le2sha

Thanks for your response HeatherO!

Congrats Ladies!

I'm expecting also i'm due around 08/01/08. Is it true your have to get unfilled when your pregnant? I am eating more than usual and after eating i often experience pain around my port area and/or my right side/back. Anyone heard of this?

I'm In For The 4th Of July Challange! I Need Some Motivation After Only Losing 28 Lbs. So Far.....how Much Are We Going For?

Alexandra, that sounds really horrible. I'm glad everything is getting better dor you. I'll keep you posted on what Dr. Abkin says tomorrow.

Alexandra, I'm So Glad To Hear All Is Well. What Were Your Symptoms? I Have To See Dr. Abkin Monday Because I Think I May Have Slippage Also But He Said I Would Vomit All Day.

I Have Port Pain 24/7. It's To The Point That I Have To Take Pain Killers. So, I Have An Appointment Monday, I'll Let You Guys Know What The Results Are.

Hey Everyone! I Know It's Been Awhile..... I Miss You Guys But I've Been Really Aggravated With This Band! I've Been Feeling Very Uncomfortable Lately.... Has Anyone Ever Had Stomach Pains And Port Pains???? My Doctor Wants Me To Go To The Er For A Barium Swallow But I Hate Hospitals. He Said He Doubts If It's Slippage Because I Would Be Vomitting All Over But I Can Eat Anything I Want And He Said I Need A Fill.

Thanks Ladies For The Quick Response Because I'm At Work Really Stressed About How Much I Can Eat. But My First Fill Is Feb. 8th. How Much Do You Think I Should Start Off With? Any Suggestions?

Hello To All My October Bandsters! It Has Been Awhile Since I've Posted Anything But I Always Check-in. I Have Been Really Depressed With This Band Lately. I Am Eating Way Too Much....... Last Night I Ate 3 Slices Of pizza With Everything On It And I Feel Like Crap. I Told My Doctor I Can Eat Like I Never Had Surgery And He Said I Just Need A Fill. I Have A 10cc Band But Has Anyone Heard Of Eating That Much With The Band??? I'm Confused Because I Think I Have Slippage.

Thank you Telly for the information. You really inspire me!

I love your journal, keep up the good work!

Hey do any of you have heat at your port sight. Like where it sometimes feels a little warm. I know that is a sign of infection but I don't think that is what it is in this case. Every once in a while it feels a little warm. Also, do any of you sleep on your stomach just yet??

First I would like to say, WELCOME TO LBT! As far as the heat is concerned I sometimes get the same thing and my Dr. said I was fine. Yes, I sleep on my stomach but I can't stay in the same position for long and I don't know if it's a mental thing with the port area or what but I just can't! We're a day apart by the way. :confused: You're doing really great so far, keep up the good work.

Telly,

Can you give me the information on the surgeon who did your tt?

You really great by the way!

When can we start eating garden salad?

I'm on the mushie stage also... Does anyone know if i can eat salad?

I have been a little discouraged lately too....what do y'all think about some sort of challenge or a plan we can all do to support each other to step it up a bit? I know that me coming up with this basically a week before Thanksgiving is ridiculous, but maybe we could start after that Thursday, and go until Christmas with the goal of losing 10 more pounds or something?

What does everyone think?

SOUNDS GREAT TO ME, I'M IN!

Is anyone having a burning sensation on their left side??? I think it's around the port area!

Is anyone else getting heartburn?

I've been getting a lot of heartburn too.

I have no gas pain to speak of unless this is the pain I am feeling when breath deep in my back. Had my surgery yesterday and when I breath in it hurts in my back? Anyone have this?

I had that also... It's normal from what I understand. Although i'm 2 weeks post-op I still have that pain once in awhile.

Yippee Weekend!!

Le2sha, whats a slush? I think when we drink it goes right thru so its not the same with food. I could be wrong... I need to go flip thru my "manual" again.

The inlaws are coming to visit tomorrow. I toldf my husband I didnt want to go with them when they go out to dinner. I;m not ready. I dont think my DH told them what I was having done so that should be interesting.... we'll see, we'll see!!

Enjoy the weekend everyone. I'm sure I'll check in - I'm addicted.

Slushy meaning Slurpee..

Thanks Ladies! I had a medium slush from burger king tonight and was able to drink almost the whole thing. I'm scared.... I wonder if I need x-rays or something?? Or is being paranoid part of being a new bandster??

Sorry for being a pain. lol )

Is it me or can anyone eat more that just a 1/2 cup of Soup? ?

I was getting very scared for a moment.. rice is my favorite!

So, we will NEVER be able to eat rice, ever?? WHAT?? )

Is it me or is anyone thinking about Thanksgiving????? hmm.. sounds so good???

Big girl banded, that's right! I am souped out and I feel so bad that I have skipped to the mushie stage after 1 week. But i'm gonna keep tryin.