MsButterKup23

I too am not a model bandster. Today I ate some left over Christmas chocolate and some potato chips because I wanted something salty and crunchy. I know that my monthly visitor talked me into it. At this point all I can do is make better choices tomorrow. I started feeling more in control after my 2nd fill. I know sometimes I get down and really beat myself down. You have to learn to love yourself and be respect the body that was given to you (meaning don't fill it with junk). I sincerely wish you the best.

Sorry to hear she is having a difficult time. We all have been there. I wouldn't mind talking to your daughter if you would like on the phone. I was a heavy teenager and at 27 I finally have control over my life. Send me a PM if you would like for me to talk to her online or phone.

I was banded by him in August, my hubby is going to have his surgery in January. I've been happy with them, I also had my surgery at Rennissance (sp) Hospital and was happy with them.

Count me in just let me know when.. I have some 22/24, need 16/18 (shirts only).

I know that there is a lot of talk about erosions lately and most (if not all) were those who had no choice but Mexico. Anyone have problems with erosion and were banded in the US. I am just curious.

I had surgery with him on August 9th. I've been very pleased with him and his office. My hubby is going to get banded with him sometime in January. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. No, he doesn't make you weigh in with your shoes, he has a special scale that does BMI and fat counts you stand on it barefoot w/o shoes or socks.

Girl you look goooooood!! Congrats on the weight loss!!

Microsoft (DH's employer) is self insured and covered 100% with no copays. I know I am very fortunate and I thank God for Microsoft each day.

I was just curious of anyone is on Zoloft here for depression/anxiety. I was taking only taking Lexapro, but it seemed to stop working so we are weaning off the Lexapro (next week) once I get to a high enough dosage of Zoloft in my system to be effective. Anyone else on Zoloft? Any drawbacks?

I live in the Mesquite area... just let me know when..

Congrats!!

I like that idea.. Because you never know if you might eventually have to get your gallbladder or appendix taken out. There are just a few things in your body you don't need and cysts on your ovaries are one of them plus it will keep the men in the office from getting into it too much.

I also know that Paxil isn't too much fun to come off of. A friend of mine was on it and it's not fun.

Please tell me you weren't on birth control. I am extremely afraid of getting more fertile and becoming pregnant again (I have a 14 month old)

That's exactly what they told me. I didn't remember reading it on this forum and figured if it was common practice that someone would have mentioned it. My dentist's office wasn't real familiar with the procedure, but once they found out my port was similiar if not the same as a chemo port used in cancer patients they informed the doctor and I was given oral antibiotics. Thanks everyone!

Is anyone else waiting until after the first of the year for a fill? I know I need one, but I want to be able to eat a little bit during the holidays. I'm just curious if I am the only bad one?

It will be okay. We all go through this especially when we are on liquids and think we will never eat normal again. I've had 2 fills and I'm getting ready for another after the first of the year. I have noticed that my band makes me eat healtier and behave. I can pretty much eat whatever I am craving, but just a bite or two and then I get rid of it (throw it away or give it to someone else), just enough to say I had some and tasted it. You learn to move on and focus on other things. I know what foods will make me sick and associate vomitting with them, it really helps. LOL ((((((HUGS)))))) and best wishes!

My hubby has been in India for the past 3 weeks. I have spent a majority of the time at my mom's house. She has a very hard bed that I've been sleeping on. I am a major tummy sleeper and apparently at some point in the middle of the night I found my port (slight discomfort) and started dreaming about it. I dreamed that my port had moved southward into my left leg and my doctor had to open my port incision back up pull the port by the tube, cut off the remainder and close me back up. It didn't hurt but sure was funny to watch (in my dream) It reminded me of the tubing that you cut for a fish tank bubbles. It's interesting the kind of stuff your brain comes up with when you are asleep. Thankfully I am now back at home in my nice comfy bed and my sweet hubby is coming home today!!

Here's the pictures of my 14 month old daughter Meleah that we added to our Christmas cards.

Congrats!!! I can't wait to join you in ONEderland!

I don't know why, but immediately after surgery (when I woke up) I was in EXTREME pain. Apparently they didn't push anything into my IV before I woke up because I felt like I had been stabbed. They gave me some pain meds in my IV and it went away quickly. They sent me home with liquid Lortab with a refill. I love that stuff, if I was to get addicted to anything that would be my choice..lol I didn't have gas pain, my main complaint was not being able to sleep on my tummy for a few weeks, I am a major tummy sleeper.

Yeah it is interesting. I've had a lot of stuff hitting me all at once in the past month or so and I thought it was just stress and my PPD flaring up. I have an appt tomorrow with my shrink. I am going to mention to her the fact that Lexapro seems to be not helping a lot of people, I'm sure she will dismiss it because she doesn't know all the information about the people involved, you know how doctors are...lol The only side effect I have with Lexapro is no interest in sex. I am scared to move onto something else and experience something worse or have horrible withdrawals once I get off of them. I have a 14 month old I have to do something. I haven't been a happy mommy lately and she deserves to have a mommy that is happy and cheerful.

I'm now obese not super obese according to my BMI.

I agree, it's time for an unfill. If you don't take care of this you face possibly losing your band!

I was never a big drinker while I ate. I do however drink a bit here and there with my meals, but just enough to keep my mouth lubed. I know it's a no-no, but I don't have a problem with being hungry until 3-4 hours after a meal and I'm losing weight well, so I don't care.