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I get them when I eat to fast. I've also learned that I can't talk while eating, seems I take in too much air and have both hiccups and burbing episodes.

I'd suggest that you mention skin irritation at every appt. My lapband doc has his patients fill out a form w/ each visit and one of the questions is do you suffer w/ rashes... I also mentioned rashes to my primary doc who suggested an over the counter med. It appears that the PS didn't get any info from either doc. Once I made my decision and informed the PS that I was going with him, his assistant contacted my insurance and I received the letter of approval in less than a week. Not sure the reasoning behind the approval but thankful that it went so smoothly. Lellow - yes, I plan to talke before/after pics and will provide details along the way. I REALLYL appreciate and have learned a great deal from reading your posts re: plastic surgery. 20 days and counting....

This is the first cold I've had since being banded and I feel like crap to say the least. However, the thing that bothers me most is the fact that my band feels tight. No, I haven't had a fill recently. Is it common to feel this way with a cold?

For the first year I avoided going out to lunch with people at the office. Many were aware that I was losing weight and assumed that I was not eating out as I was bringing lunch in to suit my dietary needs... Anyway, I'm almost there and it seems more and more I'm at lunch both business and social and feel a bit odd being the one who never finishes the meal, plus the fact that I eat R-E-A-L-L-Y slow. Initially, I limited foods to Soups, crabcakes... from the appetizer menu. However, I get the looks.. followed by, that's all you're eating? I've given every excuse in the book from I ate a late Breakfast or I'm just getting over a bug and want to eat light. No, these people are NOT my friends and it's none of their business that I have a LAP-BAND®®. Eating out w/friends is fine as they are all aware and know why I'm pacing myself. The last thing I want is to get stuck while at a restaurant and yes, it's happened twice in the last year - not a pleasant experience - once with a co-worker and once w/my family. Any advise is greatly appreciated.

I experience the same, especially on days that I have boxing (Tuesday & Thursday mornings). The nutritionist and instructor says that the body needs fuel after a vigorous workout, which I tend to agree. I just eat extra Protein on those days - usually I increase my protein to 80-100 grams from the usual 60 or so and that does the trick. Lately, I haven't experience any weight loss; however, I've lost inches (as mentioned in a previous post I've gone from a size 14 pant to a size 10 since June w/o losing a pound) building lots of muscle and losing fat. My dear husband calls me thunder thighs now since they're no longer shaking like Jello We're burning fat and building muscle and need the increased protein to fuel our bodies.

I'd suggest that you wait unless you're experiencing GREAT discomfort - back pain... My breast have gone from a full C to less than a B cup - thank goodness for padded bras. The girls now look like tube socks w/ a golf ball - not a pretty sight. I'm scheduled for a TT w/lipo, Dec 22. I'm considering implants and lift but will wait until after the tummy is done to get the full picture as some docs think that I only need a lift, while others agree that implants and lift would work best. Best of luck w/ your journey.

Thanks for the advise. Initially I thought I'd need to get an unfill prior to surgery; my LAP-BAND® doc said no, it's not necessary - this was music to my ears especially now that I'm at a perfect place with my fill.

I mix it w/ Crystal light raspberry lemonade - let is sit so that foam is gone. Also, give the nutritionist at Unjury a call, I find them helpful with what to add to their products to get a better flavor or reduce the calories...

I'm using explorer

How do you block these things?

Why do they (lapbandtalk) allow banners that promote eating crap? Everytime I login to the site I see ads for cupcakes, ice cream... - WHY? The sad thing is I never really think about eating this crap until I see it thrown in my face. This is the last place this stuff should be advertised on. Yes, I'm venting . Ready to scream:mad2: I'm thankful for ability not to act on the cravings these ads bring about - not always easy. However, what about folk that aren't able to block this nonsense out or am I the only one getting these?

I've started preparting veggie omelets the night before this is good for 2 breakfast meals as I can only eat half. 1 egg 2 egg whites onions red bell pepper low fat cheese spinach and sometime mushrooms plus, they microwave well and taste like they were just prepared.

This all started in August when I went to see the LAP-BAND®®® surgeon; he told me I could start the process. Every plastic surgeon I consulted (total of 5) agreed that I'd get the results I was looking for. The general consensus was that I needed to be wthin 20 pounds of goal. I was then (Aug) a size 14 and the same weight I am now; however, I'm now a size 10 no pounds lost but I'm losing inches... I'd hoped to loose the last 15-20 pounds during this time (between Aug and Dec 22 my surgery date). Doesn't look like it's going to happen. I'm happy with my size and the last appt with the LAP-BAND®®® doc (last week) went really well as he was like what size are you aiming for? He went on to say I looked fine as is and to stop beating myself up re: scale... I'm rambling... Anyway, I'm trying to change my way of thinking. I continue to exercise like a crazed woman and though pounds aren't melting away anymore my shape and pant sizes are changing tremendously. Good luck with your journey...

My before and almost after - crossing my fingers that I did this right and the pics actually appear

I have BCBS/MA, they didn't require the 6 mos diet. I had to do the psych, sleep study and meet w/ nutritionist - I did all w/n a 2-wk period and was approved the following week. The doc asked me to loose 10 pounds prior to surgery, which was accomplished w/ the 2-wk liquid diet. BCBS just recently received approved my TT w/lipo, which I've scheduled for Dec - I've read that most insurances won't pick up the cost of anything but the panni. I'm not sure how it works, whether the employer opts for certain coverages or what the deal is.

Thanks for your responses. The PS says that I'd drop at least a pant size, perhaps more. The LAP-BAND® doc says I should see between 8-10 pounds gone. I've found that sometimes what the docs say is different from the reality of it all and wanted to see if others saw a difference.

First of all, congratulations on your new addition. In your case, I would opt for an unfill. Just watch what you're eating while away and get your fill as soon as you return to the states. I've seen many posts of people wanting an unfill simply to overindulge, doesn't sound like that the case for you. The last thing you need is to have an episode involving your band along with the emotions of adopting. Wishing you much success...

Hello! After weeks of swelling... how many pants sizes did you go down after TT? Curious as I'm scheduled for TT w/lipo in Dec. Thanks in advance for responses.

I was instructed to walk immediately. I walked approx 20-30 minutes a day initially (just around the yard) and wasn't cleared for additional activity (not even sex) until 6 weeks after surgery. The walking is VERY important as it aids in relieving the horrible gas pains. By week 2, I was walking an hour a day; I continued to walk and increase my time and pace as the weeks went by. Talk w/ you doc. Seems that everyone is given different orders.

My insurance approved my abdominoplasty w/ suction assisted fat removal (Lipo). I'm scheduled for surgery Dec. 22.

I've given away some and donated everything else. I've kept a pair of jeans from every other size down and will take pics once I reach my goal. Yes, I'll get rid of them once I've taken a picture. I've also had to get rid of shoes as my feet are now a size smaller. To save $$$ - Accessories are the key (for me) as I buy 2 pairs of pants ($16 or less @ TJ Maxx) in my new size and layer tops and wear necklaces, scarves... to change things up. My co-workers seem to pay more attention to my accessories than the fact that I've worn a pair of pants twice w/n a week along with my single basic black skirt.

Thanks Betsy, I have been more active. For the past 3 months I've added additional weight and cardio training and have added a boxing classes 2 mornings a week along with swimming 2 evenings a week. I'm at the gym 5 days per week and go twice on Tuesdays 6-7:00a boxing and 8-9p swimming. I increased and changed my exercise regime in order to break through the darn plateau. As a result, I went from losing nothing (inches nor pounds); now I'm losing inches. I hope to turn the corner soon and see pounds drop too. Okay, perhaps I'm being greedy...

Too funny:lol: Okay, so what happens when you didn't have much ass to begin with and it's now flat as a pancake - no jiggle, tremble :wink2:...?

I get it; understand I'm happy but that doesn't eliminate my frustration. My knees tell me that I need more pounds off as they hurt like hell still from carrying too much weight. Granted not as bad as before but the pain is still there. Phran - thanks for the link, the page had some very useful info. honk - you could be right Mdhannant - absolutely love the term " scale of Doom". I also wish the docs would use something else to gauge us by other than pounds. If it were up to my surgeon, I'd be 125lbs before he'd be satisfied. I'm a little more realistic and think that 145-150 would look best on me. At 125 I'd look sick. I'll continue crossing my fingers and working my ass off at the gym to get these last pounds off and give my knees some relief... Wishing you all continued success.