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HEy there. Im in Aurora as well. I was banded in August. If you need someone to talk to or some support, drop me a line at Plentsweet_3@yahoo.com. Who is your doc? I used Dr. Kirshenbaum. Love him. Ive lost 62 pounds. Char

:rolleyes2:I am now,...hmm lets see... 6 months post-op. I am down 52 pounds. I feel so much better already. I know I havent lost as fast as some, but I feel great!! Brandymom, welcome and don't you just love Dr. Kirshenbaum? He's great. Anyway, love you all and good luck to the newbies! Go JTAG!!!! Char

<p>Meegco63,</p> <p>12 pounds is GREAT!! Just think of it this way, if you lost 12 pounds per month you'd be great. I heard alot of stories about people saying they lost 35 pounds the first month etc., When I compared myself to them, I got down. But the truth is, losing a little slower is healthier for your body and your skin! You are doing wonderful. </p> <p>You have to be on liquids after your fill? Wow, not me. I love my doc. His rules are really loose. lol</p> <p>Good luck and keep us posted! </p> <p>Char</p>

Jtag, I can totally relate. I still do the same thing. I have been banded fro 2 months and I want to be thin NOW! So sometimes it doesnt seem real. I still can't grasp that I might (see, cant even say "will") be much thinner by next summer. I read horror stories about how it didnt work at all for someone, etc and get doubtful. But the truth of the matter is,..it DOES work, if you work with it. I can go a week without dropping a pound by just cheating my band (having liquid with my meal, eating chocolate, etc). But when I follow the rules, the band works. By the way, I LOVE being able to be real on here. If Id have typed that onthe yahoo group, Id had gotten a 15 minute lecture on "why in the world would I eat chocolate!!" Hey, I am real and I still have food problems. Thankfully, they are far and fewer between now!

I have nto started working out yet. I need too. This sounds like typical excuses but I really dont knwo when. I work full time, commute 2 hours a day, have 2 kids (dinner, homework) and am going to school in the evenings. I cant even keep up with my laundry. lol Congrats on the 10 pounds. Let me know how the fill is! Char

Hey there, No I had al unfill because I got too much on my second fill. I have the new 10cc band, so we are experimenting. I went from 4cc to 6 cc,and was MISERABLE. I couldnt even drink water without throwing up. SO, I went in the next day and got 1 cc out. Perfect! I think Ill go in this week and get maybe 1/4 cc. Its so sensitive. Anyway, it sounds like you will do great! Can you tell me how to put your ticker in your post? Thanks! Char

Practicing making a ticker here,.. lets see if it works! Char

:clap2:HI there and congrats on getting banded! Thats so exciting. I am 2 months out, and have lost 34 pounds. Its not as fast as some, but I am thrilled! Its a whole new lifestyle, and one I feel I can control. I am not familiar with your surgeon. Mine was Kirshenbaum in Aurora. He is great. I have already had 2 fills and 1 unfill.:-) Well, best of luck to you and keep us posted! Char

It is MUCH better, thank you. I have no idea what it was. But it gradually got better with rest. I am ready to start my walking routine again, but am a bit leary. How are you doing? Getting excited I'm sure. I am just so happy because I am seeing the scale slowly move. Sometimes it even goes back up a pound or two when I am "naughty" but I just feel like I am in control now. When I see it go up, I know why, and I know how to turn it around. I felt so defeated pre-band. I am really excited for you and think you will LOVE it! Char 289/281/262/175 (pre-preop/pre-surgery/now/goal)

Hi there! Well, here I am 7 weeks post-op. I am down 25 pounds, so not as fast as some, but Im happy. Anyway, question for you all... I have a sharp "side-ache" or "stitch" kind of pain in my fasr left side. Its nowhere near the port. Its lower than a normal side-ache,...kind of right below my waist line. I don't know if it is related to the band or not, but thought Id ask if anyone has had this. Last night, it was so bad I could hardly walk. I took some Advil, and it was fine. But this morning, its back, and very painful. Let me know if anyone has had this! Thanks! Char:kiss2:

Hi and Congrats on getting approved! I am so happy for you. Its so exciting, isn't it!!! Keep us updated on your weightloss journey! Char:clap2:

I guess I am not sure waht to expect. I ate lunch and it was totally fine, in fact, I am still hungry. Hmmm,..I might be calling him in a few days fro more saline. Anyway, I met Joy (JFK) at the docs office and she is so sweet! Good luck to you, Joy. Let me know how you are feeling with your fill. :faint::faint:

Well, I am definitely in. A little scared, but still in. I am in day 6 of the pre-op diet,m which is a low carb. I have lost 10 pounds doing that, but I am just focusing on the fact that I am headed "down the scale" not up. I am counting my journey starting at that pre-op weight. I am really excited. My husband is a little worried this will "change me too much" or that he won't be "as attracted". I was discouraged by this but decided to press on. I really think our realtionship is stronger than insecurity, so I think it will be fine. Im just so EXCITED to do all the things I can't do now, with him, with my kids,...just everyday stuff. Onward and DOWNWARD!!! Char :-)

<p><p>Well, I had my consultation with Dr. Kirshenbaum and am looking at surgery next month! I really can't believe it. I have been a slave to my weight my whole life, so I cannot beleive it will be different. I know it won't be super easy, but I also think I will have an upper edge that I never had before. I just cannot wait!</p> <p>Wooohooo!! The only thing I am scared of is spending this money and then not losing the weight. But I am going to focus on the positives. I really am so excited to start over!</p></p>

Wow, Drewslou! You are doing great, girl! Thanks for the welcome. I am really bummed right now because my loan payments will be $260 and my hubby said no. I am desperately trying to find another financial option, but I WILL NOT give up. I really need this, and want it more than anything. Anyway, thanks to all for the warm welcome!

Thank you Robin, and welcome to you as well. Do you have a doc picked out? Char

Thank you so much ladies! I'm going to check that site out now. I am so excited. Well, in all honesty, I have NO IDEA how I am going to pay for this, but I will find a way. I just want to get out of this fat suit so people can see the real me, and I can feel like the real me. Congrats to both of you on your journey so far! Char:)

Thanks for the welcome! Its so funny you would say that about Colorado, because my husband and I LOVE Houston. We want to move there someday. Want to trade places? Lol

Hi Mal! Im new here but have a consult scheduled with Kirshebaum. Im a little nervous. I havent heard much about him, have you? He is close to home and has the lowest price, thats about all I know! lol Char

Hi all! I am totally new to this. I just scheduled my consultation today. Its something I ve wanted to do for months, but had no idea how to pay for it. Im still not sure, but am exploring some options. Anyway, I am in Colorado. I did find an online support group for Colo people, but it was REALLY clickish. Noone even sent out a hello. So, here I am. Any other Colorado people out there? Char