msmarymac

Hi Everyone! My name is Mary I was wondering if anyone can tell me how it felt when you were on the rollar coaster. Did it hurt your band or your stomach at all? I am going to Cedar Point Amusement Park next month and I LOVE the roller coasters! I just can't get this image out of my head of my stomach coming up through my band or my band slipping because of the g-force or whatever it's called. My doctor laughed and said I will be fine but still........I am not crazy......really! LOL:lol: I would appreciate any input!

I am always able to feel it but I forget that it's there. You just get used to it after a while.

My port is on my right side just below my ribs. I couldn't feel it at first but I have lost 50 lbs and I have been able to feel it for a while now

Hi All! Just got back from a business trip (Vegas!!!) Had a blast and proud to report I still lost 1 lb this week!! Thats 41.5 total so far!! Yea!! I might add that the seat on the airplane was actually quite comfy and I had no problems with the seat belt!!!!! LOL So who here is from NJ and where? I am in Wayne, about a stones throw from willowbrook mall.

It is true - you are right. It is not all the time and it is always definatley less than before I was banded!! Thank you so much for your help!! What do you mean you only look great? You look fabulous!!

I do extremely well with salad I just chew it very well and watch the amount of dressing!!

Just wanted to say how great you look!!

Dr Ballantyne at Hackensack University did my surgery. He is wonderful!! Who is doing yours?

I have been using my cpap since March (which was about a month before my surgery) but I was never told I had to be using it for any specific amount of time before surgery. I also did not use it for my overnight in the hospital when I had the surgery. 7 - 10 days should be plenty of time for you to get used to the machine. It is just a little awkward at first but the difference you will feel in the am is amazing!!!!

So nice to meet all of you!! My name is Mary and I am 40 yrs old. I live in Wayne NJ and I have a 17 year old son. I was banded in April 07 and I am down 40.5 lbs as of today!!! So far I love my band and I think it is the best decision I ever made. Can someone explain to me what PB is? I see that a lot but I am not sure what it means.

I just wanted to say that you look great!!! I will have to post some pics when I get a chance.

I just got back from seeing the dr and I lost another 3lbs!! Yea!! It could be more if I could get my grazing under control though but it is a total of 40.5 so far!! I asked him about eating too much and if I could have stretched my band but he said no - and as long as I am not throwing up or having any pain (which I am not) then I am fine.:clap2:

I have never been on a chat site before - so forgive my naiveness!! LOL Are you still waiting for your insurance approval?

Hi everyone

I have already had 2 fills - and although I am making healthy choices (for the most part) and I am losing weight - I sometimes just feel that I am eating too much.

I was banded in April of 2007. Sometimes I feel like I can eat a whole lot (I know it is more than I should). I am terrified of stretching my pouch - can anyone else eat that way?

Thanks. When did you have your surgery?

How do I get there?

I had my surgery done by Dr Ballantyne as well. He is excellent! I had it done April 2007.