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Francesca

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Francesca    5

Francesca
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as everyone knows my band was removed due to erosion on 11/28.

I know that my band is not there but it sure feels like it is.... This is weird! I have PBed everyday for a week and I can only eat a small amount. I have also lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks.. I have not lost any weight in months... My band is gone,now I am losing weight... what is up with that? Am I just loosing my mind?

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tizag    0

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Hi Francesca,

My band was removed on Dec 1st and I also feel like it is still there! I can only eat small amounts and I get full very quickly. I also don't wake up insanely hungry like I did before I had the band. Also, when I eat a bit fast, I get all these gurgling noises, just like when I ate too fast with the band. Weird, huh? Maybe we are both losing our minds. :):D

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NJChick    3

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COOL Beans !!!

Maybe the band made a mark around the stomach thats not stretched out yet?

Congratulations on the 8 BIG POUNDS !!!!! what a nice thing to happen to a nice person.

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Bensmum1109    0

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La Madam said her surgeon told her she would have scar tissue build up from the band that would make her feel like she still had a band. Maybe you have the same thing?

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DeLarla    22

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I'm pretty sure Donali said she still feels restriction from time to time. So why not patent your new weight loss surgery idea? Instead of banding, just attach scar tissue to the top of our belly. I miss you!

But for real, when people have arms or legs removed, they still feel the phantom for a period of time. You probably have a combo of both phantom plus the scar tissue. Plus your belly is healing now. Just keep up the good work, Miss Boop.

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Francesca    5

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But for real, when people have arms or legs removed, they still feel the phantom for a period of time. You probably have a combo of both phantom plus the scar tissue. Plus your belly is healing now. Just keep up the good work, Miss Boop.

That is what I said to Dave just the other day. I really do feel that way. I still have restriction and I am going to use this to its fullest!! I am feeeling better, not 100% yet but I am getting there! I have a check up today.

oh and I weighted my self today. I have now lost 11 lbs. yahooooooooo

I am 193 I have not been this weight since I was in 9th grade. 20 years ago.

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chichigirl    1

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That's great about the weight loss!!!! It's about time something went right for you after all that you've been through. Hope it continues and congratulations on dropping below the dreaded 200, what a great Christmas gift!!!!

Cindy

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paula    4

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Francesca,

As sick as this sounds, I was actually *relieved* when I read this post.

With the fear of band removel - its nice to know we have scar tissue/phantom band to help us continue this journey.

Band removel doesnt seem so scarey now.

glad you are on the mend. :rolleyes:

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