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Nicolette Huebotter is my favorite daughter ever!!!! She is so sweet and beautiful. I even straightened her hair this morning! I love Nicolette Huebotter soo much! Have a great day Nick Nack! hehe... <3 Nikki.... hahahaha... Have a good day Mommy!!!!

down 39.5 lbs in 11 weeks! Love my band :-)

Eh, What a week!!!! I was riding an all time high zooming towards to my surgery date, until i ran face first into a glitch in my plan.... Now imagine this I am at pretesting waiting to meet my anesthesiologist and to get my blood drawn. I pull out my cellphone to make an appointment with my PCP to get my clearance letter ONLY to be told that my doctor is on vacation and wont be back until the 30th!!!....a day after im suppose to be banded. I almost bursted out in t...

3 days down and doing well did not cheat once so far even with the brownies and cinnamon rolls and candy left all around my woprkplace I didn't even taste any of it wondering what to do now my son needs to move back home to finish taking some classes at the college in order to get a job and I can not afford to keep him in an apartment pay for his schooling and feed him when he has no job he has been looking for a job for months but I guess it is the same all over so he is coming home to ...

I get my cpap machine on Friday and then I wear it for 2 weeks and then they download my chip and see if it helped my sleep apnea..after that there "suppose" to let my suregon know Im cleared for surgery.. im sure its all suppose to run smoothly but im sure it wont

Currently, I am 171 pds...I am 5' 10. My bandiversay is 3/28/08...My forth anniversay is approaching. I have maintained my weight very welll but I really need get healthier got to eat more protein....

Day 3 post op is a lot better. I'm not as gassy as I've been walking to keep the gas down. I also got some Maalox to help me a long the way. My primary pain is around my port area. I have also had some shoulder pain for which I believe I may have drink too fast.

Day 6..Im doing pretty good. Still on Stage 3 of the Liquid Diet and about 11lbs lighter so far. Im ready to start chewing. Thank you for all the support and tips.

First off, I want to say I'm a happy mom, my son turned 6 today! Time is flying by. Ok, now to get to my update. I have come to the realization that I have been worying too much about this band. I have had some swelling and soreness at my port area and thought it should have been healed by now since I am almost 4 wks post-op. Thanks to my good friend Holly for bringing back down to earth and pointing out that the swelling can last 6-8 weeks. I feel better now. Going to try to stop thi...

NEVER SAY NEVER!!! Two grown women sitting here watching Justin Beiber movie.... I <3 JB!!

....6 days after first fill, down 3 more lbs...can't wait to get reach 20 lbs lost..6lbs shy of that short term goal...i'm determined to get there before my next fill: ) ...

Hi China,

I was banded on 7-9-08. So far I have lost 27 pounds. How much have you lost? My scale has not moved in 2 weeks. Has your weighloss tappered off yet?

ah the tummy tuck. I want one too. I really am fortunate as I have very little loose skin. None on my arms, or back, and just a little on my lower tummy, which honestly is probably from 3 pregnancies. If I were 20, I'd probably go for it, but at 40, I'm not hitting the beach in a bikini, I'll probably pass on that one.

hey there... I have been really really busy. I just noticed I haven't even signed on here since August 21. The weight loss is still pretty slow, I joined a gym a few weeks ago. How are things going with you?

My friend said she read your "under 200"post and you sounded like me. I started at 188 and I am at 180 now. I had surgery 8/15/08 and I have had one 3 cc fill. I don't feel any restriction. Kind of scay after paying as much $$,$$$ as I did. Where are you located? I am in Plano (Dallas) TX.

Hi Janay,

I was just thinking about you and was wondering how everything is going? I am doing good. Incisions are just about all healed up. I am eating every 3 hours, small portions. No sooner I get started eating, its time to quit. I am staying away from carbs...nothing white for me. My psychology told me something that has stuck with me and has helped me alot. She said carbs are usually white (rice tortillas, breads, pasta) and like cocaine they are not good for your body so treat them like cocaine and don't touch them. That was so profound to me that I haven't even craved carbs. Thank you Jesus! :Angel_anim:

Let me know how you are doing. I love your new photo. You are a very pretty lady. :smile2: Take care.

Kathy

Oh Mike damn I figured they would have given you something. Mine is ok we will see how I am in the AM. Just remember to eat your protien first then veggies. damn 3 months OUCH. my next is in October 28th but I had already had that scheduled before today.

Hi Theresa,

Yeah, my new Bday is September 2nd. I'm doing well now. I second guessed my decision about 4-5 days after I had the surgery, but now I'm okay. Recovery is going pretty good. Although I leaned up against my kitchen counter today and one of the incisions on the right side really hurt. It's the only one that hurts. The port incision is still tender but not like what I felt on the right side. I live in Indiana and am 44 years old. I wasn't over weight all my life. I got pregnant when I was 27 and got up to 219 only to get down to 170 and got married and well, it was up hill from there. That's why I'm here now. I guess I was enjoying life too much. Now, I'm really ready to enjoy life and not allow food to be the center of it. How are you doing with recovery? Did you ever experience the left shoulder pain? Oh, that was terrible. All in all I'm good. When do you have your first fill? Mine is scheduled for September 29th but I think that might be too early. I may delay it by a week. We'll see. Talk to you soon. Ann

Hi, I just had lapband two weeks ago and am doing great. Message me anytime. I dont have a profile here yet . I have one on obesityhelp.com which is a great place for information too. Talk to you soon.

Hi Valerie, I would love to share my drs guidelines with you. Dr. Chang is really strict about 3 meals a day...and that's it. No

snacking at all. He is also just as strict about not skipping any meals.

My original surgeon told me I absolutely could not eat breads and pasta...at all. And I have not since day one. I believe that to have been my biggest help to losing. I have this "Healthy Fear" of messing up my band and losing it that scares me. I know I will gain the weight back if I have to lose my band, so I am probably a bit fanatical about doing what my drs say.

Walking...on a treadmill or outside, doesn't matter, but walking is the best thing. Of course you have to keep a good pace, not a leisure stroll.

I am going to try to attach something here, but not sure if it will work.

Oh yeah it worked, I hope you can read it. Anyway, give this a try.

Let me know how you do.

Later, Joanie

Hi Plum,

My approval process wasn't too complicated at all. I had to submit all of the required documents( which consisted of a psych evaluation, nutrition consult, bloodwork, referral from my primary doctor, EKG, and abdominal ultrasound. I waited about 2 weeks for approval.

Hello thanks for writing back

I live in Northern california. I have jumped through all the hoops just waiting for insurance to say yes. I have blue shield they said it is the easiest and fastest to reply. My doctor is here in town. He has a center of execellace which I understand is important.

Did you see my stats are we close. I am crossing my fingers for the next two weeks sugery . I am married since 92 have two childrens a daughter who is going to be 14 in sept and a son who is 11. They are all backing me. My hubby is a bit nerious about as he says going under the knife... But I need help dieting alone just doesnt work for me. My family was complety against the bypass. We had a neighbor do this she looks great weight wise but not healty not to sure eating habits have changed much.

Look forward to getting to know you and hopefully having a buddy

I gained 7lbs the first day I was on steroids! lol, I was really swollen - I am lost most of it - I am still up 3lbs from my original loss - it is true - I starved and ate like a pig and had NO restriction while on steroids. I don't get it. Today I am tighter than I have ever been - ever. I can only eat 2-3 bites and I feel almost sick. I am sure it will even out soon. Hopefully I will lose those 3lbs plus 1 for good measure :-)

thank you. first i followed my docs directions, then i ate really healthy. salads with chicken, or shrimp, or sprinkle some tuna (healthy but tasty dressing, nothing creamy). i've stayed away from red meats completely, and breads. i eat lots of kashi products. workouts...i hung a heavy bag, got a all in one gym(garage sale), and a jump rope. i usually work out 4-5 a week, 45-60 mins. and me and my girl walk the dogs EVERDAY. thanks for the message, im sure ull have the same success.

Hi I was banded at Mercy Hospital I only had 2 fills have not been pleased was going to have my 3rd been trying to make appointment no return calls I stop calling because my mom died in July. Started calling two weeks ago no return calls I am also in search of a fill doctor in chicago. Mercy has really disappointed me I would not recommend them. Maybe we can help each other I need a good doctor on the south side of chicago.

Blessings

Liz