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Is Dr. Garwood still doing fills? I've used him before, he's great. didn't know if he is still in the Lufkin area or moved back to College Station..

Luchay.. do you have a phone number for her office?? (to make appt).. I'm in Huntsville Texas and I need a fill doc. I used Dr. Garwood, but he's moved to Lufkin and I'm wondering if he will actually get set up there.. I've been waiting a month now.. I need a fill!! ugh.... I would like to have a back up plan.. thanks.....

I get good restriction for about a month after a fill, then it's gone. I've been reading and got a little paranoid about my band not being able to fit anymore and still need to lose weight.. WELL... I have a 9.75cc band.. I thought I had a 4cc band.. gezzz I emailed my doc and he told me, then I re-read my letter and sure 'nough, there in black and white is my info.. I feel soooo much better. I do need another fill, I have really been struggling with food and eating way to much or just eating all day long.. I increased my exercising. So I need to get mind set over this and get back with the program. I'm ready for that sweet spot everyone is talking about.. I need some help here!!!! :smile2:

Hey, I didn't realize that my feet look so good in the shower!! WAHOOO!! I'm at 249 now.. and it's really odd to think of that number. the 200's, dang !! I'm teaching myself to look for clothes that doesn't have a bunch of "X"'s in the size.. har remember to eat slow, chew good, little bites.. this will pass for you.. get in plenty of fuilds.. You're doing good!!

I had my anniversay saturday, 17th.. I'm down 111 pounds.. Never would have thought this would happen. I shop for clothes and doesn't need a bunch of "X"s in front. har!! I'm in a 22/20 size and I think my shoes are getting to big, is that possible? I have my up days and down days.. but I wouldn't trade any of it!! Keep up the good work everyone..

ok.. It's almost that anniversary time!! I'm down 107# and somedays I still can't believe it. I got through christmas with family, lots of food, I did all of the cooking, which was fun as hell! It was great to be able to cook for someone that could eat!! WAHOOO!! I did good, enjoyed all the foods, took my time eating, didn't over do it, and didn't gain !! I think that is great, as I was really worried.. Got the reflux under control... Now to get back on track with exercising.. This band is great.... Happy New Year Everyone !!!

I'm trying to add my picture. this is Thanksgiving 2008. If is shows up, that's me standing in the middle... or at least 105 less of me!! wahoooo !!!

It's been 10 months now!! I made it to 100 pounds!! actually a little over now. I wanted this by my birthday, but had to settle for a little later in the month.. I've got the reflux some, got some OTC meds that seem to help. I also get the 'uncomfy' in my chest after I eat.. Not unbearable yet but ugh!! I'm worried about the holidays, food will be everywhere and I've been pb'ing and its frustrating.. I got back into exercising routine, which will help.. just wish this yuck feeling after eating would go away..

I'm curious too.. I'll need some PS too and I'll be self pay.. I'm sure that my insurance won't cover.. ugh!! But I've gotten this far, no need to stop now!!

bamboobabe-- getting acid reflux under control??? how?? with what? I've got it bad in the mornings, it's hard to eat or drink anything. I've used GasX, Maalox, tums, drinking milk, ugh... can you share your solution....

uh... I do the protein shots. I'm 9 months out, with 3 fills.. Right now I'm really tight in the morning til around 2pm.. then I can eat.. I do the protein in tea, or make a shake.. it takes me a while to get it down.. I use the biotin, vitamin for hair,skin.etc.. I get it at wal mart.. pretty cheap..

Everyone is doing great!! Of course, there will be that bump(called eating) in the road, but we can do this!! I went back and got my fill adjusted .. Now I have 2.6 in this 4cc band.. that day, I thought I would never swallow again, but I'm getting there.. More to deal with this time, has curbed the hunger.. finally!! I don't know if it's my sweet spot yet, got my fingers crossed.. I'm doing baby food this time, it's easier to eat, fix (ha), and smaller portions.. Good luck all...

I think this is normal sorta, har!! I had surgery in January and I haven't had the visit since Feburary.. But I'm chaulking it up to hormones, menopause plus the weight loss...

Me too, on the getting hungry.. So I went today for a fill, got .8cc added. That makes me 1.8cc in 4cc band.. I wandered into that land of cheater foods.. Now I'm back, it was good there, but I've been there and tossed that t-shirt!!! I was down 95 pounds, but bounced back to 90, dang it!! back on track.. Got to get that goal!! Kathy in Texas..

slackaction... I try to do none, but probably get in about 5grams.. that would be from some of the protein mix, etc.. I do tuna, chicken, protein shake(w/water).. sugar free jello.. those things.. I try to stay below 30gms of carbs for the day normally. my protein intake is around 70 daily.. give or take.. some days it will 80 some 60, but never below 60..