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  1. How are you doing now at your 1 year ann?
  2. Please update my weight loss Today I weight 167 lbs Thanks Cathy
  3. I have Fed BCBS got approval in 3 weeks however I have 2 health issues only had BMI of 35 but I was 61 when I had surgery. I know they felt they would save money by me having the surgery. My health was going down hill. Nov 17th is my 1 yr ann. lost 40 lbs need to loose more but I am very happy with LBS feel great off most of my meds. Best wishes on getting approval
  4. congratulation !!!!!!it really encourages me that if i hang in there it will work. Seeing what you have accomplished is amazing !!!!!
  5. I just had my 3rd fill Wednesday. I think I am eating too much. i have a stomach ach after I eat. My mind wants to keep eating but I am full. I think I have 4.5 cc in an 8 cc band. People talk about food getting stuck I am not sure if that is what I am feeling. What are your thoughts on the subject.
  6. I am sorry to hear you are so hungry. My doctor put me on liquids but I could have soup, yogert and lots of different liquids so I could get some flavor. Hang in there it will be worth it. Maybe you could go for a walk while your family is cooking. I only have my husband but it did not bother me to watch him eat I just kept thinking I waited for 8 months to get my surgery date and I wanted it so bad. I lost almost 10 lbs before the surgery so it was worth it. Hang in there.
  7. Congratulations. I am so happy for you. It is as exciting journey. I am 3 months out and very happy I did this. Let us know when your date is.
  8. Need to ask. did you have lap ban or gastric by pass. You seem to be having symptoms of gastrc by pass surgery. There are no malabsorbtion issues with lap ban. At least I don't think so.
  9. I don't have any problems with my meds my doctor does not have me on any vitamin supp except calcium and multi my other meds go down ok as well. I also have spams in my eshogus (sorry for the spelling) but i have had that for years. I hope you find a good way to take your meds
  10. I think you are the exception. Sounds like you can eat more than most. You should only be able to eat 1 cup or so of food and not drink. Is there a support group where you had your surgery? Sounds like you need to talk to someone about your situation. I wish you well in finding out what the problem is.
  11. I just had my second fill and it is helping. I don't think from what I read that the weight for anyone is coming off fast but it is coming off. I had my appt later than last week because my doctor is so busy. I called and asked if they had a cancelation and got in a week early. If I were you I would call and beg for an appt so you won't get discouraged. Or just maintain you weight until you get your fill. Any weight loss is victory. Don't give up on your ban you have come too far.
  12. I like the short goal you have posted but could not figure out how to have 2 weight loss tickers can you tell me how to do this. Thanks Cathy
  13. They did have to poke around usually I don't mind a needle but the numbing agent did help again it might be because I had a PA instead of the surgeon.
  14. I did not have it with my first fill with my surgeon but did have it with the PA for my second fill. I needed it for that it was more painful than the first I am not sure if it is because my surgeon has more experience or not.

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