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I'm Getting Close To Having My Band 3 Yrs....



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It has been forever since I last logged into this site. Life has been crazy and hasn't allowed me the time to touch base with you guys. All is well, I've been maintaining the same weight w/n 3-4 pounds for the past year. Initially it drove me crazy that I couldn't get rid of the last 10 pounds, I won't lie, there are times that it still bothers me but I just make myself remember to be thankful for how far I've come.

I've scheduled an appt with my lapband doc for the 28th, perhaps it's time for a slight fill as it's been about 8 months since I've been to his office. Thankfully, I've not gained any weight but I am able to eat more than I'd like. Cold Kosher pickles are now my new thing ~ 20 calories and I'm full, I resort to pickles when I get the munchies...

The Tummy Tuck is great!!! I had the right side of my scar tattooed (sp?) a few months ago and plan to have the left side done this fall as I don't want anything to interfere with swimming this summer. Crossing my fingers that things will turn around financially for many reasons including (but least important) getting my saggy breast done. I plan to start a fund for the girls and once I'm 3/4 the way funded schedule my appt. Yes, I'm going with the same doc who did my tummy tuck - I love him, he's attentive, very easy going and a genius at his craft.

I will touch base more often and lean on you guys for support when band life gets a bit bumpy...

Wishing you all continued success.

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Such an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

Hope you and the girls get your funding soon.

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Congratulations on maintaining!!!

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Congrats with the maintenance! And good luck with "the girls". I never thought of having any kind of plastic surgery...that is...until I had the band. I'm 5 months in and I'm 43 years old so you can imagine where the "girls" are "hanging out". LOL. I'm thinking of having a lift done but DH said if I went in for a lift, that I had to do something for him...add more to them! HA! I just had surgery to get some of this weight OFF my back. LOL. By the way, "Cherish"...did you ever have your band slip? If so, how do you know that's what it is?

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Thanks to everyone.

Allison, my plastic surgeon is Dr. Robert Dennis (DC).

Chrissy, I've never had any issues with my band. Early on I would feel some port discomfort, however, that I chalked up to muscle pain in this area due to working out coupled with the Tummy Tuck healing. I've not felt any discomfort or had any issues that required me to have revisions to the band.

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