ShelleyB
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After nearly 3 weeks of aggravation, I finally got my EGD (scope) today. It revealed that I have esophagus dilation and "mushrooming" of the stomach. So the band has to come out. Now I'm awaiting insurance approval for removal.
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I haven't checked in a while. Things are not going so well. Over the past 2 years, I have put back on 15 lbs. I've been struggling with foods being stuck frequently. I recently had all of the fluid removed from the band and I am scheduled for an EGD (upper GI) to see what's going on. I'm very frustrated right now and don't know what's going to happen. I am hopeful that the unfill will relax the pouch which we think is dilated. Any suggestions?
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It's been 2 years since my lapband surgery. I lost 40 lbs. and have now been maintaining, but no further weight loss. Trying to get motivated to lose 30 more lbs.!
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Looking good girl!!!! How are things going for you?
Things are going pretty here. 40 lbs. lost so far. Hit a plateau for many months, but got the ball rolling with a new exericse program of power walking and weights! Can't wait to hit the 50 lb mark!
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Hey!!!
Sorry to hear you had to have a complete unfill, but at least now you can control the fills and get to a good place. Too tight is never good! I haven't had a fill myself since January. I feel like I'm in a good place, but still haven't lost much more weight. Still at 40 lbs. lost. So, I recently started a power walking program and have lost 3 lbs. in 2 weeks! So excited about that! Hopefully it will get things moving again! Keep celebrating your 40 lb. weight loss and just keep on trucking baby!!!
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Hey girl! Our Bandiversary is coming up very soon!!! 2/25/10! I can't believe it's been a year already! I just celebrated 40 lbs. this week. I thought I would never meet that mark! The last few months have been hard and the weight has been slowwww to come off! But I am still hopeful that it will keep moving down the scale. I have had 5 fills so far and have a total of 5 cc. I don't think I can take anymore, my band is tight enough for now. I sure hope that you are doing okay and that you have found a good spot (with the band). Love to hear from you!
Shelley
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Sooo good to hear from you! You are doing so well! I'm proud of you! I knew you could do it! It has it's ups and downs of course, but in the end I believe it's all worth it! 34 lbs.! Whoo-hoo! Hopefully your fill went well. I have had 5 fills now and definitely think I am good for a while. I have lost a total of 40 lbs now and am really happy with that. Of course, I wanted to have lost 50 lbs. by my bandiversary, but looks like 40 will have to do. Next week is 1 year for me. I love it and am so glad I did. Don't worry, the exercise gets easier as the weight comes off. You will do fine, just keep walking!
Keep up the good work!
Shelley ; )
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Hey you! How are you? Haven't heard from you in a while. If you need to talk, I will be glad to listen!
Shelley ; )
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Hey girl! How are you doing?! I know it's been a while! Shame on me! I hope that you are doing better than last time we spoke. It seems like we were all stuck there for a while! I have lost 37 lbs. as of yesterday. That marks the halfway point for me, only 37 more to go! I am so excited! I did get a fill at the end of October and that got things moving again, although still somewhat slower weight loss than before. I am scheduled for another fill next week, so we will see how that goes. The last fill was only like 0.3cc for a total of 4.7 cc. But the little fill seemed to help. Did you go out the country? When is your next fill? Can't wait to hear how you are doing! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. I know I am sure looking forward to this new year and all it has to offer! Take care and hopefully I will talk to you soon!
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Hi Laura! Hope you are doing well! It's been a while since I have been on LBT. I was definitely at a standstill for about 2 months, but finally after a small fill in October, the weight loss started again. I just reached 37 lbs. this week, which is the halfway mark for me! So excited! Now to make the other half disappear! Can't wait to hear how you are doing!
Take care,
Shelley
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Hey girl, how are you doing? Sorry I haven't been on here in a long time! I need to get better about that! I was stuck for almost 2 months and was really getting frustrated. Finally got a fill in October and got the ball rolling again, albeit still slow, but losing! I have lost a total of 37 lbs. so far, which makes the halfway mark for me! That is exciting! I was really hoping to make 50 lbs. before my bandiversary in February. I am scheduled for a fill next week, but it will have to be a small one, as I am feeling pretty good restriction. How did it go with your un-fill? Have you found a good place? I know it's hard and sometimes even maddening, but just don't give up! It will definitely get moving sooner or later! You have made amazing progress and look just beautiful! Take care!
Shelley ; )
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You look awesome girl!!! 72 lbs. is..... WOW!!! Sorry I haven't been on here in a longggg time! Everything is going pretty good for me. I had a few months of no weight loss. I got a fill in October and things got to moving again. I am due to go back for a fill next week, maybe a teeny tiny one. I have lost 37 lbs. so far and have the same to lose, so I am halfway there! My bandiversary is coming up in February. I am excited about that. I guess I should post some progress pictures too! Better get on that! Take care and keep up the excellent work! You look fabulous!
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Hey girl, how's it going? Haven't talked to you in a while. Not much has happened since the last time we talked. I have lost about 35 lbs. and have been staying there. I joined the gym and exercise regularly now, but the scale just doesn't budge. It's been 2 months of no weight loss. I am scheduled for a fill on 10/30/09. Hopefully just a little bump will get me back on the road again! I don't want to be too tight...so slow and steady is okay with me, but not slow and nothing! ha ha! Hope you are doing well. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Shelley
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Hey girl! I have been at a standstill with weight for about 2 months now! Getting a fill this Friday, hopefully get this thing going again. I know it's hard, food is always hard! Just remember its mind over matter!
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Hi Laura! It has been a while. I have not been on here for a while either! Wow, 49 lbs.! That is amazing!! Keep up the good work! I am at 35 lbs now, but things have been at a standstill for the last 2 months. I am scheudled for a fill this Friday, 10/30. Hopefully that will get things going again. Some days I can eat pretty good, probably about 1/2 of what I used to eat and then other days it is so tight and I have trouble eating anything solid. My doctor says this is normal. Do you have this happen to you? I just don't want to be too tight...that is my worst fear. So, to lose gradually is okay with me. I joined a gym and have been exercising regularly now, so I am just stumped as to why the weight loss stopped. I am very excited though to be at the weight that I am, but looking forward to the next step down. Size 12, here I come!!! Take care!
Shelley
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Hey girl! Haven't talked to you in a while. Just wanted to say HI! THings are going good here. The weight loss has slowed down a bit and I am a little perplexed. I did join the gym a few weeks ago and have been working out diligently...but no more weight loss. Actually gained 2 lbs.! Some people says it muscle gained...I don't know, but I'm not giving up! I don't think I need another fill though, because sometimes I have trouble keeping food down...any tighter and I will only be able to drink water! ha! So, I will keep at it and hopefully my body will react soon. Keep up the work, girl you are looking fantastic! ; ) Shelley
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Hi! Yes, we are on the same path of weight loss it seems! I have lost 30 lbs so far, but I am happy with that. It does seem slower compared to some, but I find it better not to compare too much! Everybody is so different. I am doing some moderate exercising, walking and riding my bike. I do find that when I do this, the weight comes off better! I didn't have my 4th fill yet, but will probably schedule it soon if I don't see the scale moving again. I have stayed the same weight for a few weeks now. But that's how it goes for me...stay the same...then lose 2-4 lbs....stay the same....lost 2-3 lbs.! So, I don't care how it goes, as long as it is still moving DOWN!! : ))))) Keep up the good work and I look forward to talking to you more!
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Hey Gretchen,
How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Just wanted to say HI and see how you were doing. Things are going well here. Still on my 3rd fill and doing good. 30 lbs. down now, even lost weight on vacation! That was awesome. I am going to start going to the gym soon, so maybe that will help things move along even faster. Hope you are doing well. Write me when you can!
Shelley
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Hi Laura! Just wanted to stop in and say HI! All is going really well for me. Still on 3rd fill and still losing, a total of 30 lbs. now! Very happy with the lapband! I even lost weight on vacation! I will write you some more later...this has to be quick! I just thinking of you and wishing you the best!
Shelley
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Hey girl! How are you doing? Haven't talk to you in a while! Just wanted to stop in and say HI! Hope you are making progress. I am doing pretty good...30 lbs. down so far and still moving down! So very happy about the lapband! I passed on my 4th fill because I feel like I am at a good place right now. Time will tell! Hope to talk to you soon!
*Shelley*