You learn something new everyday!

[Cindy C 150]

So, I've had my band for over 3 years. (1149 days to be exact!) For the past 2 years I've been able to run my finger over my port and feel it through my skin. I never really gave it much thought but it always seemed to be smooth. Monday night I was laying on my back in bed watching TV and reached down there to scratch an itch and felt my port. It was different somehow. It seemed to have a divot in the middle. I was slightly concerned that maybe something had happened to it so Tuesday morning I called the Lapband nurse and told her. She said "There is a divot in it. The doctor has to hit the divot with the needle when he adjusts the band." Seriously? All this time and I never noticed that? The only thing that makes any sense to me is that I have lost another 12-15 pounds in the last couple months and maybe that last little bit of fat on top of it is gone. Who knew?

[Jachut 487]

Yeah, its like a little blister pack. I can feel my tubing too, until it disappears under the muscle.

[Cindy C 150]

Really? I'll have to feel around for it!

[cat lady 10]

Really? I'll have to feel around for it!

Amazing weight loss Cindy.......No wonder you can feel your port you dropped so much weight.....very inspirational ! CAT

[Cindy C 150]

Thanks, Cat. With the small amount you have to lose and the good start you have, I'm sure you'll be at goal before you know it!

[NJGirl32 43]

Love the new profile pic!

You are really an inspiration to al of us- that is an amazing weight loss!!

How often do you get fills now? Do you feel like you still have restriction? Any tips or secret to success that you care to share?

[Sharon1222 19]

Love the new profile pic!

You are really an inspiration to al of us- that is an amazing weight loss!!

How often do you get fills now? Do you feel like you still have restriction? Any tips or secret to success that you care to share?

Yes please share your secret

[Cindy C 150]

Love the new profile pic!

You are really an inspiration to al of us- that is an amazing weight loss!!

How often do you get fills now? Do you feel like you still have restriction? Any tips or secret to success that you care to share?

Thanks, NJ. I got to spend the day last Friday at the beach with the little light of my life. I love that picture, even if it does show all my wrinkles! LOL.

My last fill was the middle of April. It put me up to 5.8cc. Honestly, I think this is the first time in 3 years that I really feel like I'm in my sweet spot. As for secrets...there are none. Pardon me while I quote Colin Powell: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” I happen to know that you came into this well prepared. You really did do your homework before your surgery. I'm also sure that you are up for the challenge. And let's face it....every one of us has years of failure to draw from. Otherwise we wouldn't be here.

[NJGirl32 43]

Thanks, NJ. I got to spend the day last Friday at the beach with the little light of my life. I love that picture, even if it does show all my wrinkles! LOL.

My last fill was the middle of April. It put me up to 5.8cc. Honestly, I think this is the first time in 3 years that I really feel like I'm in my sweet spot. As for secrets...there are none. Pardon me while I quote Colin Powell: "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." I happen to know that you came into this well prepared. You really did do your homework before your surgery. I'm also sure that you are up for the challenge. And let's face it....every one of us has years of failure to draw from. Otherwise we wouldn't be here.

Oh I LOVE that quote!! I especially love the part about learning from failure.