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Has anyone had trouble with their port flipping? I went monday to my surgeon to get a fill and he couldn't find the membrane to the port to do the fill. He said the port may have flipped and is taking me under floroscopy next week to see. I hope it hasn't but i guess i will find out in a week:unsure: Brooke:bored:

the website for the doctors and bariatric clinic is below. they have a calendar of the groups and lists of days that they have the meetings Murfreesboro Surgical Specialists , Bariatric Surgery Center, Nashville and Murfreesboro Tennessee Brooke :biggrin:

Sleepygirl, I am in TN, just south of Nashville. I also need a buddy to help motivate me. I was banded on 12/5/07 and am struggling somewhat. If you want to buddy up and vent or just talk, feel free to pm me or e-mail me. Brooke medic26541@ymail.com

I was banded on 12/5/07 and am still going through the same thing. I am finally starting to feel some restriction after 4 fills and 9cc in a 14cc band. But am depressed because i have onl lost 10lbs since surgery and have been yo yoing with that. I too have laxed on my diet and am eating stuff i shouldn't. I am trying to do better but it is hard, as you know. If you need to vent or share or just want to talk. I would be happy to converse with you as i know how you feel. feel free to e-mail me or pm me Brooke medic26541@yahoo.com

I too have the 14cc band. I just got filled to the 9cc point and am starting to feel a little restriction finally!! I was banded on Dec 5th, 2007 and have only lost 55lbs total, including preop diet. and only 10 since surgery, give and take 10lbs I am frustrated as all get out and am hoping that i will start losing soon. I am starting the exercise routine a little harder in hopes that that will also help, but like most on here am a true food addict. I have started to gain control, thank goodness, and hopefully soon my weight will show that. Brooke medic26541@yahoo.com

I am in Murfreesboro and go to the support groups and the Bariatric Clinic here in town. They are next door to my surgeons office but are open to everyone who has the band or is thinking about it or whatever

I have had 5 fills and still have very little restriction still,like you i am getting frustrated and think there is something wrong with me. I do have a little, just a little restriction more than i did have. I have 9cc in my 14cc band.

Murfreesboro, TN here and Dr Eckles did my surgery

Saved by Grace and , 2BTinyinTn, I also live in Murfreesboro and was banded by Dr Eckles. The support groups for Lap Band are also on the 2nd Thursday of the month along with the last Thursday of the month.

Tina, What happened with your fill? My surgeon couldn't find my port membrane and thought my port may have flipped. I went under floroscopy today and everything was fine, the surgeon just thinks he may have had a bad day or that it was just seated deep. Hopefully everything is ok with your port

i go next thursday under floroscopy to get a fill and see what is going on. the surgeon said possibly having to retack it down, that makes me kinda nervous, thanks for replying and i hope that mine goes as easy as yours did Brooke

Hey Laura, I have had a great experience with Dr Eckles and his staff. Good luck to you also!!

I have had one fill, I had it about 6wks out from my surgery which was on 12-5-07. I can't really feel a difference, so i guess i need to go get another one. I haven't lost that much weight because i can eat whatever and however much i want and don't really feel any restrictions. I guess that is a big key to go and get a fill, huh. Anyways, If you are losing weight and don't have any trouble with portions or getting hungry then i wouldn't get a fill either. If you start getting hungry and can eat more and aren't losing weight then it is probably time to get a fill I was afraid to get my first fill, it was a little painful due to my port being deep. But all in all it wasn't too bad Brooke banded 12-5-07:thumbup: SW 355, CW 305, GW 165

I am in Murfreesboro and was banded 12-5-07 by Dr Eckles and Middle TN Medical Center :biggrin:Brooke:smile: Banded: 12/5/07 :tongue:

I have the new 14cc band and had 4.6cc put in on my first fill about a month ago and feel like nothing has been done also. I am hoping to go back next week for another fill and hopefully will feel something this time

Hey all! :clap2:I was banded on the 5th. Three days ago. I am still really sore but am able to get up and do alot more than i was yesterday. I haven't really bruised that much but i do still have some dressings over my insertion sites. So far so good. I can't wait to weigh in next week and see how i am doing. Good luck to everyone who has there banding coming up! Brooke (medic26541)

December Surgery Dates I thought I would start a thread and as we get more Merry Losers than they can copy and paste and add their names. MERRY LOSERS Dec 3 - CarolK1 Dec 4 - TXbandit (tentative) Dec 5 - Brooke (medic26541) Dec 6 - Sghatl Dec 7 - Newblew jen hollers Dec 10 - HeatherA (tentative) Dec 11 - ::Tracy:: Dec 13 - Caramel Dec 17 - 100lbsforsale MissSac Dec 18 - Mendypoo Dec 26 - Miss Polly Dec 27 - jasmona1214 Dec 28 - The Fox Please feel free to add your surgery date Caramel

Hey all, I am in Murfreesboro and am having my LB done on Wed Dec 5th with Dr Eckles at MTMC. Dr Eckles/Dr Westmoreland's office and staff have been great! They provide awesome support and great advice. The support groups that are held there are great too. I have been really impressed so far. Brooke

hey all, :whoo: I am 27 years old and have been married to a great man for 2yrs. I have a soon to be 7 year old step son that keeps us very busy. We live in Middle Tn, not too far from Nashville. I am a Paramedic and work on the ambulances and in the ER so i want to get healthy for me and to make life easier at work so i can help others better also. My Parents and Grandparents and actually whole maternal side of the family along with my husband are a great support. I come a family of decent sized people. I am the largest and hopefully soon will not be. I started my Journey at 355# and now just 6 days before surgery am down to 320#. I am excited to have my surgery on Dec 5th and am ready to go today. The insurance acceptance road was long, but did get approved only after a week and a half. I look forward to getting to know all of you and in getting the continued support that helps quite a bit. Brooke:clap2:

Hey All! I am a week from being banded and have already lost 40lbs, i am proud of myself, of course i am on liquids and all that prep for surgery. I started at 355 pounds and now am at 320, started at 52 BMI and am now at 47 BMI. So still have a bit to go, but am getting there slow but sure. I commend everyone for there work and for losing all the weight. I know it is hard. Keep up the good work Brooke

:clap2: I finally got my date, Dec 5th! I am excited and as it nears, nervous. I am afraid that going all liquids is going to drive me crazy next week. I am supposed to start my all liquid on Thanksgiving day but the nursing staff at my MD's office said the day after would be fine, just moderation on Thanksgiving. Any suggestions on how to get through it?

December Surgery Dates I thought I would start a thread and as we get more Merry Losers than they can copy and paste and add their names. MERRY LOSERS Dec 3 - CarolK1 Dec 4 - TXbandit (tentative) Dec 5- Brooke (medic26541) Dec 6 - Sghatl Dec 7 - Newblew jen hollers Dec 10 - HeatherA (tentative) Dec 11 - ::Tracy:: Dec 13 - Caramel Dec 17 - 100lbsforsale MissSac Dec 18 - Mendypoo Dec 26 - Miss Polly Dec 27 - jasmona1214 Dec 28 - The Fox Please feel free to add your surgery date Caramel

I have a tentative date of Dec 5th and can't wait!!:clap2: I still have one more weigh in on the 30th of this month and then will submit for the final approval from insurance, so hopefully all goes well and can finally get this under way Brooke