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I am so sorry to hear of y'all who are having so much trouble/pain with fills. My Doctor has used flouro Every time. Still, I'm the biggest baby, sweaty palms, sweaty soles of feet. I count my self very fortunate after reading y'alls posts though. A little history in case any one's interested. Banded 12/06. Two fills, then one slight unfill, then one slight fill July 2007 to a total of 3.25 ccs in a 4 cc band. Waited way too long to get another fill. Gained from 183 (my scales) up to 195 Drs. scales and had another fill today (.25) hope I get back that sweet spot that was helping me loose avg. of 1.5 # a week! Will see soon. Best of luck to all you who've had those awful fill experiences. KB

1. you will be able to eat oreo's but no likely an entire bag 2. once you start losing the weight, you typically will not want the sweets like you did before 3. if you detox yourself, when you eat them, it will make you feel ill. you can do this, one way or another. ??Detox?? hum, interesting. Any details available?

Can't agree more with the comment about walking after surgery. I was up walking in the recovery area. Round and round the nurses station. Was day surgery but I couldn't leave till I peed...lol... I was taking in so much fluids, including two and a half I.V. bags. Well all this walking and taking in of liquids, I finally went about 9:00 that night (surgery was at 11:00 am.) Needless to say, I was up several times that night going to the bathroom again. DO, and I can't strees this enough, do get someone to stay at home with you the first 24 hours. To help you get up and down, walk with you, hold the garbage can if you get sick...etc.....

Hi Starr, My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I request the same. Banded Dec 06. Went from 243 down to 187 within 8 months. Now, one year + I am back up to 197 as of today. I know I need to schedule a follow up with care providers, but just feel so bad about myself and my eating habits, that I haven't been able to make that phone call.

Hi Ladies....haven't had much time to set down and actually post, but will try to keep in touch better. I lost my Daddy in February. He spent 3 weeks in ICU and we (my brother, sister and step-mom) had to make the most aweful decision of removing him from life support. Needless to say, it's been a tough couple of months. I have logged on a couple of times and checked every body's progress. You're all doing great. As for me and my band experience, it has taken a definite back seat to all else. I did have my 3 month follow up this week and the nurse said I was on track with my weight loss. NN32, your goals for March would be good for me too, so I'm gonna "borrow" them. Hope all is well with you all and will definetly be posting more now.

Howdy all y'all 'Noogans...and good luck Huber...just remember, every day gets a little bit better! The folks at Memorial are wonderful...you'll do great I'm sure. Kathy

Bev, you are doing sooo good in you exercise program! Have you had a fill yet?... I bet if you haven't, that when you do the weight is gonna just melt off! I get to go to the YMCA for my consultation today!...I hope they'll let me at least get on the treadmill. The weather here is finally turning cold and it's to messy to walk outside...

2 small glasses White Merlot 3 bites of salad with ranch dressing (chewed to a pulp) 8 bites of Manicotti (chewed to a pulp) 4 bites of marinara with about 6-8 spaghetti noodles (chewed....) 4 bites of risotto topped with 2 thin slices steamed squash (chewed....) lots of unsweetened tea w/splenda 1/2 of a 2" square double chocolate brownie and 1 cup of coffee.... All of this was eaten and (drank, drunk???) over a 2 hour period. The evening spent enjoying this at the local "Murder Mystery" dinner theatre with 5 dear friends celebrating one of their birthdays was wonderful. The food was so very satisfying. Maybe one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. The fact that I realized that I don't think I had ever really "chewed" pasta before was amazing. Yet still, I beat myself up over the fact that, even though everything I ate could have been eaten by someone who had no teeth, I'm not (according to my nurse) supposed to eat solid food for another 5 days. I would love to see some of your thoughts on this.

2 small glasses White Merlot 3 bites of salad with ranch dressing (chewed to a pulp) 8 bites of Manicotti (chewed to a pulp) 4 bites of marinara with about 6-8 spaghetti noodles (chewed....) 4 bites of risotto topped with 2 thin slices steamed squash (chewed....) lots of unsweetened tea w/splenda 1/2 of a 2" square double chocolate brownie and 1 cup of coffee.... All of this was eaten and (drank, drunk???) over a 2 hour period. The evening spent enjoying this at the local "Murder Mystery" dinner theatre with 5 dear friends celebrating one of their birthdays was wonderful. The food was so very satisfying. Maybe one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. The fact that I realized that I don't think I had never really "chewed" pasta before was amazing. Yet still, I beat myself up over the fact that, even though everything I ate could have been eaten by someone who had no teeth, I'm not (according to my nurse) supposed to eat solid food for another 5 days. I would love to see some of your thoughts on this.

2 small glasses White Merlot 3 bites of salad with ranch dressing (chewed to a pulp) 8 bites of Manicotti (chewed to a pulp) 4 bites of marinara with about 6-8 spaghetti noodles (chewed....) 4 bites of risotto topped with 2 thin slices steamed squash (chewed....) lots of unsweetened tea w/splenda 1/2 of a 2" square double chocolate brownie and 1 cup of coffee.... All of this was eaten and (drank, drunk???) over a 2 hour period. The evening spent enjoying this at the local "Murder Mystery" dinner theatre with 5 dear friends celebrating one of their birthdays was wonderful. The food was so very satisfying. Maybe one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. The fact that I realized that I don't think I had never really "chewed" pasta before was amazing. Yet still, I beat myself up over the fact that, even though everything I ate could have been eaten by someone who had no teeth, I'm not (according to my nurse) supposed to eat solid food for another 5 days. I would love to see some of your thoughts on this.

Hi Kathy, The pain under your left breast area sounds exactly like what I experienced after my surgery. An ice pack and the pain RX helped. My nurse explained to me that that is the area where the surgeon has to do the "most work". Most people, including me, did not realize that the majority of the top part of the stomach is up under the ribs on the left side. When they go in and retract the liver, the stomach is actually pulled down and towards the right hip in order for the band to be placed correctly and then portions of the stomach tissue are stiched up around the band to help hold it in place. I hope this is not too graphic, but the explanation and understanding what went on inside of me helped me to deal with the pain.

Morinin' Ladies...I think we're all ladies here anyway. I know where you're at with the W.L. questions. Due to the strenuous manufacturing work that I do, I haven't gone back yet and won't be released by my surgeon to do so until the 1/20. I dread it, cause I feel like the few folks I told will be scrutinizing me and my every move (bite, drink whatever). It seems like most people (those who are not members of LBT) are so very uninformed and think this is a magic bullet. BTW, Bev, you and that there elliptical got it goin' on ...I'm only walking right now, but can't wait till next weekend when I can start at my local YMCA and try one of those things out.

Hey, if anyone has the time will you PM me and tell me how to post pics. I've got pics of my scars day after surgery. K

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P.S. on the WalMart yogurt...be sure to remove or puree the little bits of peach in the yogurt! Very important no "chunkys" in the beginning!