debri85

Format for Submission of Data: Date Banded: 4/17/2005 Country: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Doctor: Dr. Al-Momen Erodoed: Y/N--N, No problems to report, just slow loss If Eroded Date Removed:

Alrighty then, my no, no's are: - Drink White (our vodka) & Club soda at least twice a week - No Exercise (keep starting and stopping) - Eat Bread (because I can) - Depend On the Band Too Much (just started accepting that fact) - Make bad choices all the time

I'm sorry, what does FFM stand for?

Hi everyone...I'd like to join...I've had two fills and still no restriction and I keep gaining and losing the same 3 pounds...I'm stuck. Deb

Curious, those of you who posted NO Carbonation Again...is that because it can damage the placement of the band or just that there is a discomfort?

Congratulations!!!!!!! Well Done!!!!!!

I'm depressed....got my second fill two weeks ago had some restriction for the first couple of days and now nothing again....back to being hungry all the time and no loss...I'm trying to be patient but it would be much easier if the scales didn't go up and down...shades of days past.... Am I doomed to be in the percentage that doesn't succeed? Apologies for being a downer....

Hi Megan, Glad to hear everything is okay.... D

Sorry Angeleyes, I know I'm so sporatic about posting and I do apologize...it's the time thing... I had a fill four weeks ago, and had less restriction than I had before the fill...I got another one today and I can feel it which I couldn't before...so here's hoping.... I feel okay...need to exercise more and am trying... other than the fill thing and my hair falling out by the handfulls I'm good.... The upside to all my hair falling out is I could have a lot of fun with wigs!

La Madam is absolutely on the mark!

Hi Everyone, Bizarre isn't it? I had my second fill this morning...a bit of an ordeal but I won't bore you with the details....I do envy you guys who get it numbed before the fill.... I waited four weeks before going to the doc and still nothing...I certainly feel it right now...I don't know how much he put in this time but I had 4cc (I think) the first time....I didn't feel any restriction and was more hungry...today I couldn't finish my Soup after the fill so here's hoping. I thought it was weird that I felt more restriction before the first fill than after it. I think my doc was a bit sceptical but I lost no weight to speak of....and really lost and gained the same 2-3 pounds....sorta the same as before I got the band.... Anyway....I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Terri-ific....

I just posted on the fill forum about this. had my first fill three weeks ago and can eat anything, haven't lost anything and am HUNGRY all the time, just like before the surgery. I was more restricted before the fill... I will see my doctor in a week, I keep hoping it will kick in...but don't hold much hope out now.....

I too just had a fill (three weeks ago), my first, and actually feel less restricted than I did before the fill. I haven't lost any weight and can eat anything i want. I feel like i did before the surgery, hungry all the time...trying not to overeat, but it's like before.... I also am experiencing some kind of pain at night...I sleep on my back and about a week ago I started waking up with this sore feeling at my port site...I check it everyday and there isn't any redness, swelling or heat....really strange.... I have an appt in another week, I keep hoping it will kick in before I go and complain....

Dear Jodie, I wish I had some magic words to make you feel better. It could be that they just don't understand what you have been and are going through. They can't identify or empathize with you. I'm guessing they are the same age as you and possibly, they don't want to be different and they don't want you to be different. It takes a strong person to take on what you have and you obviously have a strength of spirit and personality unique in someone so young, to make a major change in your life...they may find that intimidating...who knows...whatever it is, the most important thing, and I realize you may not feel it right now, is that you are doing a good thing for yourself. Excess weight is so unhealthy and limiting. You didn't list where you live but if you live in a large area, research youth groups, such as through your church (if you attend), the YMCA or YWCA if you are lucky enough to have one in your area. Check with your school counselor. What are your interests, do you sing, check on a choir, the school music teacher could probably help...do you like to read...go to your library and see if there are book groups for young people...if not, maybe you could start one....are you artistic, check on art classes... If you live in a really small town, some of these things might apply... One thing to remember is that in all things, we usually have to find our own way and we have to do what's best for us.... I hope this doesn't sound condencending, I don't mean for it too... Deb

Eating All Bran for breakfast and for one of my snacks helps me....it reminds me of rabbit food but it has worked for me for a long time (I was diagnoised with the precurser to diverticulitus several years ago) and it doesn't seem to stop working....I tried all the pills but they didn't work as well as this.....