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Joeinboise

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  1. This damn band is driving me crazy!!!

    Joeinboise replied to uscgal97's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I found that if I dont slow down and eat 3 meals a day, and drink water all day (except before and after eating) that my loss slows way down.

  2. ATTENTION to those who are less than 3 months post-op and discouraged-READ HERE!!!

    Joeinboise replied to coloradobanding's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I would not give up my band for anything in the world, it is working well for me and I have only had 1 fill so far. I will admit, I have had to stay pretty disciplined, there are times I could eat more, however I know when I get my next fill I am going to be glad I trained my self now.

  3. Port Incision

    Joeinboise replied to danielle b's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I was banded May 19th, when I stand up, I can feel the port, and it hurts if I bump it. From the post's I have read, it seems fairly normal.

  4. Question about the port

    Joeinboise replied to newstacy09's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    1+ months out, port sticks out the most while I am standing, I dont even notice untill I push on it, or bump it, I kind of look at it as part of the deal I signed up for. I will take a tender spot over the weight gain!

  5. MAY BANDSTERS ~ How are you doing?

    Joeinboise replied to sophieownsme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I was banded May 19th, the first week was hard, very hungry, the sight of chicken broth made me feel sick as I drank so much. After I got thru all of that I feel GREAT! I am walking every day, went back to work and all pain is gone. I get my first fill July 1st, I am looking forward to it.

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