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Hi, Does anyone have any experience with Dr. White in Omaha?

Hi Elaine, I'd love to actually talk with you...If you'd like to e-mail me your phone number, I'll give you a call. My e-mail address is paula419@cox.net. If not that's OK too, but I promise I'm not the stocker type, it's just easier to have an actual real time conversation. I do think that 2 lbs is normal/average.

Hi Everyone, Thanks for answering my crazy message. I took an Ambien last night about 45 min. before I logged on to LBT, I just looked at what I wrote Holy Cow!!! I guess I can't spell on Ambien (Note to self...Spelll Check!!) anyway thank you all for reading my mess, but what do you think? Should I get my scheduled fill tomorrow? How much restriction is it when you hit the sweet spot. This will be my fourth fill and the tightness kind of scares me. Thanks guys... :help:

Hi Guys, I don;t talk on these boards all that often, but I lurk endlessly ;o) The point is...I feel like a failure,I had my surery on June 20th and lost about 20lbs during that phase and now I can;t even lose aone single ounce. What is up with that..I have hired a trainer and we meet a my gym three mornings a week I started out at 225 on June 20th and here it is Oct.1 and I've only lost 20ish pounds. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG???? I can feel restriction. I do get things stuck anend up slimbing, but I have never PBed . I can eat most things still with some stickage. Here's the question....should I get another fill on Tuesday Oct.2nd. Any and all opinions are welcome. Are there any othe non /slow losers here? What to have a Party???? I'll bring the food )

Yes, I did go to Dr. White. He is really a super guy. I was banded on June 20th and have had no problems at all. I've only lost 20lbs so far, I was hoping for a quicker loss, but I'll take what I can get. I feel great and would do it all over again in a minute. Do you live here in Omaha? Have you had your surgery yet? I live by 192nd and Pacific. Good Luck....:hungry:

Hi Everyone, Musicamomma, can I get in on the July challenge too? I could really use the motivation and the accountability. Why you say...Because I am the ultimate procrastinator!!!! My goal is to excercise AT LEAST 4x per week for 30 minutes = 420 minutes (from July 8 - July 31)

Hi Toni, I've been gone for a couple of days, but just had a chance to find you posts on your PBing & Slime :confused: You are so funny!!! Thanks!! I don't get filled for the first time until July 20th. I've been eating regular food, chewed really well and about 1/2 the ammount as usual, but I haven't lost any more weight since I stopped the liquids only. I know I shouldn't be worried, but I really loved watching the scale move down. It's good to be home and able to read al of your adventures with bandom.

Waters, LOL! I know exactly what you mean The same thing happens to me, I'm actually glad to hear it isn't just me. I thought I was losing it. Good luck in the morning .

Krystal, I just found your site for the first time today and just finished reading every ones posts. You are incredibly inspirational!!! Some one else said that this site should be required reading, I couldn't agree more. Keep trying girl, don't give up we're all in this together! Hugs and a BIG THANK YOU for your bravery and honesty!!

Holy cow Pippz you've really lost a lot of weight fast! How have you done it? We need tips, or at least I do :eek:

I'll give those a try...Thanks How about the pb'ing or slime, have you done that yet? Thanks for the replys everyone! Paula

I can't wait until I can walk into like the GAP or something and find a size! Oh the simple joys in life! I have a question about Vitamins. I am embarrased to admit this, but I haven't been taking mine or my Calcium... I know how important they are, but the chewable ones I ordered are so gross. I can't stomach them at all! Is anyone taking liquid vitamins. I have tried that in the past and its so much easier to "shoot" the liquid than chew that chalky nastiness! Thanks again for everyones advice and I am so glad we are all doing so good! :clap2: Danielle, You sound just like me when it comes to the vitamins and Protein...I've been really bad about taking them too. How about anyone else? How are you doing it and fitting it all in? I don't think I'm drinking or eating enough either, I'm so afraid of Pbing or getting the slime thing. I haven't done either fo these things yet and I think the fear of it has scared the pants off of me. I'm not losing anymore weight and I'm sure it's because I'm not getting enough calories! :help:

You are so funny, but we all do that savoring thing.

Thanks Toni & Huntersmom! Suzzzie was an ice cream sandwich really your first cheat too? How funny is that? Sooo, I guess I won't know if I have restriction until I PB, is that what you're saying toni? I haven't thrown up for at least 20 years, and just the thought of it gives me the heebee geebees

Matt, I couldn't agree with you more, about the surgeons not spending enough time to teach us about the band physics. So now the next question is...What is the secret thing called "a stretch"? Curious minds want to know.

Thanks Angie....I'll give it a try.

One more thing...How do I put the ticker thing onto my posts? I went to tickerfactory.com and choose one, but couldn't figure out how to get it on this board. I'm not all that brainy when it comes to computers )

Dang!!!! I just cheated!!! I had a whole ice cream sandwich, a big one!!!! What the heck is wrong with me, I know better? Geeez... How do you know if you have restriction? I was banded on the 20th, I haven't been to terribly hungry, I've yet to PB, but I have terrible cravings especially in the evenings. How have you guys been fighting the temptation? I feel great and I guess that makes me want to eat. Maybe I just like having surgery???? Please don't forget to answer the how do you know if you have restriction part. What would I do without you all??? Thanks, Paula

Matt and Beverly, Can you please put me on your e-mail list too? Thanks, Paula paula419@cox.net

Matt, I was banded on June 20th. What do you exactly mean by "work the band"? I don't want to be one of the "ones that get off track early"! Are you basically just saying eat really slow or are you talking about cheating the band? I know, that probably sounds like a stupid question, but I'm just a little confused and don't want to blow it. :help:

Hi Everyone....I want to be part of your club!!!! Can I? Can I? I live in Omaha, NE am 55 yrs old and was banded June 20th here in Omaha by Dr. White. When I figure out how to do the ticker thingy I'll add it too, until then I started out at a 39 BMI and have lost about 16 lbs since starting the 1 week of liquids pre-op. I love reading all of your posts! Thank you!!!

Don't we all sound like Miss America contestants? ) :usa2: I live in Omaha, Nebraskaaaa!!!

Hi gbasilio, I was banded last Wednesday 5/20. I was like you, I really had very little pain the first day or so, in fact I did so well I didn't even have to spend the night in the hospital. My surgery was at 7:00am and I was home by 7:00pm. I was home for about 48 hours when I started to feel the gas....I couldn't believe it, I thought I was going to breeze through this :confused:) I didn't get the shoulder and neck pain gas, but boy I sure did get the mid section kind. It was tough going for a day or two. It is now 1 week to the day of my banding and I feel GREAT! I went to the Dr. yesterday and am down 13lbs in two weeks ) that's including a week of pre-op liquids too. I'm not really even that hungry. Let us know how you're doing. I do have one issue that I haven't seen anyone mention; I keep belching these big long deep burps. Nothing comes up at all, it's just a ton of air. Has anyone else experienced this and how long will it go on? Good luck to you all out there. Omaha, NE (Dr. White) Age 55 Starting BMI 39 5'4"

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this, I'm being banded next Wednesday June 20th. I keep reading about how important it is to follow the "LB Rules and Guidelines" What are they? I want to make sure I do everything correctly and you guys give the best advice... HELP Thanks