Meekie

Hi Krenee, I am in Wiesbaden, Germany. I live only about 40 minutes from K-Town. I'm banded for 2.5 years now by Weiner. I had no problems with him. I'm here if you need me.

I do hiccup as well and I'm 2.5 years banded. I hiccup when I'm full. This is my body's way of letting me know that I've had enough. Now, when I'm eating and I start to hiccup, my husband and children all say, "Mom, you're full now. Don't eat anything else". They know the misery that comes from being too full. Check with your doctor since you're newly banded but I had and still do have hiccups. All the best to you on your journey.

I had three c-sections as well. The last one was in 1999. I had my lapband surgery in August 2008. I had no problems what-so-ever with the c-section scar. My C-Section scar is bikini lined and my lapband scars are up in my belly area. They are very small and almost invisible with the exception of the "big' one (about 2.5 inches). I think you should talk to your surgeon about this but I never mentioned mine to my surgeon. Of course, they asked if I'd ever had surgery before and I disclosed this information. But, I had no complications. I believe yours will be without incident as well. All the best to you.

Welcome aboard!!!! Hope your journey goes well! I'm in Germany and was banded in 2008!

Hey Forty Somethings, I'm Meekie, I was banded Aug 2008! I have lost 115 pounds total! I've had a few set backs but all in all, I'm totally happy, pleased, overjoyed, satisfied, and content with my band! I just turned 41 in February and I feel fabulous. I never thought I would feel this great at 40 since my previous weight was killing me! I feel free to be me. So, I wanted to join this forum to keep up with rest of you forty somethings!!!! Take care everyone and remember to make your band work for you!

I've been banded for two and a half years now. I have NO REGRETS! I don't regret being able to bend over and tie my shoes without suffocating. I don't regret being able to buy normal size clothes and cute shoes. I don't regret being able to fit in a chair without feeling like I'm the stuffing for a turkey. I don't regret being able to run 4-5 miles. I don't regret being able to sit in the floor with my children and play a game. I don't regret being able to cross my legs. I don't regret being able to look in the mirror and smile. I don't regret having my children hug me and their arms fit around me. I don't regret being able to leave the aisle in an auditorium or movie and not have people cringe because they see the big, fat lady coming. And so on and so on. I love my band even when I have something stuck and it feels too tight or if I overeat and feel like I'm choking. It just reminds me that I need to slow down and eat properly. It helps me not let food control me. This band forces me to deal with my life's issue in another manner besides with food. I'm down 115 pounds and about 35 pounds from my goal. My only regret is not doing this sooner! I feel free now.

There are too many changes in my life to type them all!!! Whoo Hoo! But I will give you a top ten! 10. I can wear normal jewelry (ring size a 6.5-7; down from a 10) I love jewelry but couldn't wear much before! 9. I can wear a size medium shoe. Down from a double wide. Still wide calfs for boots but.... 8. I don't need a seat belt extender for the plane. 7. I can bend over and tie my shoe without holding my breath. 6. I'm no longer ashamed to walk into a crowded room. 5. I like to take pictures now. 4. I wear shirts tucked in with belts. 3. I now feel like I don't embarrass my boys ages 14,13, and 11. 2. I love to shop for clothes now!!! Down from a size 24W to a 12~14ish, depending on item and brand. 1. I love to exercise now! I can run 3-5 miles!!!! My life has changed so much for the better!!!! I love my band! I've lost 110 pounds and still going. It's taken me 2 years but I'm happy!