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This isn't weight loss related but I feel like you all are my family....I found out last week my son will need to have some more surgery. For those that don't know he was born with an imperforate anus (he didn't have an anal opening) He has had 3 major surgeries all by the time he was 9 month old. So I thoght we were done for the most part. Well we aren't... I take him to today to have a test done so that the Dr can see how he is going to have to do the surgery. Please pray he can go in through the rectum and doesn't have to open up his abdamon (sp)...The healing time would be much quicker and less painful for him. I thought it was tough when he was a baby but know that he kinda knows what is going (he is 2 1/2) it is getting tougher...he is such a trooper he still doesn't cry when he see's a doctor and when they examine him he just looks at me and holds my hand. It just breaks my heart each and every time. I know I was giving Curtis for a reason and God doesn't give us more then we can handle...so he must think I am one strong person. I am very lucky to have my family living here and they are always with me. But I feel I just can't break down with them and here I feel I can say anything and I will get the support from friends. His surgery will be in 3 - 6 weeks depending on the Drs schedule and ours. My dad is working in St. Lois and wants to be here for it but we aren't sure if he is, if we can get is sooner then he will be able to make it. The closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas it gets the less likely he will be able to come. Please just keep up in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks and I hope to be able to still join in the lunch on the 5th..this is the one time I can forget about all my worries. I am hoping they want schedule surgery that soon but if they do then I will have to call someone and check in with you all.... Ya'll are the best!!!! (and you know I will need a good laugh)

That is great Melissa....girl you are going to do so well with this. I am so glad it is finally behind you and you are bandster now. I am not sure what the diet is for you but I came from the hospital on softs and didn't have a problem...I didn't puree anything. That just sounds nasty. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks.

I just have to say that whey I need a little pick me up this is a great place to be. I don't really know where I want my weight to be but I know I have over 100 pounds to loss since I started @ 316.8. I have set my first goal at 180 don't know why just that it was a reachable number and under 200. So far in just over 4 months I have lost 60 pounds and this is the less I have weighed in years! I love that my clothes don't fit me anymore. I hate the idea of buying new thought. (Thats the give and take I guess) My wedding bands and mothers ring are almost too big for me. I flew for the first time in Sept since surgery and I didn't need a seat belt extender. I love thinking of NSV and this is the first time I have written them down somewhere. I guess there could be others but these are the ones that stick out in my mind. Hope everyone is doing great and hang in there Brenda you will be losing again before you know it. Plus when you figure out what you need to do you can post it here and when we get stuck we can look at your advice. Here is what helps me now.... I write down EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth along with the calories. This keep me @ 1000 - 1200 calories a day plus it lets me know when I can reward myself for going so good. I don't exercise like I should I do walk everyday 20 - 30 mins at a time everyday though..I figure that is better then nothing. If someone can tell me how to get going I have a Y membership that isn't used but they offer great classes I just always make excuses. Anyway the other thing I do is I drink ALL my Water. the whole 64 oz....if I don't I can tell it really slows me down. I can't wait to read more about everyone...lets keep this 100+ thread going!!!

Paula so glad to hear you are ok. Hope the house wasn't too bad. Keep us posted when you get a chance.

I have been asked this several times...and I still don't know. My first goal is to get below 200. From there we will see...I would like to wear a size 12 so what ever my weight is then that might be goal. Boy is that sad or what....but that is how I am looking at it right now.

That's great....Congrats!!!

Alright Jennifer....I for one am very happy for you. I think you will be very happy with your choice. UHC doesn't take long at all....although I don't know about the BMI thing...mine was way over. But it's getting closer to that 40 each day.

Hey Court and welcome....This is a great place we are so glad you came out of hiding.... I was one that was starving with just my band. I didn't gain anything but the weight loss was @ 2 pounds a week which is normal for the band. So I didn't complain. Got filled to 2 and still not much so when I went to 2.5 OMG it was way to much....you can go for your first fill @ 6 weeks post op. Well that is what most docs say. Hang in there it does take time. I live in Concord also....I am 31 have a 2 year old. If you have been lurking on the board you have noticed that here in NC we have our own little support group thanks to the LBT. We try to meet once a month and the next one is coming up Nov 5th @ Ruby Tuesdays @ 77 and Arrowood. Then next month we should be meeting up in the university. So we flip flop....We have I think 2 new people coming this month so if you could join us it would be great. There is about 6-8 of us that meet on a normal basis....try to fit us in on Nov 5th @ 11:30 it's a lot of fun you want be sorry you joined us!!!!!

Alrightm Sherri we can't wait to meet you. Now we just need to get Jennifer there....Jennifer please try to join us.

Jennifer...I for one am very happy you are rethinking your options. I am 31 (32 in Dec) and that was the biggest reason I went with the band. My husband and I sat and talked several times about this...The 2 most important things in my life are my husband and my son and thinking that something could happen to me either in surgery or after was not a risk I was willing to take. I have lost just over 60 pounds in 4 months with my band and the good thing about it is 4 months from now I will still be loosing. With the RNY you do loose most of your weight in the first 6 months and then just like us banders if they want to keep it off they have to work at it. I know because my aunt had the RNY several years ago and every time I talk to her she tells me she wishes she would have had the lap band. She had gained some of her weight back...I am not saying banders want gain weight but we have a life long tool to help us if we take care of it. I will say it over and over again...my band is my Best Friend!!!! Please join us for lunch...Kathy is right you will see what bandsters are like...all stages.

Sherri... We would love for you to join us. Kathy is right our monthly meetings are always on a saturday @ 11:30 because it does take a us a couple of hours to get through a lunch. She is so right...it's like a high school reunion only better. We are real people that get along great and all have the same thing in common. We do flip flop meetings from the Arrowood Exit to the University Area (which is just a couple of exits down from Concord Mills.) We love meeting new people and once you meet us you will come back for more of us. haha So far we are averaging a new person each month....which is wonderful we love that our group is growing. Hey if you do come we can make a day of it. I only like @ 10 mins from Concord Mills after lunch we could go walking the mall. Hope to see on Nov 5th....

Melissa, it is so good to hear you are doing so good. You will be in your bed soon... I tell you everyone talking about having staples now I am so glad I didn't have them. I was glued shut and there were sticthes inside. Not as gross looking I think....64 oz of Water at this point is too much I think. Now that my fill level is great I still some days have trouble getting in 64 oz but I try my hardest. Well keep us posted on how you are doing...I think from the sounds of it you are doing wonderful!!!

Good Monday Morning... 9/6 271 9/12 270 9/26 263.8 10/3 262 10/10 260.6 10/17 256.4 (-4.2 this week) Boy it's crazy...got a little unfill and I am eating more and finally loosing. Hope everyone had and has a great week.....

Hey all...Talked to Melissa on the way home. She is doing good and will be coming home today. I think it's been a long day for her but she is on the other side now. haha... BANDED at last. I told her I would let everyone know she was ok. She sounded way better then I did after my surgery so you go girl. Keep us posted on how your doing...

How exciting....keep us all posted on what's going on!!!! Here is your banana's... :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

I just had the same problem...I was filled to 2.5 on Sept 19th and couldn't even eat fish. So I went monday 10/10 for a little unfill, now I am at 2.2 and wow what a differnce. I think I am good for now....So yes go to the doctor and get a little out. I am know you will be much happier with it.

That is great...I know you were happy. I am sad though...I am 31 and have never been my husband and I are going to go I think for our 10 year..only 4 more years to go. Keep up the great work!!

Oh my...just in time for the fall weather...

Oh Melissa I am so happy for you....what an exciting time for you. We will all be thinking and praying for you. Please make sure you have your husband or daughter call me so we know you are ok. If you stay the night at the hospital...I will come and visit I am only 10 - 15 mins from there... The countdown is on!!!!!! You are going to have alot of nervous energy today so take advantage of it because for the next few days....you will sore and not wanting to do a whole lot. Like Angie said if there is anything you please let me know. I will be more the happy to come and help you out.

Hi Sherri...Welcome.. Yes where is Elon? I have heard of the college but not 100% sure where that is. If it's not too far from Charlotte Melissa was right we do meet once a month. The next on is Nov 5th....we will start a thread the closer it gets to then. Hope all is well and hope you meet all your goals. My best friend is my Band...I love it.

HI all...well I had .3 removed today...I am on liquids for 2 days and then mushies. Let's hope this time I can get off mushies. Thanks for your help...it made me call the Dr and actually get checked.

Good Rainy Monday Morning here... 9/6 271 9/12 270 9/26 263.8 10/3 262 10/10 260.6 (1.4) Total so far this Fall: -10.4 Going for a slight unfill today....I am sure releif is on the way

First let me say I wasn't complaining about a 4 oz gain I was just stating that instead of lossing the scale is going the wrong way for what and the amount that I was eating. Second thanks for all your advice.....I called the Dr and they are working me in on Monday so relief is near. It's horrible...we can't go out without me sending half the time in the bathroom. Again thanks for all your input and I know that I will be MUCH better on monday!!

Well I am kinda in that mood...I was filled again on 9/19 lost @ 8 the first 2 weeks, now nothing actually gaining a few OZ here and there. Although I can't eat much and the reflux has started...So for me I think I am over filled. How many calories are you getting in? I have read that you should be getting in like 1100 - 1200 a day. See and right now for me that just isn't happening. Good Luck...hope it starts working for you.

She is crazy they can tell you over the phone. I called before my letter was even sent and they told me over the phone. I would call back...