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you have a lot of swelling so at first you do have to sip, sip, sip. I think its like 1oz every 15mins. What you're describing sounds to me like getting to full to quick. If taking smaller sips doesn't help, you should talk with your Dr. It possible they gave you a fill during surgery, that was a bit to much. Best of luck!

You'll do well with Dr. Stevens group. I'd really like to attend the LB support group, but the office keeps referring me to a combo group with by pass patient. They are so LB judgmental, like you won't do as well as gastric, blah blah blah. Well I still have my whole stomach and I'm happy with my band.lol Good luck on your journey!

That is most ppls fears, having never had surgery before, but let me ease your concerns. I have be put out more time than I can remember and its the best part of any procedure. One minute you're there, then your gone and it seems like a minute and you're back again. Just remember, the Drs and anesthesiologist are professionals, they're there to keep you alive and well. You are well monitored for any signs of distress and taken care of. You'll do great! Keep your eye's on the prize and don't allow yourself to think of "what if's".

Thats half the battle to weight loss, being prepared. Good luck!

pretty normal. I will be 1yr post op Oct 15 and I still get the shoulder pain. That is my soft stop, pain only gets worse if you don't.

You wouldn't wash Bon Jovi's sweat off of yourself, at least I wouldn't. Happy belated 19th anniversary, skinny mini! Makes sense that one rockstar would hang out with another rockstar.

skinny mini shrink a dink, I miss you too! Hope you wrote a 1 yr Bandiversary thread? You are a true inspiration for everyone on LBT.

oh, I really can't say on an open forum....

everyone have a great weekend!

Dr Oz says its true.

no problem flying. Am tightening, loosened with a warm drink and definitely stress tightening.

Just wanted to add, you can have reflux without heartburn. They call it silent reflux. I had it for years with no heartburn and was only found by the erosion in my esophagus before being banded. I now take Prilosec daily symptoms or not. Please talk with your Dr and good luck.

I had port revision 3mths post op, no diet before hand. Port isn't placed by liver, like the band. PS port revision was so much easier than lbs. good luck!

We were banded 10 days apart. Hard to believe a whole year has gone by. In 1 yr I was banded, port revision and 2 knee replacements, I am done!!! If we don't see you, Happy Bandiversary Rockstar!

I knew that CPA exam was going to be tough and can totally understand the stress you must be under. Like most of us, stress= cravings= LBS not being the easy way out.lol The hardest part of my knee replacements hss been the inability to sleep and when laying awake all night, all I want to do is eat. I have not had an eating at night problem, until know.YIKES! Not sure my Dr will buy that excuse..... I bet your 90 challenge is keeping you in good shape. you can do it!

Congratulations on being cancer free!!!!

only you princess, only you...

which is more a challenge, mini, your exercise or studying for cpa? lol how's the challenges coming? Dee, Di, Nicole, haven't heard much from you, hope things are well.

Not by choice, Carole. Did get a great solid 4hrs sleep, couple hours later another two. Feeling so much better!

WOW, You look great! Congratulations!

Carole, I love when you antagonize NaNa!!!!! lol

Hello Ladies, Hope everyone is well. Nicole were you just giving us a tease???? Got into a medium size blouse yesterday, made me very happy.