sillygrilly

Writeonamber you have lost nearly 120 pounds in less then a year that is amazing. How can I not be disappointed in myself in losing only 56 pounds in 11 months. I didn't know that you lose some fill after air travel. Is that true?

I am 11 months in and have only lost 56 pounds. I feel like I should have lost so much more. I started out at 320 and am now down to 264. I feel like I eat too much for someone with a band, but everytime I go in for a fill I end up choking on every little thing. Not sure what to do? What does everyones diet consist of and how much?

Does anyone here go to the support groups in North Shore Hospital and are they helpful?

I had surgery in May and am having some discomfort and pain in near and surrounding my port. I am def eating more then 1cup of food at a meal. I have 3.5cc in the band. I have things get stuck alot and ten to burp from it a tremendous amount. Should I be worried?

I had my second fill today, but only .5cc. Always nerve racking. So not I have a total of 3.5cc in. How about everyone else?

haha yeah i am right off sunrise.

I am from Merrick. Just an informal group so we can discuss what we are going through and compare notes and things like that.

Would anyone else be interested in meeting and creating a support group so we can share information and recipes and all that good stuff?

I agree thats why I am trying to get this together. Family and friends dont get what we are going through.

Im still interested in forming a Long Island group so we can all share our experiences and learn from one another. Anyone else interested?

Hi Sal- I used Dr. Reiner who operates out of Syosset. I was pleased with him, but do not know much about the other docs. Do some research. Everyone seems to be pleased with Dr. Geiss. I have Oxford insurance and I had a copayment of $500 for the surgery.

Do any of the Long Islanders feel up to having a gathering or something. Maybe all meet up for a walk at the beach or drinks or something?

hows everyone doing that has been banded so far? I was banded on May 14th and I am down 34 pounds after 1 fill. I am waiting for my second fill to help speed up the weight loss cause I am not getting full yet.

Its good to see that we have some people from LI on here.

Cool. I got banded on May 14th by Dr. Reiner at North Shore in Syosset. Feel free to email me anytime.