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My port is tipped, but surgeon was able to get to it, anyway. i don't really get fills at this time after 4 years. Best wishes for your surgery. Karen

Great NSV!! Best wishes for your hubby too! How's he doing?

After surgery, I felt a lot of gasand was tender to the site of my port. I once proped a box on my stomach(like we all probably did back before lpbnd) and thought I would pass out! But after healing, and being 4 years out, the only thing I feel is as B-52 stated the golfball size bump where my port is. It sticks out when I get chilly, in the pool, but who cares! It gives me comfort!!Best wishes, Karen

Welcome, lovestosmile!

We are all here to assist! We have been through what you are going through now! Best wishes as you walk this new journey! Karen

Welcome to all the newbies who have responded to lovemyabbie! It is great that you all are here to support each other. Please be supportive without giving medical advice! Medical advice is for our surgeons, only! Tahnsk. Karen

Can't help in your area, but am willing to give online support as needed! Karen

Thanks cheznoel and Ilene for offering your support! I am willing to help, also! I am 4 years lapbander. I have had amany ups, and a few downs. Best wishes, I hope that your fill on Friday gave you the boost hat you needed,bjbeatty3!

Hang in there, everyone is different. Full is not an optimal feeling, satified is what you should be pushing for. But, if your surgeon doesn't use fluoro, perhaps it would be a good thing to request to see how long it takes for food to pass through. Best wishes, hang in there! Karen

Gklad that you went in for a fill. How do you feel now? Hopefull this is the jumpstart you need. Best wishes, hang tough, holidays are hard. Karen

Best wishes, let us know when you get your date! Karen

Best wishes to you too Lawrence Baxter! HAve a great holiday! You can do it! I was banded 4 years ago right before Thanskgiving, the number 1 eating holiday!

Great, best wishes to you and your new start for a new year!

Hi how did your surgery go today, evh?

I am 65, I had my surgery at 61. I was 245, I lost 100 lbs, but over the last 2 years gained about 30 lbs. I am currently following my alorie count and excerise on myfitnesspal app on my phone. It really seems to be helping me be aware of my calorie intake. I was not very careful of slider foods and that will cause weight gain although you are not aware of eating muuch. My daughter, son, and I are our support group. By the way, my surgery was Oct 30, 2009, and I joined here in Nov 2009. You can send to me directly, if you wish. Exercise is important, too, get your daughter to join you, start with walks. that is about all I do, now. Best wishes. Karen

No, it sounds just right to me! If surgeon was too aggressive you might not be able to swallow. So slow is better, at leaset for me! Just follow your surgeon's guidelines! Karen

Please come to us for support! Many of us only have online friends who understand! Even though I have family that have had lapband, I still feel the love from folks here,too! Please don't be discouraged! As other postes have said sometimes you just need to change soemthing, try to use the smaller forks, try cutting out carbs and fruits. Many ways to jump start your losses! Best wishes. Karen

Good advice!

Great and sounds liek a nutritionist wil help!

Yahoo! Pics please!! Great NSV!

That is too cool! I will also have to try it, sometime!

Congrats! I agree witht he others, looks like you passed the suit size right up!

Welcome!Mony. Congrats on your maintenace!

LOL!

Way to go!