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Floridays! We are the same age and I am so impressed that you are 7 pounds to goal! Wow! Good for you!

Thank you so much for your encouragement ---- I do want to start to weigh my food and keep track of my calories! Thanks 2muchfun, lucie 159, tomander, mis73, Wildrose 1966, tipsyb, sbeach, and floridays!

Thank you all for your kind encouragement and reassurance!

Hi I had my band put in on November 1 of this year. During the first three weeks, I lost 10 pounds and during the second three weeks, I did not lose any weight. I had my first fill 1 week ago today and since then I have gained 8 pounds. I am very concerned about this as I do not feel as though I and eating a lot. I do know that I seem to have no point of saturation and I do not feel full at any time. I am going back to see the doctor later this week and I am just feeling so down and depressed about my weight. I thought by Christmas time I would have lost at least 15 to 20 pounds. What is wrong with me?

Thank you very much Line Dancer! It sounds like practice and patience are the keys for me right now. Appreciate your advice. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Hi there! I had my surgery on November 1 so I am just in my fourth week post op. Lately I have been feeling quite hungry and I know that I have over indulged on at least four locations. I haven't really had any negative side effects from doing this and that sort of worries me. I don't want to over eat and I will stop, however, I am wondering if I have stretched my stomach? I want to smarten up right away and stop this behavior. I just hope I haven't done damage. I don't feel any different so hopefully all is well. Just wondered if it is at this stage easy to over eat. I was always told that it was not easy to overeat. Just so you know I have not had a fill yet but have one booked in approximately 2 weeks. Can someone please provide me some assistance. I really appreciate it.

Hi, I just asked one question and received some very helpful replies. Thank you kindly! Already I have another question. My surgery was on November 1 and Steri-Strips/bandages were placed over my incisions. Everything seems to be healing well and three of the five steri-strips have fallen off. Is this too soon and should I be placing new bandages over the incisions? Thanks for any insight.

Hi there! I received my lap band on November 1, 2012. For the past two days, I have been experiencing a stitch or cramp underneath my left breast over close to my side. Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience and what it may be caused by? Otherwise I am feeling well. Thank you and I hope someone is able to reply. Thank you and I hope someone is able to reply. quite well and looking forward to eventually

Hi there, I received my Lap band on November 1, 2012. For the past two days I have been experiencing a stitch or cramp underneath my left breast close to my side. Does anyone know what this could be or has anyone had a similar experience?

I am from Calgary' date=' AB and had lap band surgery in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Ortiz of the OCC 10 days ago. I checked things out before going down and found 2 doctors here in Calgary that will do fills for Mexican patients. Feel free to PM me if you would like any information! my experience was wonderful. I am so glad I went there.. I also spent alot less than what it would cost to have it done in Toronto with Slimband.

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Hi Lisa! I am from Calgary and went to Toronto for my lap band. Just had my surgery on November 1st and returned today. Can I ask you who you go to for your fills? Thanks

Hi there! I just received my band a couple of days ago (November 1)! Really looking forward to hearing from you about your initial experiences. I am excited and have lots of questions. Can I drink too much Fluid during the initial fluid weeks? Thanks so much!