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chicken tenders!!! It's so funny at our LapBand support meetings....just about everyone who talks about any "bad" episodes has had them with chicken tenders! LOL :blushing: Do I still eat them? Yes. But much more carefully.

My cup size has only gone from a DD to a D, but I have shrunk from a 44 to a 38 around!

Hey! I haven't stopped by here in a while, but wanted to say that getting the LapBand was the best decision I've made in a long time! I just got back from the beach and felt GREAT in my new bathing suits, new outfits, etc. I still have a way to go, but it's great to finally get some of this weight off! I wish everyone the best!:blushing: Cindy

I was banded by Dr. Robinson on October 6, 2008 and I'm down 55 pounds as of today. I've had a couple of fills (and one "unfill" -- just a little) and I'm at a good place right now. I feel great. I recommend Dr. Robinson to anyone in the area considering the procedure. It was one of the best things I've done -- No regrets!!!

I experienced the same thing after my 2nd fill. I had to go back and get some liquid removed from my band. Just a little bit...but it helped a lot!

I hope everything went well (or will go well...not sure if you've been in, yet.) I had my 2nd fill yesterday (6cc's in a 10cc band) and I am TIGHT today. I mean TIGHT. I couldn't even drink my Protein shake at Breakfast. Dr. said no food for 72 hours...and I don't think I'll have a problem with abiding by his orders. Neither of my actual fills have hurt at all, though.

Thanks for sharing the other site! I will have to check it out. Have fun at your support group meeting. I love the ones I attend at Davis Regional Medical Center monthly. Cindy

Hey! I hope the approval process goes smoothly for you -- as smoothly as mine did. I was banded in October, 2008 (see below) and have no regrets. All the best!:tt2: Cindy

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I would definitely wait until after the wedding/honeymoon for the surgery. Best of luck to you!

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Hi Mary! I'm in Mocksville. When my insurance approved me to have the surgery, I was very surprised and a little torn on whether to do it. Then I went to an information meeting and met someone who had the surgery who made me feel even more sure that it was the right thing for me. I am so glad I got the Lap Band! :thumbup:I wish you all the best. If you have questions for me, feel free to shoot me an email. Cindy

:thumbup: I know it's probably because I'm feeling better about the way I look....but WOW, it has been amazing lately!!! Can anyone else relate??

After posting my question about going for a fill when having TOM....I had a bad experience. A very bad experience. NOW I fully understand both SLIMING and PB'ing! Notes to self: During TOM I am much tighter. AND, when eating meat (1 chicken tender yesterday), CHEW, CHEW, CHEW!!!!! Needless to say, I didn't get a fill yesterday. My dr. is pleased with my progress and says to just be more careful not to get myself in this predicament again. All is well today, but yesterday was scary.