TKW

Yes, I used to be a "stomach sleeper" I can't anymore cuz when I roll over on to my stomach it pokes me in my sternum. LOL... I think! Anyway it's uncomfortable like something is poking me! This is the only time I notice it.

I weighed 432. It's been 9 months, I've lost 99 pounds I average 10 pounds a month consistantly, my surgeon was very optimistic about me loosing 200 pounds... I'm not quitting till I see Onederland. He said a lot of people loose 50 pounds and then they think "Gee, I've done a great job" and they get a little lax on following the "plan". I feel confident that if I can keep up my dedication I will see Onederland!!!

I agree, there seems to have been a lot that going on this past week! I see your surgery date is coming up!!! Yippee!!! Good Luck to you!

I had no will power, the band has given me that will power, physically and mentally. It curbs my appetite greatly yet I do have to make the right choices. I also think exercise plays a huge roll in my weight loss. I am a pretty consistant 10 pounds a month, without the exercise I would bet that would be half.

Regret - not doing it sooner. Do I cheat... nope, I'm not on a diet. Sometimes I make bad choices but I can eat anything I "choose" to eat, and sometimes I do!

It wasn't so much your situation I was laughing at but the - So Matter of Fact way you stated it! I sure hope you resolve the issue soon!

I agree... call them!

sorry...lol, i didn't have that experience!!! i had diarhea... but always made it to the bathroom. lol... thanks for the giggle!

ya... you sound to tight. Sometimes it doesn't take much to overfill, even on a first fill. I think I'd call them.

The hammer should work fine for you if you use it right, but if you just buy it and throw in on your work bench it probably isn't going to drive a whole lot of nails. You didn't buy the hammer thinking it would pound those nails without any effort from you did you?

You know... I must be one in very few that had restriction right from the start. So did my brother, he is a year out and has never had a fill, he is down over 100 pounds. I have always had some sort of restriction, I have had 3 fills but I have never noticed that I get full faster, just that I stay full longer. Funny how different the band works for different people! Very Best of Luck to you on your Journey!!!

LOL... that's not all bad!

Cathy... I weighed over 400 pounds!!! I was pre-hyper tension, pre- diabetic, had high colesterol and was just totally out of control with my weight. I was very scared to do this but I knew I had to try something. It has worked so well for me, I can't express how happy I am with my decision. My blood pressure, blood sugars and colestorol are all normal, I feel 10 years younger and I honestly have not had a problem with the process or with changing my habits. I eat the wrong thing every now and then but I stick pretty close to the guidelines. I exercise at least 5 times a week, which I think is a huge contributing factor to my success so far. I was just telling some body last night that the first time I got on the eliptical machine at the gym I went 6 minutes and seriously thought I was going to die!!! So I just kept walking on the tread mill for the next couple of months. Now I trade off between the treadmill and the eliptical machine (which may I say I can do 30 minutes no problem now!!!) I can't belive the things in life that are already easier like tying my shoes, cutting my toe nails, I sleep like a baby!!!!! ( did not have sleep apnea) I just feel so great, and I never thought I felt that bad, now I just can't believe how good I feel and I have a very long way to go yet! My Dr. asked me the other day "Are you happier" I just looked at her for a minute and then I said "WOW" " I' am happier and I'm a very happy person normally" It's just crazy already the changes in my life for the better. I am 3 pounds away from 100 pounds lost and I have lost pretty steady for 9 months, had a 3 week plateau but that wasn't too bad. Can't wait to loose the next 100. Get educated, exercise and drink your water, that would be my best advice and the things I find the most important in my weightloss success so far. Good Luck to you on your Lap-Band Journey!

I've never had one, but I would guess the cost would be the same.

That's cuz people post bad things more often then good things. I have not had a single problem except an occasional "stuck" episode that are totally my own fault. I was terrified before surgery, I had not been on this site yet, I have not got one complaint, problem, or complication. NOT ONE! Good luck to you!

I didn't have one either... must have been a special reason for it.

I couldn't do it...they just are nasty! My dr. suggested carnation instant breakfast. You mix it with milk, it's just like drinking chocolate milk. I drank a few for a week or two after my surgery but have not had one since. I have absolutely no problem getting in my protien. Almost everything has a little protien in it. I keep track of everything I eat on fit day. Supposed to get 60 g of protien a day, I'm usually well into the 70's.

Name, real or screen~TKW Age~48 Weight on February 28th~336 Goal Weight for March 31st~326 Exercise Goal for March~ Eliptical twice a week (instead of treadmill) Dietary Goal for March~ Quit when I'm full... don't keep eating till plate is clean Personal Goal for March~ Wanna see 100 pounds gone!!! (only 4 to go) Date Banded~June 29,2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 96 Good Luck Everyone!!!

LOL.. that's great!

I drank carnation instant breakfast mixed with skim milk, it was just like having a glass of chocolate milk. I only drank them while I was on liquid diet and mushies. Haven't touched one since, I don't have a problem getting my protien.

TKW - 336 (2 pounds this week) Have a Great Monday Everyone!!!

Ya, I would say you might need a "small" fill, but you can do this. You say you used to exercise 2 to 3 hours a day and now hardly at all. Maybe you should get back to exercising, just an hour a day may solve your problem. You know, you are going to have a drink here and there or eat something that's probably not the greatest choice once in a while but don't let all you did slip away! Your in love and like to go out and have a drink and dinner... there are healthy choices that are good and remember to recongnize being full! Now is the time to get back to it before it gets out of hand. Best of luck to you. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

that sounds dangerous, just saying...

yup... normal