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I have a low BMI but not as low as you! I was banded 7-31-2012 at the weight of 197. I am now at 165-168. When I had my EDG done I also had an infection and had to take antibiotics for two weeks before my surgery.

About how much does it cost for the inner thigh? I want to have my done, but I have to lose 35 pounds to reach goal weight

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The only thing I found that I can't eat is a grilled Turkey leg. Tried several times and couldn't eat it, even by chewing it up good.

Post as you feel!! If they don't like you posting about God then they don't have to read it or better yet, don't comment!!! This is a message board.... Post your message! If they want to post their atheist message go for it too.... I just wouldn't read it!!

I just watched your video! You look great!

He did my surgery at True Results

I have Dr.Wilkenfeld in the Woodlands.

Grocery shopping and a complete change in eating habits! I was addicted to sodas and now I can't have them. I love chips!!!! I will eat about four and be happy and I use to eat two or three small bags. Learning how to dress!! I like big clothes, but I am learning to wear clothes that fit. I lost 30 lbs and I didn't get compliments or people did not notice until family and friends convienced me to wear smaller clothes. I use to snack more and now I drink more.... I use to drink sodas and now I drink water with a little crangrape. I don't keep bladder infections now!! I eat less sodium and now my hands and feet are not swollen, but wrinkled from years of not eating right and blowing up from eating and drinking too much sodium.

I have 5 scars and they are ugly..... But worth it! I only vomit by inducing it. The ony time I have vomit was when I ate too fast and did not chew and eating big bites too fast. I never vomit unless I make myself to get the food out because it was too big to go past the band. I do not feel the band but I can feel my port when I push hard on my stomach. Befoe you get the band, you need to want it and be ready ......not to do it because someone asked or thinks you need to. You have to really want it and want to change. It's not easy! A lot of complications comes from people not doing what the doctor says. You will need to follow diets and exercise like any other diet! I thought when I got my band that the weight will just fall off sadly it don't!!! Work work work!! Totally different life style and you gotta be ready for it! You will have an appetite curve, but your mind still wants the food! I had to give up carbonated drinks..... That was really hard, but I don't want a slip so I gave them up! You will have to learn when to stop eating, slow down when eating and not eat big bites. Chew chew chew your food so you don't have complications. Protein is very important! Your hair will fall out if you do not get enough protein!

You look smaller!!!!! You look great!!!! You carry your weight well..... I would not guess 250 in the first picture..... Look amazing!

Vomit it up to make you feel better! It feels like a sharp pain and very uncomfortable...... I experienced it really bad trying to eat a turkey leg.... Chewing it good for some reason didn't even help

It feels like you have something in your chest and you either let it to continue hurting and feel up with slim or go and puke vomit it up to feel. Euterpe!

I am with the group as well! You think this is a fix, but it's not! I payed cash for mine also....I I was 197 and I am now 169. The only reason for me to have the surgery was because I've gained weight and all on my back. I injured my back several years ago and I started gaining weight and not losing. I gained so much weight that it was hurting my back more and I knew it would help some to get the weight off. The band helped me psychologically but I am still doing all the hard work that I could have done if I would have just followed the same rules as if I didn't have the band! I guess it took the band to give me motivation..... I don't regret getting it done and if that is what it takes for you also then do it I have learned with the band a new way of life and I don't know why it took the band to show me! It took the band to get me off carbonated drinks, bread( I love bread) and exercise more!!! Don't know why I couldn't do it before??? Oh, I also am still learning to eat slower ..... Still working on that!

Boobies?????? They are gone!!!! Big butt and no boobs!!! Sure wish my top and bottom would work together but I am pear shaped! Loose skin and it's gone south!

I had plication and the band. The plication was done with no charge. I know a girl who had the plication only around the same as me and has lost about the same amount of weight.

Name: Gloria Goal weight for October 29th~ 165 Weight on October 1st~ 169 Age~ 36 Dietary goal for October~. Drink protein shakes, take my vitamins and eat slower Exercise goal for October~ increase exersise Personal goal for October~ to strengthen my abs and arms Date banded~ July 31, 2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ started at 197 What is your favorite Halloween Activity?~ halloween parties, hay rides, fall festivals and I enjoy the kids dressing up!

I walk on my treadmill and use my elliptical approx 5 days and Zumba 2-3 days a week. I also try to do squats daily

Bites not items

I actually had a really bad time tonight ...... I tried to eat a turkey leg... I had to throw it up because it wouldn't go down. I took small items, but I guess not small enough

That is awesome!

Plication is alternative to the sleeve. Instead of removing parts of your stomach, it is folded and sewed to make your stomach smaller.

I've had a band with plication and one very small fill. Surgery was July 31st and my weight was 197 and as of today I hit 170! I wish I could lose faster but I'm still happy and glad I had it done !

I was very sick also! I just wanted to sleep all day and when I wasn't sleeping I was dry heaving