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4RE4ME you did a great job!!! I only made it to 19 on the workouts but the challenge did help me start moving.....should we continue for August? Any suggestions on a new challenge.....you should start this one!

I want to keep up with my husband and kids who are very active. In April before my band, we went snowboarding and it was a struggle for me but as my thighs burned and I was out of breath all I could think was "this is the last time I will feel this crappy" Next year I will be healthy! I want to be healthy (and look good) for my kids graduations, weddings, grandkids etc!

Only one lb for me but I will take it!! Not doing well with water at all, considering getting my first fill soon! You are all doing so well........thanks again for the incentive!!! Name........................Starting….......Curren t …...Goal….....To Go losingjusme...................293..............288 ..........266...........22 juliegeraci....................226..............22 6...........206...........20 areellady.....................251.5............240 .5 ...........230...........10.5 punkeyb88...................306..............238.. ..........225..........13 Chris_NJ......................326.............310. ...........290..........20 PaulaD........................222..............222 ............200..........22 MM............................248...............24 8............230...........18 sdakotaRN..................255...............255.. ..........230..........24.6 Babygrl1234...............224................218.. .........199..........19 faithmd.....................312...............308. ..........285...........23 Jan421......................267...............262. ...........247..........15 Metalband.................203...............196... ..........183...........13 tann........................223................211 ............198...........13 Banannie..................182..............176.8.. .........162...........14.8 Josette....................322...............322.. ..........299...........23 chickatee.................217...............213... ..........199...........16 beachgirl..................270..............220... .............155...........65 Marlluvia...................220.............220... .........200...........20 Jennifur....................222…............219... .........200..........19 KariK.......................179..............179.. ..........155..........24. MarCar.....................296............ 285.............276...........9 Punkeyb88................238............238....... ..... 220......... 18 Jadrad7....................243............230..... .......220..........23 Denise......................265...........259... .........240..........25 Wen.........................303...........299.. ...........285.........14 SWEETY...................217...........211........ ......199.........12 Lochnagar................249...........249.... ........221..........28 glinadb....................285…........282........ .....260..........22 Denise....................330............265...... .......240..........25 mel........................254.4........245.6..... .....230..........15.6 Amelia40..................285...........288....... .....255...........33 Crabby54.................257...........245........ ....232.........25 Sunny 112...............219...........181.............16 5........16 __________________

Thanks for the tip.....I thought she was kook too!!! She was trying to talk me into RNY, then she took a phone call and made plans for the weekend!!! What a loon! See you there, maybe! Maureen

Welcome.....I am glad that you found us!

I had some bruising from the surgery but also from the heparin shots they give you to stop blood clots.....I was banded in May and you can still see them although they are now faint! Good luck on your journey.....you will not be disappointed!

I was banded on the 21st and I do not have a fill either! My doc said the same to me, he wanted to wait until the weight loss slowed and I agreed. I feel like I have the best of both worlds for now, I can eat everything but just small amounts so for me, for right now, it works but as soon as the scale stops moving, I will get a fill. Come and join us under monthly support groups in the May 07 thread.....the a-May-zing bandsters. Cheers! Maureen

I am going to be at BIDMC on Wednesday since my DH is having hernia surgery with Dr Schneider. I thought since I will be there I would go to my first post op meeting but........What about the psycho???? Please tell me who what and where so I do not waste my time. Thanks from a fellow mass band sista! Maureen

It is a series of clues that lead you to different places. You have to figure out the clue, go to that spot and find the next clue and so on......good luck!

Mine hurt for a long time until one day I was hanging a curtain and I stretched it too far and I felt a pull/pop, and the pain was gone!! The doc said that I must have popped the last stitch. I think the pain comes from the stitches on the muscle, maybe you still have a lone stitch causing the pain??? I hope it goes away soon for you.....it was so uncomfortable! Good Luck! Maureen

Well Done!You should be proud!

I had port pain for a long time. It was sometimes severe (not to scare you, just honesty). My doc said it is because of the muscle that it was stitched to. I asked about it on here and some people said it will go away overnight....I did not believe them and lo and behold, it went away overnight!!!! When I went back to the doctor I told him that I felt almost a pull/pop when I was hanging curtains and the pain went away, he said I must have popped the last stitch. So be prepared, it could hurt for a while but the pain is all forgotten now and the weight loss is great. Life is good! Congratulations on your band and welcome!

Lorna, Sorry you had to go through such an ordeal, I wish you a speedy recovery!!!Please keep us posted! Maureen

That is so great!!!! Good for you, you must be ecstatic!!! :clap2:I love hearing these stories, it inspires me!!

I have been thinking of you......you are doing great!!! I have lost 30 lbs since surgery and have not had a fill yet but the second it starts to slow down I am going to get one. Please let me know how it goes after your fill. I decided not to get one because I am still losing (slowly) but the doc said he would rather wait. It was good to hear from you, Cheers, Maureen

Good Luck.......only a few more days. Please check in and let us know how it goes for you.

Glad to hear that you are both doing well......welcome to bandland!!! I am so happy with my choice. I eat like a skinny person now, its hard to wrap my mind around the fact that I may be a normal BMI after all. It is truly great when the feeling kicks in. It is just around the corner for you guys!!!! Hey has anyone heard from Quinn?????

Check out the thread in the general discussion called "whats improved for you" or anything that says NSV. You will be amazed!!

I know someone who did something similar in the Amazing Race Style...it was to a surprise birthday party, all the guests participated in the race and at the party surprised her with the trip! Good luck!

Now that you mention it....my first and only period since banding was the longest one I have ever had (a full 7 days) It wasn't that heavy, just spotting for days. I hope that the next one is normal....actually I hope there isn't a next one!!!!LOL. Your weight loss is great!! Keep up the good work! Hope the cycle gets better!

I am sorry that you feel so yucky! Some people feel nauseated from the medicine but the saliva thing???? I have only had that feeling when I have eaten the first bite without chewing enough and it gets stuck. I would wait and if it keeps happening I would ask the doctor. Was that soup chunky? Could a piece have gotten stuck? Good luck and welcome to bandland!

Hey Nimblebean, Your weight loss has been great! Unfortunately plateaus happen. Let us know how it goes after your next fill. I have not gotten one yet but I am thinking I need one soon. I am getting hungry especially at night. Great Job on the challenge......the thread is not getting much response but....it has been a motivator for me! Good luck and take care, Maureen

Where is everyone......how is the challenge going? I have been good with the exercise but not with Water. Went to the doc but did not get my fill, we decided to wait it out. Hope all is well with the amayzing people!

First few days are uncomfortable.....but all worth it! Good Luck!!

I had terrible port pain too. I was banded on may 21st. The pain went away overnight! One day extremely sore....next day gone. I asked my doc and he said the stitches on the muscle hurt and some more than others and once the last stitch is gone so is the pain. Until then the pain was horrible.....my heart goes out to you but just know it is all worth it!