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I just learned about PB last wk, at my first doctors apt since Jan. I switched doctors because we had a very bad personality conflict. My new doc was on maternity leave. I do the PB thing at least once a day. I thought it was the chewing and swallowing to fast. I got a fill last week and I feel fine. Oh do I have alot to learn about this band. I just don't want anything bad to happen to me in the mean time. I love my new doc by the way she treats me like a real person opposed to the other doc I was a statistic. Want to talk about mental abuse???? I would never go back to see him.

Hi Are you in therapy? I had some of these reactions also. I'm 2yrs out and only down 25lbs. I have to remind myself this is not just about a tool but about a life long phycological journey as well. I would have to say that if you don't have the physc in check everything else is that much harder. I would look into seeing a therapist who specializes in food issues. good luck

hi everyone I have read so many different outlooks on why we are fat. I think we are fat for our own reasons, and speaking for oneself I think helps us look at oneself. I can relate to you lisa in the sense of loneliness. i have recently discovered in the past few years why and how i have gained so much weight. I have a husband that is out of my bed at least five nights a week. He is a firefighter and a paramedic. So some nights he never gets to sleep. We have three children so when he does sleep with me he tends to fall asleep when we are talking because he is so tired. I have family a sister, brothers, sister in-laws, friends and children but I still feel very alone. I feel like a single mother which wipes me out, along with working and taking care of a household. I can totally relate to the eating, spending, drinking, gambling ect. I was 150 lbs when I met my husband 10 years ago. My all time high was 300lbs. Being fat I think of as a costume, if you will, to hide inside of. I think for everyone its for there own reasons. I have another issue why I hide behind my fat, its because I'm petrified of men. I have been in emotional and physically abusive relationships, along with being raped twice 3 months apart by two different men. I have not been back to my doctor because he has made me feel shame and guilt for not living up to his expectations. I'm going to see him in two weeks and I'm not going to let him give me any crap. big hugs to you.

Ok so it's been forever since I've been here. I have not been to my doctor since Jan. I have been avoiding him. I hate they way he talks to me so I've stoped going for now. I'm always looking for a new way to make me thin. I'm so crazy. I can't seem to do this. Anyway How is everyone???? I have a favor to ask if anyone does read this could you pass this along http://www.amw.com/allstar/2006/detail.cfm?id=224 and vote for my husband Scott. Please send it along to everyone. Thanks a million. :) ;) ;) ;)

Hi Everyone Happy New Year! I went to see my doctor last tuesday the 3rd and he is so angry with me. I had my surgery on July 27th 05. He said I'm not doing well. I have had 2 fills since my operation. A total of 1.5cc in a 4cc band. It wasn't until my 2nd fill that I have noticed restriction. I have only lost 26lbs in 5 1/2 months. He was so angry. I get such conflicting messages from him and the nutritionist. She says I can eat 5 small meals a day he says absolutely NO snacks THREE meals a day thats it. I asked him how much food should be a meal 12345 cups????????? He couldn't answer me. His response was until I was full. Well If I new that answer do you think I would be fat???? Since my fill I have been working very hard. I need to see him Feb 23rd for another fill. I always have my fills under floro because he can't find the port without it. Since Oct 31st my brother was in a car accident and rolled his SUV 3 times Stressful holidays, My mom had a stroke, fell, and has phenomena. We went to Tennessee for Christmass which was a traumatizing trip from start to end. So Yes I have been eating out emotion that horrible demon. Could some one tell me how much to eat at on time?? Thanks:) :) :confused: :confused:

goodluck on the 25th. You will be fine.

I'm so upset. I've losing my hair rapidly. Not the weight. It seems to have began with my first fill about six weeks ago. I'm going to be bald by x-mass. I had my blood taken to see what's up?? Everything came back fine. I also did the nioxen thing and I really don't see a difference. I have not lost any weight, but have gained 5 lbs. I'm eating out of stress and I need some help,support and advice. Thanks for the ear bending. Have a wonderful Holiday!!!!!!! :cry

i had a fill 2 weeks ago of 2cc in a 4cc band. When i'm upset i can feel the restriction and when i lay down. i want to know how you can hurt your band. I know that i'm eating way to much. I'm still trying to figure out feeling full. My doctor wants me to eat three small meals a day. I know that if you don't eat enough your body will hold on to its stores and you don't lose weight. I need some help. I have not lost any more weight i go up and down between 3 and 4 pounds. Can someone help me. I think i need my jaw wired next. thank you

Hello Bandster Babes I Had My Surgery Back On 7/27 Everything Went Just Fine. I Started Eating Mushies About A Week Ago And Have Now Graduated To Soft Foods Like Fish And Eggs. I Was Feeling Full For The First To Weeks But I Feel Like I Can Eat Endless Amounts. Is This Normal? I'm Going To See My Doctor Tomorrow Morning. He Told Me I Was To Stay On A Liquid Fase Until I See Him. Should I Tell Him I've Been Eating Real Food?????? I Feel Full But Not Sick. I Felt So Horrible Just Drinking Protein And When I Started Solids I Feel So Much Better. I"ll Take Any Advise Or Suggestions. Thanks So Much For Helping.

Does Anyone Have Dr.mun As There Doctor???? He Is At The Faulkner In Ma.

hello everyone Would the pouch ever get streched out???????? I'm so scared that if I eat to much I will strech the pouch out.

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP. I THINK I'M JUST A NERVOUS NELLY. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY SIDE AFFECTS [NAUSEA, VOMITING, PBING] I GUESS I'M JUST LIUCKY. ALSO I THINK I'M EATING WAY TO MUCH. I KNOW WHEN I'M HUNGRY BUT I'M NOT SURE ABOUT BEING FULL

are you banded yet? I ask this question because I'm 3 weeks out and seem to be able to eat alot. I don't know if it's because i'm drinking and eating at the same time????? I just don't want to mess up what i just had done

I WAS BANDED LAST WEDNESDAY THE 27TH. EVERYTHING WENT VERY-WELL. I SATYED IN FOR AN EXTRA DAY. I WAS TO TIRED TO COME HOME. I GOT HOME FIDAY MID AFTERNOON. I'M SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS NEW LIFE CHANGE. I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON EARLIER BUT THEY HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE MAIN CABLE TO MY PHONE LINE WHICH LINKS ME TO MY INTERNET. I'M DOING VERY WELL. MUCH BETTER THAN I THOUGHT I WOULD DO. I HAVE BEEN GETTING VERY UPSET AND CRYING (FIGHTING WITH HUSBAND) CAN THIS DO ANYTHING TO THE BAND. HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL. I NEED TO MOVE MY TICKER. HOW DO YOU DO THIS? GOD BLESS ! KEEP SMILING! EACH DAY GETS BETTER AND BIIIGGGGG HUGS!!!!

hello bandster babes does anyone know were to find the internal lap band pic on this site. I have found it before but I forget were it is????? :banana

SO CHECK THIS OUT. I CALLED MY SURGEONS OFFICE YESTERDAY TO SEE HOW THINGS ARE MOVING ALONG. THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR TOLD ME MY APPROVAL HAS NOT BEEN RECIEVED YET AND SHE ALSO ASKED ME IF IT WOULD BE HARD FOR ME TO RESCHEDULE MY SURGERY DATE FOR THE 4TH OF AUGUST. I SPOKE WITH HER TODAY AND SHE SAID SHE RECIEVED MY APPROVAL AND ASKED ME AGAIN IF I COULD RESIDUAL MY SURGERY TO THE 4TH. YESTERDAYS EXECUSE WAS HE WOULD NOT HAVE AN ASSISTANT AND TODAY IT WAS BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE A BAND FOR ME. WHEN I WENT FOR THE APOINTMENT ON THE 7TH TO SCHEDULE THE SURGERY WITH THEM SHE ALSO TOLD ME I COULD GO AS EARLY AS THE 20TH OF JULY BUT IT WAS DEFINATLY FOR THE 27TH. DON'T THEY TELL YOU THIS IS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUS? WELL THEN WHY THE FLUKEN LUCKEN ARE THE PALYING GAMES WITH ME? SO SHE TOLD ME WE WOULD TOUCH BASE AT THE END OF THE WEEK. I CAN'T KEEP REARRANGING MY LIFE AROUND THEM. IS THIS A SIGN THAT I SHOULD NOY BE DOING THIS LIFE CHANGING EVENT??????? :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

HELLO BANDSTER BABES I HAVE ONE LAST HOOP BEFORE MY SURGERY NEXT WEDNESDAY. I HAVE TO GO FOR A QUICK PHYSICAL BY MY PCP ON FRIDAY. I GOT MY HOSPITAL BRACELET TODAY THAT I HAVE TO WEAR UNTIL AFTER THE SURGERY. IT TELLS MY BLOOD TYPE. IT'S SO REALITY NOW!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED AND NERVOUS KEEP SMILING

YOU SILLY SH** SHE TOLD ME IF I TOOK THIS BEAUTIFUL RED BRACELET OFF THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE MY BLOOD OVER TO CHECK THE BLOOD TYPE AND IT WOULD DELAY THE PROCEDURE. MY DOC SAID I DON'T HAVE TO FAST JUST DON'T EAT LIKE ITS YOUR LAST MEAL :laugh :laugh :laugh

My Husband Is A Firefighter And A Paramedic. I Have Three Children 9,7,3 So Life Is Busy. I Also Started A New Job In March And Just Got A Pretty Raise Last Week. I Need To Schedule The Kids For Camp And Find Someone To Watch My 3 Year Old [hopefully My Mom] My Mom Is Not In The Best Of Health And My Dad Started A New Job Yesterday. My Husbands Family We Don't Talk To And His Mom Passed Away Of Cancer This Past January. My Husband Was Called Into The Cheifs Office And Told He Couldn't Take Anymore Time Off This Year. Since He Has Been On The Job 7 Years He Has Had To Take Time Off For 3 Deaths 3 Surgeries My Daughter In The Hospital 2 Near Death Experiences For My Mom Our New Baby Our Marriage Falling Apart And Me Being In The Hospital. My Brother And His Family Are Leaving For Tennessee On The 8th Of August For Good. So My Husband Has Lined Up The Coverage For The Operation On The 27th And Scheduled His Shifts On The Ambulance At Night Around My Surgery. So Sorry For My Pb And I Haven't Even Been Banded Yet. Thanks For The Ears And Eyes. God Bless You Bandster Babes :mad: :mad: :mad:

CONGRATS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS:banana :banana :banana :banana I THINK FOR SOME REASON THAT MIGHT BE TRUE. I HATE THE WAY SOCIETY THINKS THEY ARE ENTITLED TO TREAT US FAT PEOPLE. I ALWAYS SAY NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER BUT BY ITS PAGES. I CAN'T WAIT TO TELL THOSE FLUKEN LUCKEN PEOPLE TO GO TO H*LL..

Why Do You Think They Are Doing This?? My Surgeon Is The Program Director And The Asst Cheif Of Surgery Is Also In The Or With Him.

the pulmonary test is just breathing in a tube. I have not had the surgery yet so I can't answer that one. Good Luck

hello bandster babes I have my date set for July 27th . I'm so excited. Best wishes to everyone!

HELLO EVRYONE My name is Jennifer and I have my lapband procedure on 7/27. I have read so much in the last few months here. You ladys and men seem to be a wounderful support system. I'm very excited but scared about this life change. I'm sure I'll be just fine. Hope to be a banded buddy soon! Best wishes to all.