Tamjpjb

you're gonna be so excited you are going to want to post the pics. You will not care what your before pic looked like because you will be so excited that isn't how you look anymore. Believe me, I felt the same way. I was super excited about my results and couldn't wait for my after pics. Good luck, speedy recovery and congratulations. Tami

I am coughing at night and even during the day. It's hard for me to track my calories, considering I have also been pb-ing more and more. I guess I will also hit the treadmill to bring the cardio up, but I will call the doctor and see when he can get me in. Thanks.

Hi everyone- Looking for an ear- I am pretty sure I may need to get a slight un-fill, but I am looking for some guidance. My band may be too tight. I know last time I talked with my doctor- last November- he mentioned that scar tissue tends to build up around the 2nd year, I am now into year 3. I have not had any weight loss since November, and have actually gained 10 lbs over the past few months. I have been walking for exercise, at least a mile (if not 2) 5 times a week. I also have had really bad heartburn to the point that I have been taking Maalox tabs pretty much daily. I have also had more frequent bouts of regurgitation at night. Waking up with a cough and choking on it. Not only is it gross, but it worries me. And it's not that I'm eating late, If I even have water, it eventually comes up. Even if I sit up for a half-hour or so before laying down. Any advice??? HELP! Tami

Hey Michelle, I'm in Riverside as well. I see your band date is coming up quickly. I've been banded since May of 07 and I love it. Who's doing your band?

I had TT about 3 years ago, also before my band was placed. I wish I had known about the mons lift myself. At the time I didn't think it was really an issue, but as I have lost more weight, I now see this "pudgy area" that bothers me. I intend on having a lateral thigh lift one of these days and may see about lipo or a lift in this area as well.

Hi Echokitty- I had Dr Liu also. I am 5 ft also and started out at 218. Now am down to 155. I feel great but have stopped losing. I'm at a plateau, but I have not been exercising like I know I'm supposed to. If you wanna chat, drop me a line. Tamjpjb@aol.com. Tami

Last night I wore my "Snow White" costume that I wore 20 years ago when I was in High School. I could not believe that it fit, actually, it was a bit loose! Yea Me!

Hi Jen, My name is Tami. I went to Dr Liu in OC- near CHOC in Orange. He's great! I have nothing but positive things to say about him. I am 5ft tall myself and started out at 218 (sz 22/24) and am down to a loose 12 jeans! I'd love to answer any questions you may have. Good luck with your journey.

MaryD, Did you get your banding date?

Hi Mary, Yes, I had my TT 3 years ago then regained about 25 lbs. That was when I decided that I really needed to get to the root of my problem and stop yo-yo dieting. I got the band put in last year and have lost 60+ lbs and I am so hapy. I didn't have an complications. In fact, my doctor said that he sees it alot- guess it's quite common. My weight loss has been proportioned and I am very happy with m results. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk.

Hey Becky, I had my TT with Lipo done in OC with Dr Joseph T Cruise. He was fantastic! I am super happy with my results and didn't have any problems. In fact, I'm thinking of going back now for a thigh lift. I trust him completely! He's in Newport Beach.

Things are going well, Bugs57- Thanks for asking. I feel good. This morning I was able to squeeze into a size 12 jeans and I am super excited! I haven't been in a 12 in about 15 years! Yea for me! My weight loss is slow, but I see the inches coming down.

Guess I didn't think about it like that....you're right. I should be happy that I've been able to lose weight with such little restriction.

WOW! I feel like a super-WIMP! I only have 2.0cc in my 10cc band. I tried 2.1 and I think it was just too much. I had really bad heartburn all the time and could hardly keep anything down. Yesterday had that 0.1cc removed and I feel great. I was able to eat a small, normal lunch today and haven't had any problems so far.

Hi everyone, I haven't been really active on the boards, but I have been lurking and keeping up with everyone over the past year. I wanted to know if anyone has experienced any heartburn after having a fill. Last week (thursday) I went in for a fill. I had been at 1.9cc and increased only up to 2.1cc. Not a dramatic increase. I didn't feel any different. I could actually eat just as I had before. Didn't even feel like I had gotten any fill. Monday night I began to feel like I had heartburn. It was subtle, but now it seems to be almost constant- to the point that it kept me awake most of last night. Also can't keep very much down..... is this a sign I'm too tight? Should I be alarmed? :confused2: