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For Gregw, I have an incisional hernia but Dr. Miller said that I didn't need to have it done right now since it has been around for awhile - buried too deep in fat to even tell it was there until 120 lbs shed and now I can feel it. So I get to postpone my surgery until I finish the rest of the 50 pounds to go and then have the excess skin removed. Good luck. You do have a good Dr. there. Seebs, Susan

Has anyone had a problem with their lapband after an asthma attack involving serious coughing? Coughing so bad that you thow up? I just had this and ended up having 4cc out of 7 cc in my band removed after I couldn't eat and barely could drink for 1.5 weeks after the asthma attack. Could this be the infamous "slippage"? Susan

I'm still waiting to see if I really had a slippage. I know that I had something. I had an asthma attack and coughed hard for about 2 hours and then off and on for another 2 days. I usually say that I "coughed my lungs out" but this time it was "coughed my band out" meaning that I think it displaced the thing so that I couldn't eat and barely drink for 1.5 weeks until I went to the Dr. and had 4cc out of 7cc removed. Ahhh the relief. Susan

Hi, I had the same thing, the acid at night and throwing up. I was miserable after 1.5 years of being fine with the band. Sure, my stress level was up, but there was no reason. I finally went to the Dr. because I couldn't even swallow more than a sip of water per hour. She took out 4 of the 7 in my band and I could eat and drink again. What a relief. No more acid even though I haven't even filled the drug rx she gave me. But that was 2 days ago and now I think I am gaining weight because I don't have the restriction. No refill appt until July. Suggestion: Get some taken out of the band as soon as you feel this way, but don't get too much taken out.

I'm planning on coming again. It's been months because of this and that, but I'm trying to get my act together again. And as for "a group of large people"/ "a large group of people", I'm the one that went up to a lost looking large person and said, "Were you looking for a group of lap banders?" Fortunately he was, but if not, he should have. Susan Seebs

FloridainOhio, Hi, I was banded Oct 2007 and had to do all the paperwork dances that you did. I had it all mapped out in my mind that I would get the surgeon call right after I did the paperwork and then schedule the surgery and be started with the new me. Well, it doesn't always go that way. I missed a phone call too and had to wait. It was June that I had all the paperwork done and Aug until I got the surgeon's appt. The next available surgery date was Oct. Your milage may vary, of course, but don't let the stress get you done. Susan Seebs (who has been out of contact for awhile as home laptop went kablueey).

I'm in. I got the membership for 29.99 per month because I waited. Oh, well, still a value as it is going to go up to 49.99 by the end of the year. I also bought a 19.99 youth membership for my daughter. See you there! Susan Seebs

Hi, Thanks for all the welcoming on this group. Due to Ike, I lost power for about 6 hours, but I was without cable and internet for most of the week. I've been riding my bike with my autistic daugher on her new three wheeler. She can now go about 3 miles at a time which is great but when I'm with her I average 5.7 MPH. That's about walking speed! When I'm on my own I do about 12-14 mph. So how am I making it a workout at a slow speed? Riding in the grass along the bike path. It is a much harder workout. Any other suggestions? Thanks Susan Seebs

Hi, I just found this forum so forgive if I go over something that has already been discussed. Do most of you wear a medic alert bracelet while biking? I was concerned about medics knowing that I have a lap band when I bike it so I got a purple medic alert band. My wording says "Adj. Gastric Band - Abdominal Port - No blind NG" I stole that wording from the Lapband forum on the subject. http://stores.ebay.com/medical-alert-bands if anyone is interested. And I do about 10-15 miles on the weekends when I can get someone to watch my daughter. 3-4 miles per evening when I have her. She has a three-wheeler that goes pretty slowly (she is 13 with autism) and she does about 1/2 mile and I do about 3-4 around her while she is doing her 1/2 mile. Susan Seebs

FYI - I bought a purple bracelet like those that stretches like the Lance Armstrong Livestrong bracelet. Very cheap and practical. I wear it when I'm bike riding just for a little safety in case something happens to me. My wording says "Adj. Gastric Band - Abdominal Port - No blind NG" I stole that wording from this forum - thanks. This band was cheap and very obvious if I was ever in an accident. http://stores.ebay.com/medical-alert-bands Susan Seebs

Has anyone gone off of meds and gained? And I mean GAINED? My Dr. took me off me off my blood pressure meds (yeah!) but now I gained 12 pounds. YIKES. I'm down two from there but still I'm up 10 and now I won't make my 100 loss by my bandiversary Oct 9. Anyone have similar experience? And yes, I could go back on a Water pill but I don't really want another med in my system. And no, I'm not changing my ticker back up. Susan Seebs

Lynlynkr, I also went red headed last summer before the surgery. It was good for a change. But I changed back to be brown with blonde highlights. I'm thinking that 86 pounds down is my change for now. I was so happy after the first fill. Just eat enough to get full and then stop. Just perfect. Susan

Juli, Congrats. That is fantastic. You are really changing. Thin, healthy, degreed. Isn't being 40 a great thing? You look so happy in cap and gown. Susan

I also take the chewable calcuim, Meijers brand. I like the caramel version. It is a treat that I have in the middle of the afternoons when I want candy. It isn't as good as Rolo candy or a Butterfinger bar, but I take two and it is my treat. Has anyone tried the Chocolate Mint version? I think it tastes like just a smell of chocolate and mint on top of a square of plastic. Susan

And about feeling tired. It's always if I don't eat protein that I feel more tired. I've got to eat protein at every meal and most of the meal at that. I'm not one that records what I eat or take my vitamins regularly, but I sure feel tired if I don't eat the protein at every meal. Also if I don't get to exercise for more than 3 days in a row. That makes me tired too. I'm getting an adjustment next week. The first one since April. I've been waiting since June but still losing slowly. I'm just eating more now and want to stop. Susan SEEBS