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It could be your diaphragm.. You might try to take smaller bites and eat much slower. Just my guess...

It all scarey... Im worried about everyone.. erosion, slips, leaks... Oh My!!! Maybe thats why I feel down today, more then normal anyway...

How is everyone doing out there???? Debbie... Im so sorry to hear about you losing your band! I even told Dr. Smith how sad I was... You were my bandster sister! I still remember that cold snowy Colorado day! Well I hope everyone else is doing good... Im close to a 50lb loss and even hit it once or twice.. but it never sticks... Many of you know I have a leak and thats probably a big reason why I have been losing so slow.. but I am hanging in there... Check in April Bandsters!!!!!!!!!!

I tried to carry a 50lb bag of dog food the the house and omg it was so hard for me.. and to think just 7 months ago thats what I was carrying...

Welcome to LBT! This is a wonderful group to be around!

Sorry to hear about your slip... You have done really good and will probably continue to do good with your new band. You will be in my thoughts and prayers

You are right.. the mind is very powerful and it can take over. I am really trying to stay positive, even with my Leak. I know it could be worse and its nothing compaired to what others are having to deal with.. So I just have to thank God that its just a Leak.

Hi flygirl, I see you got a fill on the 18th I was at Dr. Smiths on the 18th as well.... of course thats when I found out I have a leak and now I have to have my port replaced.. I will let you all know when I will be out in Pueblo to get that done.

I have both a Medical card that I keep in my wallet.. and I have a Restaurant card that I never use.. When hubby and I go out to eat I just have a few bites off his plate.

Christy, my port is also right on my left rib cage.. well more like under it sometimes it feel like it hides under my ribcage..it doesnt bother me much just when Im driving or sitting in a werid way for a while then I have to stretch out. Im having my port replaced due to a leak and I have requested that my Dr. move my port lower so it wont hurt anymore.

Oh I am so happy for you!!!!!!! Isnt the best feeling in all the world!!!! Congratulations!!!

I think I was able to add mushies 3 weeks out.. and My first fill was 2 months after my surgery. It hard for me to get out there sometimes because of traveling.. I will be out there again the middle of December to have my port replaced. I have had 5 fills and I have a leak so thats why Dr. Smith is replacing it. You can also call Carla and ask her if you can start mushies.. it never hurts to ask.

you can go with it two diffrent ways... this is just me.... 1 way you can just tell them "Oh im eatting a lot less these days" 2 way You can tell them " oh I had WLS the lapband which helps control what I am eatting so I eat much less." You dont have to tell them all the rules of the band I wouldnt think.. Hmmmm maybe someone will have better ideas..

Hi terri, Dr. Smith is my Dr too and I travel to Pueblo from Albuquerque. I know they did at one time have a support group right there at Corwin on Tuesday nights.. You might want to call Dr. Smith's office and talk to Carla, she will know more about it. I know Nikki was in charge of it.. not sure anymore though.

Congratulations it wonderful to see that scale go down from the 2's into ONEDERLAND!! hehehe Keep up the good work!

Welcome to bandland Big Paul!! glad to see that everything went good!

Wow I am in shock! Im very sorry this has happened... But you know what, You have dont a WONDERFUL job with the band.. you look great, probably feel great. You have a good attitude about it and you have been such a insipration to so many people on the board! Your truely an Angel!!! Hey Thanks for sticking around too... We all still need you here! ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

Oh my Im so sorry to hear this.. My heart is breaking for you! Just as long as you will be okay! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. We are all here for you!!! ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

the ones on ebay are WAYYYY over priced... they should of made more looking at the fact that they were running out even on pre-orders. Wheetsin~ we are to much alike... its just me and my husband too and he is so into thoes games I made him get rid of at lest one last year but he will never part from his xbox now... crazy oversized kids!

I never heard of anything like that... How do you even check your liver levels? and what do they mean? what is milk thistle anyway.. something you buy at a health food store? Hmmm inm intrested in knowing... And Congrats on getting or cholesterol lower and liver levels in a normal range!

Woohoo That is wonderful news! every pound loss is worth it all isnt it....

I hope it all works out for you.. I will keep all my crossings crossed for you too... Good Luck!!!!

40 pounds in 4 months is good... The fill will probably help, but I think you are doing good!

Happy Birthday!!!!! I Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

OMG thats just crazy!!!! I will keep my eye out too