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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.

Hello October Bandsters. I hope all is going good. I have not been on for a month very busy with Holiday. Lots of changes happening with my health since I joined the health club. I have a lot more energy than I have ever had, but I also get hungry after the workout which is not good either. I need to have more water intake. I only drink about 30 oz of water. I have always struggled with water. I have not had had pop since September. But I drink plenty of milk. Any suggestions to make a person like water? Thanks.... Ps. Wish you all the success in the world. Jules

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 October bandsters!!! Well i had my first fill on 11/13/06 5cc. feel great. I have been working out everyday faithfully. I started at 278 now 254. I am so excited about life in general and eager to chat with anyone. I love this band. It is a great tool. Last year I ate plate full after plate full. Now I just eat my proteins, veggies and drink 60 oz water and life is good. I have to remember to take my vitamins as that is a struggle but overcome that as well. I have to. I am the only person that can keep my from my goal. Take care and be safe. Jules

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

Hi October Bandsters, Hope all is great! I feel wonderful and working out 4-5 days a week, lost 12# since surgery 6# from week before on liquids. Gonna have first fill 11/13/06. lots ? for the Dr. For some reason I have a bigger appetite and that scares me. Hope my band has not moved but we will see. Take care 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

WOW, Thank you so much for that web site Getnheathy. I really appreciate you sharing. I was banded 10/4/06 and lost about 12# feel great, just started an exercise program and that is helping but I have a bigger appetite than I thought I would. Its strange to me first 2 weeks I had to make myself eat now I feel like eaing a whole sandwich. I need to call Dr on Monday as I hope nothing happened. 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