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Oh my gosh you sound just like me! I am not as far along in the process but I am going to have my band removed and am researching GB and I'm just so scared! I love reading all the encouragement on here though, it helps so much! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I love seeing such positive and affirming stuff about Dr Simpson, makes me 100% proud to have had him as my surgeon. He genuinely cares for patients and lap-band.

The was me. Don't let this be you! After years of failing my band I'm back on the journey, embarrassed or not, because its time I stopped waiting time. 10 lbs in one month is great, do not be embarrassed! :-)

I love this! It's so true though. My hubby is the same way. Sometimes I forget how supportive he is of my crazy journey and focus on the bad points. Thank you for the reminder!

Hi! I'm April and I just started using it as well, would also like some buddies! I'm Priltend on MFP. I was banded way back in 2009, lost 60lbs, then stopped eating the way I should. I maintained for a good while then got pregnant in 2011 and gained it all nearly back after being unfilled. I just got a fill last Firday and I'm back on track and would love some new friends along my second (and and hopefully successful) journey!

It is so refreshing to see that I am not the only one who has fallen into this trap! I totally have stars in my eyes, being down a bunch of sizes and getting compliments left and right. You would think that would be the motivation to keep eating and exercising right, but for some reason it has had the opposite effect for me. Thank goodness the holidays are over!!

Anyone going to this weeks support group meeting? It actually looks like one I will be able to attend (yea!) so I will definitely try to be there!

Congratulations! That is amazing and I bet it feels wonderful!

4 months seems to be the magic number. I am losing my hair as well, at an almost alarming rate! Being that I already have thin hair, it is quite devastating. When I asked the dr about it being Protein or taking boitin, I was told it is a common reaction to the anesthesia from the surgery, and my best friend also said she learned about that when she was in school to be a nutrition. Anyone else hear the same thing? The good news is everyone says it eventually stops. I hope so, Im ready to invest in some Rogaine!

I am the worst at measuring! We usually "eyeball". but I want to, Im just too lazy I guess! One thing I forgot to mention, I'm losing my hair! Do any of you have this problem as well? My hair has always been thin, so this really sucks, its making me a bit depressed, I cannot do anything with it now. Any suggestions? I was going to ask Dr S about it when I have my next appointment.

Hey everyone! Just popping on here real fast to say hi! Sorry I havent been on here much, Im currently taking a full load of art courses and working too, so I dont have much time to myself. Ive been doing ok, band wise, Ive had 3 fills and Im getting ready to schedule my 4th. I havent had any complications (No pb, none of that stuff) except if something isnt chewed enough or its too dry (Ive learned that leftover chicken is always a no-no) I get horrible pain in my left shoulder, just like after surgery. I always have it in the mornings when I wake up. Dr Simpson says its from having my esophageal hernia repaired during my lap band procedure, and that it will eventually pass. I hope so, because its frustrating! I do find, however, that I can still eat pretty much the same foods as before, which is frustrating as well because if I couldnt eat them, it would be easier to resist. I wish I could go to the groups but I have classes on thursday nights. boo. So how is everyone else doing? April

Sorry I havent been on here forever! I have been overwhelmed with work, school and travel, I'm hardly ever home anymore! I'm progressing well. I had my second fill 2 weeks ago, and this time it didnt even feel like I had a fill! So weird. I go back at the end of this month and hopefully get another fill and it will work out better. How are you Lisa? Did you go to the most recent meeting? I cannot go since I have classes on Thurs. evenings.

Hey Lisa, I went to the meeting that night too! I surprised myself by going, but I'm glad I did, it was very informative. So I got my first fill Monday without any problems. Its funny, now I feel tight, if that makes much sense. I always feel this way in the mornings, and now I feel it all day long. I'm not complaining, though it is hard to get enough fluids now (I enjoyed not having to take tiny sips before, now I must buckle down) I enjoy not feeling remotely hungry!