MelodyJ

I remember that I googled in my search and did find a dr on Beach Blvd I believe before I moved to FL and thought I was going to be in that area... sorry I misplaced that info but am sure you could find it. I am going to Zephyrhills (near Tampa) for f/up. Sorry am not much help!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

1) Florida 2) I was banded in Dalton,GA which would have covered the cost for 1yr...but moved to FL....so I pay $200 w/ Dr Grossbard in Zephyrhills 3) Surgeon 4) Yes he was banded Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Barbara-- CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have already prayed!!! I prayed for peace, joy, life and success!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Kristin-- Hoping your at the ER and getting help currently!!! Praying for you!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Telly and Doc----GO FOR IT.....I'll be in the a/c right now!! That is WONDERFUL Telly....I wish I had your stamina right now....still walking about 2.5 mi---getting ready to add aerobics too it...soon!! How's the weight loss going woman???? Have you passed me yet??!?!? God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs :Banane35:

Katherine, It's better to have peace about this....if you have too many questions or concerns you won't do as well.....at least that's been my experience!! When/if your ready you will do it!!! You can do it!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Ronda- I have noticed I want healthier stuff....thinking it's the motivation of loss....I have tasted a couple of sweet things...but not my favorite and that was a struggle before the band....loved those sweets God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Pam-- Thanks for sharing....I'm praying it goes back too!!!! This is good wisdom for us new ones!!! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Liz---looks like your doing GREAT on your weight loss!! Hopefully, better after a little unfill....that's great that it took so little to help!!!! I'm doing great!! Feel so GOOD....glad I did this!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Doc--- Welcome!!!! It might be fun to work out a get together..... Let's see who else jumps in!!!! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Blk Bandit-- Welcome!! I had my surgery in Dalton, GA---I lived there....moved here about 2 mos ago and am following up w/ Dr Grossbard in Zephyrhills, FL (near Tampa). I only know that Dr. Kim requires $1000 to "join" if you don't have your surgery w/ him for follow up care....I don't think Telly did hers w/ him.....but she'll let ya know I'm sure. Just reassure your fiance....show him statistics and answer his questions... don't poo-poo his fear...it's all in love I'm sure!!! My husband said NO at first...then I came back w/ answers and statistics and he has been totally supportive!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Anesthesia really changes things....texture of hair, skin, hormones as well!!! I actually now have mine regularly which before the weight loss I wouldn't have for months...then would bleed for over a month!?!!?!? :girl_hug: I have now had my period regularly since March?!!? Go figure!!!! In my humble opinion....get it checked out to give you peace of mind..... God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Andrea-- Your welcome!!! Glad your doing well and you lost!!!!!!!! Had a great weekend w/ family! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Teachntots-- YIPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! I am so PROUD of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job on the exercise!!! So glad you have the time now!! You may want to video the kids exercising with you....might win Funniest Home Videos!!! I cannot eat until about 10:30am....I get up around 7am....my band won't let me....I get stuck! At 10:30am I get a cheestick...take a small bite then chew to goo....put it in my pocket (in the plastic of course :biggrin1: ) and then see a patient ....come out and take another bite....lasts quite a while....and I get no golf balls!!!!!!!!!!!! I was supposed to get a fill on June 7th...but my husband will be out of town....so am waiting til July 5th....I think I'll be ok....so am going to fight the good fight and WIN!!!!!!!!!! Praying you keep exercising and despite bills you LOSE BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Amy-- I was thinking that anything w/ ecchinacea helps too!! Ecchinacea is an old time anesthetic....so I buy "herbon" which are cough drops w/ 250mg of ecchinacea....they TRULY numb the throat and make me pain free!!! Maybe they would help???? God Bless and saying prayers!!! Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

You are blessed!!!!!!!! I am the PA-C but can't imagine doing that to myself!!!! So I am stuck w/ going to the dr!!!! LOVE the idea of loosening for good food God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Vegaswildflower--don't you love the practicality of the dr???? HA!!!! I wish I wouldn't have needed the band and could have stopped before paying so much $$!!! Teachntots---How are you doing????? Haven't heard in a while....praying your getting your exercise in!!!! I'm still losing....but not as fast....but hoping to jump start w/ next fill. Although the dr scheduled it for one month after the first one...well I had to cancel that....so have scheduled a month later for July 5th. My mind is still the struggle at times!!!! But better most days!! My other battle is too big a bites.....UGH!!!!!! And as a medical person learned to inhale my food....so am slowing down.....slowly!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

dsrjrr-- I have a 4 cc band and my first fill was 2.4cc....he said he's aggressive...he'll make me miserable at first then I'll be happy w/ the weight loss?!?!! He was right....oh did I feel the heartburn, etc....but I keep losing....self-inflicted pb's only (one of these days I'll learn to go slow and chew smaller bites) . Hopes' place: Do you mean maximum ever....that would be 10 cc I believe....if you mean first fill....it's so individual to the surgeon doing the fills....as you've read we all had different fills...they did the surgery it's their call! I was even told I could hold MORE in my 4cc if necessary?!?! I'm hoping that never arises!!! I have a 2nd fill scheduled for July.....I just felt like I was doing well here....and who knows if I'll cancel that fill if I continue to do well?! Hope this helps!! God bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Exercise is also a mood elevator (recommend aerobic exercise for my depressed patients) and it has SO MANY cardiovascular benefits....don't give up MelAnne....you are kicking my butt!! I walk 2.5mi/day....but that's from completely nothing beyond housewalking!!! Hang in there....the scale will eventually catch up if you are sincerely trying!!!! I just KNOW it! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

I didn't either and that's why I got sick again!!! I now tell everyone....just in case they didn't know either!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Tricia-- GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have SO MUCH more to lose than you so mine is going quicker....so I am IMPRESSED w/ your faithfulness and perserverance...I think God knew I had to see something quick to encourage me!!!! I don't really understand the 2 week wait for it to kick in....but I seem to be one of them!?!? I felt it immediately when he filled as I gave him back the Water....have one of those "aggressive" fill doctors and he put >2.4cc as that is what he backed off too....then after the 4 days of liquids...2 clear and 2 full and 6lbs off I was excited....well I seemed to revert back to my old ways of head hunger ....but about 2 wks into I couldn't really eat Breakfast as it was getting stuck quick! Now what I do is wait til about 10:30am and eat a cheese stick slowly and by lunch at 12 am able to slowly eat a meal....but I am still making stupid mistakes in eating too big of bites or too fast!?!!! :eek: You would think I would catch on!! Fortunately only have PB'd....or out and out vomited!! about 2 or 3 times!! :eek: I will get the hang of this I told my husband!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs :eek:

Amy-- Just found your post. I am a Physician Asst.....so this is what I know. Cool fluids actually feel better on a sore throat than hot. But you go w/ whatever works. We give tonsillectomy patients popsicles and ice cream for a reason!! Also you can easily handle 1000mg Tylenol.....That's 2 extra strength. You can take Ibuprofen 400-600mg every 8 hours (be careful too soon as this can cause your kidneys to fail)....in between take the tylenol. Personally, I am thinking maybe you had a virus AND strept.... sounds like the flu elevated your temp quickly....and the strept.....I just had strept recently. Don't forget to boil or throw away your toothbrush!!! I did and it re-ocurred!!! People don't get admitted now a days as quickly as it is more comfortable at home as you said. Never did see the name of your antibiotic....but prednisone is wonderful to take down the swelling but since it's a steroid can actually impede your healing....and really should be careful mixing prednisone and ibuprofen very rough on the stomach!! I think followup w/ the ENT is a great idea and important!!! Close follow up as needed!! Even if you only drink a tsp every 5 min that is like an IV.....picking things like gatorade are a great idea as it has some electrolytes and may help!?! I hope you are feeling better and this helps!!!! GOd BLess, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Anajalillian, Welcome....you made a big step!! You wrote!! Welcome!!! PRaying that you have MUCH success!!! Just listen to your doctors and do as they instruct...they have lots of experience!!! GOd Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -48lbs

Your welcome Andrea....how are you doing now?!?! Been out of town for Memorial Day..... God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -47lbs:)

Sorry Lisa have not heard of him....give me details....he's actually closer than my going to Zephyrhills!! Might be good!?!? God BLess, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -47lbs