grni77

Thats my favorite part buying new clothes : )

Just wanted to see how everyone is doing a year later. I have had my ups and downs. No weight loss to a lot then back to none. But I'm happy for how far I've gotten so far : ) Hope everyone is doing well !

I was banded March of 2011 and everything was going good(lost 40lbs) till about Oct. I was at 13cc in 14 band.My last check in was in july in our old state and it took me till January to find a Dr. of this year 2012. Well he pulled saline out which actually stung from my belly up to my chest and he only got 8cc out ! I told him I have no problems eating again . He assured me it wasnt leaking but where is the saline going? So he put some more in and its only been 3 days but Im not feeling full ! Im so frustrated cause it will be a year soon and I thought Id be further along. The nurse said sometimes this happends and they dont know why but after time saline goes away(or something to that effect). Has anyone else had this problem ? I go back in 4 weeks : (

I thought just having them faxed over would have been easier but I m starting to see it's not. Tomorrow Im calling a different Dr. to see if they are any better with helping me. They are 40 minutes away compared to 10 minutes. But I've been trying to get in this office now for over a month and they seem to not want to deal with me.

I lost about 10 lbs a month but have stopped losing since Sept. 20 th. My Dr. told me between 2-3 lbs a weeks was normal and healthy. I really think it depends on the individual.

I was banded March 2011 in So. Cal. everything has been going good . Then around August I can eat more again and once in a while I get sharp pain in my upper stomach . I've also moved to a different state and lost our insurance so now Im having the hardest time finding a lap-band dr. The one near me says they wont see me till they get my records but yet they wont take my name so they can call to tell me they got my records , almost like givng me the run around. Feeling so frustrated : (

Ok so I need some help. I live in southern Cali and we are now moving to Tennessee which we lived there before. But Im so confused on how to find a new Dr. and we are also loosing are insurance because my hubbys new job he is an indepedent contractor. So it's like a double wammy ! I havent bought new health insurance yet, does anyone know if the band is considered a pre-existing condition?

Ok so I know I've been venting because I m not losing like the others but today I woke up and lost 3 pounds ! Im so confused because nothing has changed. Also I'd like to know if anyone can give me examples on how much they are able to eat. I can still eat 2 slices of Papa Johns pizza, thin crut w/ just veggies . I think this is still to much . Hope everyone is having a great day : )

Sometimes I really try not to look at others weight lose because everyone is different. My metabolism is awfull too ...ughhh. The the Dr. says " well once your over 30 it gets worse" I felt so old...lol ! He said to do 30 minutes of cardio every day instead of an hour every other day.Helps keep the metabolism up .

Had my 4th fill yesterday and now I am up to 10 1/2 cc's but still no difference. My Dr. said I should only have to go to 11 but he has a patient at 13 and now they have to see whats going on with hers. My band only hold 14 . So frustrated : (

OUCH !!!! I had and awfull acid reflux attack last night and now this morning It's hard to just get liquid down. I had to much sweet tea yesterday than I ate a taco, so I'm pretty sure thats what did it. Has anyone else had this happen then after the attack have trouble drinking liquids?