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My Name is Kim (kimbucsue). I was banded on January 30th 2004 by Dr. Benavides in College Station, Tx (gig em Aggies).

I am 42, 5'6", and my starting weight was 243. I currently weigh 228, with a loss of 15 pounds. My mini goal weight is under 190, which is the weight I was at when my husband and I started dating. Then 140pds as a final goal weight. I had this surgery for several reasons. Mainly the weight, of course. But secondly and probably more importantly, because of high blood pressure. My father died of a heart attack at the age of 39. And if that isnt scary enough, his sister, my aunt died of heart disease at 44, AFTER quad bypasses. So needless to say, I have some family history.

After being banded for 17 days, I find myself starving all the time. My weight loss has been stalled for 1 week. Yeah, I know, I know, the post op is about healing. I love the 15 pound weight loss and I dont want to gain it back. I have another 3 weeks before I get my first fill. I dont know how I will be able to maintain for that long. Very difficult when everything goes right thru the band.

Dieting has never worked for more than 2-3 hours. I commend y'all that could do it. I know I will be just fine, and I am looking forward to the "sweet spot" that everyone talks about. Even more, looking forward to being healthy.

Thanks,

Kim

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Congratulations Kim

Healthy Choice! Sorry to hear of your family history.

Welcome to the forum.

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Guest kimbucsue

Vera,

Thanks for the reply...

Hows California? Used to live there. 2 years in San Francisco,

then 5 years in Palm Springs. Loved S.F. but not my cup of tea to live there. Really miss Palm Springs...

How are you liking your band? Mine has been causing me some pain during the night the last couple of nights. Not sure why, but nausea like feelings with maybe some air bubbles. Kinda sore in my stomach. Hope all is okay.

Kim

01/30/04

243/227/mini goal 190

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Hi Kim

I love my band:D

Your healing and will have some minor discomfort, gas and fatigue. Make sure you get your Water and protien in.

I haven't been to SF since NewYears for seafood, Scoma's is the best!

Hope you feel better soon.

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Hi Kim,

Just a comment on the pain you are feeling at night. I have seen some comment that you shouldn't lay down too soon after eating. I have been very careful about this because I noticed the time I did, I got some discomfort. Now, I make sure I wait at least an hour to 2 hours before laying down. Very hard habit to break... I like to eat and then lay on the couch all evening. No more of that!

Hope you are feeling better.

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I was banded by bena in College Station also! Where ddo you do your follow ups?

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Another Texan? Welcome! Glad to hear about your banding. You have the same goals I do! What are you allowed to eat right now? You will probably notice little aches and pains in various areas for a while. But each day gets better. Congratulations on your weight loss so far!

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I had all sorts of weird pains, too. My heating pad worked wonders, but you also have to drink tons of liquids... sip all day long so you can flush your body of all the toxins and get on your merry way. Welcome to you!

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Rogers, Texas. Boy, does that bring back some memories. I went to high school in Academy and Temple. Welcome!

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WooHoo!!! Another Texas gal! Are ya'll seein' a pattern here?:)

Welcome Kim! We hava a lot in common...I, too, have high bp, my father died fairly young of heart problems, there are others with heart disease in my family, and my goal weight will be around 140. I'm not banded yet, but hoping to be soon!

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Hi... This is confusing to me. If you posted this in January or Feburary, then why is it just now showing up on my computer. If you are 17 days out . It seems like that was about 6 or 7 months ago. I would love to know how you are doing now? Or was there an error in your banding dates? Or maybe its just a problem with me? Thats allways possible. Lisa is not the only one living in the funny farm! Please let me know whats going on, soon... Thanks Janie

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I wish there was a real funny farm that I could stay at for a month or two. Foam rubber walls, pretty flowers, magic bunnies. Just for a month?

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Originally posted by DeLarla

I wish there was a real funny farm that I could stay at for a month or two. Foam rubber walls, pretty flowers, magic bunnies. Just for a month?

Oh, they have those.. lol.

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