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I also had one incision that had a black dot on it.. it was a big black dot, well big enough to cover half the incision.. Im not sure if it is the same thing.. but 7months out now it is starting to fade. You might want to call your Dr. and just ask. There are also a lot of nurses here that might be able to help, I would also I like to know what it is.

Oh My word!!! Im so glad they are okay what a shock that was.

Thanks for your kind words Carrie. I have noticed some NSV's but I dont look at them as though I have accomplished anything and I need to start doing that.. Like I lost 27 inches total.. and I went down 2 sizes.. I have a neck again. I can hold my husbands hand with out cutting the circulation in my own hand. But I look in the mirror after I weigh myself and im disapointed. I guess I have all these NSV but when the scale dont move they dont mean as much.. you know what I mean?... Well Im here for all of your support to help me see that my NSVs mean something. Thank You!

Way To Go Ray!!!!! NSV are so nice arent they! My tummy makes all kinds of noises.. I just tell it "Shhhhhhh already" hehe

Okay I wasnt even going to come here.. I have been so ashamed as to how little I have been losing.. But Im here, Well I thought I did good Last week I lost 5lbs.. how I dont know.. but it must of just want to tease me laugh at me make me hang my head in shame because over the weekend those 5lbs came back. They left and they found thier way back.. did I leave a sented trail for them.. who knows.. But now Im stuck 296lbs.. and it wont go away... its been there for 3months with an occaional tease of a pound or two loss with it creeping right back up on me.. Give me a gun I need to shot them 5lbs so they wont return. Thanks for listening to me.

WOW that is something... I am even impressed. Not many Dr.'s will do that.. enjoy!

At first I thought I was messing up to.. We put such a high expectation that when we actually get there and do what the Dr. says it seems to easy.. Like you think it should be harder. Well we cant be that hard on ourselfs and as long as you are following your Dr.'s orders then you are doing fine... Just keep chewing slow and a whole buch.. take small bites. I have always been a grazer too.. and now when I look in the fridge or cabinet I just get a bottle of water and the helps... sometimes we mistake hunger for just being thursty.

Of course you can come home... You are always welcomed here! We have missed you and the wonderful support you have given. We all have hard times and dont realize the Band IS a tool, its not going to do the work for us but help us to do the work ourselfs. When ever I feel down about my Band and even get mad at it (I have yelled at it a time or two) I know I can come here and get the support I need. Im really glad you are back. God Bless!

You are going to do great! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

You look GREAT!!!!! keep up the good work!

Once a week.. after a 1/2 cup of coffee and bathroom break...... with a Tank and cut of sweats... (thoes are my PJs hehe)

Congratulations on being banded. Its great to hear you are doing well. Still get plenty of rest and water. Take Care

You will be in my thoughts and prayers... Take Care Hun!

Awwwww shucks! Well it seems like im up there all the time.. so we will have to plan something! I think it would be great to meet you!

I just got the chewable gas-X that worked for me

The thin people probably just dont understand.. but being Church friends they should support you anyway. Dont let that get you down. You are doing this for you, to be more healthy.. You will be in my prayers!

My band is great and has changed my life ....... because, Now I have hope, I feel I am in control and food is NOT my life anymore. I can smile and my eyes dont dissapear. I have a neck again, I can walk up and down the stairs, I can spend the day walking around site seeing without having to sit down ever 20min. I go out now, I dont hide in my Apt. I feel better about my self and my life.

Crossing my fingers with you! I have UHC as well and they approved me right away. That was after they lost my paper work and I had to call them.. but once they found my paper work they approved it the next day. Good luck with everything.

Ahhhh sorry you have a cold. You also might want to try some Throat Coat hot tea, they sell it in the hot tea area. It would help me at night with coughing. I hope you get better soon

Wow That is awesome!!! You have done a great job! Keep up the good work!

Its hard belive me... we all go thourgh it. But once you have your surgery you wont think about food the first few days.. Well I know I didnt. Anyway you have to sick to what your Dr. Tells you that is very Important!! Good Luck with everything you are going to be fine.

Walking and Gas-X did it for me... and now I just have the gas without the pain LOL ewwwwww

Those are to funny Thanks for the laugh!!!! I love it when your silly!!!!

Hmmmmmm reminds me of my Family... now I wonder why I dont have dinner with them more offten. It is pretty gross how people eat.. but thank goodness we are not like that huh. And thankgoodness we CAN'T be like that...

I normally stay in CO Springs when I go see Dr. Smith, but this time I think we will stay in Pueblo either way ... again if anyone wants to have lunch let me know...