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Savebygrace, Keep up the good work. Dont be embarassed about no wt loss...if you need a fill go to the doc. They're here to help you not judge you! 42lbs gone is FABULOUS!! KEEP IT UP!!!! YOURE DOING GREAT!!!!

I dont have my march clinical schedule yet but I bet I wont be at the march meeting either :thumbup: Im gonna try to go to the one in anniston though on tuesday night.

I may def consider that class maybe over the summer (once Im down to once class). So lets wait maybe until the next meeting to ask her!! Thanks Jason

CALL your doc. If you're not having restriction then call him so he can see you sooner...but are you not having restriction because you're eating too fast? You've had your band about the same amount of time that I have so I know its EASY to FORGET to eat right and chew and eat slow..crap I just forgot about an hour ago when I CHUGGED down some water...yeah didnt feel good. but anyhow. You know you and your band by now so if youre not restricted call your doc!!

:smile::party::cursing::party::thumbup::party::cool2: CONGRATS!!

Geez I was cold when I was heavier and it just seems like Im getting colder and colder...I guess we're losing all our insulation. But on a side note have your iron checked and a complete blood count low iron or red blood cells can make you cold as well....you said you had your circulation check...arterial and peripheral though? Sometimes you can have probs with one and not the other......most likely though your body just needs time to adapt to less insulation. I hope you get warm :smile:

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my pysch guy wanted to see if I knew what I was getting myself into and if I was mentally capable of handling wt loss surgery...I actually taught him a few things he didnt know about the band and my surgeon sends all his pts to him

I was told no more than 10lbs for about 4-6 weeks you really should see what your doc says though and follow his/her guidelines GOOD LUCK!!

Diane, Do you know if postop pts can participate in the nutritional class. I ask because my nutritional consult before surgery lasted maybe 20min...I had never heard of getting less than 15g carbs and less than 5g fat per serving...my nutrition person apparently didnt teach me anything all she really did was give me samples of nasty protein supplements...some of which were bars that wouldnt fit the 15 or 5 profile...everything Ive learned either on here or at the bham meetings from veronica...Im actually realizing how much Im doing wrong but not on purpose you know.

You really just have to look at both surgeries and the risks and complications associated with both and determine how much of a risk you are willing to take. Deciding on either surgery is up to each and every individual and I would tell you I would have my LB again in a heart beat but I would never have bypass...You have to remember that both are just TOOLS in weightloss and you still have to work hard to lose weight! I would suggest going to seimnars on both that way you can meet ppl who have had both and see what you think from there! Good luck on your decision!!

Im a little late but I wanna be in too!! Thanks Shawna for telling me about this!! Name...........Start lbs..........Current..........Goal.......To Go Barb12590..........176.................176...............170.........6 Bklyn1984...........263.0..............261.0............253..........8 Bobbie155...........255.8..............255.8............245.........10 .8 Burgygirl.............230.2..............230.2............220........1 0.2 coloradobanding...236.................236...............220........16 crzytchr..............239.................238...............229....... 9 CubsGirl17...........139.................139...............134........ 5 fordgal88...........202.................199...............195........ ..4 gingerbug...........179.8...............179.8............167.8......12 irishgal...............197.................197...............185...... ..12 Janesays.............214.8..............213.6............202.........1 1.6 JuneAct2.............198.6.............169.5.............155........14 .5 Justmeyouknow.....165.4.............165.4.............155.......10 Kaninag.............219.................219...............209............10 KikiVal315...........212.5..............212.5............206.......... 6.5 Kristilaw.............264.................264..............250........ .14.0 lcwils01..............223.................223..............215........ ...8 lindar172............229.4..............229.4............219.......... .10 Long2BThin.........202.4..............199.4............192.4.........7 ltgordon.............250.5..............250.5............240.......... ..10.5 mair...................225................222...............215....... ..7 Merda................270.................270...............260........ .10 mljalways...........215.................215...............200......... 15 MsNickelback......179.................179...............167..........1 2 pvtash61............228..................218.............200.......... 18 sue in ne...........257 ................256.............. 245............ 12 ValJean..............266................266...............254......... 12

I'm not one to get up and talk...I mean to me my story is nothing compared to some...I wasnt on a lot of meds and I dont have a lot of health conditions in fact the most that is wrong with me is that I have headaches...thats really it so I dont have a great story to tell and Im def not a motivational speaker...lol but I love hearing everyone elses story! I had a good time at the meeting....UNFORTUNATELY I didnt buy the store out All I bought was a shirt....I was excited about being able to shop in one of my old fav stores but they didn't have a whole lot that I liked....SO I def need a good shopping trip!!!!!!! It was great meeting everyone! I hope that I get to be there next month!

:party: CONGRATS!! I love these little guys they just brighten the forum right up!!

Incidents like this really put things into perspective I believe. I had my surgery because I didn't want to be forty and on a 100 different meds and wait to have both knees replaced. Everytime I would do a diet I would do good for a couple of months and then rebound and add 10 or more lbs extra back on...I'm proud of myself for having the surgery and I wouldnt change it for 1 minute!!

Dang Jason I hope your moms ok...sounds like she needs to slow down some and take care of herself. I dont think Ive ever me her... Are you going to the meeting tomorrow?

I was wondering what was going on with everybody too...I know for me I have been SUPER busy...writing papers and doing schoolwork...I dont even think Ive worked out in the last 1 1/2...shame on me...but wt loss is going good. Hope to see everyone sat!!!!

April-Im glad to hear that your dry mouth thing is getting taken care of...my gut instinct told me it was prob your medicines....glad to hear youre getting better. Cant wait til sat!!!!!!!!!!!

Shawna when was your fill? Id give it a little bit of time...it may loosen up some.....GOOD LUCK!!!!!!! Are you taking anything for reflux?

Shawna...I say she needs to finish this book!! What I read was just as good as the others I couldnt stop reading it...lol OMG-Im never gonna get over this sickness....I need some drugs...I feel AWFUL!

Thats great mike...do you have a surgery day yet or are you just getting started? What made you decide to have the lapband? Good luck!!

Crimson Tide: Im glad to here that the meeting was fun...I needed to go bc I havent been to a meeting in a LONG time. Im def going to the St. Vincents one this month. Snowflake...I hate that you had such a horrible experience with the fills...Iv heard that when the doc does it its usually not good but my doc is the only one that does the fills in his office...but of course he dug around trying to find my port the first time too..They dont want to admit it but most docs arent as experienced with needles as the nurses are.....I too left work early only to not get a fill but I had to do it under fluro later that week.which was super easy...but before that due to my experience I was ready for them to yank this thing out...but dont get discourage you will get a fill and you will lose weight..you can do it!! Just remember that it is a long process (even though we want it to be instant) and just request that lisa be the only one to do your fills...all surgeons have a bad day...maybe this was his......GOOD LUCK!!

Thanks girl...can I have a vampire bf on the side? LOL Well, Im officialy lazy today..sorry crimson tide man..this sickness has got me DOWN...I only worked 1/2 day..did you go to the meeting though? If so how was it....

OK I have read the twilight series (and could not put them down) but whats this one from edwards point of view??? I havent seen that one...

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