fatarmywife9205

That's where mine is but closer to my belly button. I hate there because at times if I go to stand up it pulls and it hurts.

I had stomach swelling and bloating for almost 2 weeks after surgery so it's normal, but every person is different. It will go down.

I could only have jello, crystal light, water, and broth. Oh and I could chew gum. I did 5 protein shakes a day for 2 weeks before surgery.

Banded on 10/18/2010 lost 11 pounds so far

I can't have lettuce at all! It doesn't agree with me.

Anybody in the Ft Bragg/Fayetteville, NC area??

Hello! My name is Jennifer. I am 33 years old and fat! I was banded in Miami, FL when me and my husband were stationed there in Oct 10. My starting weight was 232 and I am at 221 now. I have the realize band and it's sitting at 8cc now so no more cam be added but I am still fat. I think I went into this surgery thinking it was a cure all and I didn't have to do anything...man was I wrong. I started out on the wrong foot and was eating solid food 3 days after surgery and now I just can't get my brain to reconfigure. I work out now 3 times a week doing Zumba but its not helping. The nutritionist that I paid for was no help at all. I never got like a meal plan so I know what to eat and what not to eat, was never really told about the band. I am just not happy with the band. I am in the process of trying to get the band taken out and get the sleeve done, but it is taking forever since there is nothing wrong with my band. I guess I just need help in reconfiguring my brain. I eat like there is no tomorrow and nothing gets stuck. It's so frustrating and I think that's why I have just given up with it all. My mom was banded in 08 and has lost about 85 pounds and has kept it off and she doesn't do anything. I am a bored eater....I eat when I am bored and I will eat anything. Thank you for having me and I look forward to making this band work for me and to meet some new people!!

Yeah I never really got the education on the band or really on any of the options. I found this site and it's been great reading most of the stuff I have read so far. I am picking a date next month to try and retrain my brain. I really do want this band to work. I don't want another surgery. Thank you for your opinion.