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Dear nbflo, I wish I could say the 36 lbs was since june, but I lost 18 lbs before surg, then 10 lbs 1st week after surg, then gained 7 back, got 1st fill july 15 and lost 16 since then. As long as it keeps coming off, thats key, cause before surg it always went up... you'll do fine shar just keep focused and take one day at a time.

Dear nbflo, I had the most discomfort the first few days after the surgery, then it got better everyday after that. now i just have some discomfort where the port is but its nothing extreme, just a little tender. don't sweat the small stuff, the real work begins after healing, cause your whole life as you know it (eating) will change, and it is work....but it will all be worth it in the end.....

Great thanks, I hope you will be there, it would be nice to meet someone i've been typing to.lol...let me know if you'll be there. vicki

unfortunatly, my appt with the Hoff is at 1:00 and it wouldn't do me much good to meet at the park, since i cannot walk far at all, I was an R.N. back in the day and got hurt badly (back and knees) hopefully when I get some more wt off I will be able to meet with you guys it sounds so supportive and fun...Thanks for listening and I absolutely will be more careful....

Dear anybody, what did I do, I know this is not first priority, but how do I get rid of my beagle pics and the 2nd ticker?????????

I was banded on june 9, 08 I have had 1, 1.5cc fill on 7-15. I can eat quite a bit, and i don't see dr.H. until sept 2. i'm afraid I will stretch my pouch, what should I do?

Why is this ticker coming up twice, i tried to cancel the pic. And now i have two tickers and a pic.

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what is wrong with me, just when i thought I did not have any restriction, i went on a binge today: within 3 hrs, i ate 1 1/2 cheddarwurst sausages with mustard fried squash , and three cucumbers in maries blue cheese dressing and a sf pudding. I am in soooooo much pain right now, feels like my left side was hit with a hammer. did i tear something inside, or is this normal for being a pig? can some tell me if this is normal or should i be worried? I am sooo ashamed of myself. groaaaan.........

Dear nbflo, I did not consider bypass because it was just too invasive and risky for me. I do not regret my decision and although it is a slower process,and takes more willpower, like judy said it is reversible if need be. you should not decide until after the seminar,and talking with the m.d. Good luck on your journey.....

sex???????what is sex??????????cannot help what i do not know...

Linda, drink drink drink before your weigh in and wear heavy clothes, with rocks in your pockets. good luck, i'm sure the numbers will work out for you in the end.

I hear ya lindatatu, it does seem like my days are structures around eating, drinking, and peeing, i feel dehydrated or saturated.........

checking my ticker

I hope allis well with you, I can't imagine going back into surgery so soon, but i'm sure you'll be fine and you'll get peace of mind that your band is o.k.

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yahooooooo!!!!!!!!!JUST WHEN i THOUGHT I HAD WASTED TIME AND MONEY ON THE SURGERY, I LOST 4 LBS.....I AM SOOOOO THRILLED.I LOVE ALL OF YOU, KEEP THE FAITH! lol...:biggrin:

Can someone tell me how to get 64 oz. in when you can't drink for 20 min before and 1 1/2 hrs after eating?

Dear gottaluvme, sorry, I have medicare, i did have to have a apnea test even though i was already diagnosed and using a machine. good luck to you.

I eat a lot of veggies, spinach, cucumbers string beans , broccoli, etc. is this a no-no, or is this an o.k. carb. i do not do any starches, bread potatoes, rice etc. but my weight is just staying the same. I bought the book weight loss and gastric adjustable band, does anyone have it and what do you think of it. I just got it today, and have not had an opportunity to read it yet. thanx, and good luck to everyone.

I am with you all the way MaryD, I watch for the succeses, to keep my spirits up and keep me motivated. lets hear the success stories girls!!!

Lin2, what is pbs, I'm not up on the lingo with some of this stuff. thanx

Ditto on the pouch test? I don't know what it is either.....