SoupGirl

Hi Everyone! I was banded by Dr. Ortiz and can't travel back and forth do MX. I called Dr. Wizman's office, but it's $500 for the consult and an add'l $250 if he has to do it under fluro...

Hi All, Any contact #'s for these MD fill doctors??? THANKS!

Dr. Ortiz ROCKS!!! Don't read all the horror stories. Follow the rules...Lap Band is a TOOL...not a magic wand. Take care!

Hi Low BMI Bandsters!!!! This is soupgirl and I'm back... SO much going on. Moved across country and getting married soon. BabyGotBack...where are you? My 'bandiversary' is May 29th and I've only lost 20lbs. Thought it would be more than that...so I was depressed for a while, but I got over that. Anyone having pain at their port site? Hmmm...kinda nerve wracking! Can wait to hear from some of you...

Are you sure that number for the office is correct? I've been trying to get through, to no avail. I even used directory assistance and they have no listing for Dr. Griner, neither Debra Kleven. HELP! I need a fill....

I'll get it right one of these days!!!!!!!!!! QUICKSLIM30!

Oooop's, I mean SlimQuick30!!!!!!! LOL...

This weekend was a GREAT success for me...let's keep going BANDSTERS...we CAN do it!!! *Protein shake for breakfast (unjury protein is awesome!0 *Ackee and codfish for lunch (jamaican food) *Milk and piece of chicken for dinner Still working on getting my 60 oz of water in. Hoping to get 2nd fill this week. Boxing class tomorrow and 4 miles of walking/jogging on Tues. BabyGotBack...I think I'm gonna order SlimQuik!!!!!

Hey Group! I'm in for the accountability. I was banded May 2007, Dr. Ortiz, Mexico. I have NO idea how much I've lost, but I have had 1cc fill and I can eat ANYTHING after 2pm. Today: Breakfast~1/2 cup grape nuts cereal in some hot milk Lunch~Small piece of chicken and veggies Dinner~Met friends at Outback...one chicken wing, small piece of bread and a few fries...I know...that is BAD. I'm still struggling. Some of my food started to get stuck and I had what I call a, "Lap Band Reality Check." I joined a boxing class, so we do that Mon, Weds, Fri mornings and Tues & Thurs, I train with my workout group for a 1/2 marathon in January. I'm trying to keep moving. NO MORE FRIES OR BREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone, I need a Philly "Phill" but I was banded in Mexico. Do you all know of Doctors that will fill me??? Please advise via private message, since I'm not able to read the forum regularly. THANKS!!!!!

Yeah, let's do that!!! That will help everyone see what kinds of workouts/menus, etc. work and will hopefully help each other along the way.

Hi Friends, Thanks for the encouragement. I got several private messages and it meant a lot. I've got a NEW state of mind. I have been blessed to have gotten this band and I'm gonna do WHATEVER it takes to make it work! :faint: Let's keep encouraging each other. BabyGotBack: YOU ROCK!!! I'm trying to get a stomach like that...YOU'RE MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:

Hi Everyone, I don't talk much, but I read all the time. Got banded May 29th, 2007 and I've only lost about 12lbs. I live in the Caribbean and I have NOOOOOO support here...wish I had gotten banded when I lived in the US. I'm off the wagon and just need some encouragement. I have one fill 1cc and I started freaking out because my hair (natural, curly and thick) started falling out in PATCHES!!!!!!! I got scared, depressed and started eating. BIG SUPRISE, huh? I paid $10k outta pocket to get Lap Band and I can't turn back now. With the encouragement of my family, I did complete a 10k recently. I do exercise, but not regularly. That's my story...I got Unjury and I'm ready to eat right. Any suggestions as to a sample menu in a day? HELP...