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I was given some really good advice about 15 years ago. I was a pleaser my whole life... With men, parents, child, work, friends,... You name it and I was more worried about what everyone else thought. Then someone told me.... Unless they pay your bills their opinion doesn't effect your life. This got me to stand up and rethink my pleasing talents... And I started putting it to use... And you know what... I felt a whole lot better and gained the respect of a lot more people including myself!!!

Since you went to the dr I assume they ruled out heart trouble. If not please go get that checked. That said ground beef is a pretty tough first food s soon off surgery in my opinion.. It fatty and maybe you ate too fast or didn't chew enough. Try taking sips of Water and call your dr for recommendation on what heart burn medication you can take if that's what you think it is. I personally think it was just a hard food to digest and time will heal. But I am not a dr so that's the best place to ask to know for sure.

What you are experiencing is normal. Your body is withdrawing from toxins, caffeine, sugar and fat. The headache should be gone soon.... Keep up the good work. It will be worth it!!

I agree with everything MiniMi said.... If you track and watch your calories to keep them between 1000 - 1500 depending on your activity level you will not gain..even as you venture in the green zone You may be in need of just a small fill... Sometimes it makes all the difference

You could take a loan from a 401k ...low interest and payroll deduction to pay back with no penalty Sell some stock if you have it Apply for medical credit like care credit Use your tax return for a down payment then talk to the hospital about interest free payments on balance Cash in a CD or bond if you have one Best wishes in finding a financial solution.

this is so true. My bariatric dr actually is the one who recommended me to the PS and I am so glad I chose him. He had a lot of experience with banded patients. For me it was a deciding factor.

I lost almost 50 lbs before I had a fill but it wasnt because I didnt want one... its because I was losing well without one and since I was just 2 months post op the dr felt it wouldnt hurt me to wait.

I asked my Plastic Surgeon and Bariatric Surgeon the same questions... not silly at all. In my case neither Dr required an unfill like I expected they might. They also consulted with the anesthesiologist who said she did not feel it was necessary so I didnt get one. My port was just to the left of my old belly button. My BS and PS know each other and they said the BS could go in during surgery and give me a low profile port if I wanted it for additional fees of course for the BS. I decided my port was fine where it was and never really stuck out too badly so I decided to leave it alone. Because I was swollen I couldnt feel it so after surgery I asked my PS how he dealt with the port and he said he worked around it but had no problems with it being in the way. Now that the swelling is going down I can feel it again and its still to the left of my new belly button.

Hi I was banded in Tampa also....we might be neighbors!!! Congratulations on making a wonderful decision to change your life.

You should be so proud! You look wonderful!

Well I just had one of the best plastic surgeons in Florida do my life augmentation and tummy tuck and he wasn't able to do it... And said its very rare anymore. I am sure it's not impossible but I wasn't considered a candidate. I hope your luck is better.

i can resume excercise and lifting over 10 lbs in a month...I never have done a crunch... So in about a month I guess I could if I wanted to... Believe it of not it's not painful on the incision line. The belly button is the only place that bothers me and I think that's because it's where everything hits...waistbands, bending etc.... Plus it's still infected from the bleeding on Monday. The pain hasnt been bad much to my surpise. I have a whole bottle of vicodine but I have only taken two. One the first day and the other the 2nd night to sleep.

Geez I am so glad I live in Florida

Fabulous results!!! Keep up the good work!

The only time I think about my band is when I am eating....which is the point.

Did they give it back?

I have a lapband brand band and its 10ccs. My dr said there is no fill in it until he puts it there post op through the port. Just like breast implants... those come unfilled to which I didnt know.... The Dr actually has to insert the silicone or saline...

My Dr requires liquids for the rest of the day then mushies for 24 hrs... and he suggests this due to the swelling which may occur since the band is tightening around the stomach.

welcome to LBT... you have done a wonderful job! I am 2 months into maintaining and its inspirational to see someone who has been living with the band for some time. Congratulations on your success!

How exciting! Have a blast celebrating!

I think Rhonda was saying then pow.... she just fell asleep. But I am guessing...

My ears were burning..... I never exercised in my life with the exception of a few failed attemts at the gym. Then as I got fatter I didnt even try. I was however always active by working in the yard, mowing the grass, cleaning the house...normal daily activities.... but as CG refferenced.... I didnt exercise formally during my journey... in fact I did nothing other than the above until I dropped the first 100 pounds. Then I started walking 30 minutes every day. I would walk 15 minutes then turn around and went home Keep in mind that becaause I chose this route I had to keep my calories pretty low in order to see a loss. I ate 1000 every day. I still havent started any formal exercise but I am still walking..... so I feel that is better than nothing. But my goal for 2013 is to increase my walking and start biking.

Heck yeah...toss all the junk. I did that over the weekend... Sent the cookies in to work with hubby..brought the candy to work today and put it in the break room. It was gone before lunch!! pies got sent to the Inlaws and anything else was thrown out.... Rid myself of temptations!!!