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Hi! I am feeling so much better! I had a prolaspe and needed to get my old band removed and a new generation band put back in. I was barfing and cramping so badly. I had to go to the ER. My insurance took too long after I saw my surgeon to let me know what they would or wouldn't pay, so now they can just figure it out later... I am back to square one as far as the diet goes... Clear liquids for a one week post op. The difference this time is that I am 175 pounds lighter! I now weigh 215 from 389 (pre-surgery weight.) My goal is to see 199 and hopefully I can get there before my first fill of this new band!

Have your iron levels checked. I am very cold all the time. My iron levels are low. I have gone from 397 to 217. I have tried to do the iron pills, but I pb them. I have tried iron rich foods, but I just can't get enough. I am currently trying adult chewable multi vitamins with iron. I have not noticed a difference in the 3 days. I take 3 a day. ZI know most of the pills are just making expensive pee, but I need the iron. Hopefully this helps.

I was banded in July 2006, I was 397 pre surgery, and 347 they day of surgery. I am now 217. I would like to see 199. I am very happy with my 180 pound over all loss. 150 of it has been with the band. I had 4 fills the first 2 years, and have not seen my Doctor since mid 2007...yikes. I was self pay and I am scared that I may have some slippage or pouch distension. Almost every meal is painful and most are "pb"ed. At night I have horrible heartburn and 4 hours after falling asleep, I wake up to thow up...even if I have not eated in over 8 hours! I have tried prilosec, zantac 2 million tums, prescription acid reducers. I have resorted to liquids for 2 weeks with little change, I have tried mushies for 2 weeks with less change. I am worried. I have an appointment next month with my surgeon. Was anyone had any problems like these? :smile:

I am currently also trying to build a case for PS. I have a large pannus after losing 150 pounds...I have about 50 more to go. I get raw and I hate the way it slaps when I run!! I see my General Care Physician everytime it gets bad, and I have her document everything. I have been diagnosed with several yeast infections and she prescibes a nice powder that clears it up, but it never stays away for long.

I hate prunes, but I love plums. Plum Smart is a drink that helps me. They used to only make a full sugar one, but now they make a light one that is called Plum Smart Light! It really helps get things going. A travel mug of coffee on a brisk morning walk is also very moving!

HI July 2006ers! I have been on a break from this forum, but I am needing some support, so I am back! I used to be Mariquita, but can't log in anymore... I was banded July 20, 2006. I started out at 380 and I am now down to 245! I went from a size 34W to an 18! I am so happy :biggrin2: with my progress. Things have slowed down conciderably, but I am still losing-just more slowly now. What are you all doing for exercize? :thumbup: Has anyone concidered having any body work done? My stomach is not as great as I want it to be. Glad to be back!

I started in the group to Twoterville, and now I am well on my way to Onederland. My One year Bandiversary was in July and I have gone form 380 to 260. I used to post everyday but got out of the habit. I am back now and waiting for that Onederful day when I can say Hello 199!

I want to join the countdown to onederland! I have been in twoterville since October 2006. I am down to 269 from 380! I had surgery in July of 2006. My joke is that I am going to work naked when I hit 199. I can't wait to get there!

I cannot do any bread, bagels, tortillas. I have trouble with most pastas and most cereals. I absolutely cannot do any chicken or turkey (even dark or moist.) Until after 10:30 am and a cup of coffee, I cannot do any solids or liquids. I have difficulty with morning meds ( Vitamins and suppliments.) What I wish was difficult...chocolate and icecream. They go down so smoothly! Banded 7-20-2006

I was banded in July 06 and I have lost 108 pounds. I am from Jefferson County. Let's talk!

I have currently lost 108 pounds since my surgery on July 20, 2007. I have had 4 fills, my las one was right after thanksgiving. My weight loss has slowed down, but I am still losing. I think I need another fill, but since I am a self pay, and it is past my 6 month post surgery period ( surgeon's fee was waived for all fills within the 1st 6months of surgery) my fills now cost $880!! Yikes! I have been contemplating a vaction or a fill. What do you all think?

I have been off the lapbandtalk bandwagon for a few months. I didn't realize what a big help you all are to me. I am back and I am happy. I have slowed down a bit with my losing, but I am still losing, so I can't complain.:clap2: Happy to be back! Mariquita Banded July 20, 2006 Beginning weight 380 Current weight 274 Goal weight 199