Aloha,

Any local folks did the band already or considering the band?

Let's talk story... please introduce yourself here and share your stories...

Mahalo..

Hi, I haven't seen anyone in here for a while. I've been on the other forums and on the chat. Didn't seem like anyone from Hawaii was on any more.

Aloha ALL!!!

I go to my first seminar on Wed May 7th.I am nervous..but been looking forward to this.Is neone else going?

OK, so here I am once again. Yes I agree, we have all been slacking, well lets hook up. My hubby and I will be on Oahu on May 19 till the 22. I have an appt with Dr. Fowler at 9:45 am on the 22nd for a fill, I am not sure I need one, but I have been eating so much lately that I need to do something, so I hope the added fill will get me going again. I have only had 1 in September than an adjustment a few weeks later, but none since then. I have been snacking a lot. Just keep losing and gaining the same 4 lbs. How about everyone else??? Miriam, I will be going out to Laie on the 20th (the Tuesday) to see my daughter, (during the day though) maybe I might see you. But you will be working though right???? anyway, if anyone wants to meet let me know I am sure my hubby would love to talk with you guys again and check on how you guys are doing, anyone else want to swap stories of their journeys????? He is on a business trip, and I am just going along for the ride., Hope to hear from all of you.

Shoots, love to hook up. You still have my number?? I can still meet you anytime after 3pm. I can also meet for lunch too. You eating regularly stuff now ya?? I just had my fill put back in after being without anything for one month. Then i had another adjustment. I may go back for a baby fill. You've done well ya, 66lbs.. I would love to see you and your hubby, im sure you guys look fab-u-lous... Would like to do the Windward Mall thing for Kaneohe Folks again too..

Miriam

wow, Miriam, you are doing awesome!!!! You must be so "sexy" these days woohoo!!!!! I dont know what Daves schedule will be, so I don't know when would be a better day, but I am thinking Wednesday, at the Mall would be awesome, everybody eating these days right???? Anyone seen Lisa lately. Yoohoo Lisa, lets hook up. We would love to see you. And of course anyone else also... I so wish that we lived on Oahu and could go to the support groups. Well let me know. Yes, miriam I still have your number, I think, if not I will e-mail you...

Well ladies, and gents if any are out there. It looks like the best day and time for us would be Wednesday the 21st Ithink, and about 6 pm at the mall, any takers???? I hope we can see each other, Imiss seeing you guys, it has been a while. Miriam I will be getting together with my daughter on Tuesday, what goes on with you then? LISA HAWAII where are you, thanks for the mothers day text, I hope to see you next week. How is everyone doing. I am soooo plateau'd right now, probably all the snacking I am doing. But I need to get back on track, but can't seem todo it. Help !!!!!

Just give me a calll Tuesday. I can hook up for lunch or whatevers. Wednesday maybe ok, ihave kids that have a docs appt in Kaneohe at 3pm, so i dont know if i can meet at 6pm Wednesday, but i can do Tuesday out here in Laie. Just give me a call and let me know how your schedule is going. I had a .5cc put in so im up to 5.5ccs now. I am snacking too and just got back on my excercise schedule.

Just checking in.. How are you ladies?? I have lots of getting stuck episodes but im not throwing it up as much. I try to head it off with papaya enzyme most times. I even brought some for work. They are chewable and help get food down. Other than that, i am plugging away, working out and eating healthy.

me

OK, so here is my newest update. I got a fill on 6/22/08 got .5 cc put in, then 2 hours later I went back cause it was to tight. Had .25 cc taken out and I absolutely loved the restriction, then i flew home. Weeeelllll that night was a nightmare, I have never had acid reflux before, and boy is it horrible. I tried some tums, no help, tried pepto bismal, some help. But then I called Jennifer, told me to take Nexium, got a prescription from my PCP, took it, helped one night, then back to the same. Sooooooo now I have to go back and see him on June 3 for another defill. I hope he doesn't have to take out all of what he put in. I really love the restriction I have now. During the day I am fine, but small problem of being to full after my meal that I cant get enough of my fluid intake for the day. Well, so I go back and get a defill. Wish me luck. Mirium, sorry that I couldn't meet up with you the last week. I think Lisa and I are meeting up on Tuesday after our appt with Dr. Fowler. Any chance you are off????? anyone else??????

Hey everyone,

How is it going in BandLand. I hope you are all doing well and getting near to goal. I probably have to take out some of this Fluid, at least .25cc-.50 or so. I have a hard time with fish and chicken after putting so much. How about you??

Miriam

OK , so new update, I went back on 6/3/08 and had more fluid taken out. The acid reflux was better, but still present, so I called Jennifer and she talked with Dr. Fowler and he said I needed more fluid taken out. I am disappointed, but I don't want to hurt my band, so back I go to see Dr. Fowler, but the funny thing is last night for the first time since I had the fill I had a good nites sleep, no acid reflux. Go figure, well I will see how it goes tonight. My appt is 6/26/08 at 11:30. anyone else?????

Well I just signed up for the 7/16 meeting. I have to see my PCP tomorrow to get the referral and then go to the meeting. It is getting so exciting. I am planning to use Dr. Fowler the lap RNY I just think that I wouldn't do good on the band since I am a junk food junky. This is the only forum that I know of that actually has people that Dr. Fowler has done any work on.

Aloha,

Nahealani

I wanted to know how long did you have to wait to get the procedure. I hear that some places that you have to wait a six months of supervised diet and excercise. 2 years of history of being over 40 bmi. Is this true?

Thanks for all your help

Wow ladies, its been a long while. Hope all is well in band land. I am just hanging out in my size 14 jeans, wishing to get to size 12 which was my goal. Able to run after my baby, do funky stuff in the bedroom, okay.. stop.. i can do stuff period. I think i look sexy, how about you ladies.. Oh i went back 7/11 had some taken out i was wayyy too tight.. ok now at 5ccs..

Miriam:rolleyes2:

Helllllooooo everyone. Wow where has everybody gone?? How is everyone doing??? Dave and I are doing great. I have lost 75 lbs, Dave has lost 102 lbs. I will be at my one year anniversary in just two weeks. We have a check up with Dr. Fowler on 8/22/08. Anyone else going to be there. Good for you Miriam, have you gotten into the 12's yet, I am in some but not others but it is so close. Good Luck