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Does this seem pretty common to have one fill per month or is that to frequent.

Mine I think is talking on the phone while I eat. That is a no no for me. I need to pay attention when I eat if I don't I either eat to fast or take to big of a bite and that leads to a very painful stop in eating. So when I eat no phone calls.

We are very fortunate......

Airwayman, I think Anthem is just a type of insurance that BCBS offers. My company tells the insurance company what they want to be covered and not covered and WLS is definely on the list.

I have BCBS Anthem I live in WV and they covered 90% of the surgery and the fills except for the office co-pay.

I was banded in June 06 and a couple of weeks ago I decided to try and have a mixed drink. I ended up drinking I think 4 or 5 and had to be almost carried to bed hahahha. I can't drink like I used to doesn't take much at all to get me buzzed.

Mine either hahahha but wouldn't hurt to try. I only get naps on the weekends thats if I am lucky

I eat Weight Control Oatmeal every morning. I guess wit it being soft and warm it opens me up alittle more. Even if I take a nap during the day when I wake up I am tight. Strange huh?

I am very very interested in sz 10-12 jeans and large-xlarge tops if anyone has

I had to been seen by a psyc for probably 6 months he allowed I had a Binge Eating problem (Well duh thats what I am fat) he allowed that if I had a Binge Eating problem the Band wouldn't work for me. (Which isn't so) I told him the things that he wanted to hear and wahla I have the Band. I still see my nutritionist she is great, I wouldn't know what to do without her. We keep in contact on a weekly basis.

I've been happily married for 24 years this May. We dated for 2 years before we were married. I can honestly say he is my best friend. I wouldn't know what to do without him. He has supported me every step of the way during life's journey and the band journey. In one of the previous post someone had posted as to what they would do after their kids moved away from home. "That her and her husband would fall in love all over again." That is the most sweetest things I think I have ever heard and also is exactly what my hubby and I are doing now.

Yes I felt horribly weak that first week or so after surgery. I couldn't get my liquids in either the only thing that actually saved me I think was the sugar free popsicles. I would let them melt in my mouth and finally I started to feel stronger each day. The gas pains well I had them bad. I had to learn to walk walk walk and the more I did the better I felt and the more gas I was able to release. Also some of the GasX disolable tabs helped some.

Mine definetly does. The more stress I am under the tighter I get. Also around TOM I get tighter also.

I have some 16/18 and also some 2X Tops I would love to give to someone that could use them. I am in need of size 12's jeans and XLarge and Large Tops if anyone has.

I think they both need to grow up.

That was great hahahaa I am still laughing, made my day.......Thank You

I too am a work in progress. Just over 6 months out but having great results. When........June 27, 2005 Why..........My health mainly but I can't say the way I look didn't have a part in it. Who..........Dr. James Longhi, Morgantown WV How it Felt.Not alot of pain mostly gas pain. Went back to work the following Monday. What has changed.My opinion of myself, No more meds I am off BP med, Cholestrol med, Sugar level has went to normal, No more GERD. Pictures......Not yet I need to find some of before and those I don't have a lot of.

Ruby Memorial in Morgantown WV is a possiblity.

I'm Brenda Not very original but blj5362 is my initials and birthdate.

Here at the office there is nothing but cookies, candy, cakes you name it all kinds of food. How do I gain enough will power to say NO. I have been horrible all week up 4 pounds. I have talked to my doc they allow to stay away from the junk and eat more proteins well thats easier said than done. Thats how I got to be overweight in the first place. Please help me I know I should just say no but sometimes it seems that I just take leave of my senses and eat the darn stuff. Any pointers from people that are having a problem with the holiday foods.

I see and talk to mine more than the doctor himself. She works along with my doctor very closely and has helped me so much. She calls me to check to see how I am doing. I talk to her on the phone or in an email every week sometimes twice a week. She has been great support to me. She even goes in with me to get my fills, holds my hand and we talk about everything. I send her a daily food log weekly she then tells me what I need to focus on the most. I rely on her alot.

This time of the year with all of the office parties and family dinners makes things very tough. I too am struggling and feel as if I am losing. I have had 3 dinners in the last week and have gained 4 pounds. I am trying to get back on track today. I actually emailed my nutrionist to see about getting a fill before Christmas to make this stop. In her words... focus on the protein and leave the Christmas cookies alone (easier said than done). That the cookies, candy, cakes are going to go down easy so a fill wouldn't help much if I continue to eat that way (which she is right) So Today Is A New Day I Am Going To DO THIS.:zip:

In Process Can you tell a difference yet? stacy.bmp

The Eagles

I started at 251 and as of yesterday at my Dr. appt I am now officially down to 199. 52 pounds gone forever. No more BP Med, Sugar levels are great, I can feel bones that I haven't felt for a long long time.