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Absolutely loving my band! L photo: Nov 2006 R photo: Just this Friday at my fiance's cousin's wedding.

MicheleK: Thank you so much. Gottaluvme: Thank you very much for your kind words. Truly, I appreciate it. As they say, the first step is always the hardest. I am excited for you! Even with all the crazy stuff that can/may happen, trust me - the band is worth it. Although I didnt have any co-morbidities, my fiance did. He had mild sleep apnea, which really affected both of us. He was always tired during the day and I couldn't sleep thru the night. He also suffered with heartburn and regularly popped tums at night. Only a month after surgery, he stopped waking up gasping for air and no more tums! I, on the other hand, can finally cross my legs and now wear a size 16/18 (started at 24). Things like this and not so much the number on the scale is what really makes it an amazing experience. About the PB: I can only relate my experience. Im sure everyone has experienced them differently. I ate leftovers which, for me, is never a good idea because I usually reheat in the microwave and that always dries food up! Anyway, I had about 4 bites and there it was. Getting stuck almost feels like I need to burp but can't. It was a very uncomfortable. I can't say it was painful though. I also did the worst thing you could do - I drank some Water. Thinking, "This will push it through." NO! So I paced a bit, tapped my chest and as soon as I turned to walk into the bathroom, it just came out. It caught me off guard actually. I thought it would feel like vomiting (force). It just slipped out, kinda poured out. It absolutely didn't feel like I was choking. I think you can be discrete about it. My fiance would excuse himself and just say he had to pee. I hope this helps you. My best advice is to always be mindful. Enjoy the food you are eating; the textures, the flavors... I think I can safely say that most of us shovel food down and not really savour it. I've found the slower I eat, the more mindful I am of the flavor, etc., I am quickly satisfied. Also, I find that it really doesn't help to constantly worry about it happening. It takes away from the great stuff that you should be celebrating (wt loss, dropping sizes, etc). If it does happen, learn what you did incorrectly, forgive yourself, and move on with a better understanding of your body. That's how I look at it anyway. Again, I hope this helps you and good luck!! :eek: (love these smileys! HA!)

Thanks Jack!!

Just wanted to share... Happened this morning when I ate some leftovers. Bad, bad, bad. :tongue: I am now sipping hot tea to calm things down. Will stay on liquids for the next few days. PB'ing sucks but it truly is a good reminder of how one has to be mindful. This is a small setback for me. I am truly proud of how much I have lost in 7 months! The band is STILL the best thing I've done for ME!!!!

Thanks Jack and Gayle. Today, the area feels numb when I touch it. No pain. Just an annoying numbess. I am keeping positive. :crying: 2 more days til my first fill!!

Hello everyone! I was banded 11/23/07. Weight loss has been great and I get my first fill on the 10th. (Very excited!) I have been really concerned about my port lately. At times, I feel a pinch just under my largest scar. Other times, the area feels numb. I feel one or the other almost every day the past few weeks. I realize the best thing to do is get it checked out at my first fill appointment. I'd appreciate any insight/opinion/experience though. Thanks in advance!! ~Nancy

I completely agree with Shortgal. You look great! Really. Congratulations!

OMG, this is so awesome! Started crossing my legs about a month ago and I actually felt like I wasnt going to fall over! hahaha. Too bad it increases occurrence of spider/varicose veins though... :-( Awesome NSV still!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the band!

BooBoo, What kind of Protein shake do you have for bfast? :biggrin:

Lovin my band!!

Started doing the machines tonight. Leg press, triceps, biceps.. So sore... But it feels great to realize I can lift/press more than I thought I could. :wink: The trainer was really helpful. I liked her. We're not going to purchase sessions though. Waaaaaaaaay too much money. Learned the basics and will work with that for the next 3 weeks. Have a great weekend!

Two nights ago, I discovered a part of my body I've never felt before.... MY HIP BONES!!!!!!!!!!! Im shakin these hips cuz they dont lie! Oh yeah! :wink:

Jeannie, I live in Melbourne. Tallahassee, I think, is about 5 hours north. We love doing weekend trips so if we do go up north, I'll let you know! Trainer orientation tonight. Yay!!!!!!!!!!

Hey! Im about 5'7 and a half. Even distribution as well. (Hence the typical comment -- "Oh, youre not fat. Youre just big boned." ugh!) The area I most dislike are my arms. (Double ugh!) My fiance and I have our orientation with a trainer tomorrow night. Im actually looking forward to learning the proper techniques. Hey, I just noticed your signature. We're driving up to Columbus GA this weekend. We're visiting fiance's best friend. Have a great day!!!

Jeannie, I wish typing real fast counted as exercise!!! I will keep you posted. That way, there's accountability. I give you permission to kick my butt when I get lazy. hahahaha. Ok, going to the gym now. Kinda late but Im not gonna make excuses. Gotta do it!!!!