Stacey627

Hi All - haven't been on here in awhile, guess cause my loss hasn't been that great and was ashamed to be on here....but I have been losing hair like crazy - anyone elese? I take citracal petites, Centrum chewables, and a pill for hair, skin and nails. Can anyone let me know I am not alone, and what you did to get your hair back?

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Just got mine today - my work offers them for 20.00 so I figured why not!

Hi - I was banded on 5/19 and had my first fill in July 4cc's then again in early Aug 2 cc's...I am restricted for 2 days and that is it...then none......I have an 8cc band and have nothing yet...does anyone know when I will started getting restricted? it is very frustrating...I thought I would fill it by now? thanks

I haven't had a baby yet, but I am pregnant now after being told for the last 6 years I couldn't have children.

My doctor doesn't usually do an unfill, but he did have to take out 1.5 cc's because my band tightened so much I was unable to eat and lost about 10 pounds in a month period. Since having my band loosened I have gained back 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks, which is what I needed to do. Now I'm on course for the typical 1 pound a week.

I feel my port no differently than I did before I was pregnant, but I'm only 15 1/2 weeks at the moment. I will be able to have a natural birth, barring any complications (that won't be band related). The band should not affect my pregnancy at all.

Because I plan on breastfeeding, I will not get my band tightened up immediately because I will require an additional 500 calories a day.

I can answer more questions the further along I get.

Shay - you give me so much hope! I have a 7 yr old that took 3 years to have and I have been trying again for 6 years to another - this is the one main reason for getting banded - to have another baby....I sure hope once I lose it then I will get pregnant again! Good news I got my Friend 2 months in a row - that never happens:thumbup: I know TMI...sorry! Good Luck!!!

This is tough - my moms dogs are very good and would never hurt anyone - but if they did and it was a 1 time only thing - she would nto get rid of it - as with you - this dog my Dad picked out and he did shortly after and she loves this dog like it is what is left of her husband - I know that sounds weird, but it is what it is. I would just ask your mom to come to your house as you don't feel the kids are safe around the dog - good luck!

hi - question for you all...I was banded May 19th - first fill was July 7th - 5 cc in an 8cc pouch - first 3 days were great - full after shakes and then the chicken - after that forget it - could there be a leak in my band? How can you tell if there is a leak? I go back on Aug 4th for my 2nd fill - but wanted to check in and see if there was a way to tell. thanks

Hi All - I got my first fill 2 days ago and it did not hurt at all! My question is - my band is a 8cc and they filled me with 5cc's yesterday - is that a good amount? Today was the first day I was allowed to eat - so I think the 5cc's is good for me - I had 1 1/2 egg whites at 9am and got full with thoses (orderd 2 but couldn't eat them all) then wasn't hungrey til about 12:30 and eat the smallest salad ever and was full and I still feel full....this is a good thing - correct? The only thing is I don't feel thirsty and they want me to drink 64 ozs....I have been nursing a 20oz bottle all day??? Any thoughts from the pros on here? thanks

Hi All -

I am finally getting my first fill tomorrow! I have only lost 27 lbs since my pre op on May 5th! I don't eat much, definatly smaller portions and only Water all day - no more soda (it's been 2 months - I don't think I miss it anymore:w00t:) But I keep losing 2 lbs and gaining them back - so my question is - once I get filled tomorrow - will things getting better and will I start seeing more results???? And is there anything I need to be prepared for with me getting my fill? Can I eat before the fill - I am a little nervous about tomorrow - should I be?

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HOLY CRAP! I'm at 19th and Market!!! I live in Cherry Hill!!!

small world - we will have to meet up! I work in Commerce Sq above Pagono's.

I live in NJ also - I work at 20th & Markert - how about you guys? Where in NJ - I'm in Mullica Hill.

Hi - I did - I did them for 10 days after surgery - had a visting nurse come the day after i got home - she showed me how to do the shot and that was it. No side effects for me! Good Luck

Hi - I work in Philly too and not far from Hahnemann - just a few blocks away...anyway I went to Temple - loved the Dr but the area - so then I went to Jeanes Hospital about 40 mins away from the city - same Dr and AWESOME staff - stayed overnight at everything was great! I don't think there are any other Philly folk on here...I tried asking before. Good Luck

thanks - We smashed them with a candy jar and boy they tasted nasty!!!!!!

Hi - I am 4 weeks post and have yet taken any tylenol os asprin or anything! I've had small headaches (the normal kind) and get over them with out taken anything - now I have bad cramps (sorry guys) and I am afraid to take anything - what do you all take for pain? Are there chewable asprins? or do I just smash them up and put over food?

Also - when I wake up in the morning I can really feel the port, it's kind of hard then after 10 mins it must go back to hiding - anyone else?

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Hey - Me too! I was banded 5/19 and since May 5th lost 24lbs......but the past 2 weeks I have stayed the same - no matter what i eat. I'm eatting chicken and slim fast and Water all day but nothing else is coming off? I hope it goes faster when i get banded on 7/7. Good Luck to you!

I did the same thing - I gain about 10 lbs before I strated my liquid 2 week diet and then realized what I had done for no reason! the one thing I did hear you can't have again EVER is SODA - I love me some soda - now some people on here say their dr told them no soda for 6 weeks, some for 3-6 months and some were told never again.....I have gone over a month now without soda and at first I missed it soooo much - now I am getting better - but when I see one I think that looks so good! So if you like soda you may want to stock yourseld up on it! They say the bubbles can cause the band to move - so I didn't want to risk it! Good luck!

When I did all my testing they found I had them. My Doc said as long as the stones don't hurt I can have it taken out after the band is in! I am hoping to have the stones out in Dec. Good Luck!

I have 5 and one is next to the belly button and I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and it it so uncomfortable when i sit wearing pants - the buckle and button dig into it! I wish I didn't have that one!!! Good Luck

Hi - I was banded May 19th - today is my first day back to work and I am still sore near the port and Belly button.....and I was wondering the same thing - when I suck in my belling there is an indentation where the big scar is - hope that goes aways. I've lost 24lbs in just under a month...not to bad - but I am getting hungery more each day - can't wait for my first fill on July 7th!

Good luck

I got banded today..it all went well. ill post about it later. but the gas pain in my left shoulder/ neck is killing me. its the worst pain ive ever been in and the thoughts of "what ddid i do to myself are coming. i hope this goes away soon!

Hang in there - it will pass and then you will be on your way to a new wonderful you:thumbup: I go in tomorrow and a little nervous, but I can't wait!!!!

hi - did my 2 week slim fast only drinks - cheated a few times( i know i suck) with healthy food - tomorrow I start clear liquid for a day and they surgery on Wed....is crystal lite considered a "clear" liquid. thanks

I figured out what sliders meant - thanks to a bunch of you on here but what do PBing & sliming mean? thanks

I am this wed the 19th - I am excited and nervous! But I know we will all be fine and it will all be worth it! Just think of us in a few months talking to all the newbies - we will be saying it is worth it and look what we lost. it will be great! good luck!!!

I had my Pre-op appt yesterday and I have lost a stunning 16 pounds since my last weight loss visit in April. I am scheduled for May 19 and am really excited/anxious about it. I am ready, though, for this next chapter in my life.

That is great - good for you :w00t: I am getting banded on the 19th as well and just had my pre op appt 2 days ago and I so far lost 14lbs - I am so happy - hopefully by next wed I can lose about 5-10 more! Good Luck - there are a lot of May19th bandets!

Hey Guys I had my surgey on 5/11 and I am doing great! No hunger, the onlything that sucks is the lack of sleep. Thank god for my liquid hydrocodone! How is everyone else doing? If you have any specific questions feel free to ask! I go back to work on monday, so I am pretty excited... Soooo happy it's done!!!!!!!!!!!:w00t:

YEAH - Congrats:thumbup: I am glad you are feeling well......I go on Wed for sugery so far lost 14lbs in 9 days so that is good - I did cheat a little - so now I am afraid they will cut me open and be able to tell I cheated a little (all on good food) - did you cheat a little! Glad you are home - and I can't wait til next week! Good Luck!