KickinLikeAGirl

I had actually used those words, give me an aggressive fill, on top of that, I went in the evening when I can typically eat more verses my normal morning appointment when I am more restricted. I had the aggressive fill and it is the worst I have ever felt. When you are gagging on your on saliva you know you have had too much. I couldn't even sleep because I was gagging on my own spit. I tried to stick it out thinking in a couple of days the swelling would go down and I would be fine. The weight was really falling off too, like 8 pounds in 5 days. After about 7 days of misery I went back and had some taken out. It was one of the happiest days of my life. I sucked down 3 bottles of water, a huge cup of coffee and a bowl of chilli. Don't miss inteprete this, I am thankful every day for my band. It is a true blessing. Just be careful what you ask for.

My doctor, who I love, Dr. Rehnke in Florida, gave one year of free follow ups and fills. After that it is $300 for a fill. I am self pay since neither United Health or Aetna will cover anything to do with any bariatric proceedure. I will pay the $300 when I need it. I justify it by saying look how much I save on Rx's, food, and weightloss products.

I am currently not on Wellbutrin but I have taken it in the past. It sounds like you really need to get with your doctor on this due to your symptoms. I have to say Wellbutrin is the reason I started my whole weightloss adventure. I couldn't seem to get off the couch pre Wellbutrin, it got me into a gym and into seeing a phych doctor, not just a family doctor. I never would have admitted that I had issues but it has really helped. Since I have lost so much weight we, (me and doc) don't think I need Wellbutrin anymore. I am physically active so it keeps me sane. I have been reading a lot about 5-htp, an herb that has worked in fighting off carb cravings. Has anyone used this herb? I am interersted in the seritonin boost it gives you so that your not craving unhealthy carbs. Thanks for your input!

I started taking Karate with my kids 6 year old boy, 9 year old girl and my 47 year old husband. I'm 37 and there is no way I would have attempted this pre band, however, it is the most fun I have ever had working out! It's great because the kids go with us and they get a work out too. I do the kick boxing class on my own without them. I think it's a good idea to try all kinds of workouts to see what's for you. Usually the first couple of classes are free. Good luck!