CambronKD

if you've gotten one...or did you get a new band immediatly? If you had to wait..did you have to meet the FDA requirements again or could you just get a new band??

I am a teacher with a removed band. I wanted to get rebanded during Spring Break but it does not look like it will be happening so soon. I may wait until the summer. I teach preschoolers with disabilities and developmental delays...my biggest thing was my port. I have to pick up children and transfer them in/out of wheelchairs and other adaptive equiptment. It was a little sore at times but nothing major.

I think it's rather quick...maybe 30-45 minutes..

I was banded in October 2003 by Dr. Ortiz. I had my band removed in August of 2006. I went in to have a slip fixed to find out that my band eroded and the tubing eroded through my colon. I want another band but everyone that I've talked to (not banded of course) thinks I am crazy. I struggle daily with my weight. I've worked hard (Weight Watchers) since August, and I've only gained about 25 lbs. I found out I was pregnant and I miscarried but since then I've lost about 15 of those 25. While I enjoy eating healthy, I just can not see myself counting points and measuring EVERYTHING for the rest of my life. I miss my band...I know he's out there somewhere...I'm just looking for his replacement. :-)

If you go to www.coolrunning.com it will explain how it works. You start off jogging small amounts, walking small amounts. The first week you job 60 seconds, walk 90 seconds...week by week you run more than you walk. At the end of 2 months the goal is to run 3 miles..or 5K. Everyone that I've asked about it says that it is very doable.

Is anyone interested in doing this running program with me? I am interested, but I might need some modivation...anyone....anyone...Bueller...Bueller..(can you believe it's been almost 20 years?)

Isn't there a new comercial on TV that is advertizing Bacardi and Diet Coke with no carbs? I had a few sips of a margarita the day after my surgery. I was in mexico and I met a banded Dr who said there was nothing wrong with it...granted I didn't drink the whole thing, just a few sips..but it was the best night sleep.

Yes, I mean those girls...the boobies. After losing 100+ lbs, they seem to be getting droopier and droppier. I've gone from DD's to D's that just kind hang around. I was talking yesterday to a girl that does massage therapy and she said never go without a bra, even when you sleep wear a sports bra or one of those camis with a built in bra..just something with support. Ok..so now that most of the damage is done, and the only thing that I think would help me is a lift or something, do you think it would help to wear a sports bra to sleep in or anything...or is it too little too late?

I didn't need a GRE score to attend grad school because my GPA from undergrad was high enough. I am graduating with my MA in Early Childhood in December and I am thinking about entering into a PhD program that will require a GRE score. Any suggetions on any prep materials/classes? I know I will need them. Thanks.

I've been thinking about a tummy tuck as well. However, I am a curvy gal and I want to keep some of my curves. I have seen many tummy tucks that do not look natural and I want to keep my natural look. My MIL has had one, and she's gained a little weight and she looks like she's wearing football pads because now she gains weight in different places. I don't have a lot of saggy skin...most of that is in my legs which I would probably get done before I'd have my stomach done.

Are there any KD's out there?

There are quite a few teachers on here. :-) When does your summer vacation start. Mine starts today at 3:15!! I can't wait. What do you teach and when does your vacation start? I teach special needs preschoolers. I love it. I started teaching them half way through my banding process, and some of my higher functioning ones noticed my weight loss, even at 4 years old. My kids I taught last year (kindergartners) say WOW, you look so pretty now! It's amazing what all children notice.

I am a teacher of preschoolers with special needs. Tomorrow is my last day of school for the summer. YAHOO!!! In December I will graduate with my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education!!

Oh what else I hate is...I went into the gap to find some jeans...the girl asks what size. I tell her I'm not sure because I've lost over 100 lbs and I am not sure what size I would be in there. Then they say 100 lbs..oh my god. Before I entered the store, I felt good about myself..I used to be a size 24-26, now I am a 12. Then the size 2 says oh my god after I tell her I've lost 100 lbs. But me, I take it as God, your a size 12, you are big now, I'd hate to have seen you 100 pounds more.

I've just started telling people about my band now that I am at a somewhat normal weight, but I am very selective about the people I tell. My friend who had bypass done has told me that I am wrong for not telling people. That I should be proud of what I've done. But to me it is such a persoan decision. It is to the point where I don't even want to go out and eat with her. Everytime we go out to eat, she tells the waiter "we've had fat girl surgery, we can't eat much." Their response is usually.."umm, ok." I just want to crawl under the table.