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Cblancha9, Good luck with your surgery. At our age you'll need to exercise daily, but it works. Please keep me posted. Happy2

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Today I hit 100 pounds lost! I was banded Feb.28, 2006. Thanks to this group I saw that it was possible to drop 100 pounds. Now I only have 50 pounds to go. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! When I got discouraged I always remembered the 100 lb. losers. You're the best and this site is worth its weight in gold. Happy2

Dear Elizabethsew, You are hysterical. I loved your gym experience and laughed all the way through. How true your words are. Good luck with your lapband. I love mine. It's the easiest dieting I've ever done and believe me I've done a lot of it. Since Feb.28 I've lost 46 lbs. without being hungry or being concerned about what I eat. It's wonderful! All you have to do is pretend you're a model since they never eat and learn to enjoy plain soup. It doesn't matter whether you like or enjoy soup since you only get 4 ounces anyhow. Best of luck! Pat

Does anyone know what sliming is or slime balls? What causes them? I've heard them mentioned on this forum site. Pat

Hi R Littman, A spot was found on my liver when doing the pre-opt tests and my doctor said that he was 99% sure it was benign. After several more tests his diagnosis was correct. He said that it isn't uncommon. If the doctor thinks it's nothing to worry about just have the tests and don't worry. I think you'll be okay. I think a color CAT scan was the next test and it is painless. They did a black and white but it won't show the proper results, so they redid it in color. Nothing to worry about except a hassle to have to waste time going through the tests. Pat

I crush all my meds or take liquid. My doctor said that even tic tac size is too large. It's a royal pain and the meds taste awful crushed, but I do it. I also brush my teeth again immediately after taking meds to prevent long term damage to them. My dentist doesn't think the crushed or liquids will hurt my teeth, but I wanted to be sure. Pat

I was banded on Feb. 28 and have had 2 fills. I've lost 40 lbs. I still can't eat much at a meal but I do get hungry within a couple of hours. I need to work on this. It may be time for my next fill. I wish I was losing a little faster. Pat

Leenerbups, Where did you have the band done? My hospital isn't listed but I had surgery Feb. 28 and they've paid for that surgery plus two fills. Maybe my hospital has been approved for more than 2 years, but it isn't on that list. What state are you in? How far are you from a Medicare approved hospital? Pat

Randi, Eeekkk, my hospital DeKalb Medical Center isn't on the list. Maybe they'll get approved by the time for my fill. This is unbelieveable. Thanks for the information. Pat:omg:

Randi, Eeekkk,

My fills are $650 also since they're done at the hospital. Where do you get a list of the certified doctors and hospitals? I'm due a fill on July 21 and I'm on Medicare. I haven't heard a word about this yet. Pat

Congratulations to all the 100'ers. This is amazing and so inspiring to those of us who are just starting and have so far to go. I love you all! Pat

Dancer, Thanks. I do tend to eat too fast. I'll try to slow down, but it's hard when you're hungry. Sigh! I'll let you know if this helps. Pat

Julie, that must be what it is. It just takes it forever for that lump to go down. Guess I'll go back on liquids like soup and see if I can get rid of it. I measure the 4 oz. of soup to make sure I don't over eat. Pat

You all helped me with the burping by explaining what I was doing wrong and how to correct it. Now I have a new problem. After I eat I feel this lump in my throat that won't go away. I don't have to burp. It's just annoying and a little painful. This has started since my second fill two weeks ago tomorrow. I can avoid it by eating 4 ounces of soup, but if I try any thing else I have it. What is it? How do I avoid it? It's like a golf ball in my throat even if I drink liquids nothing seems to ease it. Pat

Nanster, I had my second fill last Friday (May 26) and I can't eat solids yet either. I'm surviving on 4 oz. tomato soup or protein shakes. Don't fret the lack of solids, just concentrate on all the weight we're losing at last. Pat

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Leatha g Thanks for the high protein list. It's wonderful and so helpful. No more drinking liquid protein drinks for me. Pat

All of you are so inspiring to those of us just starting the lapband journey. I was banded Feb. 28 and had my second fill Friday, May 26. I've lost 32 pounds to date. I want to learn how to make a page like you all do. Where do I go to learn how to make a website with my name, loss chart, etc.? Is it easy to do? Pat

Hair loss: I was banded Feb. 28, but haven't noticed much hair loss yet. I'm taking Biotin 2500 mg. daily plus a multi-vitamin. I understand the hair loss levels off at about 8 months. I don't have one strand of hair to spare so I'm hoping for a quick return to full head of hair. Pat

Add me. Great idea and just what I need. Can't wait to get started in the morning. Pat

Janet C: Thanks for the information. Pat

Sherry, Yes, I'm banded but I haven't kept track of what gives me the gas. I think everything gives me gas, but I'll start making notes. Thanks. Pat aka Happy2