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The best X-mas present you can give to yourself!! congrats...

I had a similiar experience... I called that 1-800 number.. was all schedule and a week b4 surgery I met an attorney. (friend's new boyfriend) He actully did malpractices, so I gave him my info... he made a few phone calls and bam he gave me a history of the place... they were plastic surgeons at first and he had a seize and exist pending on them... with so many lawsuits for their plastic surgery they switched to lap band... he said they have a revolving door of drs. there... needless to say I cancelled and went with another dr. which he recommended.

I'm doing the same thing right now... for the last couple of weeks, my puking has increased, so I started Tuesday going back to liquids and real soft foods. I'm thinking it may be swollen and I need it to go down, especially before Thanksgiving!!! don't need to have an incident in front of my family. If this doesn't work then it back to the Dr's. office. good luck!!

Hello everyone, I am looking for a support group in the los angeles area, preferably in La Puente, West Covina, Covina and any nearby areas. If you know of any please let me know. Dr. Lui has one but it's in Beverly Hills... too far. Thank you!

Hello everyone, I am looking for a support group in the los angeles area, preferably in La Puente, West Covina, Covina and any nearby areas. If you know of any please let me know. Dr. Lui has one but it's in Beverly Hills... too far. Thank you!

I know the feeling... it's happen to my several times. Now when I enter a resturant I'm always scoping out where the bathrooms are. All I know my band can be moody. Yesterday, I ate some green beans w/chicken at a chinese resturant... band didn't like it. Later in the evening I ate a bean and cheese burrito, was only goint to eat the inside, but tried a few bites of the tortilla and I guess my band like it. Go figure.

she say she didn't.... but so did Star Jones for the longest...

Remember you are not doing it for her.... YOU DID THIS FOR YOU!!!

amazing weight loss.... I'm 22 weeks out and have lost 40 lbs.... I'll take it!!! or should I say lose it!!

I would take it as a compliment!!! They obviously don't see you as a fat girl anymore!!!! Yeah YOU!!!

hello June bandsters.... today is Saturday, and I was wondering if anyone else enter their weight lost on the google spreadsheet NYNY. I lost 3lbs this week knowing I had to weigh in. I even had the nerve to post my pictures.

hello June bandsters.... today is Saturday, and I was wondering if anyone else enter their weight lost on the google spreadsheet NYNY. I lost 3lbs this week knowing I had to weigh in. I even had the nerve to post my pictures.

don't feel guilty... think about it! before the lapband would u have been so aware of what u ate. Probably a big fat NO!!! You took off the skin, ate one bite, ONE bite!! can you imagine urself doing that b4 and u chose the greenbeans and I'm sure u didn't eat the whole apple desert, just some. So I say congratulations on your new behaviour. If we were this aware before we wouldn't have gotten to where we are. and hopefully we can say were!!

I believe you are not eating enough!!! You need to increase your protein amount. If I'm not mistaken we need at least 60 grams of protein. I think you "may" be getting in around 40. Our bodies go into starvation mode when we don't supply the correct foods. Ask your doctor what your menu should be. Good luck!

I feel the same way you do!!! I have a friend who had gastric bypass and she weighed the same as I did when I started (293) and yes it her hangs a little but not to the point where you say gross. She told me she did her exercises and kept her stomach moist, by putting lotion so the elasticity can return. Somewhat like a pregant woman does. So I included that in my regime as well. Hope this helps!! couldn't hurt.

Question?? you weigh 172.8 or have you lost 172.8 either way, Congratulations!

I am also following the Lindora Program. Prior to having my surgery I was on the program and went from 283 to 253, but soon after my sister passed away and I stop going and gained the weight back and then some. 293, so I decided to have the band done. I was stuck for some weeks so I too decided to follow the program (on my own) to jump start the weight loss and so far these couple of weeks I've been doing better. I think if I do follow both the band and lindora program I should do much better..

I've notice that on the weekends I have a tendacy to PB alot and not during the workweek. I asked myself what the difference was and I came to the conclusion that I don't drink enough water. While at work I am constantly drinking water and when it's time to eat I'm able to eat more comfortably. I have the same fill 6.2, since my last fill I've lost 6lbs, but I now know drink your water,eat your PROTEIN and chew, chew, chew!!! Hope this helps. I have another fill scheduled for 10/10 and I'm also thinking about it!!!

I say school should come 1st, alway. As for the exercise try to squeeze in between things, such as park further, take the stairs, after you eat your lunch at work (which is much) take a small walk. This is more then what we use to do. Another thing I try to do is plan my day and lunch the night before, this only take a few minutes, but it releases some stress.... Good luck with all of it.... remember the payoff will come!!!

I was banded on 6/15 and a 27lbs lost... so I guess we are doing the same. I had my last fill on 09/10 and feel a little more restriction. Anyone can mention ANYthing good they ate and the next thing I know I'm craving it. I just tell myself I'm on a mission... and if I do eat it, trust me it's just a couple of bites to get rid of the cravings and pat myself on the back; 3 months ago I would have eaten the entire thing. PROGRESS!!! I see other people who's been banded around the same time and have lost twice this amount. At first it depressed me, but heck I'm not them... I am me! and 27lbs thinner. I'll take it and be happy. 9lbs a month is great and if I keep this pace, in a year I could (will be) 108 lbs thinner!!! yeah me!!!

I'm not sure if it the same one advertized on all the billboards, but if it is....RUN!!! I told a friend (lawyer) and he told me some horror stories about them. He did some research with his colleages and recommended Dr. Carson D. Liu. Dr. Liu did my surgery and I am truly greatful that I switched. He turned out to be the best!! Here is his # 310-208-0474. Good Luck on your search!

I never wanted the bypass, nor do I want it now. The lapband is not that difficult if you follow the rules. I was up and about in a day. Had my surgery on Monday, went to a job interview on Wednesday, so what does that tell you. Don't be scared!!! be excited!!! Congratulations on your best decision of your life!!!

I was banded on 06/15/09. According to my scale this a.m I have lost 19lbs. I gained 4 lbs these last two weeks. I was sick and I know I should have taken sugar free med's but that's what my DH brought home and whatever he brought home for dinner. bad girl. I go for a fill tomorrow, so I hope it jump starts my weight loss again. Congrats on your 24lbs!!!

FYI There is a social group for people who had their lapband done in June 2009. You may want to join.

Hi I was banded on 06/15/09 and so far have lost 20lbs. I thought I was alone... but kinda comforting knowing that we are experiencing the same things. I know I really do need to up my exercising!