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thank you, I cant take credit for the tips tho. But I am so glad you liked it as much as I did. Hey if your on FB look me up Bandi Bikini

Good luck to you. Im rooting for you!

Good luck Jenn Hopefuly that lil fill will yield BIG results KIT let me know how your feeling!

im a five years out, and have heard of the pouch test and was thinking about doing it? How did it work out for you?

Oh yes you would know if it was stuck! I am 5yrs banded and IMO its sounds like you may have eaten too much or its gas.

I know this might sound vague but it all depends for me...what time if day, what kind of salad....yadda yadda. If its later in the day and just lettuce (mixed greens) lil dressing I can do it. It all depends on how your band feels about it. The list of what I cant eat might be different, ive seen ppl say they can have bagels, tuna, steak...those are somemore no-go's for me. You just have to try and see.

thank you Lose It...day by day, one decision at a time!

Boy o boy....that is puts my sad story in check Bklynike. IF I have to I will pay out of pocket for the fill if I need it. Thank you and best of luck on your journey

Oh boy today I wanted to eat my feelings away, long day at work, argument with my BF, and to top it off PMS. BUT I didnt do it I stayed strong:thumbup:. My evil co-worker bought me a huge payday candy bar---I swear he is trying to fatten me up for some bizzare reason. Anyway I didnt eat it I gave it away. Im so pleased with myself now im off to have some sting cheese and watch Glee as my lovely son makes cinibons in the oven the smell is making me nuts:sneaky:

Way to go. Keep it up.

When I had my LB I was covered 100% medicaid. Since then I have went for over a year w/o any insurance. I currently have new insurance with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa. I have a Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Period which ends 10/26/2010 . It also states that "Surgical and non-surgical treatment of morbid obesity is not a covered benefit." Do I have a chance of being covered? Im a little freaked out that I may never be able to have my band check or get filled/unfilled. I spoke with Heidi at Siver Cross Joliet. She is going to check for me to see if the insurance will pay. When I checked they told me no. But like I say "never take a no from someone that cant give you a yes". :confused:

Thank Lose It. It is a good little chocolate fix if you need it!

Band_Groupie, you are so right. I guess I got a little excited renewing my commitment to the band. I like the idea of taking it one month at a time, and not just targeting a certain number! Thank you again I really needed that!

My first procedure was done in 2001. I had a breast reduction from 38DDD to 36C. I am now a 38D (I had another son in 2004) so that kind of changed things. I would like to get them fixed to be a little fuller. But over all one of the best decisions I ever made.

The second was the LB done in 2006. My scars a very minimal and my port scar is about 4 inches lower than it was when it was first done. When I got down to 160ish my port stuck out like a sore thumb.

I also had my teeth done {Vaneers (sp?)} in 2008. Again best decision ever I smile like never before. Better than braces ever did!

I would love to have a tummy tuck with lipo. I have two boys that were both 10lb each. I am 5'1 needless to say I was streched everywhich way. My tummy has never recovered. Add the weight loss and its even worse. I have alot of saggy skin I pull up to see what I would look like with out it. So in the mean time I wear a body slimmer just one of the high waisted kind without the leg part. I works but I cant wait to get rid of it!

In October I will have been banded for 4 years, and I am going to celebrate by getting to my goal or close as hell to it!:confused:

Current BMI 34/ 180lbs ...eek:crying:

Goal BMI 25 or 125 lbs

That is 50-55 lbs to loose in 6mos. Im a slow loser. So if anyone has any tips I would love it!:biggrin:

:smile:Good morning losers,

I have discovered Chocolate Cherrios....these are awesome. I put some in a baggie this morning to eat for breakfast along with my coffee (not together of course) and I am felling pretty good. Not sure yet if they are good for your or not but it did help with my sweet tooth. Also I thought I would post my revised work out schedule for anyone interested...

Monday...Spin/Cycle 1hr class

Tuesday...Cardio Kickbox 1hr class

Wednesday..Spin/Cycle 1hr class

Thursday...Strength training/Bootcamp 1hr each

Friday...Spin/Cycle 1hr class

Saturday/Sunday light swim, walking or bike riding witht he kids :confused:

WOW it does feel good to know that I am not the only one that found ways to eat around my band. Great support and workin out is the only way to beat that way of cheating. I hear if anyone needs to talk,vent or confess...lol

Well I guess I am no longer considered a newbie. Banded 10/2006 and have 3 fills. I have gained 15 of the 40lbs I lost. WOW I never ever thought that would be possible. BUT fellow new bandsters it is. As a food addict I learned how to eat around my band junk food is my vice.

As I look back can now see that I am a slow loser. I started at 215 and got down to 160-165. And thats were I got discouraged. I saw everyone else losing and looking great and I was just inching along. I went back into my old way...now I for sure cant eat as much as I used to, believe me I tried and have PB'd more than anyone should. So here I am re-dedicating myself to the band lifestyle. I must say that here is where I find the most support. I dont have a doctor, no support group, in fact I have new insurance and am finding it difficult to get fills covered 1) due to pre-exisiting clause and 2) hard to find a doc who will take someone elses patient. Anywhoo, I will be blogging alot more often..see ya later:thumbup:

the dr wants me to have a sleep study because I have not been tested for sleep apnea, and they need more blood and pee, not sure why but its probably for a good reason.

Wow I cant believe its here already. I started researching last year and now on Wednesday I will be banded. I have gone through sooo much to get here, insurance, family, finacial problems, new career, doubts, fears you name it. I started my journey with Dr B on 8/29 I cant believe it is happening.

I met with the psych today. It was great I actually talked and he listened. I dont have many people in my life that let me talk usually I am the one listening to there problems. Anhwoo, I am happy to say that I got the green light from him. So next is the cardio clearance on the 10th.

I went in today to meet with Shaina the nutrionist @ Mercy, she went over all the pre/post op instructions. It was a little much but I think I got it.gotta practice chewing---ugh.

I met with Dr Bonomo he actually said i was small!!! Now im 5'1" 204 that is not small to me but I know how to hide the negative and play up the positives. Even my PCP asked me why I was doing this. I told her this is the best thing for ME only I know my body/mind. Didnt help that my dad found out that I was doing this ...he freaked out on me. telling me that all these surgeries were not good and that I should just modify my lifestyle...sounds familiar huh. jeez

Well I feel really good about my new Dr. Dr. Bonomo @ Mercy Hosp in Chicago. They are really on top of things there! I have an appt with him on the 29th to discuss my journey.

Well I missed my appt today. My BF reset the alarm clock because he knew I didnt have school today. I tried to reschedule for later but they werent having that....so my appt is now 6/6/6 .....oh geez I didnt even realize that is 666 not a good sign right. Oh well we shall see what happens.

TTYL