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Thankfully I have thick hair but mine is still falling out too. Badly! I run my fingers through it & I have a handful...not exaggerating either. :crying: I have no idea how long it's suppose to last but I did hear that it grows back. So far I'm not missing it but it is annoying.

Hi ladies, I tried to post earlier today but the website was acting crazy. I'm still here...and encourage anyone thinking about the lap band...I may not be loosing at a fast rate as some, but I'm doing ok otherwise. I haven't updated my ticker but I'm down 47 lbs & Sept 5th will be my 6th month anniversary. I've had 4 fills and this 4th one is the first time I've actually felt the band work like I was told it would. My schedule is a bit crazy with two boys so I am not available to exercise with y'all...my hubby doesn't get home until late so I'd have to bring boys in tow...I get enough exercise just chasing them in the backyard and my house, let alone around a track or somewhere else. If my home life changes, I will have to get involved with a walk group such as you local ladies. I hope this finds all doing well & loosing big!

Hi, I'm not military either. I'm originally from here but lived away for 13 years & just moved back. I've got plans tomorrow. Hubby works late & isn't home until 8:30 so I may have to bow out of a meeting. :thumbdown:

More in common! I'm looking for work too...been home over 3 years now but need to find something! Sorry to hear about everything going on...once you feel better then things should start picking up. I'm not sure of where in Cabot is a good walking place? Actually the Jacksonville Community Center has that track. I've only been living in Cabot for a year so maybe I don't know what it all offers.

bandster, you are pretty far out from the band...how are you doing? I just had my 4th fill & finally feel like it might be working the way I thought it should. I'd be up to getting together with those of us nearby...I live in Cabot.

Yay, you found it--do you like it? I shop Cabot Walmart but I have not looked for the Skinny Cow ice cream there yet. Let me know if it's any good--I love chocolate! Each doctor is different & if you research outside of AR threads, you'll find that some go home from the hospital with a fill! I got my first fill at 4 weeks post-op. Between every 4 to 6 weeks is when I have been getting my fills. Congrats on the 13 pounds!!

keri: The Skinny Cow chocolate milk is at Walmart Supercenter. It is by all the other milks. I LOVE IT! I have not seen it at Kroger though. Someone told me they also have Skinny Cow ice cream but I have yet to find it.

Hi y'all, I was banded by Dr. Baker in Little Rock. I highly recommend him & his office staff are great!

Hi all, I'm bouncing back in here just to add some info about protein stuff...I have found the Atkins protein drinks to be WONDERFUL! I have only tried to 2 different chocolate drinks (b/c I'm a chocolate lover) but they are truly wonderful. One drink is what I have for breakfast & it is 15g of protein. At night, when I take pills & before bed, I am also drinking an 8oz glass of Skinny Cow (fat free chocolate milk) and it is 9g protein in just the 8oz. I know I appreciate the tidbits when it comes to foods...so I just wanted to share & see if anyone else is drinking the same?

Giggle & I have the same insurance, same doctor & surgery on the same day...crazy huh? I just wanted to add also that I had no problems with Federal BCBS. My claims were all paid within a 2 month period. jaybee: If your BMI is 40 or greater, you should not have any issues with your insurance.

My fills have been off...he was out of town and then his next available is later...I am a bit miffed over that. I just had my 2nd fill and it was 6 weeks from the first...I don't go in for my 3rd until the end of June so that will be another 6 weeks out. I've stalled on my weight loss & it is frustrating. I don't think he fills me enough...I cannot tell a difference from the first fill to the 2nd. I have a total of 2cc. What about you? When is your next fill? Do you feel a difference at all? I can still eat quite a bit of food...it is willpower & my "diet mode" keeping me from eating as much as I COULD. This has been difficult...feels like I don't even have the band. I've lost 30 lbs so I really should not complain.

GIGGLE, I actually did not talk with anyone except my roommate...she was in for something other than WLS. What time was your surgery? I think I was the 2nd one of the day. That is just too neat. Yes! I did get that card. I got it from the nurses--you are suppose to keep it in your wallet in case you are in an accident & they have to emergency surgery or something...they must know you have the band. There is a number on it to register with Realize (I am bad & have not gone on there). I would call Dr. Baker's office & ask Addy or someone to help. They may have it in your file or something. It actually feels good to know that you are in my area with same surgery date & doctor!

Hi ladies, I'm jumping in...I hope you don't mind. GIGGLE, I also had my surgery done on 3/5/08! WOW! And I live in Cabot. I had Dr. Baker & love him. I was saying on another thread that I only attened one support group meeting (the required one) and have not been back. There were too many people there--well over 100 & I did not feel like I could support or be supported in a crowd of people. I mainly use on-line forums for support. Ok, stepping back out to lurkdom.