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Congrats, I hope all goes well. Are you still going to run in San Diego? Who was the PS I am in AZ to. Is the skin on your thighs flabby (that is my biggest problem) or has running helped?

Hi Nikki Congratulations. I can't wait to see your pics. Don't worry once the swelling goes down your boobs will be smaller. So proud of you for all your hard work. And today is my one year BANDAVERSARY .

Hi Congratulations on your accomplishment. I live in AZ to. I want to do the one in San Diego but I keep trying to talk myself out of it. Keep up the good work.

Around the middle of the day I get really tired. I mean really tired. I don't take a multi vitamin do you think this could be the problem? Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? Thanks

Not normal!!, I had this problem where I could barely keep water down. Call your Dr. you may need a little unfill.

Hi I would love to join. I am at a stall so may be this will help. I would like to lose five to seven pounds by easter. So that would put me at 140.

Go tell her that she should start smoking again because her new pass time of being a bitch is not very becoming. You are doing great. I didn't lose any weight until I had the band for four months.

Hi I am not sure about my cc's I lost count from having added then removed then added again. But my surgeon does pull some fluid out to make sure he is in the port and not scar tissue which he said can also feel like the port. Also it took me a good four months to get to a place where I was even losing weight. So be patient with yourself. Good Luck.

That is awesome!!

You look great!! One question what is the difference between a Brazilian butt life and a regular one?

Hi Has anyone started to do any long distance running after being banded? I would like to do a half marathon but am not sure how I would get the proper nutrition and hydration. I am currently at my sweet spot but can not gulp down water the way I want to after running. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hi My kiddies were five and three when I had my surgery. I told them that I was going to the Dr and he would be giving mommy something to help her be healthy. I told them I might be a little sore and really tired for a couple of days after. Once I came home I slept a lot and it didn't seem to phase the kids a all. Good luck and let me know how surgery went.

Hi Shay Don't worry it is still early in the game. I didn't lose anything (in fact I gained) until about three to four months in and a lot of playing a round with restriction. I currently exercises and think it is always a good thing. But I have gone through stages where due to weight lifting I will lose inches but not actual pounds. Good luck and be patient.

I am flying to Florida from Arizona on Saturday. I have read about of lot of people having problems flying and there band getting to tight. Is there anyone out there who has flown and not had any problems? Or you did something to make it easier? :confused:

I had something similar. I have an IUD and have not had a period in about three years once I was anded and started losing weight I started having my periods again. It was never that heavy but I would cramp real bad and become extremely bitchy. I haven't really looked into it so I don't have any advise but know that you are not alone. Let me know what your doctor says. Good luck.

Hi I live in AZ and I used true results. They have been great I love the surgeon and the staff. I have had a few issues with my port (no one's fault) and the office has been great the surgeon even came in on a day that he was not scheduled to be there to help with my issues. I was self pay so I am not sure how easy the insurance thing is. But I would definitely try them. There wed site is Phoenix, AZ Lap Band Surgery & Weight Loss Procedure Center | True Results. P.S. the surgery center had an awesome staff and I always get sick whenever I had surgery and the anesthesiologist they use was the only one who has ever kept me from getting sick. Good luck!!

Sorry about your experience there. Hopefully you will find the right doctor for you.

Thanks!! for your help!

Hi I think a lot of times people are scared on how it will effect them. The skinny one probably doesn't want the competition. And the overweight friend will now be the only overweight one in your group. I went through this with my friends and I am 32. We are all still friends and have worked through it. Just be honest with your feelings and remind yourself you are doing this for your quality of life. Good luck.

Call your doctor!!

I can only find liquid Advil in the children's form does anyone know how many ml's I take to equal one Advil? Thanks

Does anyone know how much children's Advil to take. The only make the liquid in the children's form and I can't figure out how many ml's would equal one Advil. Thanks :sad:

Congratulations!! :wink2:

Congratulation

Hi Everyone I had these exact problems I would not buy new cloths because I was actually scared. What did it mean if I fit in a smaller size? What did it mean if I didn't. A friend suggested that i go to the store and pick up the size I wear a size smaller and size larger. She said then start with the largest size and work your way down. I did this and it did work. This weekend I had to go buy jeans because my current ones were literally falling off of me, I had to talk myself through picking up a smaller size and brining it into the dressing room. I kind of think that it comes from wanting to be smaller for so long and now that it is here, I am worried that may be I just think I lost weight. Or at least for me. Good luck and let me know how the shopping goes.