babs0101

Riding has nothing to do with how much you weigh.

I have Dr. Fiallo. It's been about 18 months since I got the band, I'm down 98 lbs. I love Dr. Fiallo.

Yes, I had/have Dr. Fiallo. I love the guy. It's been about 18 months since my surgery....I'm down 98 lbs!

Not drinking before and after your meals does take adjusting. I too would always drink with my meals. Not now, I've pretty much got that under control. Unless I eat something spicy. Then I have to a sip of water. But I don't drink. Remember to stop drinking 30-60 min. before a meal and not to start drinking again until 60 mins. after. It really does make a difference.

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!:smile:

I miss pasta.

I have a really hard time getting the pasta down. Or stay down. No matter how much I chew chew chew. I seem to get stuck. Does the whole grain or wheat pastas go down easier???

I do use I can't beleive its not butter in a spray. I started using that back when I was trying weight watchers. No calories. But to this day, I use real butter more often than not.

I too heard that an underwire was recommended after surgery. But I didn't get one. I've never liked them and refuse to wear them. So no underwire for me. I feel it's an individual choice. Not a requirement.

If I have too, I will. Just hoping to get some help from the Ins. company since I pay high rates for the insurance. Hubby said we'd work it out if we need to. Still crossing my fingers, toes, and yes, the eyes!

OH CRAP! My insurance denied me. I've already started the appeal process so I still have some hope. I really need this TT done! It's depressing.

I'm still waiting, and waiting. In the meantime, I am reading about everyone's experience. I should be well prepared!