BigMomma1981

It is when you no longer have to start your weight with a 2 and now you get to start it with a 1!!! YEAH

I agree, what about the sleeve? The sleeve is not a malabsorbtion procedure. I would check that first.

Some people can feel them some can. Do you have an incision that is larger than the rest? When you get your first fill you will not forget where its at after that. I can feel mine now that I have lost more weight too.

Make sure that you dont miss a month. Also, my 6 month piece included that Dr. writing every exercize I did and that he recommended. Make sure that each visit is only for weight or they may deny it but Im not positive. I did my Dr. supervised visits with WeightWatchers also. I was approved in less then a week. Good Luck!!!

I too am from Illinois but was banded in Davenport Iowa as I live in the Quad Cities. Good luck and everything will go GREAT!!!

I (knock on wood) havn't had any problems. I had surgery on Wednesday and was back to work on Monday. I have had 3 fills also with little to no problems. The first time I wasn't tightening my stomach muscle enough so it took a few minutes to find the port but all is well. Good luck in your journey.

Congratulations!!!!:thumbup:I have been banded for 4 1/2 months now and I would not change this for anything. The band is the best tool that I could have given to myself. I feel that my Dr is an Angel for helping people with weight problems and now he is part of my family. You will have many follow-up appointments and since you feel comfertable with your Dr don't hesitate to ask all the questions you have. Good luck Monday and let us know how things are doing:thumbup:

I was told after awhile some can evaperate. I was also told that if we loose about 20 pounds some of that is probably around our stomach and that is why you need more fills. Hope this helps and all Drs are differant but this is what mine said. Good luck

I had my surgery on Wednesday, went back to work Monday. I only worked a half day Monday but Tuesday was back to complete 8 hour shift. Im an accounts payable clerk and sit most of the day so it wasnt bad except my belly rubbing the desk. Otherwise it wasn't bad. Good luck in your journey!

Great Job! I am slowling hitting small goals and hope to lose another 25 pounds by the middle to end of May. Good luck and you inspire so many!

Oh my goodness. I finally am in Onederland!! YEAH:thumbup:. I was hoping to hit this first weightloss goal by the middle of March so Im not to far off in my plans. My next goal is to be down another 25. Im taking it with small goals for now. I will get there, just takes time and patience. This web site and fellow bandsters are the ones that have kept me going. Thank you to everyone on here for the support and motivation!

It took right around a week and they faxed me the letter within a few hours so I could get a surgery date scheduled. Good luck:thumbup:

My Dr said 2 years. I know that not all offices say the same time frame but I would wait if you plan on getting prego soon.

Congrats!! That is GREAT. Keep up the good work.

You can do it, keep up the great work!

That is great. I am just a 2 pounds shy of hitting my half way mark. I am 3 1/2 months post op. Keep up the great work!!

I have this pain when I get hungry. I too was told that something my be pushing against my nerve. I kind of just grin and bear it as it isn't often. If things get worse then I will have them check.

Congrats!! I love the NSV's!! Can't wait until I hit another one!! Good luck with everything.

That is great I know loosing the weight I have lost makes me more energetic and just feel better all around. Keep up the great work.

I did WeightWatchers and documented everything I put in my mouth and every minute of exercize. With the 6 months of physician visits he just documented that I was following my diet and exercize program as necessary. Good luck

I wouldnt do it my self as I feel that I wouldnt want to be lied to. Follow what your heart tells you.

Great job! You can get them last few pounds off!

I lost 38.4 before surgery and 25 since surgery. Im glad that I found this thread and Im not the only one wishing I was loosing faster. I know that we were told only about 1-2 pounds a week and I appreciate every pound I have lost and have worked by butt off for every single one. Keep us posted on your journey and good luck!

I was banded 9 days after you and I too have lost 25 pounds since surgery. 1-2 pounds a week is what they say is normal so were all right on. Great job and keep up the good work!