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I had my surgery in September 05 from Dr Watkins at NWWLS. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They are wonderful, great support online and group. Great staff, edcation, alwasy avaliable for questions. I was to tight a few months ago, and had a barium right at the office, things were taken care of very fast. I started at 347 and im 273 now. I was a size 28 and im sitting in a size 16today. My mom was very nervous, but she was with me 100% and has only been the best support. Your mom will be worried, but have her go with you to support and meetings. Best of luck, you will be very happy wishing you did it earlier Vicky

I was Banded September 9, 2005 I can not be more happy. my weight before surgery and before i stopped the nasty diet coke was 347. I have had several small fills, my last was 0.25cc on 3.2.06 and it kicked in the last few days. I have lost 7 pounds in less then a week. Last weekend i had had it, my clothing looked like i was a slob, I went out and purchased a new pair of jeans, i had been in my sameold sameold 24-26 gloria vanderbelts. Well i got a size 20 and they are a bit loose. I know many say dont go and get new clothing, but OMG let me just say this, spend a bit on some clothing so you can see your weight loss. I got some 10.00 t-shirts at wallyworld but spent 30.00 on jeans at Macy's. IT WAS WAY WORTH IT!!!! Vicky

you have lost weight and other weight has shifted. Many times your posture and gait also changes which can cause knee, ankle and back pain. Look at how you walk, look at your feet and shoes. You might need some new shoes with more arch support. If your center of gravity is off it will put stress on your joints, good shoes and support help center you back up. If you are in the same shoes as when you first started they no longer fit you the same, believe it or not they dont. Start stretching, for the foot pain put a hand towel on the floor flat curl your toes under and bunch the towel under your foot with only your toes. Good luck, Vicky

I have pcos but not IR, I have lost almost 50pounds in less then 4 months. The big thing you will have to watch is your insulin level, as you loose weight you will need less and less drugs to keep your level in line. Not a bad thing to watch, soon you will not need the pills.

YOu have done wonderful with your weight loss, im sure tha makes you feel great!!!! Keep up the good work, im glad you posted a picture of your self you are a beautyful woman and should be proud of your self!!!! vicky

here are my favorates, my 4 fur babies, R to L Bella Holly Breve (all Bella's babies) Back is Bosco http://www.lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3154&stc=1&d=1135451365

Are you on mushies now? if so get some canned turkey, mix with mayo, eat with cranberries and a bit of mashed spuds. Put some sourcream on the mashed spuds, you can also melt some cheese on them.Vickyp>

I show, Breed and am Owned by them all. http://lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2930&stc=1 http://lapbandtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2929&stc=1 This is Holly my puppy who will be 1 on 12.7 Im showing her right now, she has 10 out of 15 points to have her AKC championship. All her points are out of the puppy classes, her best wins were over 85 other dogs and then a few days later over 70 other dogs.

Talk to your doctor about the scopolomine patch for nausea, it works great. I have had migrains since i was 11 years old. The same as you, you just learn to live throught it. I have not had a headache since i was banded. You can live throught the pain it is the nausea and vomiting you are worried about. I would have the surgery.

I had turkey last night. small bites, mash spuds gravy to help it go down. I like sweet potatoes or Butternut squash better then spuds. Cranberries, green Beans. No stuffing it is bread. I used a sandwich plate and put a small portion of everything on it. Ate very slow and stopped when i was done. It was GREAT. If you can eat it then enjoy. I also had a small bite of pie. I was STUFFED! Vicky

i had no preop either. I was also told that liquids are what you can suck through a straw, ask your doctor for clarifications. I put soup in the blender with broth and was fine, i could not wait for the mushy foods and then to go on real food. you will be fine, you will be suprised at how little will fill you up..

i had my first fill on 10.20.05 and my 2n d on 11.9.05 I was hungry all the time and eating way more then i sould. I also gained a few pounds. GET A FILL!!!! Vicky