Tarafeena

I think yes, for me it made me realize how much and when I was doing it. Do not go into this thinking it's a cure all...... It's a tool, a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful tool that if used correctley works!!! It's nice to see more & more people with less than the marked 100 lbs to loose getting this wonderful invention. Good luck to you!!!

Wow, this brought back memories... Got to love bumping!!! Nice to see your doing so well Kathy. Tara

Whatever you do don't give up!!!! Remember the band is "just" a helper, it won't get you there alone... Get ya a good fill and I bet you will start feeling like you can do this.. Good luck to you, I know how hard the mental side of all this is.

One night for sure!!! Good luck!!

Great Job!!!!!!

Guess I Am One Of The Lucky Ones, I Have 2.5cc's In My Band And I Have Perfect Restriction....... The Biggest Way That I Can Tell Is That I Am Not HungrEy between Meals... And That's Eating Less Than Half Of What I Used To.. Start Out Slow And Get .5cc's From There, And Maybe You Will Get Your Sweet Spot Right Off The Bat.... Good Luck.. Oh Yeah I Forgot To Say I Am Loving The Restriction!!!!

Hip-hip-hip Band Hurray!!!!! Glad To Hear That All Went So Well For You.... Just Sip,sip,sip!!! I Know Your Going To Do Great!!! Tara

You Guys Are To Funny!!!! Kathy,lol You Crack Me Up.. Welcome Back Delara, I Have Missed Your Posts..

I can feel my port, but after my first fill it feels weird... By weird I meen not the same???? Hard to describe..

1. How long were you out of work? One week and a day 2. Explain to me what getting "stuck" feels like. I have never had this happen, and hoping it never will.. 3. How soon after surgery can you begin to excercise? I waited 2 weeks, and I started off slow, by just walking no heavy lifting.. I still shy away from heavy lifting I think it's a mental thing, I can see Delarla's photoes in my head...Not that that caused her problems but I am very protective of my little buddy.. 4. Were you afraid to eat after the surgery? Yes, a little but I got over it real quick 5. If you have a spouse/significant other.. How did they handle your weight loss? I could not or would not have wanted to do it without my DH, He has been my rock...And he is the only one that knows about my band... I think he loves my weight loss, but he loved me at a plus size too. I think I'm much happier so it makes his life hapier... Good luck to you!!!! I hope this helps

I have to tell ya, I would not want my port there.... I think it would bug me.... Just my two cents..... As far as a scar, you can't even see mine unless you are looking for it... I hope this helps you... Good luck in your jurney...

No straning for me at all.....Egg drop soup is sold at chinese restarants... It makes you feel full..At least it did for me........................good luck to you!!!!!

You know I never thought it could be scare tissue...I sure hope so.... To be sore after is normal, (whew) I will wait untill my fill check up to tell him... I can't tell you guys how much your responces have helped ease my fears....Thank you ((((((((((HUGS)))))))) Tara

Ok, so I went for my first fill last Thursday, he found my port no problem and gave me 2cc's. This was all done without flora.. At one point he pushed and it hurt.. I could tell he was already in the port then, the push, now my port site hurts?? And around the area dosn't feel smooth like it used to, and maybe I can feel a weird egde.. I'm so scared, I have had a dream band experiance up untill now.. I don't know what to do, do I wait 2 more weeks at my fill check up apt. to mention it, or should I call.... I am so scared it's going to be another surg..... Do you know if my port has moved or tipped, will he beable to tell by feel??? I feel like crying... I feel like it's something I've done.. Thank you in advanced for your advice.... Tara :cry

Jack You Crack Me Up!!!!

Hello, First Off This Board Is Great For Support, I Don't Know What I Would Have Done Without It...... As Far A Support Groups In The Tampa Area, I Had Herd Of Dr. Lee Grossband Of Pasco Surgical Center He Places The Bands And Has A Band Himself.. He Also Is Involved In Some Kind Of Suport System... Call His Office And I'm Sure They Will Direct You In The Correct Direction..813-788-5569 Try To Speak To Michelle She Is A Doll, I Hear.. Good Luck To You!!!! How Long Have You Had Your Band??

I Think All That You Are Feeling Is Normal, At Least I Had It And Many Many Banders On The Board Have Too. Good Luck To You..

I Will Eat A Yougert And Half A Zone Bar....... The Other Half Of The Bar Around 3pm...good Luck... Oh And I Keep Hard Boiled Eggs In The Fridg. Too

How Is She Doing?????

Princess Where Do You Get That Medication??

I Just Had My First Fill Today And It Was 2cc's, I Was Told Liquids For 3 Days And I Thought Gosh 3days Ok I'll Try.... 5 Days?? I'm Wondering Why Do They Differ So Much?? Good Luck To You.. I Still Havn't Tried To Feel The Restriction Yet.. Don't Want To Get Sick.. I Told Him About The Pb How It Has A Nick Name, He Thought That Was To Funny....

Jena, Have You Found Them Yet??

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR SAYING IT FOR US!!! MY BMI WAS 32!! THERE IS NO DBOUT THAT THIS BAND HAS CHANGED MY LIFE.. I WOULD NOT TAKE BEFORE PHOTOES IN MY UNDIES, AND NOW I WISH I HAD.. I ONLY HAD 85 LBS. TO LOOSE..........HA, ONLY, LIKE THAT'S NOT A LOT!! THANK YOU FOR BEING A VOICE!!!

((((((((HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF YOU))))))!!!!THANK YOU....

I Had It. I Tried To Drink The Slim Fast They Gave Me A Little Boost.. It Will Pass, I'm Not Sure Why It Happens, Please Let Your Dr. Know If It Last More Than A Week. Tara