Jennyt71

I had mine taken out 18 months after my lap band - but the same surgeon did both operations. I was back at work in less than a week. I've heard the "traditional" way is extremely painful and leaves a very long scar. Hope you can find a surgeon to do it laproscopically.

I just had mine out as well - had attacks several months ago but didnt see the doctor about it until they were so severe I was crying in bed. I lost 75lbs in 14 months before I had the gall bladder attacks. Surgeon said it was full of stones - looked like caviar. Surgery was worse than the band (pain-wise, for me)...I had it on a Tuesday and was back at work the following Monday. With the band I didnt take any pain meds, but with this one I sure did. The belly button incision hurt the worst.

jalivia2 - Congrats on the first big step!! I'm at 10 months since my surgery & couldnt be happier. I'm finally at my "sweet spot" after 4 fills and I'm SO glad I did it. Hope you have the same outcome as me. :sad:

Thanks jus4kics! I just ordered the extra cups. :tongue2: I'll look for the extra gasket, and if I cant find it I'll be sure and call them.

Its a small blender - you blend the drinks in the actual cup. Walmart.com: The Original Magic Bullet Express Blender/Mixer System: Appliances I just wish you could buy extra cups and colored rings. I love mine, had it for over a year...but I think a seal or something has busted. Now when I blend the drinks, the drink actually spills out and its a mess. I'll just have to break down and buy another one.

Pam - Thank you again. Great group of people!! I wasnt the biggest OR slowest! YAY! I know I wouldve never run that long by myself...thank you again for letting me know about the group!

How was the run last weekend? Are there a lot of people? Just wondering if its going to be like high school gym class. LOL..I am interested in joining, but wanted to ask you how it was first. Saturday morning - 6am - wow...thats torture...but running with others may be the motivation I need. Does your port site hurt when running? Right now I have an abdominal support...thingy...its neoprene and looks like a girdle. LOL...but it helps! Without it, I can really feel the port site. Its not very noticeable under a tshirt though. its just HOT! I'm still thinking it over - since its $120 - but I'm definitely interested. I'll letcha know by the end of the week. Thanks again!!!

Pam726 - Thank you for the link! I'll definitely check it out. I started "running" this week. OMG..everything hurts. I bought the Nike SportBand and hopefully I can keep track of my progress that way. :thumbup:

Well, my coworker and I signed up today. We were the first two in line this afternoon since they're limiting the number of entries...today's limit was 50..that went QUICK. Tomorrow it's open to the public and Im sure it'll sell out as fast as last year. 22,000 spots this year! So - my coworker is in great shape..me, not so much. She has 184 days to kick my butt so we finish this thing. I'll definitely look online for training information. Hopefully over the next 6 months I'll accomplish 2 things: get to my goal weight and finish the half-marathon (by running across the finish line, not on a stretcher).

I have 5 (arms & ankles) and after losing a little over 50lbs, I see no difference. None of mine look distorted or anything. Hopefully after another 45lbs, they'll still look the same.

thank you for the recommendations! I'm kinda weary of trying Ambien - my parents were on it for a very short time and experienced pretty bad side effects. I fell asleep about a hour after taking my 1 pill last night (11pm) but then woke up at 3...I did do better at work today tho. :thumbup: I'll definitely try the Melatonin though. I'm not on any other medications and I dont drink diet cokes or coffee after lunch...so I'll have to talk to the doctor and see what might be going on. Thank you again!

I had Lunesta last year, and its on some wonderful list that my insurance wont cover. :biggrin: I stretched that month's supply out - took it only every 2-3 days..lol

Thanks RestlessMonkey! I'll definitely ask next week when I go in for a fill. I'd like to have blood work done since it'll be 6 months since my surgery and want to see if there's much improvement from the weight loss.

I am due for a fill next week, I can ask about it then...but I figured they wouldnt really help me since its not the band...? I can always ask though. :biggrin: