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ATTENTION I go to Nutritionist/therapist to help me wrap my head around my weight problem. Her name is Mary Jo Parker. Many people say they would like to have a therapist come to the support meeting. Mary Jo is willing to come to my home (Harvest House) to meet and talk with us. Of course she would have to charge for her time. Everyone would have to share the expense, depending on how many people sign up, I suspect it would be between $10-$25 and I would need the money up front. Is anyone interested in a group meeting with her? What evening or time on a Saturday would be best? Let me know your feelings. If you want to contact me personally my email is Lindatatu@roadrunner.com

Betsy, I emailed Christa but am not sure I have the right address. Give her mine - Lindatatu@roadrunner.com

Hi everyone, I am not being notified of new posts anymore, I'm glad I came on site. Vicki the clothes go to Harvest House, 1782 Seneca Street but thats where I live to so be sure to stop and see me! Shar, I only had one fill. I feel restriction and have a lot of silvia. I bought some gum but duh that just makes more juice! Still no real sliming. This is not the easy way out! It is nice to be able to share with others who understand.

Vicki, what can we do to help. Would you like to meet? How about walking the mall (we walk at 8am but I am willing to do it another time also)? The band is to change our life for the better! We are here for you.

Vicki, That is so ironic - I was going to say funny but it is not funny at all! I was just thinking the exact same thing. If I had not gained I would have lost at least five more pounds. I go down one and up one. It is so discouraging BUT I know my problem is eating between meals so it is fixable. I have heard Rain talk about using SB in the past. She is doing wonderful but on the other hand, what I eat is probably mostly from SB anyway. No one said this was going to be easy. I definitely have restriction! Just my ramblings!

I hiccup a lot, have since banding. The only true statement that can be said about bandsters - no one reacts the same!!

Does anyone have chest pain when they overeat? I asked Barb and she said to ask my primary about it cause she heard me say I have "chest pain" but I know it is associated with the band and overeating especially since pre fill it was on the left side and today it is on the right side. It is anonying and kept me up all night. I know they say everyone is different and someone described sliming at the support meeting so I don't think this is that but I get "silivaing". It has happened more than once but yesterday I must have taken too big a bite and ooooh it hurt and I spent the next few minutes spitting up siliva and praying for a big burp. LOL I am in a whole new world since getting a fill. I wonder how long it will take me to learn not to overeat and chew my food?:w00t:

Bugs, you can go anywhere for bloodwork. They suggest Kalieda because it is easier for them to get the blood work. I had mine done at Quest Labs. Betsy, maybe if you give the doctor the results of your oximetry study that will be enough. Take it to you first appointment or even ask at the support meeting. I think the sleep study tests are annoying!

Does anyone chew gum? I know we are not suppossed to but I have some sliminess and would like to refresh my mouth.

The support group meeting is Wednesday at 6pm

Oh Vicki how horrible. I am so surprised at how much restriction I feel also. This is my first fill and I am the person who could eat 16 oz of popcorn and now every bite is a chore! If I stay away from the bad soft foods I should lose. BTW Rain, I have never been told any numbers regarding body fat and I didn't even get a "sticky" on Tuesday with my weight. BUT Dr. H told me I probably gained muscle and Wednesday I put on my dress pants and they were too big! I let my clothes tell me not the scale! In fact I have some clothes to bring Wednesday to the meeting. Betsy - come walking and we will tell you everything you need to know! LOL Seriously, get copies of any past test you have had done, Mammograms, Scans, Scopes, Sleep Studys etc. More is better. HEY BANDSTERS - MEET AT GALLERIA MALL AT 8AM SATURDAYS AT THE UPPER ENTRANCE NEXT TO MACYS TO WALK!

Rain, pretty photo! Congratulations on the weight loss. sorry your fill was so difficult. You can practically see my port! I was filled just a few hours before you and was able to eat Chicken and green beans for lunch today. I am full! Yesterday Dr. H didn't seem to concerned about my 2 lb weight loss and said since I was going to a gym I probably lost more weight but gained muscle. Gosh darn, I put on my dress pants for todays luncheon and they were big!!! I guess he was right!

It was good seeing everyone at the clinic yesterday! I saw Dee and Rain and met Vicki finally. Vicki it was good to meet you and talk. I did not lose much weight but Dr. H said since I joined a gym I was gaining muscle and probably lost more that I thought. Well I put on dress pants this morning and they are too big! So he is right. I am glad I didn't let the two pound weight loss upset me. He also said that people traditionally gain 10 pounds over the holidays so if I lost 2 I really lost 12! LOL. I told him I was going to a Lapband Conference and he asked if I was going to tell everybody how great my doctor is! I got a fill. Dr. H said he didn't think I needed one but he would leave it up to "the girls". I had Barb. Since it was my first she checked on what was in there and I had 1.5 cc, she added 2cc so now I have 3.5 restriction. I have a luncheon this afternoon. I will have to wait and see how it affects my eating. I will have to be extra careful. I do not want to embarrass myself! How did everyone elses appointment go?

I am anxious to hear about everyones appointments and tell about mine but no time now. BUT before we get concerned about the changes in the support group meetings I asked today and the reason they are changing them and trying them as one meeting with both Lapband and Gastric Bypass is no shows up for the GBS support group!

We will have to see at our appointments. There are three NP's so they will probabley take care of us for the most part. Seeing the doctor will be a bonus. My appointment is 1pm.

Hi Betsy, sure I remember you. In fact I was just thinking about you and also wondering if I would see Christa tomorrow. We seem to be on the same schedule. The support group meetings are at Buffalo General off the lobby between the gift shop and the coffee shop. No support people are necessary.

Daniellabee - way to go!!!! - don't count on February being your first fill - they take a lot into consideration. I haven't had a fill yet and my surgery was October 13th. Rain, my appointment is 1pm. China - support group meetings are always the third Wednesday at 6pm. That would be the 21st.

Big Gurl, thanks for the tip. I hope to never need it but it is good to know and something I will definitely keep on file!

I think both doctors are wonderful. I am walking at 8am on Saturday at Galleria Mall. Hope I am not alone!

Hi Rain, me too. I was just going to bring a few pieces to the support meeting and see if anyone wanted them. Nice photo. Is that different or haven't we seen you in a while? LOL.

akirrastar, sorry it seems like so long ago I was on phase 1 but I guess just eggs or maybe an omelet with veggies and cheese in it. Get used to it is cause you always eat protein first once you are banded. Luckyclover4u, I live on Seneca up the street from St. Teresas in the former South Presbyterian Church. To bad you still dont live on Seneca Street. Hey everyone else.....there is a lapband conference at the LaGuardia Airport Marriott March 21st. If you are interested, early bird registration saves $50 but you must register by January 19th. I am registerred and looking forward to going.

:rolleyes2:Opps, support group meetings are at 6pm!

We will be walking at Galleria Mall at 8am Saturday morning. Please join us!! Walkers will meet at the upper entrance next to Macy's. Support group meetings are always the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6am so it will be the 21st. My appointment is the 13th at 1pm.

Hi everyone, been out of town and out of touch. Kathy-Good luck, it can be a long frustrating journey but so worth it. I have so much energy! As far as asking for a particular doctor. A lot is written about Dr. Hoffman and he is great but I have heard no complaints about Dr. Posner either and would be happy if he had to see me also. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFORMATION -do not send one thing to the WLS center without first making a copy for yourself!!!!! I cannot stress this enough. Everyone will agree with me! Ask your primary for all copies of any test, GI, sonograms, past surgical reports, etc. More is better. I had a BMI of lower than 40 but had sleep apnea, high BP and diabetes. Oh and I have not taken any diabetes medicine since surgery day! Another word of caution - do not start SB until you get weighed. This is against everything we are striving for but I almost lost too much weight which would have made me ineligible for the program. I had to maintain for 6 weeks which was very hard. Now for China, Danielle all the newbies - do not fret!! Everyone is different. Sometimes very, very different. I wasn't hungry for weeks. Right now I have chest pain and the only thing I have eaten today is a HB egg at 9am. I am drinking coffee now and feel so tight. But I can eat a large bag of popcorn at one sitting and did last week at Dollywood. As far as post op pain. Two months later I still have incision pain occassionly. I never had shoulder pain but had side pain for weeks and weeks (didn't stop me from doing anything, just annoying.) Danielle - congratulations! Hang in there it gets better. I live up the street so give me a call is you need anything or just to talk. Happy New Year everyone. May you all be blessed with inner peace.

Hi everyone - anyone walking tomorrow? I will be at Eastern Hills Mall at the entrance by Dave and Busters at 8am. Hope to see you there.