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I feel your frustration and I hope you get your fill shortly. I have also needed the extra help. Weight loss is such hard work. Its the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Its daily. One wrong move cost my hips a back misery. 8*$&*( me off. Anyway. I understand, BUT I wish you lots of patience. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Jules

Kat817. great response. I am with you. Ps. Absolutely love the phrase at the end of your comment about the eraser. I needed that. Have a great weekend. Jules

I would recommend. Dr Sharker, Loyola University. She is very good. Also her partener is Dr Shiani and others have said he is good.

Well i received my first fill 11/13/06 5cc. I feel great!. I have been working out everyday faithfully, my current weight is 254. I need to work on taking my vitamins but I have my diet down were I need, I exercise regularly now , my water intake is 60 oz, i just need to get those vitamins in. Very excited about my progress. The band is awesome!!!!

Well i received my first fill 11/13/06 5cc. I feel great!. I have been working out everyday faithfully, my current weight is 254. I need to work on taking my vitamins but I have my diet down were I need, I exercise regularly now , my water intake is 60 oz, i just need to get those vitamins in. Very excited about my progress. The band is awesome!!!!

Hello Chicago Bandsters! Hope all did well on Thanksgiving. What a huge change for me. I was the one last year that filled my plate time and time. Wow have I changed. It is so strange that this world is so hung up on always getting together to eat. Lets get together and shop!!!! HAHA. Take care and hope all is great. Jules.

LadyK, Hope your doing great and feeling sexy! I feel so good and so glad I made this decision. I get my first fill 11/13 and cant wait. My stomach sure feels like it wants more food so I have to be careful as I eat something and then push it away. Wow what a change. Take care all, Jules

I can relate, a 1/2 piece of pizza about killed me 3 weeks after my surgery which was probably to early, But wow. had to take day off work very ill. All foods I find are a new experience and dont I will not go out to eat with friend and eat something new its what i have tried before. lot of trial and error, Good luck to all as we all need each other. Jules

Ok I am a little scared after reading some information on another web site. I was banded 10/4/06. lost about 12# now feel great, I am now on a exercise program and drink about 60 oz of water. Here's my question, After 2 weeks i have tried regular foods and they all seem to go good, Have never gotten il except for a 1/2 piece of pizza :help: which was in my gut for a day, but i walked and drank lots of water and it passed. Should I not be eating soft meat and cotage cheese? I chew my food and eat 1/2 sandwich but I keep reading I should not eat any bread. I guess I wonder if we would feel are band slip or is there a test on 1st fill that the Dr can say all looks good?????? Please let me know what you think. THANKS... Jules

Hi Lunasprite, WELCOME.... We live close I am in Forreston Il about 40 min. I was banded 10/4/06 and have already lost 12#,feel great, let me know if you ever want to chat, Jules

Thanks LadyK, Hope all is going good for you and evryone else. I feel really good, I started a fitness club and wow have I seen the difference. I have so much more energy now it's kinda crazy!! I walk on tread mill for 30 min at about 3.4 then i work my arms and legs on weight. I try to do this 4 to 5 times a week. The gym also has a pool so i want to get into that as well. Thanks for your encouragement. I wish you the best. Jules

Diet Pepsi, Good luck to you as you will do great. I am 3 weeks after the band and I feel so good. I cant believe all the energy.... If ever you wanna chat I am here for you. Jules

:clap2: Wow do I feel great. It's been 3 weeks and I am feeling like a brand new person. I have sooooooooo much energy. I love it. My highest weight was 287 last year. Band Oct 4th and was 272 now 261 and I weigh in 2 days. I only weigh once a week but I feel great. My whole attitude has changed. I walk or do aerobics 45 min a day, drink 40 or more oz water and take my vitamins, WOW do I love this band. I know that I am on a high now and there will be rough roads ahead like my 1/2 piece pizza that made me call in sick to work as I was so ill. I want to thank everyone for there support and if anyone wants to share their stories will me I am eager to hear. Jules:)

:clap2: Wow do I feel great. It's been 3 weeks and I am feeling like a brand new person. I have sooooooooo much energy. I love it. My highest weight was 287 last year. Band Oct 4th and was 272 now 261 and I weigh in 2 days. I only weigh once a week but I feel great. My whole attitude has changed. I walk or do aerobics 45 min a day, drink 40 or more oz water and take my vitamins, WOW do I love this band. I know that I am on a high now and there will be rough roads ahead like my 1/2 piece pizza that made me call in sick to work as I was so ill. I want to thank everyone for there support and if anyone wants to share their stories will me I am eager to hear. Jules:)

Hi LadyK, Thanks for your encouragement. I really appreciate it. I am on solids now and doing well. No pizza for me as I ate 1 1/2 piece and was sick for a day. I know everyone is different but wow.... Hope all going good for you. I am to have my first fill 11/13/06. Does it hurt when they stick the needle in? I know nothing about it yet I need to call Dr as I am just curious. My weight now is 261 so I am seeing results and working out and drinking Water. Love the band! Jules

Welcome Ladyred, I am in the same boat. Banded 10/4/06 Dr is 3hours away and I am really not sure. I drink about 50 oz water and 3 meals a day, but i lost 6# first week and 4 this week but I just feel like I could eat and drink more. I eat very small amounts of food but last night I ate 1 small square piece pizza and I called in sick at work. It literly was stuck, All night I was in pain till about noon today, I do have a call into the Dr as I need some direction. I feel like I am on an island. Jules

Congratulations on your surgery date!! Thats the HUGE acomplishment. I just had my band surgery 10/4/06. Feeling great. Lost 12# in past 2 weeks, It will slow down now. But as lon as it goes down I will smile. I am here for you. We can get healthy together, I am about 264 right now so I have a ways to go as I am short! Jules

Well I find myself very confused . Trying to get some support by talking with people and I think I must be doing something wrong. I hardly get any responses and I find it rather sad. I know I must be doing something wrong, If anyone has any helpful suggestions or were to go to talk in this web site. I would appreciate it, Have lots of questions, Jules

Well I find myself very confused . Trying to get some support by talking with people and I think I must be doing something wrong. I hardly get any responses and I find it rather sad. I know I must be doing something wrong, If anyone has any helpful suggestions or were to go to talk in this web site. I would appreciate it, Have lots of questions, Jules :mad:

Josette, My thoughts and prayers are with you! I cant imagine it. I am very close with my mom and she is my best friend. She was right there with me during the surgery. Makes people really treasure their lifes and I THANK you for telling us, as I know that hurts as well. But I am here for you at a minutes notice. Jules

Hi Chicago bandsters, I would like to join in, I received my band 10/4/06 from Dr Sarker in Loyola. start weight 272 now 264 1 week later. I have about a 100 to lose so I am reaching out for some help. Any help !!!! Thanks Jules

WOW Lisa, Great job.. I need to pay attention to your success to keep me motivated. I was banded 10/4/06 and had to stay the night then went home and I have lost about 8 # in a week. Sure hope to drop weight to feel better inside.

I had my surgery in Loyola by Chicago. Do you have that terrible feeling in your shoulders and neck. They told me they pumped me up with co2 and they cant give me anything for the pain, very uncomfortable. But my Dr did say to try gas X so I plan on doing that. Are you drinking, or using a straw, This sounds silly but I use a shot glass and fill half full. Maybe that may help!

Welcome. I am also new here. Band 10/4/06. If you ever want to chat let me know. I am here for you! Jules

Thanks for sharing your story! It makes us think real hard about our self and how we care for our body. You have done a wonderful job, and a trooper you are, If you ever want to chat feel free to e-mail me as you are very strong and you did everything you could! Plus you inspire people!