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Penni - Well said girlfriend well said! Your back on track back in control & back on the board! can I get a whoooorahhh?? Whooorahhhhh!

Good for you Lins!! I plan on doing a spring Bootcamp in late March as well. Hopefully you'll be on board than too. Great job on your loss & I hope your schedual allows for some exercise & me time.

:confused: You really should get up & walk. Its doesn't have to be fast but you should be walking as much as possible throughtout your waking hours. It makes the body push the gases up & out & down & out. When you walk alot right after surgery & the gasses start to move out that is also why many (including myself) experienced should pain a few days out, primarily Left shoulder pain. Some gasses may get trapped there for an extended period but will eventually(mine took a week) move out & up & away. Yes hot teas & pads can help but the best is to just keep moving to break up the gasses & help them ecsape. I promise you will notice a difference. Also why not call the doctor & just say you would like to schedual another barium swallow in a week or so to check that all is ok. Be honest & tell him that you really didn't believe the final outcome of the second test b/c of what "He Said" about the first & its been weighing on your mind. I am sure he would comply. That is what I would do & by the way when I did my swallow which was months out b/c of a possible slip I got to watch the screen & see the stuff go through- that made me feel really good. Good Luck:girl_hug:

Glad to see your doing well & are finally in "Bandland"!! Yes- I have heard of doctors subscribing gallbaldder meds.As to the injections thats a new one. Its best to stay has active as possible, the more you move the more the gasses will escape. Just walk, no lifting or strenuous activities. So gald your home & safe:0) Congrats

I am so smiling the biggest smile right now! What a great thread to read! I am so happy for you & quit a bit jealous!!! Great Fantastic Incredible JOB!!!

ILMAO- That so cute! Listen weight loss/gain should & I am sure is, the last thing going through your head at this time. Its all about the sweet bundle of joy! I am very happy you got that unfill. I too w/do the same when my time comes. God Bless & can't wait for the photos!:preggers: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Amen Jen! I too pray every night that the Lord lets my body except this tool inside & for me to have the conviction to work with it daily. I enjoyed your prayer very much. The one thing I have taped in huge print on my frig is "What have you done today to make you feel proud?" Its the theme song from the biggest loser & it helps me to make better choices. Keep focus & good luck

Thank the high heavens for that!!!! I feel the board sighing a huge breath of relief! Thank you for changing your mind & staying Leatha I hope the "VOODOO DOLLS " I sent helped! LOL LOL :hug:

Where are you Girl! We want a glowing report, your on our minds & in our thoughts!

HI Jen Congrats on your recent banding & your commitment to yourself. All I need for bootcamp is what you loose every week by Sunday or Monday of that week. So you have officially 3 weeks left till the end of Bootcamp. Maybe in your signature(Like mine) you can put the dates of 2-19, 2-26, 3-5 & than at the end of each of those weeks we can see & add your weight loss & body fat% - if you have that & or inches. Inches I think are most important, so measure yourself today if possible. I already added in your name & 5 pds- good for you! Also I plan on doing another Bootcamp starting in late March for the springtime. So happy your with us here & now!

HI Donali! lol lol Just wanted to say HI Donali! My happy thought for the day is that the sun is actually shinning in MICHIGAN! Horray!

I so gald to see I wasn't alone in this. I am also amazed at how we are all thinking about her at the same time. BoyI wished I kept Philips IM. Do you think if we could find her old memeber status we could email him & let him know our prayers are with his family??? OK - well I answered my own ??'s & found her old memeber icon & sent him a IM w/the link to this thread. Hopefully it will be recieved & he can see that she is not forgotten but still very much missed.

What a super photo!!! He looks so proud & full of happiness. I am happy for the whole family!

Well you say the area is healed & no pain. If there is no inflamation & no redness & your main complaint is that your restriction is lost I would say the following. Sounds like the doctor hit your tubing w/a needle & sprung a small leak. He missed it(the port) several times you said. The tubing can be replaced w/another operation but I would see maybe if you wish to return to this particular Doctor. My doctor has never once missed my port & I have had more than 6 fills/unfills. If you do go to this Doc - I say he should cover the cost since he more than likely pierced the tubing. Have them do an Flora Test on you & see if they can find the leak. Also look up "leak" under search here on LBT for better advice than I have & people who have actually gone through it. Good luck

I would advise finding a regular LOCAL doctor for fills & unfills & check ups. You will need after care on a regular basis. I have seen my doctor at least 7 times in the last 9 months. Plus they may have local support groups to join. As to your problem- Yes you are too tight & need an unfill to some degree. The idea of the band is to eat & feel full for longer periods than preband. Its good that you recognized this & know your too tight. It is always a smarter idea to be less tight than over tight. Yes it may be more work but you can & will adjust to working with your band. I had a slight unfill & struggled w/not getting it for a few weeks. I was much better when I got it but had to really work at not over eating again. Its a struggle w/your mind as well as w/your body in the beginning. I am 9 mnths out & finally feel I got IT! at about 8 mnths out. Be patient & please find someone local. You'll be happier in the end. God Bless you.

8 week :update: LBT privates: brackets = negative RED=pounds BLUE=inches PINK=BF% I'll succeed. (5) (3") (.5%) ..................... CatherineD The Best of ME................. CPCarol Lsasha (6) ............................. Aimze Dylansmom...................... Moonietunes Big Paul........................... Absousa Duckie .............................Jack NJchick ............................Maggie63 (4) Desi80 (3) .............................. Cheri (2) Victoriana (8) ......................... Tommy O (10) (2) Justbeingme..................... Jammin & Losin (6) Wendiss............................ Zoe Scottygyrl......................... Mermaid Shanna............................. Weight Shaker (2.5) LaMadam (1) ........................... Bostonfatgirl Penni60 (5) (6) ............................. Bondgirl Fee................................... Double Trouble (4) ShellyJ.............................. Vtobon (2.0) SuperDaddy....................... Jessiebear (15) (22.5) "Withtheband".................... It's me-Debbydo Corinne:preggers: 9 w/baby .............. Marebear (7) Crete................................. Lins12 (7.5) FireCallie ............................. Rpaniagua77 (even) FunnyDuddies 5 ...................... BigEthel Teresa 3 ...............................Newgirl Txblue Eyedqt ........................ Shoresexy (5) Please let me know if any of the stats are wrong or if anyone is missing. Also I plan on doing updates on every Sunday/Monday from now on b/c that is the official start to every week at BootCamp

NOW thats what I call determination Teresa! Good for you!!!!!! :whoo:I am very proud of your come back & especially of your focus. So did I mark your weight correct from the beginning of Bootcamp ? I think I did but want to make sure. Lsasha- Oh girl I know that kind of pain about chocolate too! Infact I broke down last week while I was burnt & bought chocolate Easter eggs w/peanut butter in them. So you and I both will have to be careful w/Easter:Bunny :Bunny just around the corner. 5 pounds you can loss that really fast I just know it!:nod: The good news is I have experienced w/the band that once you get back on track the weight seems to WANT to fall off VERY QUICKLY. I mean its like the band wants to get back to were it was before the gain. This morning I am down one more pound so I lost the 1.5 from last week & now need to try & loose 4 before the weight in next Sunday/Monday. Being realistic I think I may loose 2 & I actually would be happy with that. If I lost more I will be jumping for JOY>:Bunny :Bunny :high5: BigEthel/Penni( i know your not weighing in but checking in can help keep focus) All the others-- My new soliders?- Where are you girls/guys?

WOW! Love the colors Girlie, beautiful just like you! Happy Birthday!!!

Me too Me too Me too Paula- Gotta love me! lol lol lol:grouphug: HA ha - Gosh I crack myself up sometimes! Kidding aside- I have no idea what the heck is going on but hope it ends by tomorrow. love ya'll too!

where is everyone???? Was the Sarge out of line this last time???? Did he piss off or scare some people into leaving??? Boy I hope not or I may have to say something to him & try a bit of my Tie Kwon Do on him.LOL LOL I already am down one pound this morning! Horray- Really ate well yesterday & was moving alot more. Still peeling like a snake. I wonder how much skin weighs???--lol lol lol

I couldn't have said it better myself. Its a shame. I don't read certain things b/c I know I will be upset. Instead I just shake my head in disbelief & move my mouse to something more worth my time. It truely sickens me to loose any bandster.

Well last tuesday I went tanning. I had gone numerous x's over my lifetime & practically have never ever burnt. But it had been about 3 to 4 yrs as I told the 17 yr old behind the desk & I wasn't sure what was new on the market & how long I should go for. She said & highly recommended the "Non Burning Monster Bed" w/bronzing bulbs instead of the high pressure bed I was used to. Said it cost a bit more but no burning/average person goes for 30 mins she said w/a smile. I said well that sounds like alot. She said its OK the computer will only let me schedual you for 25 mins for a first timer. I said ok- your sure? She said yah. I actually got out after 21 mins aprox- I was very sweaty & felt too hot. Basically that evening about 3 hours later I blacked out & fell in my bathroom floor around 1am & woke up at 1:35am. totally naked & on the ceramic floor. Crashed into a drawer w/my butt & actually cut my lower thigh. Cracked my head a bit & pulled down a towel rack in the process. Holly hell! Got 2 tylenol down my throat & crawled back into bed & tried my sister- no answer. Than all I remember is waking up the next day- THANK YOU JESUS! Long & short of it it is nearly 6 days later & I can walk now & I was able to go to church this morning. The Tanning salon agreed to pay for all my medical expeneses & creams/pain killers plus fix the damage to the bathroom & give me free tanning packages. Well not like I ever want to go tanning again:0) But I told them I did want everthing else covered & since I am not working I wouldn't sue them for time lost on the job. Bad news I also had gained 6 pounds this week - good news was all but 2 are gone- it was swollen Water weight. Hopefully I can start working out again soon. What a week!:0(

no lawyer Tina- Just am happy I wasn't hurt worse. they're covering my out of pocket & I will be asking for a small compensation. Jenna- Thnks- "just chasing after you;0)" Well Its peel & scratch time. But the newer skin below feels so much more smooth & soft. I am actually glad I am peeling b/c the burnt skin really really got tough & actually hard in areas. It was freakin me out a bit.

My sweet Leatha G!!!! I have learned so much from you over these past two years & am not 100% sure why your choosing to leave. Maybe its just time to move on to other things. You are a tremendous women & I thank you for everything you have every posted to me & all that you have helped me through & taught me. I wish you weren't leaving but hope that if you are you will at least visit often & let us know how your doing. All the best to you Leatha! Love Christina

See if you can return it somewhere & get some money back Or sell it in a garage sale this spring. They are a gimmick & do absolutely nothing for you except deter your focus from a real workout.