DonHoll1

Hi Tia and welcome to the site.Skinny people seldom understand our battle with weight. They do not relate. You will find lots of support here. I love........my lap band. It curbs my appetite so much and i can not eat much at one time. Hang in there, it is the best thing i have ever done for myself and worth every penny. I was a self pay in Mexico and paid 8000. FOR EVERYTHING, even airfare and hotel. Self pays get it done really quick. Good luck, Donna

Rice a roni and cheetos. Sounds a little strange. lol My favorite was ice cream. What is really strange is i do not miss it. The band REALLY curbs appetite. You will be fine. Donna

I love my coffee and was not told to give it up. I do not drink as much as i use to , but i still have two or three cups every day. Every doctor is different it seems. Welcome to the site. Donna

I had a hugh sweet tooth but the band has taken care of that. Donna

Welcome to all the new people. I would say ask your doctor any medical questions and use us for support. Donna

Hi! Welcome to the site. I can eat steak just fine if i chew it up well and eat slowly.If you eat right your cholesterol should come down. I know mine has.Once you have the right restriction you are full pretty quick.The band is working great for me. Donna

Ask your doctor. Mine said no!!! Welcome to the site. Donna

I don`t think it happens very often. Your doctor should be able to explain symtoms to you. Donna

Hi Debbie!! Welcome to the board. Hope you do not have a leak. Seems like a lot of people do tho. I wonder what causes all of them. Donna

Hi Dozy, Glad you found us. This is a great site for support. Let us know how your surgery goes. Donna

If you drink lot and lots of water your skin will get better and better. Donna

I got up today and i had gained one pound. I know why tho. I have been really sick all week and have only been to the gym once. For me to lose i have to exercise and track calories. I don`t mind doing this because i have been getting results I will be back in the gym tomorrow. Donna

I am two and a half months out and i still have terrible problems with gas. Anyone else have this problem??? Donna

Thank you both so much for the info. Donna

Isn`t it great......... Donna

Special K oat and honey bars.-90 cal each.-really good Donna

Sounds great. I will have to try this. I am always looking for something different. Donna

HI. I exercise regulary and have for the last couple of years. I do not have any stretch marks at all . Can anyone tell me if i am going to have to have PS after i lose all my weight. I can not afford it so i sure hope not. Right now it looks like i will be ok without any surgery, but i do worry about it. Donna:help::cry:guess:whoo:

Since i have had my band i am not really bothered by hunger. It really curbs my appetite. I really do not eat much anymore. So cool................ Donna

Wow i am going to try it with apples. Sounds good. Thanks Donna

Mexico rocks!!!!

I think we have all gone through the " I`m so hungry i could eat the family dog" stage. It does get better once you start getting fills. Donna

I am so glad i went to Mexico. So many of the Dr.s here are so greedy. I had to pay 1100 dollars up front to a fill Dr. here so i could get fills. What a rip off. Donna

Dr Zapata in Mexico is great. He has a great record and a great team. The hospital and hotel were both very nice. I had no problems at all. Donna

Welcome everyone.Start learning how to take small bites and chew things up really well. It is a new way of eating after the band. I really love mine and hope you all will also. Donna