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Best of Luck Jonathan..

Monday 1/31 187.75 -1 3/4 lbs this week for me

Lisa was Dr. Billy able to give you a fill before removing your port like Kuri did before he removed your first port?? I know you mentioned feeling like you had no restriction also did you find out if you had 1.7 cc's ?

This explains why Penni saw you naked LOL I'm just glad you are OK and you got real honest answers and great care. I hope from here on out you have an uneventful band journey

My friend and I went to get our fills together 2 weeks ago..he was fine until he flew to Chicago three days later then BAM could hardly eat or drink..now he is home and back to normal. Flying I was told can affect restriction.I always retain water in my feet & hands after I fly. Also a change in climate can change restriction level I was told by my Dr.

Brad you are the one who did a little investigating about Belighter. I had read many of your posts..very interesting..Many here would love to here all about it since many of them here have gone through Belighter and many here are considering Belighter. Can you enlighten them all since you have done so much investigating about them. I think prospective Belighter clients should know what is going on Are they practicing business under a different name now? Do the have a business license in Arizona? . Many here have been very disatisfied with Belighter. Is Eric qualified by Inamed to do fills? I have read he is not but have heard he is, do you know the answer to that? I am glad to hear Lopez has dropped them, looks like Lopez is realizing they are only hurting his business not helping, how do you know Lopez dropped Belighter? Have Eric and Ann Marie threatened you? I have met a woman online who is using Belighter and going to Lopez..I wonder what recourse she has now since Lopez dropped them...

Pain in the shoulder is most likely gas that is trapped. Many of us had trapped gas for a few weeks after surgery. I did for 3 weeks Restriction is not really until you have been filled but some have been fortunate enough to have restriction with out ever having a fill or only having 1-2 fills while some have to have multiple fills to feel restriction Liquids will not restrict you they go right through the band ..it is solid foods that will give you restriction so once you start eating mushy's or solids you may feel a big difference. Good Luck

The best test to see all that is going on with your band is an endoscopy. That will give definite results but if they feel something is not right after your upper GI they may have to do an endoscopy. Upper GI will look at the esophagus and you will be able to see the band and how the barium is flowing through Good Luck Hope it all goes smoothly

Some Men are shallow.. I have men now who wouldnt give me the time of day when I was 75 lbs heavier ... Now they expect me to be flattered that they are noticing me and giving me attention. I think NOT. How shallow is that?? ~c~ just keep being the person you are..you will reap the benefits in such bigger ways then flowers

Either one works for me. I like the LBT Vegas bash rather then Kuris bash..nothing against him or hispatients but I think I would feel more comfortable with all of you..we are like one big happy family and I had so much fun last time Sept. 2 & 3 Kylie Penni NancySmiles Michelle Sept. 9 & 10 Greg Neicy Blossom NancySmiles Michelle

That is so cute and so true

Hi Angela You have come to the right place..this boat is full of bandsters Lots of love & support here Great Job on your wieght loss so far

Good Luck Dr. Ortiz was my surgeon..you will enjoy your trip. They make is so comfortable for you. Ortiz & his entire staff are awesome!

What works for me Blossom is taking a bite of meat with a bite of veggies together. The canned green beans, peas, or spinach work well with most meats. Take a little bite with both together and see if it helps. Someone gave me this tip in the beginning because I was having the sameproblem and it has worked great for me ever since. Dark Meat chicken works best too..as wel las high grade steak cooked a little pink, the more well done the harder and drier it is to get down.

Harder proteins will stay in the pouch longer. When I eat eggs with no hard protein I get hungry faster. Try hard proteins like chicken, fish,. With my eggs I usually have sausage or some kind of meat helps last longer. I ate this morning at 8:00 am and had 1 link of polish sausage and 2 scrambled eggs and still am satisfied. We all crave sweets..We are women Are you waiting an 30 minutes to an hour after you eat to drink. That does make a difference. I know from experience of not waiting.. Sounds like you are doing everything you are supposed to do..glad to see you come out of the closet. Support is essential for me, this site and all of the people here have helped me tremendously..I hope the same for you

Well you have to pat yourself on the back Lisa..months ago you may have stopped to have that french bread pizza with her..What a great NSV for you . Good for you..not giving in to her!

Melanie Like all of the rest here who have posted a reply, you have no reason to de discouraged. You are doing fabulous!!! A couple tips though that may help STOP wieghing yourself everyday, this is the biggest thing to get you discouraged, it sabatoges us. Too much fluctuation.. I weigh on Mondays ONLY ( join our weekly scale challenge) STOP drinking with meals..as hard as it is, it will make a diference. I know from experience. We all chew alot it is part of being banded. Liquids will not help you to lose all of your weight, not with the band anyway DON"T compare yourself to others who have had the band and especially the RNY, every RNY patient will lose faster then us banded patients and that is a proven fact! Think of all the good things in your life that have changed since you have lost 55lbs, focus on that, the wieght loss will come and as many have said, it doesnt matter what the scale says..losing inches & feeling healthier is just as good in my book Hang in there

Unbeleiveable.. What a great job both of you have done! Congratulations to both of you and thanks for sharing

Dehydration can also cause severe headaches..I know this very well from my son when going through his treatments. Whenever he tells me he has a headache I make him drink lots of water in a short period of time Since you are newly banded are you drinking enough? I know it was hard for me to get all of my fluids in the first 2 weeks post op and experienced headaches. A nice strong cup of black coffee can sometimes do the trick for migranes too..Caffeine takes away headaches that is why Excedrin works so well for so many, it is loaded with Caffeine.. Your headaches can also be your body adjusting to the lack of food and calories ..Good Luck, hope you get relief soon :cool:

Emmy.. a litle advice..I have been banded for 9 months and I still do not do hard boiled egss..I have always had a hard time with those even pre band. Try something different..refired beans, cottage cheese , softly scrambled eggs, but not hard boiled eggs . Trust me your band is fine...if it slipped you would know it because you would not even be able to keep down water without throwing up. You are OK.. :cool:

Never got it Jonathan Maybe you can try sending it again??

Amen Kelli & Alex Trish we have all been where you are at right now.. Just wait till you have your band, you will be lovin' it just like the rest of us and losing weight, feeling great and getting healthier..

OH great..Thanks Paula Just what I need another ADDICTION :cool:

I want one angel.atheart@cox.net

That is so great..I am sure Stuart will appreciate all of Mike's support..someone he can relate too and who can relate to him.