Hey everyone going through Kaiser Richmond!!

Where are you in the process?

Mo- I got your call, I'm gonna call you back soon :ohmy:

Lee- Welcome back! I feel the same way - I love my Sleeve :eek:

Banded peeps: Does anyone else have problems eating PORK?? The past 2 times I have PB'ed it right up? Is it the consistency?

Tamra, pork goes down just fine for me - but then, I dip it in drawn BUTTER!! LOL. Otherwise it is too dry.

Oh Riley you and your butter LOL! I am going to make frozen butter pops for you :ohmy:

The first pork I had was with Verde sauce and it came right back up, and the 2nd was shredded pork at the baseball game I went to Friday night but it was in sauce...I guess my body just doesn't want it anymore.

Lee glad you have an amazing trip, please post some pictures?

Nicollie I miss you!!!!

Down to 220.2 this am, my new way of eating is rocking, I had sugar free blueberry muffins for breakfast...left over pasta for lunch.

Of to school I have a lecture this am, and X-rays this afternoon, have a great day friends!

Morning all;

I'm going in to talk to another kaiser class this week as their sample band patient - any inspiring thoughts?

John your post made me smile HIP HIP HORAY 3 CHEERS FOR US LOSERS!! :ohmy:

Morning Everyone,

I have been talking with Chrissy, and she has been @ the S. San Francisco with April all night. April's Dr. thinks that her band has eroded into her stomach. She went in for a slight un-fill not to long ago, and from what I understand, it caused a bit of pain, of because of that they decided to check and they are going in with a camera today. They are talking about removing her band. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Are you talking about April--smilin_apple (sp?) Oh no! I hope she doesn't lose her band. That's awful, I'll be thinking GOOD thoughts for her. Poor thing...<3

Yep that's who I'm talking about :ohmy:

OmG! How long had April had her band? How long does it take to erode????? I always knew this was a possibility and was informed before getting the band. I will be praying for April.....

I certainly hope all are well.

Ashley-No problem. I look forward to hearing from you.

I hope it all works out. That is my worst fear an erosion or slip.........please let us know how she is doing.

So it started with her being to tight? Did she end up in ER last night?

I think she has had the band for a couple of years maybe a bit longer.

Please let us know how she is doing!!

If I recall, April has been banded about 2 1/2 years. Some people erode very quickly. One of the bloggers I follow was banded and had erosion in only a few months. Very scary stuff.

Mo- I love that, marking your spot! I might have to do that the next time I have so much to read.

Tina- It was my understanding talking with Chrissy last night that April went in for a fill or unfill and when they took fluid out, she was in severe pain. She said she felt a pulling sensation. They admitted her right away.

I really hope April is ok that is very scary. How is her daughter doing?? Is she ok? I know being a single mother having to be in the hospital so far away can be a struggle never mind the health issues.

My last fill didn't hurt so I should be ok. But it is very scary after everything I have researched and read lately.

Hope she is ok!! Worried about her.

My band is tight today.........I guess I should weigh when I get home hope that doesn't mean I gained weight!! LOL.

I doubt I am getting a fill next month. I think I am gonna aim for August. I gotta get this darn 12 pounds off me so I can get back to onderland again. Weird some days I have restriction and somedays not so much. But I think the trick is the food I am eating.........I tried some bread today!! My bad!! Still just sitting there after 1/2 a subway.

Getting a treadmill tonight. My daughter bought one that I hope I will get to use sometimes. One year old for 85 dollars. Hope it works..........Nothing fancy but if I can get in 10000 steps :-) I am excited!!

Walked 2 miles today. Work is CRAZY!!! All the layoffs leave friday...........I can't keep up with all the work and I am sad we are losing 60 more people Friday.

Hi Everyone,

I don't have much to say, just wanted to say hello and I am very sorry to hear about April. I hope it goes well and she will be ok.

Heather-Hi! How r u? Yes, I have to mark my spot and cheac-in with you all. I need to stay motivated.

Ashley-let's hit the mall? What r u doing?