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I am a teacher in Dallas with TRS Active Care. It is my understanding that as long as you have documentation, it's O.k. For example, I went to Jenny Craig and they were able to pull my files for documentation.(It didn't help me because I didn't stick to it for 6 consequetive months). I'm not sure about Weight Watchers because you keep the documentation and not them. Try and call the corporate office and see if they have documentation. Also, I used AIGB (American Institute for Gastric Banding). They were terrific and knew ALL of the answers to the insurance questions. Hope all goes well for you.

This may be T.M.I.---but you've been warned:kiss Today I went to J.C. Penney and purchased panties 2 sizes smaller!!! I am so excited!!! I normally go to Wal-Mart and get packages of Hanes...but I decided to "treat" myself and get some "pretty panties"...they were on sale of course!!! Just thought I'd share!!!! Love ya!!!

LUCY!!!! CONGRATS 2 U!!!:whoo::whoo::clap2::eyebrows: I hope that I can hit "one"derland by Jan.1--It will be a streeeeeeetch. I will have to lose 21 lbs between now and then!!!!

Hey junies!!! Happy almost Thanksgiving!!!! I went to the doc two days ago and described how I could only eat a few bites. They decided to do a barium swallow...I actually saw the liquid trickling through my band....it was a tiny, tiny stream---I was too tight!!! I had lost 13lbs in a month...so they took out .2ccs Side note: Yesterday marked my 3rd day of working out on the elipitical for 40 min. I hope I can keep it up!!! (YEA!!!! YEA!!!!!) My birthday is Sunday!!!!! Nov. 18th....I'll be 38!!! (PARTY!!!!)

O2B---I had an appt for a fill today--but I went in knowing that I was not going to get a fill....still unable to eat much. After describing what was going on...they had me to do a barium swallow. The liquid was trickling through--too tight--ugh!!!! My last fill was .4cc so they took out .2cc......I made them show me the needle so that I COULD SEE how much they took out....I don't want to eat the whole turkey!!!! After fill directives: 2 days of liquids and 2 days of soft food then back to solids.

Rhonda, you and I were in the same boat a couple of weeks ago. If my memory serves me correctly, you got an unfill. (Is this right?) I'm schedule for a fill tomorrow....don't know if I'll get it. It's the strangest things...I can't eat much....but the scale isn't moving....Probably eating less than 600 calories a day....I don't know what to do.....Currently I weigh 220lbs. My goal is 199 by Jan 1.............................Don't know if I'll make it, but I'm trying. Heather said to get "more"---but I don't think so....I'll let you know what happens after my visit.

All of the talk of nuts and things that we can and can't eat....made me get up and have chips and spinich dip (I was at my moms)....chips go down soooooooooo easily!!! I tried to eat half of a southbeach pizza (high protein). It got a little stuck. I had a pb episode...sat up a while and then took a nap. I was awakened by "something" coming up and feeling as though it was going to come out of my nose (gross) Has this happened to anyone?

Question--please answer---does sliming after almost everything mean a. you're possibly to tight b. you're eating to fast c. you need a fill d. combination of a and b

Holli-- Congrats on the exercise...I'm off track right now, but as soon as my conference ends (Nov. 11) I will get back in the gym!!!!! Hope all is well!!!!

Karla, Welcome---You are doing terrific. I was banded 1 day before you (June 18th) and weighed 2lbs more (262)....I'm down to 220 and you're already down to 200lbs....WHAT ARE YOU DOING???????????? O2B--are you still too tight?

Congrats Holli--keep Up The Good Work!!!!!

I used true results in Dallas....It's called AIGB American Institute of Gastric Banding...I had ABSOLUTELY NO problems. When they say they do everything..they do EVERYTHING. All that I had to do was show up for my 6 months. I had no co-morbidities and was borderline of going below the 40 BMI. My nurse even told me to stop trying to lose during the 6 months.

Rhonda and SUzzie!!!!---YOU LOOK MAR-VA-LOUS!!!! I don't know what you guys are talking about...you' can't see much difference, because it's you and you want more----however, I can DEFINATELY see the difference...look at your necks!!! The entire body is smaller. I've set a goal to post a picture at the 6 month band anniversary. Now...I've started something scarry...but I'm determined to STOP. I wrote a week ago that I might be too tight...thanks for suggesting that I wait before going to get an unfill...I'm looser now...however, now when something gets stuck...I go to the bathroom, put my finger in my mouth and pop it out...I'm too impatient to wait for it to go down. I know how dangerous this is to my band...so I'm determined to pay attention to the signals from my body and stop when I'm full and take smaller bites....pray with me!!!

Thanks so much for the advice....I'll try to refrain from laying down...and see if it helps

I have been working a lot lately and eating and going directly to bed. I sleep fine and then suddenly I am awakened. Something is coming up my throat and even my nose!!! and I'm RUNNING to the bathroom!! I'm calling it slime, because I'm not throwing up.... Has this ever happened to anyone? Is it acid reflux? Might it be because I am eating and going to bed?

I was looking at the Bodybugg online...was I looking at the right thing? Is it about $500.00? It sounds really interesting...is it very complex to work?

Thanks Suzz and o2bthin...I think I'll wait 2 weeks and if I'm still too tight, I'll get a slight unfill. Water isn't painful...I just feel like I'm too full to drink it...However, I'm sure going to sip it all day...I certainly don't want to become dehydrated.

Hello Junies: I got a fill last Wednesday and stayed on liquids for 2 days and mushies for 2 days....now I think I'm too full. There's a bad and a good side :cryBad Side Someone had posted about Kashi Lean Cereal, so I went and purchased some. I tried to eat a cup yesterday for breakfast and ended up throwing it out. For Lunch I had 1 Gordan's fish fillet....I went and majorly slimmed twice!!!! Tried to eat some squash and zucchinni (sp) for dinner. After 3-4 bites I was in the bathroom...sorry!!!! Today I tried a half a cup of cereal--took a few bites and threw it out because I was full. For lunch I have had an Activia yogart and LiveActive cheese slice and South Beach Protein Bar...I am burping like CRAZ-EE and I'm full...I feel it in my chest. :)Good Side When I weighed last Wed, I was 230 lbs. Today, (less than a week) I am 224.5. I'm torn...I'm thinking about enduring this until I can get under 200lbs. At this rate it won't be long.... :cryQuestion: Those of you who have been too tight...Am I panicking? Will it loosen up in a couple of weeks or should I see a doctor now? PLEASE RESPOND O2BTHIN...I'm sorry to hear about your dog

Gayle, I noticed you had Dr. B. He was my surgeon...did he give you a lap-band card? I haven't ever heard of this? How can I get one????? I have no shame about using it...at least I don't think I do.

You Go Captain!!!! That's Wonderful News!!! You Are Truly An Inspiration To Us All.....i Am In Need Of A Fill Bad..thank God I Have An Appointment For Tomorrow....

Welcome back Stef--weren't you on vacation? How was it? If not...glad to see you posting again!!! You're such a research expert!!!

Hey junies--I haven't posted in a while, but I read EVERYDAY!!!! Mjsafari--Glad your husband is doing well. I saw your pictures on the subgroup and you both are doing extremely well. Dawn--I'm sorry to hear about your episode. Hopefully it was the first and the last. All--I think this is the week that Stef is on vacation with her husband. It's time for me to get a fill. My weight is staying the same--and I can eat ANYTHING. Yesterday, I ate 3 chicken selects from McDonalds with no problems. Then I came home and had a Gordan's fish fillet. Today, I had soup and salad (1 salad/2 bowls of soup) from Olive Garden. Then I had a cookie and creamed spinch from Boston Market...too much food!!!! IN SPITE OF THE FOOD INTAKE, I DID SOMETHING GOOD FOR ME!!! I joined my neighborhood gym. Today was the last day for the special...The good thing is that I convienced my friend to join with me...We have committed to 3 times a week and some Saturdays.

HAVE YOU TRIED WWW.MYDAILYPLATE.COM ? IT HAS LOTS OF DIFFERENT FOODS AND IT'S EASY TO NAVIGATE. TRY IT AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.

I have been constipated off and on since banding. :faint::mad:In my pre-banding days, I was extremely regular...no problems at all. :biggrin1: I have tried Benefiber, eating more veggies etc. I saw a commercial for Activia Activia by Dannon that promises to help with digestion in 14 days or your money back. I kept the package just waiting so that I could get my money back!!! Unfortunately, I can't get my money back...But fortunately ACTIVIA WORKS!!!!! I am REGULAR AGAIN!!!!:clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::whoo:

Today for dinner I was able to eat a Gordan's Cajun Fish Fillet :hungry::hungry: and about a cup of green beans. Is this too much? Should I be able to eat an entire fish fillet? I enjoyed it!!!!:help: Pre-banding I would have eaten both fillets....