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I have no problems chewing gum.. i get NO gas, NO pain nothing... I have always been grossed out about swallowing gum so I wont do that. but so far it dont do anything to me. Now drinking water to fast.. I burp all kinds!! LOL

Hey Aileena, I had my first fill on the 23rd.. It was pretty much a breeze too... Lucky you though getting numbed first LOL And I hear ya about the pressure, I guess they poke and feel to make sure they get the right spot. It was intresting. Glad yours went great! Take Care

I took a shower the after too... I didnt wash my tummy at all.. I just let the water run over it.. It felt really good... I did wash the essential parts though LOL

WOW everyone looks... FANTASTIC!!! I will have some pictures from our Colorado trip Monday... (Im going for my fill) I will flant my new filled body for you then... LOL

hahaha I think she meant Jump..

I waited an hour in the pre-op room.. or maybe longer. I had a blood thinner shot that had to take effect. and I had my stockings and They gave me a shot to relax me right before I was wheeled in.. My Dr. was talking to me but I kept falling asleep lol.. then they came to wheel me back and I kissed me hubby and cried the whole way... then they made get on another table and i remember having a mask over my face taking deep breathes.. like one.. I was out! I woke up in recovery asking "Am I skinny yet?" Then I got wheeled into my room and I watched the snow fall... I was so out of it.. it was fun!!! LOL

Debbie, sorry you had a hard time with your fill. Im going to see Dr. Smith tomorrow 23rd for my 1st fill. Im a little scared about it but I hope i do good. I can feel my port very well so im hoping that Dr. Smith will find it fast. Congrats on your 16 1/2 pounds thats really good. I need to learn to eat better as well.. maybe we can encourage one another! Take Care

You look Famous!!! Love the hair!!!

WOW Thank you!!!!! I had a wonderful day... Thanks to my DH I even won 60.00 at the casino lol Happy Birthday to you too Mary! hope you had a wonderful day!!! (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

I havent had heart burn since my surgery.. oh and I love it!! I use to get heart burn 4-5 times a day without meds.. and now NONE!! I cant "feel" the band but, I can feel when i start to get full... I just wish I can learn to stop... The stuck feeling is the worse feeling in all the world! I didnt think I was doing as well either.. but I know a fill will help/boost my weight loss. Just keep an eye out for what you are eating.. I know its hard but we all have to learn, I know im still trying! Seems like everything is normal with what you are having to go thourgh. Good Luck with everything!! Take Care!!!!!

Hey April BandFamily!!!! I was Banded April 28th and i am doing okay.. I have lost 20lbs and cant wait to lose more. I waiting to pass the 300's and say goodbye to them FOREVER!!! Im going on June 24th for a fill and hopefully that will kick start my weight loss. Hang in there April Bandsters! We can do it!!!! Good Luck to everyone.. ((((((hugs)))))))))

I can feel my port poking me too. My port is right under my ribcage on the left side. When I am sitting at the table studying or even sitting down watching TV it starts to hurt a little like i feel the pressure on my ribs. I asked my Dr.'s Asst. about it and he said its okay.. and once I start losing weight it will start to feel better. So your not alone in this hehehe... Take Care

UHC misplaced my paper work too.. I stayed on the phone with them until i got a straight answer even if i called 10 times that day. I was approved the next day. sometimes you have to fight!!!

What a cutie you have there Paula!! She looks like a doll.

Congrats Flower take care of yourself!!!!

at 315lbs, I HATE summer! LOL it gets so hot and dry out sometimes it hard to breathe. Im glad I dont live in AZ, or NV right now LOL either I need to lose weight so this weather wont bother me or winter needs to come back quickly! ...sorry summer gals.... lol

My thoughts and prayers are with you! And my everything that can be crossed is crossed... Good Luck!

depending on what your Dr. has you on at 3weeks out... you might want to drink another protien shake... I know that always boosted my energy level.

Wow that is wonderful! and for a great cause too! Good Job!

Hey thats wonderful news!!! Congratulations!!!

A lady was terribly overweight, so her doctor put her on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day. Repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When the lady returned, she shocked the doctor. She had lost nearly 20 pounds. "Why, thats amazing!" the doctor said. "Did you follow my instructions?" The lady nodded. "Ill tell you though, I thought I was going to drop dead that 3rd day." "From hunger, you mean?" asked the doctor." "No", the lady said, "from all that skipping!"

Krystal, I think you should call your Dr. just to see what he says and so he will be aware of the pain you are having. Once you talk to him he can determin if he need to see you sooner. Just take care of yourself.

congratulations!! You will be banded in just a couple of days woohoo!! Add to your list Jello, and popsicles. Thoes were big helpers!

YAY!!! Christina.... You are FINALLY banded!! I know how long you waited for this! Im so happy for you! Welcome to Bandland!!!

oh wow you healed up nicely! good job.