BandZski

It sounds like your band is too tight. I'd call the doc. When you drink, take small sips and drink slowly.

Is anyone going to the meeting tomorrow? I thought I'd try it out. Hope to see lots of you there.

FighterGirl, Wow, 170 lost! That is amazing! Congrats to YOU! That is very impressive. Can you tell me a little about why you had to have revision surgery? Sometimes I wonder if my band is too tight when I'm holding Fluid. Will you be going to the meeting in St. Clair Shores on Wednesday? I thought I might try it.

You guys are so funny! I need to go find out what the WoW thing is. Also, I've had a half bottle of wine in the fridge since Easter. Maybe it's time to clean the fridge! Thanks for the laughs and seriously, what is Wow?

I love my band! I can't say that enough. I am a 42 year old female. I live in a suburb of Detroit. I've had my band for about 10 months and have lost 95 lbs. I went from taking 3 blood pressure meds to taking none. I no longer use a C-Pap machine to sleep at night. My energy level is higher than I ever thought possible! I love my band! Sorry, I said that already, didn't I? :Angel_anim: Please feel free to contact me if I can be of support.

Hi Trudi, My name is Marilyn. I live in Roseville, MI which is a suburb of Detroit. I got my band in August of last year. I've lost about 95 lbs. and am so happy with the band. It has changed my life already and I'm not even to goal yet! :Angel_anim: I'd be happy to share my story and be of support to you.

I totally agree! I recently started painting my nails and toe nails. I've been putting on jewelry every day. I threw out all my nasty old sweats and t-shirts. I'm so worth more than that! Thanks for the post, DancingLamb.

It seems like the overall theme here is that health benefits are being enjoyed after the first 30 pounds of weight loss for most of us. That is so amazing! Isn't the band grand! :rolleyes2: Great job everyone!

I was banded on 8-27-07. I was on a liquid diet for 4 weeks prior to that. By the end of September, I was off of the 3 blood pressure pills I had been on! My energy level is awesome!!!! I don't think twice about dropping off my car for repairs and walking 3 miles home. I used to tell my kids that I couldn't walk a block to the park because it was too far. I recently went off my C-Pap machine for sleep apnea. My ankles, knees, and feet used to throb from 6 hours of teaching. Now, I they don't hurt at all. When my weight was at it's highest, my chest would hurt when I would lay down. As of this morning, I'm just 5 pounds away from the 100 pound mark! I LOVE MY BAND!!!! :cursing:

My highest was probably 375. Presurgical was 340. Lowest as adult was 180 at age 23, after a 10 month protein drink diet. I'm 5'10. Smallest ever was 12 lbs. 8.5 oz. I was born a toddler!

How was the meeting in SCS on Wednesday? I wanted to go, but I had prior commitments. I hope to see everyone next month.

Please keep us posted on how this meeting is. If you like it, I may join. I'm in Roseville.

The bypass is so risky. Being the mother of two children, I never even considered it. Sure bypass makes you lose weight fast, but I've seen many people gain it back too. I'm thrilled with my band. I wouldn't have wanted to lose weight any faster than I did. I've lost 75 lbs. in 6 months. I feel wonderful! I've also heard on here that surgeons push bypass because they get more money for it and don't have to deal with follow ups.

Hi Yankeeblue, I live in Roseville also! I'm at 12 & Utica Rd. I was one of the ones who chose to go out to PH. The SCS docs do a lot of different surgeries. I'd rather a doc who does only one surgery and does it well. I'll be curious to see how you find the docs in SCS. I haven't heard anyone stand up and say, "Yes, they are wonderful." If I had, I wouldn't have such a long drive to get fills.

I thought I'd update. I'm glad I didn't run in for a slight unfill. I feel it's fine now. I'm just being super careful. I'm eating little bits and chewing like crazy.