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Does anyone know if it is harmful to tan in a tanning bed after having a band put in.

Great!!! I'm glad to hear that! I think I'm going to do the same.

your right, I just got a new pool put in and I am really white so I was thinking that I could just cover my scars and get a jump on things. Then I got to tinking about the saline in the band and if it would affect it or not.

I was banded 9-6-06 and was doing wonderful. Until november. I only lost 4 pounds. Dec caught a stomach virus and had to let all fill out for three weeks. Had the fill put back and lost 10 pounds. I am still at a stand still. I have lost 50 pounds in 6 months. I lost the majority during the first two months and only 15 since. I too was wearing a 20-22 but can now wear a 12 in pants and 16 in a top. I want to get back to losing at least 2lbs per week and I can't seem to do it. I would love some insight as well. I don't want to get another fill. Twice I have been filled too much and it is horrible. I am at 1.2cc. My veryfirst fill, they put me at 1.8 and I couldn't even hold down water 4 hours later. I am going to try and choose different food items and change up my workout routine. I will let you know how it goes. Hang in there. We will get to our goal.

I am at six months also, and am discouraged at the slow down of weight loss. For two months, I stayed the same and then got a fill that was too tight. Caught a stomach virus and had to let the whole fill out. Gained 5 pounds while unfilled. Got a new fill and lost some went to add a little more and couldn't keep solids down. I am filled to 1.2cc and still get stuck alot. I am trying to remember to eat smaller bites and chew longer. I have only lost 51 pounds in six months. Any advice????????????

Congrartulations on your being banded and I know you will reach your goal. BElieve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How do you know if you have a pouch dialation?

Congratuations on your weight loss!

hey, I had my surgery with Dr. Spiegel 2-6-06. I have only seem him twice since then, and haven't heard of the new policy. I am still battling with the proper fill. I have been filled twice toooooo tight and had to have some unfilled. Is it hard to find another Dr. to do fills if they weren't the original surgeon.