BandedCG

I sent you an email. :-)

You look amazing! Congrats! I can't believe I ran into you on here! Tell Jenn I said "Hello". Cindy

Hey! Welcome!!! :laugh:

I have UHC and didn't have any problems (after submitting the huge packet of information w/ my dr.'s help.) Good luck to you!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone really achieves all their goals for this new year! I'm so excited!

I got the band because I was sick and tired of being fat. And tired of failing at every "diet" coming and going. I just needed an extra "tool" to help me and after much investigation, felt that LapBand was the best option for me. When I found out that my insurance would pay, that settled it for me! I'm so glad I had it done!:laugh: I look forward to my yearly "girl's week" at the beach next summer when I'll look HOT in my bathing suit. I'm ready to feel good about the way I look!

Hmmm....did they have a hard time finding the port or something? You might want to call your doctor. I've only had one fill so far and I didn't have bruising.

Hi! Good luck with your surgery this week! I hope yours goes as well as mine did. I have had no complications whatsoever, and was back at work after 1 week. ps....I LOVE Myrtle Beach! We go every year. (It's about 4 hours from where I live in NC.)

Welcome!!! I was also banded in October. I hope all goes well w/ your foot surgery. I've had episodes with that heel pain and have had cortisone shots in the past (ouch). I have to get my butt in gear and start exercising! I've asked my son to bring my recumbent bike from the basement...I figure if it's in front of the tv, I'll be more likely to use it.

YAY! I hear ya about the boots!! I bought some, too with a gift card my brother gave me for Christmas! I was so happy when they zipped up!

Happy Anniversary Jaymie!!! You look amazing!

YAY!!!! I'm excited for you! I wish you all the best! I haven't had any problems at all since my surgery Oct. 6. I love my band!

My mom gave me a fitted v-neck sweater for Christmas. When I saw that it was a 1X, I thought "I will not be able to wear this". Oh...and it has horizontal stripes, which I thought I'd never wear again. I'm wearing it today!!!!! It fits! And, I must say I think I look pretty darned HOT! :tongue2: POST YOUR NSV!

Way to go!!!!!:tongue2: I am so happy for you!

Congrats! Just say "Thank you." :tongue2:

Since my first fill, I can really tell that I am very tight in the morning. I've started just having a Protein shake before work. I usually don't try to eat anything until around 9:30 am when I have a snack. I think it is great to read what you guys have to say and see that I'm not alone! :tongue2:

mmmmmm....scrambled eggs w/ cheese....mmmmmm Another favorite of mine! :biggrin:

Congratulations....That is great! Loose jeans are wonderful! Mine are getting loose now, too! I haven't had to go shopping for a new size, yet though. Yesterday, I did try on a skirt suit that I had bought on clearance back in the summer. It was too tight when I got it home from the store, but now it fits!!! YAY!!!

Mashed Potatoes w/ Stewed Beef Gravy! Heavenly!!!:biggrin:

I went to regular foods fairly quickly, too. Mashed potatoes and stewed beef gravy tasted heavenly to me as my first "solid" meal. But I still avoid untoasted white breads, Pasta, and rice. I do not want to risk anything getting stuck. You will more than likely see a huge change after that first fill. I know I did! Hang in there....I'm sure you'll be fine!:biggrin:

In my opinion, it was well worth it!:biggrin: Hang in there. Cindy

Welcome Rick!! I can't help with your question because I'm closer to Statesville, NC, but wanted to say "hey". And...Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Hey! I'm doing great. I haven't had any complications at all since the surgery. And my first fill went really well. He put in 4 cc's and I could tell a HUGE difference after that. I was scared at first that I was too tight, but I'm okay. I didn't lose anything this week, but I think it's the bites and nibbles (Christmas snacks) that have caught up with me. I feel great, though! Thanks!:biggrin:

Congrats on the new guy! Just take it as it comes...and have fun! I hope he's everything you're looking for. :biggrin:

I'm in a 42DD and I'm a HUGE fan of the Playtex 18-hr with the padded wide shoulder straps.