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I am much better - I still have some spots - but the medicine is keeping the majority of them at bay. I am going back to the Dr. tomorrow to see if I can get a referral for allergy testing. I really want to know what caused this.

Thank you! I am feeling pretty sorry for myself right now. I sure thought it was over after the shot and everything went away. It is back, not quite as bad as it was - but dang it I am tired of itching and looking like a freak!

WENDY Okay, so on Thursday evening my hands started itching and got red. Then, my arms, feet, knees and legs. Soon I was covered with red whelps. I have never been allergic to anything - but something has changed. I started taking Benadryl (which knocks me smooth out) and putting Cortisone Creams on. It helped, but it would come back after about 3 hours. I called my Dr. Friday morning (they are only open a 1/2 day on Fridays) The nurse said to continue doing what I was doing, that it should go away - if it gets worse, to go to the afterhours clinic. It got worse. :-) So, this morning I went to the clinic. They gave me a sterroid shot and warned me that it would cause me to be very hungry - she said most people gain a FEW pounds with them. That is just what I need. She also gave me a sterroid pack to take home and get filled on Tuesday if I am not significantly better by Tuesday. I am also taking Zyrtec (double dose), Claritin (double dose) and Pepcid AC (which I thought was weird, but she said it contains an anti-hystimine). I got home, took an oatmeal bath and the spots started going away. That was around noon. They are coming back. Ugh. So, I guess I will continue what I am doing and hope for the best. I thought I would include a few pics for you guys to share in my pain :-)

WENDY Okay, so on Thursday evening my hands started itching and got red. Then, my arms, feet, knees and legs. Soon I was covered with red whelps. I have never been allergic to anything - but something has changed. I started taking Benadryl (which knocks me smooth out) and putting Cortisone Creams on. It helped, but it would come back after about 3 hours. I called my Dr. Friday morning (they are only open a 1/2 day on Fridays) The nurse said to continue doing what I was doing, that it should go away - if it gets worse, to go to the afterhours clinic. It got worse. :-) So, this morning I went to the clinic. They gave me a sterroid shot and warned me that it would cause me to be very hungry - she said most people gain a FEW pounds with them. That is just what I need. She also gave me a sterroid pack to take home and get filled on Tuesday if I am not significantly better by Tuesday. I am also taking Zyrtec (double dose), Claritin (double dose) and Pepcid AC (which I thought was weird, but she said it contains an anti-hystimine). I got home, took an oatmeal bath and the spots started going away. That was around noon. They are coming back. Ugh. So, I guess I will continue what I am doing and hope for the best. I thought I would include a few pics for you guys to share in my pain :-)

In addition to what has been added, your tummy swells after a fill (the reason most are on liquids, then softs, then regular foods after a fill). Some people the swelling takes weeks to go down. Your swelling may have taken longer to go down along with your AWESOME weightloss - could account for the difference.

My Dr. tells us to only have liquids in the morning - Slim Fast or Atkins, or something similar. If you can eat breakfast and have good restriction you are not normal.

It took me 6 or 7 fills - but I finally have it! I have to warn you - I am one of the ones who has super tight restriction for breakfast, great restriction for lunch and virtually none for supper. BUT, I have the band helping me 2 meals out of the day - I try to eat healthy and watch the amounts for super. Congratulations on your decision. I would do mine again a hundred times even if I never lost another pound. Losing 38lbs in 6 months and KEEPING it off - has made me a new person!

Thank you for sharing your story - most people on this board can and do relate. You are a brave, beautiful soul. One day, I hope you can see it.

If you aren't in pain, and aren't having reflux or anything - you are probably fine. I have read a thread on here about a lady who swallowed a piece of gum-they had her drink hot liquids to soften it, but it wouldn't go down. They had to go in and remove it. I have also read one where a woman had to get an unfill to let it go down. But they were both in pain - it was stuck. Keep us updated as to what happens. I think you are one of the LUCKY ones!!!

Sometimes: I get mad just to get mad No one realizes: It is hard to be me I am so: glad I had the Lap Band People think: I am crazy for having so many dogs Tonight I: Will watch TV with Eddie It is hard to believe: I am wearing size 16 I realized that: I may never see myself as anything but heavy More than before: I wonder if I will regret not being able to have kids Obviously: I wish I could start over at age 20 I can't stop: Obsessing with the scale Nothing matters if: I didn't have my Eddie All I want is: Enough money, or a job to provide enough money to be stable Without even thinking: I know how many calories are in almost everything! It is clear to me that: People judge you no matter what size you are I dont know: What other people see when they look at me The only way: My way :-) sorry, but its true Its hard to tell: What others really think The only person: in this room with me is Piper - my dog It kills me that: Eddie has a Terminal Illness If I were: able to make my parents live forever I would It is not that I: Am vain, I just want to know what THIN feels like My life: Seems to be easier than most One thing I know is: I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband I would never: Say I told you so I can not stand: When people are late Im sick of: The Texas Heat of Summer Im afraid of: Losing someone I love The best: Is yet to come Its weird that: I just recently started using Myspace I do not have enough: Self-esteem I need: Clean House I love: My family, friends and dogs I tried: to ride on the back of Eddie's Motorcycle - but I really need a sissy bar I am starting to: Take SCUBA lessens For some reason: I worry so much about what other people think - Everyone has to like me I should: Finish College I cant: Stand Spiders, snakes and ticks Tomorrow: Zoe has a Vet's appointment I cant wait until: We can travel more I miss: Chris, Stacey, Jodi, Tina and Alisa I always: Show up 10 minutes early My parents: Are the best parents in the world Someone: Lives too far away - ROBIN My friends: Always make me feel better Valentines Day: Is a great date night Parties: Have too many people Why can't: I get motivated to go back to school I dont want: To be different I have to: CLEAN HOUSE! I will never: Give up on Medical Science Marriage: Isn't just for the good days. Children: Make the world fun It seems like: Time goes by much faster now than ever before I dread: Making mistakes School: Uhm, I need to go back, but feel like I am way too old The best food: Mexican Eventually: I will buy a purse for my concealed carry Everyday: I have to try to eat right and workout Rarely: Do I get angry I still cannot decide: Who else I want to go to the Toby Keith Concert with me I am hoping: My job to get busier The suspense: Is killing me It turns out: Life isn't over at 30 Everything: Happens for a reason Wendy

Sometimes: I get mad just to get mad No one realizes: It is hard to be me I am so: glad I had the Lap Band People think: I am crazy for having so many dogs Tonight I: Will watch TV with Eddie It is hard to believe: I am wearing size 16 I realized that: I may never see myself as anything but heavy More than before: I wonder if I will regret not being able to have kids Obviously: I wish I could start over at age 20 I can't stop: Obsessing with the scale Nothing matters if: I didn't have my Eddie All I want is: Enough money, or a job to provide enough money to be stable Without even thinking: I know how many calories are in almost everything! It is clear to me that: People judge you no matter what size you are I dont know: What other people see when they look at me The only way: My way :-) sorry, but its true Its hard to tell: What others really think The only person: in this room with me is Piper - my dog It kills me that: Eddie has a Terminal Illness If I were: able to make my parents live forever I would It is not that I: Am vain, I just want to know what THIN feels like My life: Seems to be easier than most One thing I know is: I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband I would never: Say I told you so I can not stand: When people are late Im sick of: The Texas Heat of Summer Im afraid of: Losing someone I love The best: Is yet to come Its weird that: I just recently started using Myspace I do not have enough: Self-esteem I need: Clean House I love: My family, friends and dogs I tried: to ride on the back of Eddie's Motorcycle - but I really need a sissy bar I am starting to: Take SCUBA lessens For some reason: I worry so much about what other people think - Everyone has to like me I should: Finish College I cant: Stand Spiders, snakes and ticks Tomorrow: Zoe has a Vet's appointment I cant wait until: We can travel more I miss: Chris, Stacey, Jodi, Tina and Alisa I always: Show up 10 minutes early My parents: Are the best parents in the world Someone: Lives too far away - ROBIN My friends: Always make me feel better Valentines Day: Is a great date night Parties: Have too many people Why can't: I get motivated to go back to school I dont want: To be different I have to: CLEAN HOUSE! I will never: Give up on Medical Science Marriage: Isn't just for the good days. Children: Make the world fun It seems like: Time goes by much faster now than ever before I dread: Making mistakes School: Uhm, I need to go back, but feel like I am way too old The best food: Mexican Eventually: I will buy a purse for my concealed carry Everyday: I have to try to eat right and workout Rarely: Do I get angry I still cannot decide: Who else I want to go to the Toby Keith Concert with me I am hoping: My job to get busier The suspense: Is killing me It turns out: Life isn't over at 30 Everything: Happens for a reason Wendy

Thanks everyone, what a boost, I love this website!

Thank you guys!

Congratulations!!!

I got a new shirt and made the hubbs take some new pics of me. They turned out really good. It is funny - used to I never believed I looked as bad as I did or as fat as I did in pictures. Now I can't believe I look as good as I do in the pictures.

I got a new shirt and made the hubbs take some new pics of me. They turned out really good. It is funny - used to I never believed I looked as bad as I did or as fat as I did in pictures. Now I can't believe I look as good as I do in the pictures.

I doubt you would cause damage to your band, maybe your port - since it is attached to muscles in your stomach. I know I wasn't allowed to lift anything heavy for 3 months to ensure the port was scarred in correctly.

Hey guys, I am normally so good at keeping up with my Blog, but lately life has been hectic. I am doing great, I have lost 38lbs in 6 months. :-) My last fill took me to 3CC in a 4CC band and I finally got restriction. I have so much restriction in the morning that it takes me 30 minutes to finish a drink. For lunch I have perfect restriction - I can eat just a few bites and I am stuffed. For Supper - I can eat anything and in any amount. It just happens to be my window where the band is wide open. I know my Dr. won't give me another fill because of how tight I am in the morning, so I am learning to live with it. I have wonderful help from the band for 2 out of 3 meals a day. That is more than any diet program ever gave me :-) To tell you the truth, I am so happy with my results - never in my life have I been able to lose this much weight and keep it off. To be totally truthful, I have never been able to lose ANY weight and keep it off. Thank you BAND! I no longer snore, I have gone from wearing size 24 (sometimes bigger) to wearing a 14-16 top and 18 bottoms (sometimes 16!) I feel so much better. I can do anything without getting winded. I feel like a total success. However, I still don't feel any "thinner". I still feel like a fat person, just a smaller fat person. It is hard to explain. I am much smaller - but I still have all the problem areas as I did before, they are just smaller. I will take smaller any day. My blood pressure is back down to wear it was most of my life 105/60 and my resting pulse went from 125 to 90. Thank you band! I think it is time to give you a name!

Hey guys, I am normally so good at keeping up with my Blog, but lately life has been hectic. I am doing great, I have lost 38lbs in 6 months. :-) My last fill took me to 3CC in a 4CC band and I finally got restriction. I have so much restriction in the morning that it takes me 30 minutes to finish a drink. For lunch I have perfect restriction - I can eat just a few bites and I am stuffed. For Supper - I can eat anything and in any amount. It just happens to be my window where the band is wide open. I know my Dr. won't give me another fill because of how tight I am in the morning, so I am learning to live with it. I have wonderful help from the band for 2 out of 3 meals a day. That is more than any diet program ever gave me :-) To tell you the truth, I am so happy with my results - never in my life have I been able to lose this much weight and keep it off. To be totally truthful, I have never been able to lose ANY weight and keep it off. Thank you BAND! I no longer snore, I have gone from wearing size 24 (sometimes bigger) to wearing a 14-16 top and 18 bottoms (sometimes 16!) I feel so much better. I can do anything without getting winded. I feel like a total success. However, I still don't feel any "thinner". I still feel like a fat person, just a smaller fat person. It is hard to explain. I am much smaller - but I still have all the problem areas as I did before, they are just smaller. I will take smaller any day. My blood pressure is back down to wear it was most of my life 105/60 and my resting pulse went from 125 to 90. Thank you band! I think it is time to give you a name!

So glad to see it is over!!! Congratulations and it gets so much easier in the next few days!

By now, you have joined the dark side, I mean the banded side (hehe), please let us know how it went as soon as you get home!

Thank you!

It is in Dallas on October 3-5. Here is the link for more information: 2008 National AGB (Adjustable Gastric Band) Conference

I wasn't real happy with the pics I just took - Eddie stood closer to me, so they were hard to adjust the size.

I feel fine - I drink Slim Fast or Yogurt drinks for Breakfast and lunch. Today I was able to eat - but I get a heavy feeling in the bottom of my throat - after just a couple of tiny bites. I guess that is the new full feeling? I sure don't like it. It doesn't hurt, but it makes me feel uneasy, kind of panicky. I guess it is all in my head. Thanks for all the help guys!