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A friend just told me the same thing about the left side pains. I am not looking forward to the gas/shoulder pain at all. I have had 2 belly surgeries and despite moving and walking, still had to deal with that. Glad everything is well! Congrats!

Can't wait for my revision! Good luck and here's to a quick recovery!!

Not only will it prevent complications, it will show you are dedicated to the lifestyle changes you will make. Hang in there! You can do it!

Congrats to both of you!

Too funny!!! Congrats!

I would say the truth. I had surgery. Their response would be what I would more deflect. Anything that I consider insulting would be said so on the spot. I'm a very open person and you never know when you might be helping someone come to a decision about themselves.

Awesome news! Prayers for continued healing coming your way!

Prayers to both of you. Good luck!

Congrats!!

It is what it is. Your true friends will stand by you. Everyone else doesn't matter!

Prayers that everything went well. Keep us posted

What's the name of the app?

That is awesome news! Good luck!

206 today. Down 2. Currently unfilled awaiting revision. Meet the new surgeon April 30.

I know alot of people have had success with the band but I am not one of them. Some long term studies now are showing a failure rate as high as 75%. I don't have any thing nice to say about it myself. Initially, I did great but the last almost 2 years now has been a struggle. Lots of reflux and dilatation. Currently awaiting revision to rny which I should have had in the first place. I feel I will have a greater success with this and actually reach goal which I couldn't with the band. I know my surgeon is doing more revisions now and said he prolly won't be doing bands in a few years. My employment is requiring me to switch programs and the new surgeon doesn't even do the band at all. It's a tough decision. Just make sure you are fully informed.

I get bored easily too! Have you looked into the sugar free syrups? There is a huge selection online and a decent supply at Walmart down the coffee isle. I just bought cocconut, peanut. Butter and peach online of course. There are flavors I didn't know existed.

Looking for new additions to my morning smoothie. I have used a scoop of protein, half frozen banana, 1/2 cup skim milk, and 2-4 ounces of frozen fruit. I'm not one for weird combos so if I use strawberry protein, I use strawberries. I have a chocolate truffle protein from nectar that I want to use more of but not sure what fruit would be great and give it an almost ice cream consistency. I don't want to use peanut butter and am looking into pb2. Any thoughts??

Woo-Hoo!!

Good luck to both on such an important day! Prayers for fast healing

Don't get discouraged! Get out and do more. Nobody has probably even noticed the picc line or bags. Hope things turn around fast!

I am sorry you are feeling this way but understand what you are going through. Keep positive! I have found a lot of support on this site! I am starting over with a new program myself and the words of wisdom here is invaluable!

Good luck Berniec!

Good luck!!

Good luck to you!! Will send a prayer on that day for fast healing.

I have been "stalking" this website for awhile now. I too was banded in 08 and are now seeking a revision. The first year was great! Got to around 192 (down from 293) and had plastic surgery. After that, nothing was right. Terrible reflux and multiple fills/unfills later and 35 pounds later, i now have a slight dilitation. Elated that i could now move forward since dilitation is covered under my insurance, i received a bombshell!! Previous surgery was self pay through a "Blue Center of Distinction". I too have BC/BS Illinois. The kicker is that i have to change programs to my place of work (im a nurse) and the program is very new and minimal support. I have nothing nice to say about the band and now know i should have had the RNY. On ward i go! Just wanted to let you know i hear your grief. I am currently 210 and have worked my a$$ off to get back to here. Im notlooking for the easy way out, just a tool i can use. And the band isnt it!