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TLCnPDX

LAP-BAND Patients

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  1.    ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to a post in a topic: Starting Over

  2. Looking For A Buddy In The Northwest Area

    TLCnPDX replied to mike8134's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
    I too do not find many banders in my area, I am in the Portland area though. . I am 4 years post surgery now so I have been thru most of the issues and as we speak am up at 2 am with wicked acid reflux.. still can not tame that one.. but anytime you need to talk or some advice, message or forum. We are a unique bunch.

  3. Starting Over

    TLCnPDX replied to mrslamica's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
    Hi there. I wanted to share with you that frustration and set back feeling from a complete unfill . I have been there twice, mine was due to eating habits and overfills before I left on vacation. Big NO NO! I have gotten through it now and after being @ dehydration, point of malnutrition, and a out of state ER trying to figure of what a Lap band was, I was scared enough to get it together and start following rules. I also was so mad at myself for losing 150+ at that point and gaining back 70+ after empty. I now try to stay on track but still can not say I am perfect. I am a food addict . It is a rough road! Stay positive and be your biggest supporter.

  4. 4 days banded

    TLCnPDX replied to denverbear's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    Hi. I am kinda new here so forgive me if I did this wrong. First, congrats on the banding! I was banded 11/24/08 and trust me, the bowels will start to work right again and you will start to feel pain relief after a week or so. At least that was my experience. I am having a hard time feeling restricted but the fills should be taking care of that soon.(ihope!). I am on facebook (tammie chappell oregon) and myspace (TLC Portland,or) if you all want to see photos since I am not sure how to add them on here. Feel free to message me there as well

  5. Two years out and 3 pounds from goal!

    TLCnPDX replied to gretchens4's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
    Congrats! I am so happy for you. I just got banded 11/24/08 and I am hoping for 100 lbs down by my bandiversary.

  6. Has anyone had a fill yet?

    TLCnPDX replied to Peanutband's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
    Hey.. I have had 3 fills and I am at 6 cc in a 14 cc band and still don't feel restricted. I am going tuesday for another fill. I am anxious to get the weight moving off quick. The first fi hurt a bit but after that is wasn't bad.

  7. New and frustrated

    TLCnPDX posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    Hello! I am new here, and got banded 11.25.08. I am needing support as my weight loss has stopped. I have had 1 fill, 2cc in a large band. Is any1 in this situation or have advice on what to do at next appt to ensure I get a bigger fill?

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