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I am in the process of moving to VA. We really like Christiansburg but I just saw a house in Giles that I love. Can anyone give me some info on the area. Schools, Recreation Etc. Thanks AMy

My DH just got a job there and we will be moving anyone know where i can find a surgeon for fills and such. Also support groups. TIA Amy

We are gonna have some lucky babies..lol Having any morning sickness. I am not unbearable but it is still there. Hope you are feeling well. Amy

Wow Look at all the preggo's.Congrats to you! You can add me to that list as well. Due in March. St. Patricks day to be exact. I wish i had lost more weight. I lost only 62 pounds before getting PG. I have still100 to go. But I am really happy. As far as the High risk. My Doctor said I am considered High risk as well. Just because of the band. He has great knowlege of bariatric surgery. so Maybe it is something all DR.S do. I also had my band unfilled some. I am now at only 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I was just starting to get good restriction too.. Well good luck to you all Keep updating and feel weel.

WOW thats a lot. Can I ask who quoted that price to you?

This is exactly how I feel. And why I am not here very much. There are some people who really do not know how to be supportive. Pointing the finger. Bringing out the quilt. I do that to myself enough I dont need any help in that department. There is nothing wrong with helping someone make better choices but pointing the finger and blaming is not the same thing as support.

You took the words out of my mouth. I got the band as a last resort because I could not " Diet" and Lose the weight I needed to . I am so tired of hearing You have to work with the band. Well I am trying to make better choices and do all the right things but I am just not that good. I need the band to work with me too. I have not been coming here too much lately because I feel things here have changed. I feel like I am a bad person for eating the cookie. Some of the posts here have really made feel like How dare I get Banded if I am not going to control myself and eat only what I am supposed to. Well gee If I could do that now. I would have been able to do it before. And then not needed to get the band.I never did post much. But I always looked to LBT for support through everyone here. I am sure there are others here who feel this way as about their bands as well. I am working on the mind part of this. I need my band to do the restriction part. Thank you for posting this. I t is so nice to know that I am NOT alone.

Hi everyone!. I am always hearing of the golfball pain in the chest that people get. I have not really ever gotten that. I get pain on my left side. just under the breast area. Anyone else get that. Or is something wrong. I get that pain if I eat too fast. I have the VG band and am filled to 6cc. I am not losing weight and am Hungry like an hour after eating. I take in about 1100 calories a day and I am hungry. But I get that pain on the left side. No PB's( never even had one) And I have slimed 2 times since banding. I am going in for another fill on the 28th to see if I will lose some weight after another fill. anyone have any advice or coments. I would appreciate it. Thanks

Thanks so much for the replies. I was starting to wonder if there was something wrong.

WOW! No one said losing their band was like losing a loved one. And i would imagine that unless you have lost your band after working so hard to get it. and pay out of pocket for it. You know nothing about what it feels like. I myself am lucky enough to still have my band. As well as my compasion for those that have had to lose theirs/ Did you mother never teach you the golden rule. If you do not have anything nice to say, say nothing at all. Try it we all might like it!.

[quote name= If your band has eroded, get on with your life. Stop obsessing about your Band. You might consider having a gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. Mark Pleatman MD www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman If only you had stopped typing before writing these words. You are Cold! How very sad that you felt the need to say this to people who have just lost their band, their chance to be free of obesity. I am shocked that you are a medical professional, and i use that word very losely, and are as uncaring and unprofessional as you just proved that you are. Amy

I for some reason am not doing well. I just had another fill and am filled up to 6cc in my 10 cc band. I have lost about 30 pounds. I am really upset about it. I have been eating about 1000 calories and am exercising now. ao I hope this will kick it into gear.. Other wise i am going to crawl under a boulder. Not a rock I woul not fit. Amy

Mandy, You and your little one are in our prayers. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I hope it all works out in the best way for your little Abigail. Amy

I am not a fan of Aetna myself. It took me one year from the time of my first consult until I was approved for banding. I fought so hard. Called senators and surgeon General and everyone who would listen. No one could help. So I got a lawyer. That helped after 3 appeals I was approved. DO NOT GIVE UP! They can not tell you what kind of surgery you can have. If you are approved for RNY then you should be able to get the band. Keep fighting. They make it so hard in the hopes that you give up and go away. Don't forget the old saying " The squeaky wheel gets the oil" Squeak my friend, SQUEAK! Good luck to you Amy

I am in !. Umm But I think I am a day late. I will swear in to atert on Jan 2nd. I am ready to go Sarge! LOL Amy

YOu all just made me feel like less of a failure. I have the VG as well and have 5 ccs in. I did have some great restriction after my last fill but it is gone now. I am praying that this next fill will do it for me. I even gained a few pounds over this Holiday... Thanks for sharing and making me feel like I am not the only one. Amy

I have a secret to making very moist turkey. I am the turkey go to girl in my family. and the secret is Gravy master. Pour it all over the turkey, rub it in even under the skin. Baste the turkey a few times and ta-da moist yummy trukey in minutes. well ok not minutes but it is very easy. LOL It makes the Turkey look really nice too and the gravy comes out great. Happy Turkey Day everyone! Amy

Hello everyone. Well I was banded on august 29th. I have lost 30 pounds. WOO HOO! I just had my first fill on Friday. I have some restriction i think. I can not wait to see what the next few months bring. I too love my band! Amy

Most of those lose inches wraps are for a temporary Loss. They help to detox. you but the inches you lose are mostly water. So like someone already said they are great if you want to fit into a nice dress for something but do not bank on them having lasting results. There are some great wraps out ther to do. I recomend getting a peppermint wrap. Usually places run those around that holidays. Chocolate wraps are nice too. Scrubs are really great if you want nice soft skin. Enjoy all that the spa has to offer! Amy

And here I thought I was going to get some ideas of up beat tunes to exercise to...lol Althought those are pretty cute.. Maybe If I sing them really fast and to a disco beat..lol Amy

Wow How brave of you to admit that you have a problem. That is the hardest part! You are taking the right steps to continue your journey to health. My Thoughts and prayers are with you. Amy

I second that Yumm-Meee and raise you a YUMMMMY YUMMMY And add Hugh Jackman Amy

Welcome! This board is great. So full of info. They should have an entertainers thread on this borad. That would be fun.lol AMy

Just one word of caution. Do not believe everything you read.

Hi Everyone. My DH and I are planning on moving to Virginia we are looking at the halifax area and montgomery county. any advice from those who live in Virginia. should we look any where else. where do you live and what do like best and least there.. Thanks Amy