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I personally think that how much Water you drink is directly related to sagging skin. Fortunately for me, I have been gifted with great elastic skin. I don't know how much of it is hereditary or how much is the amount of water I drink. I drink at least 96oz a day minimum most times more. I have been a Yo-yo for 10 years now going up and down from size 8 to 1x at least 3 times. I haven't had sagging skin any of the times, however I am very consistent at drinking 96oz+ a day. I am not a Dr. so if you are drinking that much water and still having sagging skin then there is a good chance that it is heredity. I am not really sure.

ha. ha. funny.

My tummy growls when I am not hungry, I just assumed it was gas moving through the two sections and into my intestines. My hungry feeling feels just like it did before, however my full feeling is completely different.

ha! we have 2, 0 and 00 too don't forget those!

I think you could get away with not telling her if you wanted to. I have PB'd in front of someone who is close to me and they didn't even "get it". I just told them it went down the wrong pipe and I was choking. They bought it! If I am a bit tight and having trouble eating, I use some of the following excuses: queesy stomach from something I ate, ate too much at Breakfast or I am having heart burn. I also had Thanksgiving dinner at my grandma's, barely ate a bite and not ONE of my very very very nosy relatives (mom included) noticed. They were all too busy shoveling food into their mouths. At first I was worried they would figure it out, then I would never hear the end of it. I just had lunch with a friend today and ate 1/4 of my salad. She told me that I was doing great with portion control and that she was proud of me. She is very thin and has no idea I have a band. I did tell my best friend though. She was supportive. However, I could tell in her expression everytime that she asked me a question that she really didn't like my decision. I regretted telling her later. She has never said anything negative to me about it but I can tell it makes her uncomfortable. Good luck with whatever you decide, I think you will be fine whichever you choose.

I read somewhere just the other day that most Dr.'s stitch in place now and it has reduced many of the issues with slippage, just like other people are saying.

Hey! I have completely grown "under" my 1Xs and 20s. It is mostly professional clothes, not many casual ones. Does anyone need professional clothes in these sizes? Btw, I am 5'7" to give you an idea of the size of the clothes. They wouldn't work well if you are petite I don't think.

Welcome. I was allowed fish but was warned to definitely stay away from beef the first month. As long as you are following your Dr.s orders you should be fine.

I think you should definitely talk this over in detail with your Dr. High amounts of reflux will seriously jeopardize your band. I think it would be best to fully understand the risks so that you can make an educated decision. I had reflux problems when I first got banded even before any fills. Three times a day or more. It was painful and I couldn't sleep. I even went in to make sure that I hadn't slipped my band or damaged my pouch. The fill technician who checked my band said that I should try taking MUCH smaller bites, about the size of my pinky nail. I started doing that immediately and I haven't had reflux since. I don't know much about your condition and I am sure that taking smaller bites wouldn't fix it, however I thought it might help knowing so that you don't add to the problem. Reflux is a condition that if serious enough could cause you to lose your band, so I think you should ask as many questions as you can about what your Doctor thinks.

Welcome! I don't live in the Dallas area so I can't help you with Dr.s in the area. You might try a search on his name. Search is up on the blue menu bar in the middle. I wish you luck with your insurance process. Glad you found us. I was on here everyday before my surgery learning as much as I could. It is a great site.

Hey Jo Ann, I'm in Sugar Land too, I was considering the band group that meets on Saturdays in Houston, Kirby and 59 area at the Whole foods. I haven't been yet though...

I had restriction after surgery too, however my "head hunger" was telling me to go buy a double cheeseburger and large fries. That is the moment that I realized most of my problem was a mental thing. I guess I should have already known that and probably did deep down. However, knowing I couldn't eat anything and still wanting things I shouldn't was really an eye opener for me at how dependent I was for food. Surgery doesn't solve those problems, however it does give you a tool to help you fight back and win!

Oh, If your pants are rubbing them that makes sense too. Grats on 2 sizes smaller. I know how wonderful that feels!!

wow, so it doesn't pick up blonde hair? dang it. I have been wanting to get this done too, however hadn't researched it yet. All of my hairs are blonde even my eyebrows. I have to use an eyebrow powder to darken them. Shoooot!

What a nice Christmas present. woot!

My incisions were all better no irritation no swelling after two weeks. The only one that still hurt was my port site and it stopped after four weeks. I would call the Dr. just to be safe. How do your scars from other things normally heal? If they take longer as well, then it makes since this would take longer as well. Good luck!

I use the Centrium Silver berry flavored chewables. They have extra calcium.

Welcome w9t4me. How nice that you have a friend joining you in your journey. Such a nice thing to be able to share together. Make sure you look for your December 2006 bandits thread!

Wow, spitting from liquids Pebbles. You might be a smidge too tight. I hope it gets better. I got tighter each day after my second fill not looser like the first one.

I think I am at my sweet spot and until I get closer to goal I will keep getting fills until I can eat as little as I do now. As soon as I am able to eat a cup of food without PB'ing, I will be straight back in there for a fill. When I say 1/4, 1/2 cup here are some examples: My typical Breakfast: 1/2 of a small banana or 4 bites of oatmeal or 8 bites of cheese grits or 1 egg or 1/2 small pancake or the inside of a kolache 1/4 of a bagel sliced in half, throw the toughest part away and add cream cheese lunch I can eat: 1/2 of a small side salad or 1/2 of a sandwich minus the crust and most times I can't eat the bread a piece of fish half the size of my palm 1/2 slice of pizza no crust most times I just eat the toppings afternoon snack: 1/2 Protein bar small Protein Drink dinner: usually what I had at lunch, leftover or whatever I need veggie or protein that I didn't have at lunch quite frankly I don't think I have had dinner that wasn't left over lunch in months. lots and lots of Water and sugar free lemonade (1/4 strength) chewable Vitamin

Goodluck Jamie! Everytime I have PB'd it was either because I ate too fast or too big of a bite. I have learned... That I absolutely LOVE my band. I never want to go anywhere without it ever again! It was the best thing I have ever done for myself.

WOW! How very sad and tragic. My prayers go out to his family, friends and his WLS patients. I know I would be sad if something happened to my Dr. My thoughts are with you, if you are affected by this.

Flabuless, 84 pounds in a year is 1.6 pounds a week. I personally think that is fantastic!! Could you have maintained a steady losing 1.6 pounds a week without the band and without falling off the wagon? I know there is no way I could. The most awesome thing about those 84 pounds is they are gone for good and you have no way to go but down! Congratulations on such a successful first year!

Welcome bbqman, I am glad you found the board, there is a lot of helpful information here. I haven't heard of either Dr. so I am of little help. Have you done a "search" of LBT on both doctors? The search button is in the middle of the blue menu bar. You might find some posts that have talked about either Dr. Good luck!

Libra, I'm sorry that you are gaining weight. Do you think it could be Water weight? Maybe you could try the liquid pre-op diet until you get your fill. You might not be able to stick to the pre-op 100% but it could balance out when you don't. About 3 days before Christmas that is a real tough one. At this point, I personally would go for the fill especially if your Dr. is so popular and booked solid. If you just have to have something at Christmas dinner save it for left overs and eat it in the next couple of days. You are in a tough spot, I wish you the best!