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I just noticed, we have the same Dr. How was your experience? I love Dr C and his staff.

Seems a bit ridiculous that she would take out all of what she put in and some of what was already in from surgery!!! Your first fill wasn't a fluro fill??? I wouldn't be depressed, I would be furious and would certainly be asking questions. I hope you get the answers you need to remedy this issue.

These are great and I am happy to add that I can fit a 16 with room and haven't been there since 1995 I can tie my shoes without feeling like all the blood is rushing to my head I can sit in a restaurant booth without my stomach touching the table. I can fasten the airplane seatbelt without a panic attack I can ride roller coasters again :sad:

Ha :sad: This had me in stiches! I work for a mortuary and embalmers sew boobs together and I told them I wanted mine duct taped instead of sewn. Totally off subject here, but that's the first thing I thought of when I saw this. Good one! On subject, my brother swears by the rebounder (mini trampoline)

It's surprising to see that no one has posted Pilates as a core exercise. It is a great way to lose the belly in conjunction with some form of cardio whether it be the treadmill, eliptical, bike etc...

Had it before surgery and took a pepcid daily. Since surgery I have had NONE, praise GOD!

I voted and paid $12,999 and it's worth ever penny!

It's hard to describe a full or satisfied feeling. You just don't have the desire to eat anymore and if you do you're miserable. My best suggestion to you is to chew, chew and chew some more in order to prevent a PB (productive burp). Drinking ANYTHING during a stuck episode only makes the misery worse. When you get stuck, you pray for 1 of 2 things to occur, 1) It passes through the band 2) It comes up. You are miserable while stuck and all I do is walk and wait. DO NOT DRINK!!!Go ahead and eat something solid but take small bites and chew the heck out of it.

Eating too fast and not chewing your food good enough is the typical reason. My restriction is greater some days and on those days I have difficulty with food selections. Others are correct when they say PB'ing is not the same as vomiting from your lower stomach as it is not acidic. It's just the food you ate that hasn't passed through the opening of the band into the lower stomach. I slimed the other day for over 30 minutes w/o PB'ing on some moo shoo pork...WRONG food selection! Lost my appetitite afterwards and didn't eat dinner.

WOW! I cannot relate to this situation as my husband was my greatest supporter. I don't know what I would have done without his support. I didn't tell my parents and to date, almost 1 year later, they still do not know. I didn't want them worried prior to the surgery and once I started losing weight I didn't want them to think I took the easy way out and be disappointed. I may tell them once I'm at my goal weight. I would however tell my husband whether he approved or not. He still deserves to know.

PB'ng - Productive Burp (throwing up stuck food) Sliming (slimy spit produces)- Occurs during a stuck episode and results in sliming prior to a PB the majority of the time. Just because you slime though doesn't mean you will PB. I will say that when you get stuck, you pray to PB bcuz you get immediate relief...at least I have. Best wishes on your surgery.

I pureed wendy's chili and it was so good. Just puree it if you have a taste for chili. I also pureed chicken salad which was good also.

Get a good rest tonight and best wishes. You are on the right track to a new and positive change. It's been almost a year for me and 65 lbs less, the only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner. Enjoy and take it easy after the surgery.

All I have to say is DANG, you kicked butt losing your weight in less than a year. I thought I was doing pretty good til I saw how much you lost. Congrats on the weight loss, sorry to hear of you slippage.

Hello my fellow Sept Samurai's. I'm not on here a lot, but check in periodically. It's good to hear you all are doing well. As for me, almost 1 year and it's unbelievable to me that I've lost 63 lbs in a year. I'm not where I desired to be after a year (-100 lbs), but I'm certainly not where I was almost a year ago! I too have hit a major plateau and am looking for ANY suggestions on how to get past it. I know changing exercise routines and increasing intensity helps. I have great restriction, so food is not an issue. I would love to be at 70 lbs weight loss by my anniversary date of Sept 2nd and I will be working hard to achieve that goal. That's 7 lbs and surely I can lose that by Sept 2. I may do a really good cleanse and possibly do a body ecology diet. I'm quite sure that will help me meet that goal. Keep up the good work everyone and I'll check in again around my band anniversary.

You know, I've been in for the is reason because I thought maybe I was over restricted, but I am still having the discomfort and know I'm not over restricted. They did a fluro xray and saw nothing and even said I wasn't over restricted but took .5 out just in case and I still feel restricted. I will ask my surgeon directly. So do you not ever feel any mild discomfort at all even around your port area? The discomfort is around my sternum area, you are right. Thanks for your help. ~HFL

Nothing will work unless you do. - John Wooden Even though you may not "feel" like working out, just do it. Do something if it's no more than going for a walk with family or friends. You'll be amazed at how that in and of itself will give you the motivation to do more because it makes you feel so good. Keep your head up, you're doing great!

Oh, I cannot say enough about restriction and the importance of it. My only complaint is that I continue to experience a mild discomfort where my band is around the stoma that seems to be pretty constant. I'm not overly restricted and I chew foods quite well so I'm not sure what the issue can be. Any thoughts?

LOVE your quote!!! Oh how true it is!

You will be fine no matter the degree of pain you may experience. Know that everyone's recovery varies from person to person. I noticed the post prior to mine that said she had surgery on Friday and was back to work on Monday...there is NO way I would have been able to do that and not because I had such difficulty, but because I was truly in pain and took my pain meds for a week or more. On top of it, I found it very difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep as I am a stomach/side sleeper. One side felt fine the other felt like my insides were going to fall out. The shoulder pain is quite uncomfortable. Two weeks in, I was happy about my decision, however, I cannot say I felt this way during my first week after surgery. I certainly second guessed my decision. Now, 11 months later, 63 lbs lost, I am thrilled! I say all of this to say, it's worth any amount of pain you must endure, it's but for a short season. Good luck and many blessings during this journey.

RM, I just wanted to commend you on your success thus far. You've lost an incredible amount since being banded. Congrats! I feel I'm at a terrible plateau. Keep up the good work. ~HFL

Add 4 Constant Coment tea bags to your Luzianne and enjoy! It always goes over well at my gatherings.

What benefits have you found spin offers since you've been doing it? I have been scared to try it but I want to. I'm concerned about being able to endure 1 hour on that seat and it's intensity. I love ZUMBA, BODY PUMP, BODY JAM, BODY FLOW and AQUA AEROBICS but want to try SPIN as well. I like variety.

YES!!! LOVE Zumba! It is fun and you feel it the next day. As a matter of fact, I haven't exercised today and I think I'll go to the basement and ZUMBA! :biggrin:

Please send me your recommendations for a bike with a comfortable seat and the cost. Something I can take to the trails with my DH and ride for exercise.