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BANDSTER45, Thank you for the reply. I remember those PMS days well..LOL Since I am nearly 60 that is one joy I have gotten past. Anyway, good luck on your journey. I have made a few changes in my eating habits this last week and feel I am on my way again. I think I was reverting to old habits, eating too fast and not chewing well enough. I am concentrating on that again and am doing much better. I am a low BMI bandster and, of course, self pay. I don't think my age helps, it is so hard to lose weight as you get older. Anyway, thanks again, and good luck.

Wow... I wasn't gripping as if I was sorry I had it done... I was merely questioning whether I was going about things the right way. I too am a self pay and feel it is worth the money. I have lost over 55 lbs in the last year. I lost some weight before I was banded in March and had started watching what I eat last summer. I was wondering if my band was too tight. I have had 4 fills, so this was not my first. Anyway, I will continue on this journey and am glad I was banded.

Thank you for the information. The last time I went for a fill, the doctors tried to find a fill that would help me lose weight without being too tight. I have not lost much weight since my banding in March. I think they felt the band might still be too tight, but I insisted on keeping it where they last put it. Well....I pb very easily, never really feel full and overeat by having smoothies, etc. because I am so hungry and can't get food down very easily at all. It sounds like I am going at this wrong. It is hard to believe you feel more comfortable and lose weight better with less of a fill. I am concerned that I am stretching my esophagus or my pouch. Maybe I am just trying to eat the wrong things. I have trouble with eggs, bread and fruits with skins (grapes, plums, etc.) Any advise? Should I have my fill reduced? I just can't find the 'sweet spot' I felt after the surgery. It was so easy to lose and I felt full quickly. Once I healed and had my first fill....nothing. I was always hungry and always eating. I went back for 3 fills in two weeks and insisted that it be retricted well. I think I am paying for that now. Could I really do better at losing with less of a fill? thank you, Kathy

Mike, I also had my band done by Dr. Ortiz. The last time I was there Dr. Acosta and Dr. Martinez worked to try to get me to a place where I would have enough restriction and still be able to eat. It has really been tough since then. I pb all the time and end up eating smoothies and things that are probably stopping me from losing weight. I have not lost weight in 2 months, and have only lost about 15 lbs. since my banding in March. It is hard to comprehend, but after reading your post I am wondering if I am filled too much. It seems so counter intuitive...you would think the more restriction the more weight loss. I am concerned about stretching my esophagus or my pouch. It sounds like I better go back and have some restriction taken out. Thanks, Kathy

<p>I am really glad I found this site. I have not lost any weight in almost 2 months. I pb all the time. Some days I can eat almost any amount I want and other days I can't eat much at all. I am beginning to wonder if my fill is too much. I never feel satisfied and am concerned that I am stretching either my esophagus or my pouch. It sounds like I need to have an unfill and let things get back to normal. The pb'ing hurts like crazy and I have a hard time eating most of the time.</p>

I had my inner thighs operated on in October of 2005. It is a painfull surgery and the scars are not all that attractive, but the results in rewarding. I have had a breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck and the inner thighs. The thighs were the most difficult. Would I do it again? Yes At least in my clothes I look soooo much better and my legs do not rub together like they did. They have always rubbed, even as a teenager ( and I was not heavy), but after so much weight gain they were painful. Much better now.:whoo:

Wow..I am glad I found this section. I just had my first fill last Tuesday. He put in 1.8cc. I was told to drink liquids all day. Once I flew back home I found I could still eat anything without restriction. I went back to Mexico 2 days later and he put in another 4cc. I tried eating toast and thought I had some restriction, but when I got home I found, once again, that I can pretty much eat anything I want. This is not helping me. I have gained back 6 pounds since going back on food after surgery. I felt I had my sweet spot three weeks after surgery when I started on solid food again. It was wonderful. I ate very little (healthy choices) and felt very comfortable. Now all I feel is hungry all the time. I am going back again this week for another adjustment. I feel I am going the wrong direction.

Geez... ok what did I do wrong. I got the ticker to show up once and I thought it would just show up each time I posted. What do I do to make that haopen, or do I have to insert it each time? Kathy

Wow...it worked. Finally I feel like a real part of the lap-band family. lol I was banded on March 22, 2007, by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I am working through my 3 weeks of liquids, but still have some cravings. So far, so good. I love these forums, they have saved my sanity. Thank you all for being there. This has been a life long struggle and I am looking forward to finally losing weight and keeping it off. Here's to all of us!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Kathy

url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/w049aak/] I am trying to figure out how to get my ticker to show up on this forum with my posts. Not very computer literate, but love these tickers. Can anyone help me? Thank you

sorry about the double post...my hand slipped

I am loving this site. I am getting banded Thursday, March 22. My BMI is 34, I am 5'6" and 215. Audrey, you have really pushed me to do some fast research. I called Dr. Ortiz' office only last Wednesday. They had a cancellation for March 22, 2007, and since my BMI was 34, I was able to take the appointment. This has been very last minute to me and I feel I am trying to take in a lot before the surgery. I am scared, but my blood sugars are high and my blood pressure is high. I have dieted all my life only to gain it back. I was at 264 last June. After my father died I decided to do something about my weight. He was always so sweet, telling me I was really pretty and would be more so if I was able to lose the weight. But he was never judgmental. Just sweet and caring. I really miss him, but that is another story. Since he passed, I began having a different relationship with food. I began to eat less and stop binging on ice cream and candy. I have hit a plateau that I cannot seem to break. I have been at this weight since Christmas. It is time to do something to break the yo-yo dieting. I am 57 and I know I need something to help me get to goal and stay there. Gastric Bypass was not an option to me because my father died of stomach cancer and I was told it was because he had part of his stomach removed 40 years ago from ulcers. I became paranoid and decided I didn't want any cutting on my stomach or intestines. I know Gastic is a good solution for many, but for me the last year was too horrible and I didn't want to do that kind of surgery. Thank you all for such invaluable information. Kathy

I am loving this site. I am getting banded Thursday, March 22. My BMI is 34, I am 5'6" and 215. Audrey, you have really pushed me to do some fast research. I called Dr. Ortiz' office only last Wednesday. They had a cancellation for March 22, 2007, and since my BMI was 34, I was able to take the appointment. This has been very last minute to me and I feel I am trying to take in a lot before the surgery. I am scared, but my blood sugars are high and my blood pressure is high. I have dieted all my life only to gain it back. I was at 264 last June. After my father died I decided to do something about my weight. He was always so sweet, telling me I was really pretty and would be more so if I was able to lose the weight. But he was never judgmental. Just sweet and caring. I really miss him, but that is another story. Since he passed, I began having a different relationship with food. I began to eat less and stop binging on ice cream and candy. I have hit a plateau that I cannot seem to break. I have been at this weight since Christmas. It is time to do something to break the yo-yo dieting. I am 57 and I know I need something to help me get to goal and stay there. Gastric Bypass was not an option to me because my father died of stomach cancer and I was told it was because he had part of his stomach removed 40 years ago from ulcers. I became paranoid and decided I didn't want any cutting on my stomach or intestines. I know Gastic is a good solution for many, but for me the last year was too horrible and I didn't want to do that kind of surgery. Thank you all for such invaluable information. Kathy

I did a quick response message and it posted in introductions. Sorry about that. My husband and I arrive at San Diego airport Wednesday at 2:40pm. I will look forward to meeting you and Marsha. I am soooo nervous I am sick to my stomach. Kathy

My husband and I get into San Diego at about 2:40pm on Wednesday. I am looking forward to meeting up with you (and Marsha). I am sooooo nervous I am sick to my stomach. I hope this works. Kathy

thank you becky. we will keep you all posted.

Marsene, I live in Benicia, near San Francisco. How about you? I am also scared, but excited. I am so glad you will be there. I have not come across any postings from Marsha. Kathy

I am really getting nervous. Yesterday I was bad on my liquid diet. Today I will stay on track. Has anyone else had trouble with the diet? I am afraid that they will not be able to do the surgery because I ate some things I shouldn't have. My surgery is Thursday. Has anyone else ever cheated on the pre-op diet and still had surgery. I am so irritated with myself. Kathy

Hi Marsene, My name is Kathy and I am getting banded in TJ on Thursday, Dr. Ortiz. My BMI is 34. I have also tried everything and cannot keep the weight off. My blood sugars are elevated and my blood pressure is high. It is time to do something that will last. I am so nervous. If you are going to Dr. Ortiz then I will see you Thursday. Kathy

Hi Stacy, Good for you! Thanks to you I will probably go through with the procedure. I will be there next wednesday. I live near San Francisco, in Benicia. I have been stressed and a nervous wreck. I am so happy things went well for you. Nice to know there are computers available. Thank you so much for the vote of confidence on Dr. Ortiz. I have been so anxious about this. I will probably continue to be anxious, but at least I know things should work out ok. Thank you. Kathy

Stacy, Where are you if you are just an hour post-op. I am getting banded by Dr. Ortiz on March 22. When you are up to it tell me more. I am so nervous and afraid it won't work for me. Do you live in California? Kathy

Hi everyone... I am knew to this site and just starting my journey. I am being banded by Dr. Ortiz on March 22. I live in Benicia, CA, near San Francisco. I have been following this site for some time to get up the courage to do this. Thank you all, and I hope to begin ongoing communication with you, as well as seek guidance and help. I am a bit scared, but am going to do it Kathy