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? thanks

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

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? thanks

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? Thanks

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

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!!!

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!

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!