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I Mexico anything is possible..My Dr. told me that if in 6 motnhs I want another band , he will gladly do it for me..but if I maintain for those 6 months, why get another band. My goal is to maintain and possibly still lose a pound or two here and there. Now if I wanted my insurance to pay for it there is no way I would be approved..I have a 28.5 BMI which is in the normal range.

Vines your words speak volumes.. But even with the best aftercare shit happens..I'm a testament of that! I hope you seeing your surgeon while you are home gives you some peace of mind and you get some answers. Best of luck

Like I said I had Zero symptoms... I have great restriction & was still losing weight. I was just going in for a check up from my bowel obstruction that was back in April..Dr. Ortiz wanted another endo in 6 months which was to be in October but I just could not get down there... I had a fill in July and nothing looked out of the ordinary then,the barium flowed perfectly through the band and if they suspect erosion the barium will flow over the band and not through it.. so he believes it happened between July after my last fill and now. I have to be there for 48 hours. He told me it is just like the originaL surgery as far as the gas since they do it laproscopically, the reason for the 48 hours is to be on IV antibiotics,I will have surgery on Monday and come home Wednesday. iI will be on liquids for a week and mushy's for a week then onto solids. This may sound strange but now that I know I'm eroded I want my band out ASAP, I do not want it to do any damage to my stomach or other organs.

Happy Birthday Alexandra..thank you for al lof your words of wisdon you share with all of us here. I hope you are having an awesome day

Jonathan Sorry to hear the bad news If the band is too small for the stomach to fix itself then why the liquids for 7 days? Can it slip more if you don't? I have BC?BS so I feel your frustration, this is why I went to Mexico hang in there and know we are all here for you with support

My mother died at age 51 of heart disease and she weighed only 98 lbs. It was time for me to do something.... I want to be around for my children and grandchildren

Linda, Dreams can become reality. I started in a size 22-20 I am now in a size 8-10, ...19 months later Anything is possible if you want it bad enough!

Be careful, being filled too tight and having constant burping can lead to gastritis..I know. I have it! I burp little burps all day long. I'm problably going to be unfilled on Monday due to my gastritis. Do a search on gastritis on yahoo..

Way to go, Fantastic news!

Tod I was on a 6 month plateau with zero weight loss. I started writing down everything I ate..in one month I lost 10 lbs. Journaling your food really does help. It keeps you accountable. There is something to be said about seeing what you eat on paper. It makes you make better choices.

I'm a chocoholic and I am successful Enough said!

Welcome home Jonathan... You have taken the first step, coming back here where we all love you and want to support you. You have had a rough year, no doubt about it..through it all you still have managed to lose 44 lbs..NOT gain 44 lbs, that is a victory in itself. Be proud. You're home now here with all of us. You can do this Jonathan. One thing that works for me in accountability is to journal what I eat and I mean every single bite. Something about seeing it on paper really helps me to make better choices when I do eat. Maybe try journaling for awhile see if it helps you to not eat the crap food. We are all here to help you Jonathan to get back opn track...

Francesca, you know I iwll be thinking about you girlfriend...I will call you on Monday the 21st after I get home from TJ and let you know the status of my endo..

UHC is one of the easiest on getting approved, dont worry. I'm sure you wil lbe approved also. Keeping my fingers crossedfor you

You may experience a Blue time..it is more so from the loss of food, food has been our best friend for many years, giving it up for the first few weeks during the healing and post op phase could create some saddness, but once you start to see the results, it all goes away. The great thing about the band for me is I still enjoy food and Iam losing weight! You will be fine

Your band needs to set tinto place, sort of like anchoring in. Any solids foods could be harmful since digestion with solid foods is a work out on your stomach with so much turning and churning, it could make your band slip if it has not set into place. Not to mention you most likely have lots of swelling which would make for solids very painful going down. Be wise, follow your Dr.s orders, they are there for a reason. Congratulations to you on your new band. I wish you lots of success

I love turquoise or pink with brown. Ialso wear red with brown. Yellow goes goodwith brown too:)

Great Great Poem Thank Terri, I am going to print it out for keeps

I weigh every Monday morning in my bra and panties

Sounds great but Cauliflower is one of those foods I was told to avoid after banding due top the gas it causes..I love cauliflower, I may have to try it anyways with this recipe sounds yummy!

Happy Birthday Trauma Nurse Hope your day was special

I just saw this thread too.. Congratulations on your new band. I wish you lots of success. Here's to a happier healthier life!

There are a couple of members here who go to Dr. Mckeen Maybe you can PM them. If I recall they get together from time to time Vera and Cadydid are members here who both use Dr. McKeen I believe.

I was unfilled completely for 2 months and I actually lost 4 lbs during that time. I was a very good bandster duringthattime. I had such fearsof gainingweight. I now have 1.5 cc;s in my band and it is perferct restriction. The key is to not let your head get the best ofyou during this time, make wise choices. I know it is easier said then done, but it can be done. You have had great success so far so that should help to keep you motivated to continue...journal your food, it helps to make better choices when you see it on paper. It really does work! Good Luck to you

my doctor requires 3 days of liquids after a fill.