Mimilou2004

Tricare has NONE of those requirements.

I agree with the others that if you are losing w/o a struggle hold off on the fill. Otherwise I think the 0.25ml adjustment would be a good idea. Good luck, Mimi

Usually 45 to 60 minutes including stretches....she won't leave until I can bend and flex everything that moves!!!!! She tailors my workout to all my aches and pains but doesn't let me get away with trying to con her into an easy workout, LOL!!! She is good about chaging up the exercises to avoid my getting bored, which is so wonderful!!! Mimi

I love my PT, she is gently encouraging yet somehow makes me want to make the maximum effort. I have been with her for almost 2 years and I dread the day she says she is moving or something because I don't do it on my own. It costs $675 for 6 weeks, 3 times a week. Expensive? Yes, but I am in better shape at almost 60 than I have ever been. I do want to tell you, as hard as my PT works me, I still had to have my batwings surgically removed!!! I can live with the scars better than the bat wings. Good luck, Mimi

I am glad you had a little unfill and are good. Mimi

LOL, you are very welcome!!! Best wishes, Mimi

Why do you throw up all the time? What is your wt loss? Stable or have you gained? It is not a healthy way to live barfing all the time and could mean a slip or a hernia or simply that you are overfilled. Have you discussed this with your doctor and if not, why not? Mimi

I am not quite sure what you are asking for....the endoscopy is easy and pleasant with a quick nap and no memory of the procedure. The upper GI is a little icky because of the drink but even that has gotten better from the last one I had 30 years ago and is over very quickly. Fasting is the most unpleasant part of both procedures. Did I help? Mimi

What is your status? I have been where you are and it isn't pleasant. I hope you got a little unfill. Mimi

Here's what I have to say....OMG!!!!! Thanks for the link, it was an excellent article. Mimi

I take the liquid ibuprofen and wash it through with a large glass of liquid so there is nothing hanging around in my pouch. I think if a person has good restriction then coated ibuprofen would not be a good idea as it will sit in the pouch for a long time. Of course I discussed it with my surgeon ahead of time. Mimi

Looks like a try at free advertising to me!!!

I wish you a whole lot of success and great wt loss. Mimi

Hey, congratulations!!!! It will be so worth it...keep us posted on your journey!!!! Mimi

Ouchie, but well said, CM. Sometimes I want to reach in and smack some of these posters!! Mimi

I do wish you luck...I also wish that someone would fess up to not doing the original job properly so you didn't have to pay again...bands do not unbuckle themselves as a rule. Best wishes, Mimi

Melody, I sure hope you can get to the source of your pain and don't lose your band. Mimi

You are blessed to get a band adjustment this soon...my practice wouldn't do it til at least 6 wks out!!!! You might stay hungry til your next fill, how much was put in? Mimi

Mine was only about 4 pounds because it was just loose skin with essentially no fat attached. Mimi

Thank you. Mimi

You have had a rough time and I am sorry. I hope you feel better very soon. Mimi

I think it is OK and even a good thing to start now interviewing possible surgeons...it will help you make plans. That being said, I think you should be closer to your goal before surgery. Many PS want your weight stable for several months before they operate so fat distribution is done shifting. It is exciting and I am happy for you. Mimi

But it's not. I will check again tomorrow, but right now I am on page 6 and there are posts from this afternoon and last night on the same page.

Thanks, it will be wonderful if it is fixed. Mimi

You obviously haven't gotten any restriction yet...your next fill you will have to be careful and cut back or you will get stuck. I feel pretty confident you will finally experience the band with your next fill. I got 3cc and then 4 wks later got 1.5cc and started to have restriction and I have to be very careful. Best wishes, Mimi