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Hi. Sorry if this is in the wrong spot. I am scheduled to have a biopsy next week on my left breast due to some microcalcifications. I am not too worried, I was told that most biopsys come back negative, but it could lead to "pre-cancer." From what I've read microcalcifications are more dangerous than macro. Anyway enough of my babbling. I'm not too worried, but every once in a while I wonder what would happen if it is cancer. I also laugh at how ironic this is... other than being overweight my entire adult life, I have been relatively healthy. Now that I am on the road to a healthier me, I have to worry if I have cancer or not. I know I am thinking too much, but if it is cancer... will I have to have an unfill? How would my treatments affect my band? Has anyone else had to deal with this? Any advice other than to just relax and not focus on the negatives. Thanks for just letting me vent somewhere. Other than my husband, I have not told a single person.

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Shortgal................189.............188.2.............184......... 4.2 TxArcher...............345..............342...............325......... 17 Osangriared...........262..............258...............250.......... .8 Shalee04...............205..............203...............197......... ..6 Trixie....................241.............231................221...... ....10 Longhorn...............204.............197.4.............195.......... .2.4 Teresajo................195..............190...............185.... .... ..5 Hollyberries.............278.............273................270....... ....3 Skinny_Jill..............186..............182...............178....... .....4 want2lose..............226..............221.8.............216............4.2

Looks like I am in great company! Thanks everyone for your replies. I will be looking through those Amy Brown tats and plan to get one maybe even before I reach goal. Thinking about my back shoulder.

Hi all. I was banded on Nov. 5th, 2007. I just had a fill last Wed. (my first) all along I thought I had gotten the new 10cc AP band, but when I asked my Dr. after the fill how much I got he said, 2cc you're halfway there. So that must mean I have the 4cc? He did my fill on flouro so it was neat to see it. He tried 2.5 but it was way too much. I love this fill! I can still eat pretty much everything except way less! I have even lost about 5 lbs since!

I just got a fill last Wed. I asked the Dr. and he said I have 2cc in a 4cc band. Is that right? I thought all bands were at least 10cc. Anyway feel restriction although I can still eat bread etc. I do get full with much less food now than before my fill. Since my fill I've lost about 3 lbs.

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. TxArcher............345 ............342................325.........17 2. Skinny_Jill..........186.............184................178........... 6 3. Momto1plus1......228.8..........229.2.............218.8.......10.4 4, Longhorn...........204.............199.4.............195...........4.4 5. Mariegabrieleee...252.............251................240.........11 6. Teresajo............195.............193...............185.... ... .10 7. Shortgal............189.............189.................184......... 5 8. Trixie................241.............235.................221......... 14 9. want2lose........226.............223.5...............216..........7.5 I made this goal before I got my first fill when things were really slow! Now I think I will be able to zoom past this goal. Can't believe what 2cc's will do to a band!

I was thinking about this for a long time. Other than new clothes and a hot new bod, anybody dream of getting something for you once you hit goal? For me, I would actually like to get a tattoo. Yes, I am 41yrs old, never been inked, but have secretly wanted one for a while. If I lose 100lbs I'd like to get one to Celebrate my loss and my journey. Have always liked fairies or flowers, so now that we are the Nov. Nymphs it's almost definate that it would be along that lines. Sades I really like the pic in your sig. Think that would make a great tat. Would it be o.k to use it? Now thinking about where to put it. Back shoulder, chest, ankle. Anyone have any? Where are yours? Do you regret getting one? Any advice?

Yay! Another challenge. When I look at how far I've come and where I was a year ago, I almost faint. I just had a fill on Wed. and feel recharged to move forward. I do feel restriction. It was fun to watch it. (Used flouro) If I make the goal it will be great. I think it's been at least 8 years or so since I've been less then 220! Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. Momto1plus1......228.2..........228.2.............218...........10 2. Mariegabrieleee...252............252................240...........12 3. TxArcher............345.............345...............325...........20 4. Trixie.................241............241................221.......... .20 5. Longhorn............204............204................199............5 6. Tralynn222.........320............320.................310..........10 7. shalee04............205............205.................197.......... 8 8.ellebrookes..........178............178.................169......... ..9 9. Skinny_Jill...........186...........186..................178.......... 8 10 Shortgal ............189...........189.................184............5 11. Sades...............201...........201..................190..........11 12.lisawach.............300...........300.................285......... ..15 13. BiggestLoser2be..198...........198.................188...........10 14. want2lose..........226...........226.................216...........10

I was 1 pound off, I was 226 this morning, but I am still excited to have lost. I also have my period this week, so I figured that was the extra pound. So I've actually made goal.!:eek: Name................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go TxArcher............360.............345................345.........Zero baby! Foofy ................249............242.5 (yay!).....237.........5.5 Momto1plus1.......241............228.8..............229..........-.2 mariegabrieleee....261............252................256..........-4 Shortgal..............198............189................192.........(-3) Hollyberries..........298............282................285.........(-3) Trixie..................264.............241................244........ .(-3) Longhorn.............211.............204................199.........(5 ) Shalee04.............218.............205................206.........(-1) ellebrookes..........191..............178..............175......... 3boo Skinny_Jill...........195..............186...............180.......... 6 I'm okay with it! plump_princess......237.............220..............227.........(-7) alor ....................251.............214...............209.........5 want2lose............236.8..........226................225.........1

Had surgery on Nov. 5th. Just had my very 1st fill of 2cc's yesturday. I probably could've gone longer, but I was struggling with a plateau and thought this would get me over the hump. Hoping this will tied me over for a while now. I exercise a lot and try to limit my snacking. So far I've been very happy with my band. I am on liquids for the rest of today, then mushies tomorrow and then on to regular food. I'm curious to see what this fill does to me. So far nothing has bothered me and I have only felt stuck 2 times. Never PB'd so far.

I am glad I saw your post, and that your fill went fine. I just posted about how nervous I am for my first fill. I am to get mine on Wed. also under flouro. Keep us posted on your progress and if you feel restriction once you are on solids again.

That seems to be my question lately. I know the answer, but I think mainly I just need to vent and write it out to get some advice from others. I had surgery on Nov. 5th. I've been pretty successful with my weight loss, but lately it's been through exercise and diet that I've been able to lose. Some weeks I will lose 1-2 lbs but then stay the same or even gain 1. I saw my surgeon on Wed. and I told him I felt ready for my first fill. He's an AWESOME Dr. and I am glad I chose him. He doesn't follow a certain fill schedule it's when he and his patient feel ready for the fill. I can eat everything and anything, I get hungry between meals, I find some of my old habits such as night time snacking creeping back, I almost had to beg for it. He was very happy with my progress so far and wanted to be sure I really needed it. So now my fill is scheduled for Wed. He does them under flouro and with barium. Now I am feeling like I did before my surgery. How will everything change? Will I not be able to eat salad, bread, meat, etc.? I've not had any trouble with anything so far. Will I start PB'ing on everything? I know I got the band to help me control my portions and lately it's been such a struggle to control my portions, so why not let my band work for me? I know I am rambling and I'm sorry, I just need to be reassured that this is why I chose the lap-band, and to use it. Anybody else felt nervous before their first fill?

Name................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go shortgal ..............198...............190...............192........ minus 2 hollyberries...........298...............283...............285........ (-2) Trixie...................264...............244...............244...... ....0 Longhorn..............211...............203.6.............199......... 4.6 plump_princess......237...............225...............227..........-2 BarbBee................284...............272...............272........ ..0 hungry..................227.5............215..............215.5..... ..(-.5) Shalee04...............218...............205..............206........(-1) want2lose.............236.8.............227..............225.........2 OK I have really slowed down, but I get a fill next Wed. My first, wish me luck! I saw my surgeon yesturday and he was really pleased with my progress. I almost had to beg and plead for the fill. I told him I was ready because I've been able to eat more and my weight is up or down each week. I only have 2 lbs to my mini goal though... I think I'll be able to make it! I am so glad a bunch of you have beaten your goal already way to go!!

You and I were banded around the same time. My date was Nov. 5th. I have not had a fill yet either. Although I see my Dr. on Wed., and I will definately schedule to get one then. I have been happy with my loss so far, but lately I have been fighting my old demons of nightly snacking due to hunger.

TxArcher................360........................346..........345... .1 Shortgal...................198........................192.6.......192. ....1/2 (now I'm aiming for 191) Trixie...................264.......248..........244.....4 tyman311...........168.......161..........150.....11 Shalee04............218........208.........206......2 Steph...............203.5......188.5......188.5....0 hungry..............227.5......218.........215.5...2.5 Longhorn............211........205.........199.....6 plump_princess........237..............228................227........1 Momto1plus1.............241.......................235................. ...6(229) ellbrookes 191......181.......175........6 want2lose.............236.8.............229.8............225.........4 .8 I pretty much stalled this week. I get to see my surgeon on Wed. and get to schedule my first fill! I am proud of myself for making it this long without a fill, but I am definately ready! I am exercising 4-6 times week, so that is really helping me.

Name.......................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. TxArcher.................360..............353...............345 ........8 2. Momto1plus1............241..............237...............229 ........8 3. Hungryforchange.......227.5...........219.5............215.5......4.5 4. Steph.....................203.5............192.5............188.5 .....4 5. shortgal..................198...............194..............192 ........2 6. Hollyberries..............298...............291..............285. .......6 7. Trixie......................264...............253..............244 ........9 8. Longhorn.................211...............205..............199....... ..6 9. Shalee04.................213...............211...............206...... ..6 10. plump_princess........237..............230................227........3 11. mhaupt61502..........257...............239...............236.........3 12. want2lose.............236.8.............229.8............225.........4.8 Almost forgot to post this week. After not losing last week, I finally got over the hump. It's so nice to be out of the 230's. (even if it's not much) Haven't had that happen for at least 6 yrs! Hopefully I'll reach my goal of 225 soon! Good job Nymphs.

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9 2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12 3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10 4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3 5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8 6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17 7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11 8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6 9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7 10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8 I didn't lose anything this week. I had my TOM and I just felt like I was a non-stop eating machine. I am calling today to schedule my fill. Hope the scale goes down for next week.!

Hey, we were banded the same day. Nov. 5th. I have not had a fill yet either so stop worrying. I was losing quickly at first, so my Dr. just said to call when I need the fill. I saw him in Dec and don't have another appt. scheduled until Feb. I definately need a fill. I am getting pretty hungry between meals and I've noticed some bad behaviors are starting to creep back, such as snacking at night. I plan to get my fill soon so I can get back on track and not get too comfortable. I am happy. I have lost about 40lbs from surgery so your 30 is also good! Hang in there. I've met people that had gotten their first fill 5 months after surgery and others right at 4-6 wks. It's different for each person. All I know is that I am so glad I finally had this surgery and with what I have lost so far I am happy with it. Of course if I lose another 60 I'd be estatic!

Just wanted to update my week. forgot to do that yesturday. I almost fainted when I weighed myself. I feel l've been eating too much lately. I hope soon, I will be getting a fill! Hollyberries...........298.............295..............285.........10 2. TxArcher..............360.............357..............345.........12 3. Longhorn..............211.............209..............199.........10 4. Momto1(Wendy)....241.............242...............229........13 5. Steph..................203.5..........199...............188.5......10. 5 6. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10 7. shortgal Goal for challenge lose 6 ........ 5.5 to go. 8. Trixie..................264.............257.5............244.........1 3.5 9.plump_princess.......237...........236...............227.........9 10. Foofy.................248...........245.5............236..........9.5 11. Tyman ..............167..........167.................150.........17 12. Cindyg...............218...........218................208..........10 13. want2lose.........236...........233................225..........8

Hi all! I haven 't seen this thread until today. My name is Lisa. I am 41. I am married and have three daughters 14,12, and 9 Actually youngest will be 10 in Feb. I'm finally losing all my baby weight.:whoo: I am so glad I decided to have lap-band surgery. It has truly changed my life. (Even though I've only been banded since Nov. 5th) I beat myself up for not following the plan, but I have not had a fill yet, so I know that is needed. But I am very happy with my results so far. I bought a pair of pants last week that didn't start with a 2! Haven't done that for at least 6 yrs!

I have also found that by putting my chocolate unjury in my coffee I have an instant mocha plus 20 grms of protein. That has been my morning drink lately. I didn't drink a lot of coffee before I got banded, but now that I don't drink diet coke anymore I am able to get a little caffeine.

I feel really left out when people are talking about fills, now you have had 3?! I had my surgery on Nov. 5th. and I haven't even had one fill. I lost a lot of weight before and after, but since I have been on regular food I've only lost about 8 lbs. December and Christmas was the killer for me. I think I gained and lost the same 3-4 pounds. The unfortunate thing for me is that my insurance co. won't pay for my fills, so it costs me $300 a fill. I was hoping I could make it until Febuary, but I think I will be calling to set up my appointment soon! I'm really pleased with my results so far, but I know I will lose again once I get my fill.

I have been using Fitday since before my surgery. I agree it is getting tedious entering nutritional information all the time. I would like to switch, but I also have been journaling. I guess I could just copy and paste and start over. I do know that I do better when I track everything.

Even though my surgery was covered by insurance, my fills are not. It will cost me roughly $300 for every fill. (Using flouroscope etc) It is frustrating because in order to make the band work you need the fills, you'd think if the insurance cos. were paying for the surgery they would pay for the maintenence so it does work. Right now I am struggling a little. I know I need a fill, was banded Nov. 5th. Starting to get really hungry, but I won't be able to get it until Feb. due to saving money, etc. I will be getting an incentive check on Feb. 8th! I am just glad I have lost what I have without the fill. Hopefully January goes by quickly!!!

I want to join. name ............. starting# ..... current#........goal#......togo# Hollyberries.......... 298............ 298.............. 285........ 13 Momto1(Wendy)... 241............ 241.............. 229........ 12 Hungryforchange.. 227............ 227.............. 215..........12 Cagstorm (Craig).. 360............ 360.............. 345......... 15 Teresajo............. 252............ 212.............. 205.......... 7 Skinny_Jill............195.............195...............180......... 15 Foofy ................ 273.5..........249...............237 .........12 want2lose...........236.8...........236.8.............225..........11.8