Chris_NJ

Thanks everyone ! Its feels great to be under 300 !:clap2:

I wouldn't worry about what happened. I have had this problem a couple times when I forget I have a band and eat to fast or to large of a bite. I consider it a put myself in check moment. I find making myself burp helps to fix the problem quicker.

:whoo::clap2::eek::update::amen::drum::rockon::wow2::humble::banana:horn: WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 298 this morning !!!!!!!!!! I made it out of the three's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:clap2: Would have to agree !

Crystal Lite maybe ?

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It only took a couple months from start to finish to get my surgery. The time seems forever but it does come eventually. I think its usually the insurance approval that takes time. With weight loss it can vary how regimented you are. If you watch what you eat and do a good amount of excercise you will loose faster. I myself tend to watch my calories and keep them around 800- 1200 a day. Doing that and walking my but off 3-5 miles a day religiously seems to be working. I have lost almost 90 lbs since 4/27. Chris

I say good for her. Might as well nip the problem in the bud now before it gets worse.

if this is the case I am going to need wider pant legs with all the weight I need to loose. lol :Banane21:

You could actually get a passport in 2-3 weeks if you have it expedited but the cost is around 150 $ Like stated that law was pushed back anyways.

IMO I have only had it a few months but I will tell you it is just a TOOL. It does help but you need some self control on your part and motivation. If you don't have any of that then the tool will not work for you very well. If you do that and add exercise it only makes the band work that much faster. I LOVE MY BAND !!

I have no problems drinking water. Just follow the rules for eating and drinking.

4 more till I am there !!! I haven't been under 300 in years !! :nervous

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congrats on your loss so far! don't worry that pain usually goes away withing the week. its just gas. try walking and it will go away faster.

Do you snore? If you are always tired I would recommend seeing your primary care doc and maybe have a sleep study done. You may have sleep apnea.

Way to go BigShow ! Just wish I had that same height as you lol my short 5'10" Italian a$$ lol. I think I have learned that the band is 30% and the rest is pure determination and will power.

August 9th will be my 3 month anniversary and I will say I am loving it ! I am down over 80 pounds already and less than 10 I will be in the 200's ! Clothes I haven't worn in years are starting to fit again and some are to big already. I no longer take nexium for acid reflux and I am totally off of my blood pressure pills ! PILL FREE WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO I haven't been that way in years. :biggrin1: I am exercising every day and loving it ! Things are great and only going to get better. I love my band. :clap2:

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Do you take blood pressure meds? I would recommend seeing your primary care doc to evaluate your dosage. The same started happening to me. Once you start exercising and loosing weight your BP tends to get better and you may need less dosage.

milk diet? huh?

LMAO we all answered a minute after each other.

Cheaper for the surgery if you don't have insurance coverage. I have not. I hear some have a thinning out problem but it does grow back. Just make sure to get enough protein and usually you will not have this problem. When you get the shot to increase tightness of the band. Not to bad actually. Usually better after a couple days of rest. Most pain you get is from gas. Just walk a asap and it helps. Usually the first year you should see your DR once a month for fills and check ups. If happiness and not needing any of my meds anymore is negative. Then hell yes LOL Never ! But I am still pretty big. Not in the least bit ridiculous. We all had the same questions at one time. anything else just ask ! Chris

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GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: