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Daniellabee, Thanks for being so honest with your post. Its good to hear that the band is not perfect and that we all need to work really hard to lose weight. It seems like when we do poorly we dont want to admit it to ourselves let alone on this website. Good luck with the fill maybe it will losen up in a few days Rain

Kaninag, Thanks I did it!

Linda, Dont tell her it was me!! But here is Mallisa's direct # She usually answers. (of course now that its saturday) but here it is 859-1263. I dont know how many people have that numbers since ya know she wont want the EXTRA work of answering her phone! Good luck Rain

why was it cancelled? Im glad I didnt sign up now

Im 10 months out and I think that I am having the same type of pain. Its near the port but a little further to the left. It gets worse if I eat too much. My GP thinks its something to do with the port and not my spleen or anything internal. Like you said its not consistent.

Akirrastar, For some it doesnt really "work" until you get some fill in there. I know you have your appointment coming up so I guess you will hopefully get a fill. Have you lost any weight? It seems like you are working on sheer willpower. Make sure you tell them that at your appointment or they will be tempted to tell you that you dont need a fill. Good luck Rain

Hi Dee, Well Im down 63.5 since I started and like you said. Slow and steady!! I wish it was faster but hey anything is better than nothing.

Thanks girls for your support

Linda, Im sure you will do fine. Good luck tomorrow!

Well Im back, its so much quicker when you dont see the dr. Im down another 11 lbs so Im pretty happy with it.

Off to Buffalo general for my 10:30 appt, anyone else?

Lets see, since my third fill... rice bread french fries lettuce pretzel bites..oh the pain spaghetti Im crying just writing this list.All my favorites oh well its worth it!

akirrastar, be prepared, that stuff is soooo gross. Sorry and good luck. I barfed it up in my kitchen sink lol. But it sure does work so dont make any plans for that day.

I thought I would post a recent picture from my trip to Disney versus my last trip in 2006

Bloom, Ive never been that tight. Some people say to wait a few days for it to adjust but that does sound like some pretty intense restriction. Let us know what happens. I had my third fill and can get in @ 4oz at a time. I just got back from Disney and got stuck a lot. No rice for me!!! too bad it took me two times to figure it out.. ouch Good luck I hope you loosen up a bit

Thanks Linda, your sweet.

Im at my half way mark. 60 lbs down 60 more to go!

I have Independent health also. My machine was like 40.00 I think to rent. As soon as the surgery was over I returned it. I really didnt have sleep apnea. They told me if it was a 5 or above you had it. My # was a 5.3 so I think it was a crock of s***. But you may really have it. I just wanted the machine so I had it for surgery. I never used it in the hospital they didnt really care. Rain

I also started today. I will keep you guys posted on how I do. Rain

IMB316, I kinda get it. While I still have over 60lbs to go I think I understand. You spend so much time thinking about the surgery and planning for it and then its over. Then you have to concentrate on losing the weight and on what you are eating that you keep your mind/self busy. You spend so much time dreaming and imagining what you can wear and what you will look like that it keeps you occupied. Now you have nothing to fixate your mind on so your bored. I have never reached my goal weight before so I'm not sure what will happen when I do but I cant wait to find out. I guess that you just need to find something new to concentrate on. Its just like planning for a wedding and then its over. good luck Rain

Vicki, hmm.... I sure dont know the answer, but I do know it sucks! How about excercize? Could that be it? The people that are under the impression that the band is the easy way out are surely mistaken.

Vicki, What are you eating? Ive been doing a high protein low carb type "diet" and Ive lost 10 lbs since Jan 1st. I know it sucks to have the band and still be on a diet per se but the South beach thing does work if you are willing to give up those carbs. Good luck Rain

Hi guys, I was banded by Dr Hoffman on the 23rd of June 2008. If you go to Drs and Hospital on this site. Look for the link that says Dr Hoffman Buffalo Ny and you will find many of us that have had the Lap band done at Buff Gen. Rain

LIinda, I get the pain in my left shoulder when I eat to much. I also cough!