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Jodie- i don't have anything else to say- I was not putting you down- and I have read the posts on this thread- I wish you the best- please keep your negative statements about Asian-Americans and other members of this board to yourself. Your negativity is toxic. The band will not change that for you.

Barb- I hope things are getting better- I will continue to keep your family in my prayers, Take care of yourself

Tall- with a more petite but please....(thank godness for my band- i just may get my wish) granny panties or thongs? couldn't resist

exercise and H2O I eat on small plates- I even went and bought a fancy, tiny side plate for my beautiful tuna salad with crackers!

iwtbl I want to be lighter! JGRWQ

Did you apeall to Aetna? I have Aetna and they out right declined it- but with the help of the surgery center and my primary care physican- we appealled with letters and a few months later they reversed theri original decision. I know all groups are different- but it's worth a try. Best of luck to you.

you go girl! Have fun, remember to breath, and go get yourself something cute to wear!

It gets better and better- be good to yourself- rest, hydrate, walk Each day....a little better- Welcome to Bandland

KERTM Keri eats real tiny meals! (couldn't resist) BBUYH

thanks guys for your help- not to be too graphic- i finally was able to release it. It wasn't my dinner- just slime (I know too much info!) I've never PB'd before and it was a little scary- the first time. I think my band is tighter at night- has anyone experienced this? When I eat lunch and breakfast- I chew and eat pretty normally- oatmeal or slimfast, turkey on 1 slice wheat with tomato and lettuce for lunch, and dinner- Protein and veggies. It seems at night- either I get too hungry and eat too fast or I don't chew well enough- I'm learning though- this second little fill is great- I LOVE MY BAND- I feel like I've been given my life back. Thanks to you all for always uplifting me and others on LBT.

Jodie- The band doesn't work for everyone. I'm very new to it- but, I know from others that it takes focus and determination. Your negitivity will keep you from success- with your weight and your life. You can decide to give things a chance- but if you continue to negate everything everyone says- you will not succeed. You say 'life is beautiful" so- look for the beauty- don't deny it. If you are apporved- and I hope you are- your attitude will have to change for the weight to come off- are you prepared for it? I've lost 29 lbs. since 6/5- but it hasn't been easy- and it is a total mind shift- the pre surgery liquid diet- the post op 2 weeks of liquids- it takes positive thinking and serious control. You have to believe you will succeed- otherwise this band will not help. Life, indeed is beautiful.... your words- remember them. Take care of yourself.

Hey- anyone out there with some ideas- I just ate some halibut and green beans and now I think I'm PB'ing- burbing, hiccups- acidity pain in throat- tight espogus feling- can't seem to get it down...hurting---little scared- any thoughts on what might help

DeLarla- You are confident and beautiful and have been angel to many on this board. 65 lbs. is fabulous! Good for you. Thanks for all your great posts.

Wedding! My girlfriend and I had a union ceremony 4 years ago--so much fun! limes or lemons

QRSTD Quinn regrets serving the danish. TYUWK

I LOVE Dr. Horgan- I had my redo fill today- my first fill was on 7/20- but I felt no restriction do today they put in a little more- feeling good- saw Dr. Horgan today and he said I was doing great --so I hugged him! Good luck to you on 8/5.

Congrats to you! How exciting..... :Bunny

Wannabeskinny- I hear ya- I felt no restriction before my fill- I felt hungry most of the time- I started walking almost everynight and my new treat is Crystal light lemonade in the blender with ice cubes- like a lemon slushie- I drink it all the time- The fill didn't hurt at all---I mean it- I didn't even feel the needle prick- they sprayed some numbing spray, located the port with the x-ray and that was it- the worst part was the barium swallow! It was quick and easy- don't be worried about it at all. Good luck- be sure to post after your fill.

Hello All- I had my first fill today 4.5 cc's, I believe- I think they said I had the 11 size band or something- Anyway- it was a piece of cake---I wish it was really cake! No- it was quick and painless- I was anxious over nothing! So- we'll see how the next few days go. I need to update my ticker....down 25 lbs so far- 10 pre-op and 15 post-op.

Hello La Madam- I live in Chicago- and did a lot of research on surgeons- I had Dr. Horgan at the MIBC- they have a free info seminar to check out- I would highly recommend him and his staff- they have been great to me- As I update my ticker.......down 25 lbs. since my surgery- 10 pre-op and 15 post up! Take care

Hey Seppi- Congrats to you! Welcome to bandland- take it easy on yourself walk and h20 will help- warm chix broth when you can handle it. Yea! you did it!!!

I hear ya -lljpaisley- I do get full faster- but on mu nutriton guidelines it says to have 1-2 oz protein and 2 oz green beans for dinner- and 1/2 cup cottage cheese for lunch. I can't wait for that fill....

Hi- My dr. had everyone do 2 weeks pre-op liquids and 2 weeks post- op liquids- the first week post op is clear liquids, week 2 is full liquids, weeks -4 are mushies and week 5 starts soft foods- My fill is scheduled on 7/20 and not a minute too soon- I have no restriction and am hungry.....I try to eat small portions- but I know I eat more than 4 oz, sometimes... Last night was pan seared Tilapia with lemon, olive oil, gearlic and capers- and green beans YUMMY. My nutrtionist said it's okay that I haven't lost since I stopped the liquid phase =she just said don't gain- I haven't- it's tough this in between stage. We can do it!!

Hello- I had my surgery at MIBC and my insurance (Aetna) paid -but only after appeals- My experience has been great- I have enjoyed the staff their- and my surgery went on without a hitch- I would recommend it to anyone- I LOVE MY BAND!!!! Best Luck to you all- keep on researching.