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Come on I know you are out there!!!

I agree with Restless Monkey six lbs in a week sounds pretty good to me. I think everthing will be fine. Don't stress about it . . . the stress is worse for you. Try to relax and get ready for surgery!!!!

Congratulation so happy that everything worked out. Don't forget to take your pillow to hospital for the ride home. (put it over your tummy for bumps) GOOD LUCK!!!

I am looking for Dr. Spivak's patients that are outside of Houston that would like to maybe start a support group of our own. Even if we met somewhere and had coffee and talked once a month or something. Or maybe someone who would want to ride to a Support Group at his office together. I am in Hitchcock, Santa Fe area. Lets talk about it!! We need support!! I know I have seen some in League City, Clear Lake and La Porte.:tt1:

Keep your appointment. They will understand and all should be alright. I think it is different when you have the band you feel like you have a back up to help you in your weightloss and you will work harder knowing you are not in this all alone but that your band is helping you. Good luck and let us know what they say.

I will still be praying for you and a speedy approval!!!

Don't forget to take a pillow for the ride home, to hold against your tummy in case of bumps! Good Luck!!

Kartman, Have you ever looked a beautiful sunset or sunrise and wondered who was the Creator of this? God says He will show Himself to everyone in oneway way or another. You don't have to ask just look around. Pattygreen I think people who said that “they are not trying to change people's minds because it is not their job but the Holy Spirit's job . . . . are trying to push God on people. That is not the way God wants people to come to Him. Why argue so much? Set an example.

Some people do not know what to say? I personally do not feel comfortable when people commit on my weight thin or fat and I have been both. So maybe they don't know what to say. Maybe you should say “Haven't you notice a change in me”. Then they will know you are okay talking about it. If you and your husabnd notice that is the most important! You bring it up. Congratulations 54 lbs. is GREAT!!!!!

That was my question at my appointment on a Saturday and he said I could have it on Monday morning at 6:00 am so that is what I did. Only one day in between consult and surgery. But I was self pay.

I used a credit card. I know it is not the best way, but I was ready to do and no insurance. I just pay as much as I can each month on it. Most Dr.'s know a company that will finance.

Just hang in there it will go away. Just keep taking the GasX on a regular basis. I took it probably for the first month reguarly. But walking everyday will help it too.

I assume you me solids? I eat whatever I want but measure it out. I eat a lot of Chicken Salad with FF mayo. I have not had any problems eating anything as far as keeping it down or getting it down. Just remember to chew, chew, chew!

Yes I think I need a fill too, maybe I can move it up some. I had my first one at 4 weeks and now I am 8½ weeks. I will call on Monday and see if I can get an appointment for two weeks from now. I hope that helps some. Thanks!

I did not have to do any of that. Hopefully you won't!

Hit Janelle! I was self pay so I did not have to wait. But For me I would have waited two years. I think it is so worth it. It would be a good birthday present if you get a surgery date to go home with on your birthday. Good Luck!!

Welcome to the site! My Dr. says to expect 1-2 lbs per week and I have been at about 2 lbs per week except a little stall (2 weeks) during the mushies stage. I have only had one small fill. I think I need another. I have had no problems at all no vomiting or anything except a piece of banana got stuck but one little cough and it came right up. I am 8½ weeks post op and have lost 23 lbs. That might seem slow but I am happy to say goodbye to those lbs. I am very glad I had a surgery.

Tory09, I will be praying for you! Praying you will be approved and that the rest of this process will go SO smoothly for you. Cheri

WELCOME! I wonder if I will lose better when I have more fills. I have only had one fill but I am not hungry most of the time but I can eat a little more than 3/4 cup at a meal, but then I feel really full. I lost 13 lbs at 4 weeks post op but at 8½ weeks post op I have only lost 23 total. I think I am behind everyone else in the July Bandsters. I can go back for a fill in 3 weeks. Right now I have 2cc in a 10cc band. I think I need a fill.

Congratulations to you!! You must be very excited. Hope all goes well for you. I am very happy with my band and have had no problems.

Great for you. You must be so excited. I was too when I knew mine was coming. I have not had any problems so I hope everthing will be problem free for you too.

I know you are not talking to me but, I wanted to answer. I do believe you will burn in a pit of fire. How can I believe in Heaven and not believe in hell. Just like if you believe in God you know there is a satan and a place where he will one day dwell. There is spritual war going on.:thumbup:

He also walks beside us when we do go through the trials and tumble into deep valleys He stays with us always. He did not say it would be easy just that He would never leave us. That I believe!!:w00t:

Hope your journey will be without any problems. Quiting smoking it a very good thing also the walking. It is good to be a part of the coversation it makes you feel more a part of everything. So start posting and meet new people. You can private message me anytime.