Pinkygirl

Nahhh dont be scared! Im only 22 years old and Im sooo thankful for this band. If I can do it, you can do it. I cried the whole way to the surgical center and cried until I was put under! I couldn't believe it when I woke up from surgery that I did it! So then I cried some more because of happiness! This website is amazing for support and answers! YOU WILL DO JUST FINE

You should not drink water while or after eating to push down the food through the band......

Im getting little bruises too out of nowhere! on my thighs and arms....and it's not like I am bumping into things either.

Hey December bandsters! My surgery was Dec 20th and I have lost 37 pounds total and 25 pounds since day of surgery. These numbers dont seem that big to me but then again my highest was 254. I know it's easier for people who are in their high 200s/300s to lose weight faster but is 25 lbs since december 20th a good enough number? *sigh*

Now to choose between doctors! Any objective with dr Joyce?

Now to choose between doctors! Any objective with dr Joyce?

I just called Dr. Joyce's office and he does accept already banded patients!!! I feel so much better now.....Thanks everyone! Now to pick between silver cross or st. joseph's~ if st joseph accepts me.

I called his office in joliet and she's not sure if him or his partner wi take a already banded patients. This is going to be the problem for all doctors I hope she calls me back with good news

I'm getting so nervous! Im going to call everyone monday! Thanks so much ladies!

Where is that scoutstar? Downtown?

Most doctors dont accept patients already banded does you doc?

I live in the southwest suburbs and am in need of a new doctor office that accepts bcbs....I am already banded so just need a new doctor for follow-ups and fills. Can anyone assist me?

checking in at 217!! wooohoo made my april goal!!! 1 lb loss!

I am 4 months out of surgery and lately I've been noticing lots of little bruises here and there! Anyone had this problem? Also, I notice more hair falling out but I know that is common. But these little bruises on my arms/legs are freaking me out. It's not like im falling and bumping into things. *sigh*

Can I join today? My goal for Memorial Day is to weigh 208.....10 pound loss. I am currently 218 and will be in Florida memorial day weekend!!!! Are weigh-ins on Mondays?

Awww Congrats! Im sure you are very proud of yourself Keep up the good work!

Fayfay E checking in at 218!!! -2 lb lossssss

No, I was banded in Decemeber 2010 and yes, I do remember a blister from the tube down my throat. But this is different. Also, when I went to my support group meeting at the doctor office, a lady mentioned her gums were peeling. Every since I heard that, now im getting something weird in my mouth. It must have to do with lack of something my body is not receiving. ughhh so frustrating! maybe I should go to the dentist!

I don't know what this is?! But I got this little bUmp on the inside of my lip and it gets bigger when I keep biting it. Ughh

FayfayE checking in at 220. -2lbs this week yay!

Same thing happened to me with salmon! One day you can eat it and then the next day you may not. I was fine with lettuce and tomatoes too and the last time I ate it, I was stuck. The band is tricky.

I love going to the gym too now! I have always been a member to a gym but rarely went! I again joined before I had my surgery and barely went but now that I have the lapband I make sure to go atleast 3 times a week! You do get a high off working out, and when I don't go I feel down and blah. I feel wonderful when I walk out the gym and go to my car

FayfayE checking in at 222 - 2lbs loss!!!

I know, right Crecia?!?! I thought they fit before!

SO im wearing these gray work pants today and I can't believe i wore them before tight. They feel great today on me after 30 pounds lost, they actually fit, how embarrassing I wonder how I looked before in them.