Tomasa

Its probably just your nerves. I cant tell you to relax, because I remember the night before my surgery...I was a mess! However, THE Garth Davis is doing your surgery...you are going to be in great hands. Good luck to you.

I have lost a least a third of my hair...other people dont notice, but it really bothers me. However, it has slowed down dramatically now. Stress from surgery and smaller amounts of protein are the culprits. Everyone says it is only temporary.

I agree with this statement. The reason we got the band is because in most cases we CANT control what we put in our mouths. If the band was doing its job, it would be impossible for you not you have lost some weight. I totally agree that the band is not a free ride, but come on...it should at the very least give you a jump start.

I say wait. You have lost 9lbs in 3 weeks! That is somewhat above average, even with the exercise. It sounds like you are in a good place...dont mess with that.

HOW RUDE!...you know that is just her being jealous, and ignorant. They really dont know how much work it really is to have the band. And you are right, what is the point of saying anything to her...but your best revenge is that you are 75lbs lighter.

Kizzy...besides being uncomfortable on a daily basis...I would think that getting a fill would not be very pleasant. The skin near the breast is so sensitive...I cant imagine the Dr sticking a needle there to get to the port. I say have it MOVED!

Congratulations....Im still a little ways away from my goal, but you have inspired me to take my excericise routine more seriously. Good for you!

What a relief that they are doing an upper GI...at the very least, you need an xray if you feel that strongly about what happened. Tommaney is right, you know your body best...dont give up, til you are satisfied that all is well. Good luck.

No news is usually good news. From my own experience, it didnt' take them long to tell me no. I did a self pay. If you have done everything they asked for over the past 6months...the hard part is over. Hang in there.

I suggest telling your Dr your eating patterns, then leaving the rest up to him. I know that even .02cc have made a big difference in my restriction.

I have been able to shop in "regular" stores for the past few months, but you are right, it was kinda hard at first:rolleyes:. I dont remember the non plus size pants/jeans being so long the last time I could wear them....about 15 years ago! I LOVE IT~~~~~

I have lost over 80lbs since my surgery last August. I look and feel better than I have in years, but honestly, I still have times that I crave certain foods like pasta and bread. I miss it so much. I cant tolerate those foods since the band. But nothing is free in life, we have to make choices and I would choose the band again. Good luck.

My favorite mushy food is turkey bacon guacamole. I cook and crumble 1-2 slices turkey bacon...1/2 avacado...maybe 2 or 3 grape tomatoes..tiny bit of purple onion...cut up very fine. I add 1 tsp of miracle whip and salt to taste. Then smash it all up with a fork. It is so good, I can eat it by itself, or sometimes I will eat it on a cracker. It makes a great lunch or dinner, and all of the ingredients are so good for you....well, maybe not the miracle whip, but I only use 1 teaspoon.

I feel so bad for you. The thought of not being able to taste anything is scary. I hope all the tests come back in your favor. But, if I were you, I think I would probably not do the band....at least right now. Why not wait a few months to see how your weight loss goes, and since you have lost over forty pounds since March, it doesn't sound like you need the band. Best of luck to either way.

I understand how you feel....I would be thinking about it all day too. But, I dont think you lied....you just didnt tell them the entire story. God knows what is in your heart and that is all that counts.

The first day of the rest of your life! How exciting...goog luck to you.

I drink Ensure's creamy chocolate...it is sooo good. The key is to drink it almost frozen...I put one in the freezer every morning and that is my breakfast. Im too tight in the morning to eat much of anything, so I figure I drink somthing that is good for me...and I actually look forward to it, thats how good it is. I just drink the normal Ensure, but they do have a high protein drink too. And lots of different flavors to choose from. I find the best price on them at WalMart. Good Luck!

The Hardest Habit For Me To Break Is Chocolate. Its Just So Hard To Give Up Somthing That You Love And Basically Goes Down Pretty Easily...even Since The Band! If It Weren't For The Chocolate, Im Sure I Would Be Much Closer To Goal, If Not At Goal Already....what Can A Girl Do?

Hang in there....it will all be worth it!

Hang in there...it will all be worth it!

You may just be swollen from the fill. Just do liquids tomorrow. If you can't even get the liquids to stay down, you should call your Dr. As for tonight, you really cant do too much except wait it out, and try to make yourself comfortable w/pillows...dont lie flat while sleeping. Hope you feel better.

Will you be happy if you DONT get banded?

Of course, when I do drink alcohol, my drinks have *no* carbonation:)

I drink alcohol socially. Maybe once or twice a month I dont think its a big deal. The only thing is, not to do it too often. Lots of calories! And I can't drink as much as I did before the band because I get tipsy a lot faster, probably because I never have that much food in my stomach. Cheers!

Nicely stated Barb. You make me want to go get a big glass of icewater right now