greeting i was banded on the 5th of may this year and i have no support team or buddy for me like many other i feel better knowing someone is keeping tabs on me making sure im doing ok so if anyone is out there via LBT or in the central valley ( california ) let me know im praying the dibetic , high blood pressure will leave as well as the unwanted weight.

Hi there, I was banded May 7th, 2008 and am doing this 100% for me and on my own. Would be happy to chat and trade info to work together to keep this and us on track. My name is Kim I travel often and the water retention is annoying but does subside eventually. My BP and blood sugar have been better and I was just given the not quite diabetic now info woohoo, great now I just need to get in shape enough to get new knees.

Tell me more about you? We can shore up one another as needed.

Hi there, I was banded May 7th, 2008 and am doing this 100% for me and on my own. Would be happy to chat and trade info to work together to keep this and us on track. My name is Kim I travel often and the water retention is annoying but does subside eventually. My BP and blood sugar have been better and I was just given the not quite diabetic now info woohoo, great now I just need to get in shape enough to get new knees.

Tell me more about you? We can shore up one another as needed.

Greetings! my name is Marie im in california your right the water retention is a pain but i must admit i only get it after i walk a mile. my blood pressure & blood sugars has come down a lot im so happy! im starting to notice that my port area is achy a bit for some reason i dont know if its from walking or what but i return to the doctor on the 19th hopefully im healing .

May 21st here. I'm doing this pretty much on my own as well. I've kept it a secret from my friends. My mother and sister know but they're several hours away so I'm just plugging along on my own.

Marie, you said your port area is aching? Is it the incision or the actual port? My port was tender for about two weeks and it's still something that I notice constantly. If it's the incision it may be the natural healing process. I would imagine that in either case it will start improving

well sky its hard for me to tell but i see the surgeon this thursday i will keep intouch to let you know.

hello i went to the surgeon yesterday sorry for not getting back atcha but after working 12 hours shifts ya mind kinda go left filed, but she said when the port aches you are either lifting too much or its still healing this may take up to 2-3months to heal with me being a diabetic and if it it get to bothersome to contact her, so far im doing ok no aches or pain ( well except the day i tryed to walk 2miles) but that was only for a few mins, so good luck to you AND i have lost 44 pounds as of yesterday yeah boii,

take care,

God Bless,

Marie

May 21st here. I'm doing this pretty much on my own as well. I've kept it a secret from my friends. My mother and sister know but they're several hours away so I'm just plugging along on my own.

Marie, you said your port area is aching? Is it the incision or the actual port? My port was tender for about two weeks and it's still something that I notice constantly. If it's the incision it may be the natural healing process. I would imagine that in either case it will start improving

my port is doing fine now my doc said it could be due to the walking and exercise but she pressed and moved around the area no tenderness nor pain so im fine, thanks

I was banded 5/8. Still a little new to what to eat and what not to eat. i have lost 14lbs so far!!! Going for my 1st fill on wed.:biggrin2:

con grats gurlly keep us in touch with everything and i pray all gos well 4 ya

Had my first fill on Wed. 3cc. And feel the difference. I am still able to eat but the restriction is great. I don't get sick but I am very mindful of what I eat. Taking in lots of Proteins. Joined the Realize web site but it is hard to navigate and a little hard to manuver. I love this site. You guys are sooo helpful. Thanks for the support and encouragement.

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