was. I know the weight will come off slower now and my next goal is to be at 225 by Christmas. I see you are going very well with your weight and congradulations on that. Was easy getting the weight on and much tougher getting it off. Thanks again for your concern Greg

Just4fun55 You have selected a very good Dr. Dr Hawasli banded me on Aug 10 and I have lost 60 pounds. Actually getting ready to leave right now for an appointment for my first fill. He is painless with his proceedure and Your going to love your stay at the Same Day Surgery where they put you. Where you at his Conference a week ago Monday?? If you were I was his guest speaker. Had fun doing that also. Well good luck and keep us posted here Greg

Hi Nancy I'm Greg. I was banded on Aug 10, 2004 by Dr Hawasli at St John's Hospital in Detroit. Been two months since I started the program (went on liquid diet on 07/29/04) and I have lost 60 pounds so far. Started at 330 and now 270. Feeling great both menatlly and physically. Going to probably get a fill on Friday since the stomach has settled from the surgery I find that the food is not staying in upper pouch and I feel hungry all the time. This has been going on for a week now. I have handled it but want this corrected so I can get tid of the hunger pains. I just registered on here tonight. You are my first contact LOL. Hope I can learn this site. I work midnights and have time to float around and check it out. Well don't want to bore you so I'll end here and wish you luck in your journey back to sanity. Greg