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Wow your going to the sleeve? what's that like? Who's ganna do it? When ya ganna do it? Wow!!!!!!

I have lost 5lbs since I started the challenge have 15 to go.

Ok not only that but every Dr. has his own do's and dont's. mine said drinking soda would kill you within five minutes. Your pouch would explode. LOL??????????? so I don't touch the stuff even flat:rolleyes:

they are really good I have used them before I had cherry, lemonaid, and ice tea. They where really good. I hate most of the protein they are soooooo nast and I'm soooooo picky. but only get one to two at a time I bought all three and the went rancid before I could get them all used up and like you said they are $$$$$$.

Hi gang, It is true after surgery you can lose your hair. Our bodies are going through a lot of stress and many times it comes out as hair lose. I have been in the hair industry for 25 yrs and there really are some things out there that help with hair lose or regrowth. There is a product called Nioxin you can get it at and Regis salons. i.e. supercuts, regis, mastercuts, robin todds, smart style ect. You can also look online at nioxin.com and there is lots of info there. We have a few Dr's who have sent their bypass and cancer clients in to get it. It really can help. But it isn't an over nigh thing it takes about two months to see a driffence. Hope that helps

Go with the band!:Banane20: It maybe slower than the bypass but much safer. Just remeber they are tools and you have to learn to use them. And you are not alone so don't get freaked out. We are all here to help. Good luck.

I don't know it is still kind of new here. I have been doing a bite of reseach on it. It seems everyone you talk to has a diffrent story. Some people are getting them once they reach their goal with the band. Some bandster are giving up on the band and going with the sleeve. One doc said that the band and the sleeve are only half the solution that neither of them work as well as the mini bypass which is the sleeve and a smaller bypass. I think the verdick is still out on that one. I think they are all tools and which ever one you choose you have to learn to make it work for you.

I'll take a buddy any buddy:cry_smile: wahhhhhhhhhhhhh ! I was banded in june of 2005. Lost 54 lbs the first yr. nothing the 2nd yr and I have gained 37 lbs the third yr. ( I got in a car crash and got broken and could not exersie) But Im getting better now and need a buddy to help me get back on track. I signed up for th V-Day challenge. I 'm going for 20lbs. but it would be nice to have someone to report to. What say you?":confused:

yes they have stuff to calm you. Just talk to your Doc.

Oh you cute little newbies! :rolleyes:I was banded in June of 2005. I won't tell you all your troubles are over this is a tool. And with any tool it must be used correctly. I have had ups and downs, But never have I regetted it. Stay strong and when you waver call me. Well write me. Remeber you are not alone. If this support is not enough find a group in your area and go be with our kind:thumbup:. You can do this it will be the best thing you ever did for yourself.

ok I'm in! Im going to shoot for the stars and say 20lbs by VD. I have been struggling for the last 18 months. But after much soul searching I have figured it out. Look out Gold's here I come.

:confused:Ok Question? How does one know if they have slippage or errotion? and if you did have it how long would you have to wait to have the sleeve? Or if you choose to elect removal of the band and go sleeve, how long would you have to wait?:glare:Just wondering.

:confused:MY nurse says they only do sleeves on very morbidly obeast(sp?) people. But what I have learned is that a lot of people are having it done afrter they lose there band wieght.:drool: What's up with that? She also said that it doesn't work for very long. how can she know that when there isn't that many years of research it there? isn't the sleeve pretty new like the last 5yrs? I still got lots of questions.:eek:

You should come to my nurse she always numbs ya first. I can't believe that that wouldn't holy cow that would suck. I had a new nurse once and she did'nt wait long enough for the numb and it hurt like HECK! So I have felt your pain hang in there and just ask for the numb stuff first. Oh yea way to go on your lose!

What are allthese new proccedures? I have been gone for about 9 months and everything has changed? What is the diffrence between a vg and a vsg????? and there is a d? somthing??????

Hey wasabubblebutt, tell me more about your sleeve & Dr. Please. I don't know how to email on here I hope you get this. I really need to talk to you.:eek::crying: I'm really frustrated Amy

Thanks great advice.:thumbup:

Yeah go with the sleeve thing.:teeth_smile: That will be my next move. My band is not working anymore.:thumbup: I did really well the first year :tongue: then hit a brick wall. :blink:It doesn't matter what I eat or don't eat I'm still stuck at the same number. Then in sept I got in a car wreck and I've gained 30lbs on three bite a meal. I swear I'm straving. I will be the only fat person to ever starve to death and still be fat. LOL!!!! Yapp the sleeve is for me.

:teeth_smile: Hi Lisa, I know what you are going through I was banded in 2005. Lost 70lbs the first year and then got stuck. Fill unfill fill unfill a vicious cycle. Then last sept I was in a car wreck and since then have gained 30lbs back. I threw away all my fat clothes so I'm reall uncomfortalbe. Right now my band is so tight if I eat more than three bites I throw-up. But I'm still gaining. I am planning on going back to the gym this week. I will have to go slow I broke my neck and back in several places. I have soft tissue damage that is the worst. So slow I will go. I'm 42 in november and I have 100lbs to go. I will cheer you on if you will cheer me on. your new buddy Amy :thumbup:

:thumbup:Thanks everyone for your support. I'm still struggling.:confused2:I had started loosing again and was in a car wreck. They unfilled me fill me unfilled me filled me, and now I have gained 30lbs back. Right now my band is pretty tight. I've got to be very careful, or I throw up. but I'm still gainnig.:thumbup: Go figure????? But I have not given up. I'm very greatful for my band. And for all of you who are in this with me. Bless your little hearts.

Me TOO IN A HEARTBEAT. I never want to be without it. I'm a slow loser.:nervous Im 2yrs out and have lost 50ish. But even if that was it thank you God. It has given me my life back. My horse doesn't groan when I get on her any more.:clap2: And I can keep up with my kids ( I have eight of them and now two grandson) So I'm now always on the go. Thank you thank you thank you Band invetors.:whoo: Amy:kiss

For those of you who hate excersie I have one word for you T-Tapp. 15 mins a day 1 full dress size in four weeks. check it out. google it. LOVE IT! I do.

I got one it is from my mom. "you'r not as skinny as you think you are." I went from a size tight 26/28 to a cute stylish 16 (ok they where tight) but still that's like six sizes. So now I wear 18s when I'm aound her:)

youve only been banded since march?????????????????:omg: Ok lets get honest here. I was banded in june of 05 and I still don't have a sweet spot. This band is a tool we have to learn to use. It does take time to learn to make it work. It takes time for us to work at breaking old bad habits and to get the right fill ammount. So don't be so hard on yourself. It's not coming off over night. But it will come off. And slower is better than not at all. I know this as a fact because I have not lost any lbs for a year. But I have stay the same. So Frustration I know about. But to be without my band is a frightening thought. I am learnig every day. and I know I'll get there. You will too Amy

Me too Me Too........:tired...I have a horrid time at night. I have had so many fills and unfills I have lost track. I think I'm at 1.7cc right now. I have some restriction mostly during the day then BAM.......12:00 comes around and I to could :hungry:eat a horse. I was wondering how do you know what a good fill is? I have not lost any lbs's for a year. Should I tell them to just fillherup? I'm very frustrated.:think It is true to that I can NOT eat the way I use to but I must still be eating to much. except that I have not really gianed any lbs's I bounce up and down 5lbs:angry.