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Just wanted to say HI to everyone, I have been away and trying to catch up. Had some family issues, doing okay with the band. Down 52 lbs, but still having daily struggles...although they are very manageable. I am really getting to know my band now after the 2nd fill so I think that will make a huge difference. I went too long in between fills and felt like a failure, but I have more restriction now... so I also have added confidence in doing this sucessfully. I am sure its posted somewhere, but has anyone gotten together to meet yet? I am in Mandarin, fairly flexible on days. I really need to start sharing some of this, you can't do it alone or you drive yourself crazy with questions and doubts! Sounds like everyone is doing well, there are a lot more people then when Jax group first started!

Hi Karen I've been away for a while with some family issues, but have been trying to catch up. I absolutely LOVE Dr. Webb. I too had to wait the 6 months (Aetna), I was going crazy....I wish it wasn't that long but you do have a lot of things to do during that time (like pre-op tests, LWLSC counselors/dieticians) and it's all worth it. Let me know how things are progressing with you. i had my surgery 1/14/08 and am down about 52 lbs. Having a few struggles, but I am taking things day by day. I'm just impatient, that has a lot to do with it!

hi kelly, how old is your little one? i have 4 kids at home, if we decide to alternate houses you are always welcome to bring him to my house as my other kids will keep him entertained LOL! I know how hard it is to get sitters.

depending on the week, i am good for either night. where do we want to try and meet up?

hi karen, i'm so glad things went well for you. Even though I have not been on the boards, I have ben praying for you and everyone else that has started this journey....we're all in this together. Way to go on your progress, I hope you continue to feel well. I would love to get together and meet up soon!

hi susan! I am also in Mandarin, surgery with Dr. Webb at Memorial on 1/14. It isnice to know you have ben through a lot of this stuff already - we can all be such wonderful support and chering staff for each other. I am off old St. Augustine near Hood road - where are you?

it's nice to see another dr. webb patient! I love him, he is such a wonderful man and never rushes you when you have questions. I had my first fill 2/14 after my surgery on 1/14. i started to get really hungry the week before that and he said that was good so I know now what it feels like when I need a fill. I scheduled for 6 weeks out, but he said if i need one before that just to call the office.

hi guys, I am back again. I have had ISSUES with my computer and was tired of fighting it si I just wasn;t online much at all. I had my first fill on 2/14 and it went great. I was afraid I would be such a chicken but it didn't hurt at all. He put 4cc's in my 9cc band. Surgery was 1/14 and I am down 34 lbs. I haven't exercised one bit yet whichI really hate,but I want to get my butt on that treadmill. I came up to Michigan on 2/16 for my moms 80th bday and was supposed to come home today. However, I have extended my stay until March 3rd to take care of some unexpected things for her. I feel part of the real world now that I have a working computer again! I am so glad things are going well for you, I hope to jump back in and be part of the group. Its hard doing this without you guys!

Hi everyone....just getting back on the computer and catching up today. Had my band Jan 14th (8 days ago) and doing pretty well. stayed overnight at memorial and was glad to get home in my own bed! I was pretty nauseated the first several days and had to take phenergan, but doing much better now. went back to Dr. webb yesterday and incisions are healing well. i get my first fill on Feb 14th. :biggrin: Still have some pain at port site but it is very manageable...just more uncomfortable when I move a certain way. I am going back to work tomorrow so that will be a test of endurance (I guess I am just tired from limited calorie intake.) I am on mushies now, and probably around 350 calories day. today i was really hungry in the evening, more so than when I was on liquids. I have found if i keep drinking througout the day like I should, it helps with the hunger. But when i get full, it seems to come on rather quickly. I have been BURPING like crazy....and I mean all day long. My kids think i am joking, I am trying to explain I just can't help it! i have never said excuse me so many times in one day before..... What side of town in everyone in? I am in Mandarin. I would love to try and get together. Dr. Webbs office has a group called LWLSC (laprascopic weight loss surgery center) in Baymeadows and they have support groups as well....I have not yet been to one but plan on attending. they just separated out the bypass from the lap band patients and said that is working out much better. Thanks so much for wondering about me, that was so sweet. What a great bunch of threads to come back to! Hope everyone is doing well.... Take Care, Lori

I too have been burping a ton since nbeing banded on the 14th. They seem a little more productive now, meaning I get some relief when I burp. This last week I felt like I had to burp, and all I could get was a little tiny burp here and there even with the gas-x. I never thought I would say how good it feels to burp now, although it seems they always come in 3's LOL! It will be interesting to go back to work tomorrow if i continue burping the way I am now....doesn't matter if I have just eaten ot it's first thing in the AM. I guess it's better than farting or throwing up, and the air has to come out, right?

I gained 6 lbs. right after my surgery 8 days ago (which I thought I might). I lost that, and a few more...but I have to say I am shocked that I haven't dropped more - if I am only consuming less than 400 calories a day I was hoping it would be easier to come off in the beginning. i just worry when i start eating regualr diet that the weight won't come come off any faster. I don't want to lose too rapidly, but I was just trying to do the math, it doesn't make sense to me! I am going to start walking tomorrow, so I hope that by burning some that will help a little. My first fill is on Feb. 14th. I need to stop thinking about it, and just weigh once a week. I think I am doing more harm then good weighing every day!

Hi everyone, I was banded Jan. 14th and felt pretty good today. i had my post op appt. yesterday and the incisions looked good. i am going back to work tomorrow ( i teach PT) so I am wondering how that will go. I had some pain today, mostly aroud my port site, almost kind of crampy feeling. It has come and gone. I am burping ALL the time, my kids keep laughing and I don't think I have ever said 'excuse me" so many times in one day before! I have had that full feeling almost every day, but today have been really hungry for some reason and am on mushies. I am sore when I bend or reach,but my main thing is energylevel with restricted calorie intake. i feel like i should have lost 25 lbs. but I have been fluctuating the same 3 lbs. over the last few days. I go for my first fill Feb. 14th and i can't wait! I seem to get full more on liquids than I have today.

Thank you guys so much!!!! getting some last minute things together, i probably won't sleep tonight either. Good luck to those being banded this week, I'll be back on with an update when i can get back to the computer. I can't wait to hear how it goes for all of you as well. Happy banding!