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I forgot I was even subscribed to get these updates as this is the first one I've received in about 8 or 9 months. Where did I go? I went to Dr Anthone in Omaha back in October and had my lap band removed and was revised to duodenal switch. My band had proved useless for weight loss and slipped till it was sitting directly against the bottom of my esophagus, making it impossible to get solids down, and often couldn't even get liquids down. It's no fun waking up in the morning choking on your own spit. :mad2: I hope the rest of you have better luck with your bands, but if not don't be ashamed to look into revision to a different type of surgery. Your health is what matters. If you want info on the DS (duodenal switch) check out Duodenal Switch or Duodenal Switch Forum (DS) . Happy Holidays! :thumbup: Karen

Welcome back and congratulations on making goal!! :biggrin: You're an inspiration to those of us struggling to get there. I hope you and your family are well. How is your Mom doing? Karen

The WLS Expo was at St Johns. They have it each year. It included speakers, Dr Cavanagh (new Dr working with Dr Edwards); Dr Shah, plastic surgeon and Lisa Rose, reporter on KY3 news and lap band patient. There was also a fashion show with several successful WLS patients modeling. I've signed up to be in the fashion show next year, so I have a deadline to get to goal. 71 down, 70 to go. :wink_smile:

It's been a while since I posted, not much going on. Weight is coming off sloooooooooowly, but at least it is coming off. Is anyone else planning on going to the WLS Expo on the 11th? Karen

My advise is to stop being depressed and get mad!! You're doctor is full of crap. Our bands don't help until we get effective restriction and that requires fills and if he doesn't get that he shouldn't be doing lap band surgery. You are paying for his services and he does not have the right to refuse. Go back in there and demand a fill. I gained between my first and second fill also; it's quite common. I got my 4th fill 1 week ago and now have good restriction. I've lost 18 pounds since surgery, 66 overall. Go get 'em!!

Finally busted out of my plateau and into the 100's!!!!! As of this morning 196.8!:eek:

I'm sooooo jealous. You have collar bones! I haven't seen mine in decades.

I had my second fill a week ago and now have some restriction in the morning, but it's gone my afternoon. Hopefully this will help since I'd actually gained back 2 pounds between my first and second fill. :smile:

I got my 1st fill today, 5 cc's in my 14 cc band. I'm on liquids for 24 hours then mushies for another 24, so it'll be Saturday before I find out if I have any restriction. Liquids are going down without any problem. I'm crossing my fingers and toes, but I know it usually takes 3 to 5 fills to reach the sweet spot. As of this morning I'm down to 201.8, down 11.4 since surgery. I was soooo hoping to be below 200, but no such luck. I just need to learn to be patient. :thumbup:

I got my 1st fill today, 5 cc's in my 14 cc band. I'm on liquids for 24 hours then mushies for another 24, so it'll be Saturday before I find out if I have any restriction. Liquids are going down without any problem. I'm crossing my fingers and toes, but I know it usually takes 3 to 5 fills to reach the sweet spot. As of this morning I'm down to 201.8, down 11.4 since surgery. I was soooo hoping to be below 200, but no such luck. I just need to learn to be patient. :thumbup:

Here in Marshfield we got a bit of rain and a whole lot of wind, but nothing serious.

I guess it wasn't too bad here in Marshfield. I slept right through it. TGIF!

Today was my first day of mushies and they're so much more satisfying than liquids. I put some chilli in the blender and it was sooooooo good! On a happy note, I'm down 8.4 pounds in the 2 weeks since surgery. :blushing: