Gus'sGirl

hi, I have a 14cc band. Plateaus just happen.When they happen to me I go on dr fox's plateau busting diet. search that name on this site. Basically I eat all protein and less than ten preferably zero carbs for a few days.I have 5.4cc's in my band and have good restriction. It really works.Hope this helps Denise

Hi I have those in lemon creme flavor.They are so horrible that I went and bought some flintstones vitamins and take them instead.They are like chewing {alkaseltzer} spelling. Save your money.

Hi, I have been thinking of getting a bodybugg. After reading your post I will ask my husband to buy me one for my birthday in November. I have a problem with plateaus too. I usually stay right under 1000 calories a day. Thanks. Denise

Hi, your in great hands! He did my band on July 22nd. Just got my first fill. I have had no regrets picking Dr. Curry

Hi, even if you have to pay that you are lucky. My insurance covered nothing.I had to pay over $13,000.00. Good luck on your journey.

Hi, my symptoms were similar due to the swelling but went away in about a week. Did you get any saline in your band at the time of surgery? If you did maybe you got too much.

Hi, I have lost 32 pounds so far and until I started losing weight I had hardly any menopause symptoms any more. Now I get hot flashes frequently and have some trouble sleeping through the night again. Oh well it is still well worth it to lose weight.

Hi, I was banded by Dr. Curry on July 22nd.I was self pay and from the seminar appointment I was banded in a month.I highly recommend him and his staff they are the best. Last night ( a Sunday) I emailed him and he responded with in 30 minutes.I love my band and feel very safe with Dr. Curry.

Hi, the same thing happened to me. I went and got some zicam and zicam cough drops and was fine in 2 days. Hope this helps.

Hi, I had my band done on July 22nd by Dr. Curry. I was also self pay. Don't worry everything will go great. You are in good hands. ready2diet

Hi, I got my band at 10:30 this morning. Dr. Curry in Cincinnati Ohio was my surgeon. He is so great and so are all his staff.I feel a little sore but other than that I am doing fine. I spend tonite inn a hotel then return home. I live about 4 hours away. I highly recommend him.:seeya::thumbup::ihih: I wish everyone getting their bands as good of an experience as me. moocatschade

Hi, in 6 months I hope to have lost at least another 50 pounds. That Would be a great way to start 2009.I get my band on Tuesday 7/22 wow I am so excited. ready2diet

Hi I am in the second week of my pre op diet. Medifast 5 and 1 plan. I have to stay on it for a total of four weeks. I get my band on July 22nd. Mushies sound pretty good about now. At least it is working I've lost 7 pounds on it so far and 3 before it on my own. Wow only 163 more to go.:tt2: I am going to look at it in small 10 pound goals along the way so it doesn't seem so over whelming .I joined the rec center today and swam laps for 30 minutes.

We gotta hang in there. I know we can do it.

Hi,I am on my pre op medifast 5 and 1 diet. Does anyone have any ideas for the lean and green meal I get each day. I need some new ideas so I don't get so bored with the diet. I have to be on this diet till Surgery which is July 22nd. Thanks for any help you can offer. Moocatschade

Hi that is my date too. I am so excited. I will be glad when the surgery part is over! moocatschade

Hi, I am getting my band on July 22nd.Dr. Curry in Cincinnati is my doctor.

Hi, I am scheduled for July 22nd I am so excited and nervous. I am on The Medifast plan til then. Are you going to Dr. Curry too? Moocatschade:w00t::blushing:

Hi,thanks for letting me join. I have my surgeons consult, psych eval and seminar on Wednesday with Dr. Curry in Cincinnati Ohio. Has anyone else gone to Dr. Curry.

:w00t:Wow! I am impressed and inspired.That is really great. ready2diet

Hi, how do I get a ticker tape to put on my posts.Thanks for any help you can give me. ready2diet

Thanks I would have never figured it out by myself.:biggrin: ready2diet

I am just starting the process. I have an appointment to Go to Dr. Curry's on Wednesday for the psych evaluation, the consultation and the seminar. My insurance does not cover this so I am self pay. I hope things go smoothly and I can get my band soon.Thanks everyone for putting all the great information on here it is very helpful. ready2diet:thumbup: