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This is my new tune I walk on the treadmill to. I printed it out large and stuck it there and sing out loud as I walk. What a great inspiration. THANK YOU SO MUCH IT IS AWESOME!!!

I am experiencing no problems just worried that it slips and I do not know it has happen but I will call my Dr. today and let you all know.

I have been coughing so much lately. I was wondering if anybody could tell me how you know if your band has slipped. Can you feel it or are there other symptoms

Thanks all for the advice, and Karen B. I was banded in Jan but I am still very careful about solid foods, I guess the soup and the chicken will be safe for the sedars. I will let you all now after passover (april 23-30) how everthing went.

Anybody out there been banded overthe passover holidays. It is coming up soon and I am terffied about two things, one that all that family gathering and huge meals will be too great a temptation and second what effect will all that Matzo have on a banded stomach, it already blocks up a normal stomah and digestive system.

Great decision. please let us know how things go after the sugery. Welcome to band land

That is awesome, keep up the great work you are an inspiration.

Not a joke, I also lost quite a bit in my first two weeks. If you stick close to the diet prescribed by your dr. things should work out great. Congrats on a great start

HI Kathy, My kids are 15,13 and 5. I told them excatly what I was doing. I explained that I was going to make my inside tummy small like a babys ythat is why I had to eat different foods from them in the begining and that soon I would be skinnier and healthier. My five year old went to school and told her teacher that I had a baby tummy and her teacher calld to tell me congrats on being pregnant she thought that my daughter had actually meant to say a baby in my tummy. (we all hada good laugh) but they understood very well and were an active part in my recovery. I do believe honesty to the extent that hey can understand is the best policy

Welcome karla, As you have said this site is an excellent source of support and information. If and when you make a decsion we will all be here to cheer you on and help you through.

Welcome to band land glad everything went well can not wait to hear how europe was. Take it slow and easy and let us know how you are doing

A bit pink, I also had the same reaction buthten I though to my self it took me so long to ge tto wher I was it will take me some time to get to where I want to be, THere are tough days ahead but think of the pay off in the end and as you go along, you will be healthier, be able to get nicer clothes, be able to do more activities, and enjoy life to a greater degree. THe few days that are tough come to this site a we will bet her to help you over the rough spots and who knows you might be able to help others as well. Keep your chin up. Your are worth it.

My heartfelt condolensces to you Phillip and the family that was left behind, as many have said before take soloce in the fact that your sweet wife was doing what made her happy up to the last breath. Surly she is in heavan smiling down upon you now and for all your days.

HI I would love an invite the e-mail address to use is kcohen1625@aolo.com. Thanks

I say aim high. Stay where they are demanding a higher GPA it means they probably have better students and with less travelling time you still get to have more family and study time. Let us know what you decide but it sounds like you can get what ever you really shoot for. Good luck

Hey Jonathan, Sounds like you are on the right path both in mind, in the physical sense and in the financial sense..We are right behind you in each sense of the word.

Went to see my doctor this morning and weighed in at 252, plus he said I did not need a fill so I was really relieved. Great Job all, Looking forwards to seeing all the stats on waistingaway. Thats -7

My Dr. has me taking the vitamin B12 shot once a month, I take centrum protegra once a day and one tums ultra for the calcium ( with a vitamin D tab) the tums is fruit flavored and easy to suck or chew and the centrum is not hard to swallow.

Shoulder pain is from the gas they use in the sugery. I found doing arm circles and/ or getting a massage really helped move the gas along. It does get better. Welcome to bandland from a fellow canadian

Thanks I will try that right now

I had my band done in Quebec and it was not covered by insurance or Medicare, the cost was 17,500, and not over night stay in a hospital. If you want more information just let me know

I can't believe it. I finally am able to walk with out crutches and was looking forward to doing some light exercise when BAM Thursday night I came down with bronchitis. I have coughing my head off when I am not sleeping. But today I was caoughing so hard that I think I did something near my port sit as it is quite sore right now. Is this possible, or am I over reacting anybosy else ever have this, and what did you do. It is two months since being banded and I am going for my first fill on Monday, should I be worried?

I have to say that I agree with those who said go wth the band. THe band is not a diet it is a change in your life style and an intimalty private and personal life choice. The show is just that a show. It is a diet for you for the fleeting time it is on the air, after that you are on your own again to deal with all the isues that got you to where you are today.

Sounds great. I usually check the chat room around 11:00 at night EST

Hi Norma,, I stll eat mushy fod because i find it easier. i made a large pot of beef stew for my family then tol my portion and blended it and voila mush with taste. I fif the same for chicken soup ( the kind with al the veggies and chicken) and believe it or not I also didit with vegaterian lazanga.