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I had mine done about 3 years ago. I kept them for a few months, then took them out. I liked them but decided i didn't want to keep hasselling with the healing process, plus i was prego and you know the whole sensitive boob thing from that. I find that one still sometimes drains white stuff, its interesting. But no big deal. I contemplate gettin them re-done, it wasn't that bad to have them done.

dang yup im confused to, i put my starting weight as in before surgery, where i was now and then the goal weight i was setting for myself by halloween..???

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dont stress i plateued for like 2 weeks straight. But kept eating healthy, and low and behold the scale is going down again. hang in their you'll do great!

same boat here, i have lost enough that i could get rid of quite a few things but i think my brain is scared.

Still taking it one day at a time. Weight stalled for last 2 weeks but finally its moving on the downside again. haven't had a fill yet, have to wait until my 3 mth check up. It sucks but ill manage. I love feeling better, i have only lost 30 lbs but wow what a darn difference it makes. My clothes are baggy, im gonna try for 10 more lbs then by some new pants and shirts. Im happy that i had this surgery it was the best thing for me. All june bugs rock!!

Well honestly i have read on this site people putting ankle weights on under their pants for the weigh in. Depending on how you feel about that it could be an option.

If he is Active Duty, NO they will not do the lapband for him. But once he gets out, and if he retains tri care for awhile then yes, if he's quick he can get one before his insurance runs out. And hey, you are more then welcome here anytime, I started this thread, its for spouses sure, but also for anyone who has something to do with the military, be it children, parents, etc. We are all one big happy family and willing to support our brothers and sisters in BAND. Take care.

I concur!!

Okay i have a large 14cc ap band and well, honestly i haven't had a fill yet but i dont' seem to have any problems eating anything. I can eat up to probably 2 cups but i try to refrain. definitely much less then before the band. I don't seem to have to chew my food well either. Im kind of worried. Ive heard so many horror stories about food stuck etc. even before people get a fill but again i have seriously no issues. I have eaten everything from steak, chicken, lamb and the most taboo thing re-heated food. So im wondering possibly if its because i have such a large band. Maybe thats why im having no issues? Also maybe after i get a fill i will start having issues? Anyways let me know how it is going with you all so i can maybe compare. Im really hoping i don't have like a slip or something and that is why their is no problems with food. I FINALLY get a fill Sept. 22. They wanted to wait till 3 mth check up becuase i am continually losing weight. But wow im gonna say these next few weeks are gonna be tough cause im hungry. Thanks in advance for sharing, you all rock!!:smile:

i have no issues. But i have a large band 14cc and no fill yet. But i can eat anything and honestly i don't even have to chew a bunch. But im also slightly concerned about this?

i use ortho evra the patch..LOVE IT, only have to switch it out 1x a week so much better then trying to remember a pill a damn day. Plus it has made my periods light and quick, and sooo not cramping hardcore no more. Ive been on it for about a year, love it love it love it.

DH-- if your military can also mean deployed husband

Yup check with your insurance, thats definitely the first step to see what criteria they require to qualify then go to your PCM. Good Luck!!

wow amanda 2years and move that has to of sucked. By the time we pcs from here we will of stayed almost 5 years.

nik, who did you call to find a new fill doc? Im still going to dr. weiner on the 22nd of sept for my fill but its about 2 hr drive and i would love to find one a lil closer to schweinfurt. The drive time kills me. Katja hi, wish i was closer would love to get with you, and ill try the chat room see if i catch ya in their. take care

I have a large AP band, its 14 cc. I also have the card.

doing good, seem to be stalling on the weight loss, but i guess i have to actually start excercising now LOL.. im such a lazy bum but it will be worth it. Plus i need a freakin fill cause man i can eat to much i see my doc. sept. 22nd so i got to hold out then to have my first fill. sucks for sure. good luck, its a great decision.

keep your head up gina, your doing great.

congrats girl, i felt pretty good myself. enjoy it, and good luck with the weight loss.

gyros, is usually either lamb or turkey it is a huge cut of meat put on a spit and cooked, then lil thin pieces are shaved off it and served either with bread as in a sandwhich, or slightly thicker larger pieces are cut off and eaten just how they are. I had gyros that way no bread, it is nice and tender and flavorful and pretty healthy. I love to dip them in Zaziki which is a greek yogurt that really brings out the flavor of meat. YUMMY!!

i ate gyros, weird i know but i took small bites chewed well and all was good. except i was able to eat much LOL.. and they are ohhh sooo good.

few days ago i finally thought i was gonna hurl from constipation, i got some ex lax and the next day i felt better and now im seeming to be getting regular again.

hi i was banded in germany, maybe its a over seas thing because my doc also said for me to wait 3 mth for fill. so far i have no issues, just trying to wrap my head around not eating so much, cause my eyes are way bigger then the stomach. So far, i don't really think i need one(fill) i am still steadily losing weight and i figure ill wait till that stops so i can jump start it again by the fill, i don't want my body to just get used to fills and stop you know. hope this helps. I go back end of sept. for another check up. Take care

hmm i hate to say it but i am also not an exerciser. I am active but no serious exercise yet. i do some spontaneously, sometimes i ride my bike with my boy, or we just play outside, or i take him to the pool(he's 3) Im steadily losing weight, i kinda of want to wait until i start to plateu before i really start exercising, i think maybe if i do then my body won't be used to it and will break the plateu easier. i don't know my theroy could be totally wrong, right now im just staying active and enjoying my weightloss. Im gonna start my step arobics class once a week starting on tues. but other than that just playin with the boy after work seems to be doing good. Good luck to you all, i really have no insight for anything right now because im such a newbie, my theroy is just to stay open to ideas, listen and try different things and hopefully everyone will find what works for them. Take care and blessings on your lap band journey.