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Thats not to bad, my doc is 200 just to walk thru the door ... I am soo sick of the pain, getting sick and the heartburn I can hardly deal anymore. I have Poly cystic ovarian disease to and I was reading some posts that explain or have the same symptoms I do ( weight gain, major hair loss, acne and abnormal hair growth). Does anyone know if there is special meds other than birth control or diet for this?

Thank you all so much for your advice! I finally have the money to see my doc, now I am just embarrassed I guess. I stated a new thread too. Just so frustrated! I hope the doc can fix this

It has been almost four years since banding. I had great weight loss for the first year and a half. Figured I have maintained 170ish lbs for 3 years I can't get under 169 lbs, now I have started to gain weight. I have been having major pain in my side, my port has moved and the doctor won't see me unless I have cash up frount. I am completly discouraged! I have gained almost 20lbs in 5 months, I have been eating to much, drinking while I eat, if I don't I can only eat 3 bites then I get sick (blocked). What should I do, I need advice. I am irratable, sad, scared as hell I am going to gain this weight back.

Thanks for the encouragement. I will definitely get that app. Its time for me to regain control

Thanks, I will be going to see him in the next month. I am actually embarrassed, I think thats why I haven't other than not having the $. I know I can do better but I start and stop. The pain at the port sight is weird, i honestly think it flipped about 2 years ago . It feels different... If I eat to much and don't throw up my side hurts like hell. Stop eating to much right! lol Well I will give the doc a call tues I hope he doesn't chew my arsss to much.. Any advice on food and measuring on the road? I have protein powder but I have a hard time with the texture.

Hi evry1, I had the band 14months ago and my hair is getting thinner and thinner, I haven't been religous with my protein/vitamins but reading your posts confirms what i had been thinking all along, Our sytems are changing and are body's are reeagusting so i guess we loose hair with the weight. I just hope it grows back !!!!

Hi Megan! Congrats on the weight loss, I waz banded 14months ago, have been tetering between 179.5 and 180.5 for acouple weeks now. It is a slow process but I am getting used to it, the great thing is that so far I have only lost not gained*a first*! I am stugling with this last 30lbs it just won't go lol. I have started working out ( i know i know about time)! I ride my bike and walk, my dog is my excuse to get me motivated he needs the walks and runs so it gets me motivated! got to go now will cheeck back!

Thank you very much, im checking out the link now. I have alot of muscle mass that i am trying to keep, but the protein shakes are horrid. Are there any you can recomend that don't leave a nasty after taste? Thanks:)

Hi, I know what you are going thru, when i waz all set to hit the table I had second thoughts but they diminished quickly when i realized that this waz not just another diet this waz it, I waz going to loose the weight no matter what. The band won't let you eat excesivly and yes it is a scary thought after so many years of abusing our bodies. I myself waz a binge eater, can't do that anymore lol. U learn realy fast how to eat slow and u get full faster and faster. I am alittle better than a year out and have lost 56lbs, it is slow but then again it didn't take over night to put it on ither lol! It is worth it if you are ready to make the commitment to yourself! I have had alot of trial and error, learning to slow down take my time dont' eat certain foods lol. Bread and rice big no no if you eat more than 2 or 3 bites. BUT it is worth it to be able to see your toes standing up lol. Don't wory, think it out, the surgery is a breeze! I was in at 7am and out at1pm the same day. Back to myself in 3 days. The only thing i don't look foward to with the weight loss is the tummy tuck lol.. I hope i helped u some, any questions let me know. And GOOD LUCK GIRL IT"S WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Keri

Hi everyone! I was banded 14months ago, I started at 234lbs and am now down to 178-79. I plataued for months at 189, had another fill and have lost another ten pounds in 21/2 months. My goal waz between 150-160lbs, Im not shure if that will be to small for my body structure, I am 5'5 and everyone askes how small i want to get that i look good where im at??? I don't get it lol, i have alot of loose skin in my stomak and some on my back, i suppose if i had a tummy tuck and some lipo i might just be at my goal at 170ish. How are u supposed to know an exact goal by health profesionals standards?

Right ON!!!!

I had alot of pain in the port site for about 2 months. It would come and go after that, now im 8 months out and it dosn't hurt at all. I think it's all part of the experience but if you are realy concernd with it talk to your doc don't wait till your fill.:biggrin::thumbup:

Hi Sydny, I am an equine junkie, You want to know how long to wait on going back to what you love, well let me tell ya horses arn't exactly a mild form of excerzie, and for me i know i probably shouldn't have but i got back on 3 days out of surgery. But i was carefull and had no problems, volley ball is alittle more dangerous cuz your jumpin around and stuff, so i would wait untill your incisions heal before hittin the sand:)! Congrats on the banding, best thing i ever did for myself!

Hey Everyone, awsome Idea!!! I am 26, and also have been heavy forever, I did this for myself and no one else.. I have major insecurities with my weight and body.. BUT>> I am kickin ass and takin names cuz the fat is leavin the belly LOL!! For most of us, no matter what we weigh 110-500lbs we will always be fat people, and ya know what, thats ok cuz we are tolerant and loving unlike most of the skiny biznatches we grew up idolizing:D... Ok so anyway im a very sarcastic person, i love to joke, so this is just my way of sayin hi and congrats to everyone 20+ that has taken the bandster ride!!! Finaly somthing that works! Ok on a serious note, anyone here had trouble getting on a scale? It freeks me the hell out!! Let me know:) Care Bear

Thank you, I was guestimating around 13 for everything but was unshure, I am trying to find a plastic surgon in MT, almost imposible!

I am going through an emotional crisis! I have been with my fiancee' 5 years, and i think im done... Im just not willing to put myself through anymore.. Anyone else had probs with their relationships after banding?

Hey, they told me what the consultation will cost 100.00 i thought was cheep,and i can do my consult over the phone, which is cool since they are like 1400mi away. i just have to send picture's YIKES!! But i think it might be worth a go.. I'll keep in touch. you can email me too at schampange_2000@yahoo.com Thanks tmarie, have a great day!

hi tmarie, Funy i found your post today, i just got off the phone with DR. Mosser's people. Have you ever heard of him? He is in San Fransico, Im looking for a good plastic surgon too, I live in Montana so I am realy scared that i cant go to his office and see what it's all about. But i am supposed to have my consult Jan 4th. I am not at my goal weight yet but want to know what im looking foward to as far as cost and what not.. If you could check him out for me that would be most awsome!! Dr. bermudez in that area too? Keeping my options open:) Thanks a bunch tmarie for any help you can give!

Hey Gina, Thanks a bunch!!! I am not shure what i've lost each month, I was so affraid to get on the scale the first few months after banding, i've done so many of the yo yo diets that i just figured it would be bad.. I lost 16lbs post op diet, then another 25 so far i guess, i haven't been on the scale for a few weeks again.. All i know is my clothes are starting to get bagy O-Yea!! and i've got loose skin ewww lol... I guess it will be a few more months before it all goes or at least most of it:)! The doc said 2 years, so i guess im rollin right along.. I think most people who are horizontly chalanged lol know what im talkin about when i say it is scay as hell to loose the weight, i've don't ever remeber being under 190lbs ever! Always been big boned lol, so im incredibly scared at whats going to happen even though i have wanted nothing more than to be smaller, not skiny but proporionate.. O yea i know i can't spell lol... Thanks gina, and everyone!!! Keri

Thanks Gina, was your weight loss dramatic in the first few months? I keep wondering if imnot on track, it has been so fustrating, since i got my first fill i have gotten tighter and tighter especially in the am, the only time i can realy eat is at night.. I am loosing, but it is very slow.. Anyone, gina , had this prob? Thanks Keri

Thats awsome num130, Keep it up and you'll be at your goal weight in a few months O-Yea!!! Very cool!!!

Thanks Gina, Same to you, wow 90+ lbs is awsome, way too go!! I have only had one fill so far and im on my 7th month out, is that unusall? Again congrats, most awsome results! Keri

Thankyou all so much, 43 isn't too bad i suppose :confused: I hope it keeps going lol.. Thanks again all

Can anyone tell me the approximate costs for tummy tuck/ breast lift/augmentation? I have a ways to go but already have loose skin around the middle, damb boobs are running south on me too lol... Greatly appriciate any help!! Keri

Ok im an idot, I can not figure out what my percentage of weight loss has been so far, start 234, current 195, goal 145.. Can anyone please help??? Thanks a bunch...