Cindy C

Yes. I wore 11W before. Now I don't need the wide anymore and can wear some 10's.

If your doctor said to come for a fill then by all means go! It's not too soon. I'm going to assume that you have either a 10 or 14cc band. 3 most likely isn't going to make a difference. If its a 10 I would have him put in 2 more.

They say that the camera adds 10 pounds. I've always thought that I looked horrible in pictures. Even after losing 140 lbs I still don't like to have my picture taken. I posted my before and after pics here last week and, honestly, I don't remember looking like the first one. I never thought I looked like that. I know I did. Even with the second one, my poor son had to take about a dozen before I got one I could live with. He kept saying, "Mom, it looks fine." But I kept finding fault with em.

My doctor never said no coffee. In fact there's always a pot in his waiting room. I drink it everyday. It helps loosen my band in the morning.

Bread, white pasta, rice, bananas, pizza, beef, pork, lamb. Thank G_d I can still eat chocolate!

actually, 1 teaspoon = 5cc's. 1/4 cc is about 5 drops.

Order something that's stir fried with lots of vegetables. Eat the soup and the inside of the egg roll and by all means....skip the rice. Rice is not a bandster's friend!

My 3 year bandiversary is tomorrow and I have no serious complications (knock on wood), I've had great success and couldn't be happier about my decision. It's alot of work and you have to stay dedicated to it. Don't dwell on the "what ifs". Just follow your doctor's instructions and you'll do fine!

Everyone is different, but it really is unrealistic that your band will ever be full to capacity.

OMG That's unbelievable!!!!!!!!! YOUR DH CLEANED THE FLOOR??????? No wonder it took you so long to figure it out!!

I've spoken at a dozen or more of them. Every group is different regarding what they want to know. I usually just tell briefly about my experience and then let them ask questions. Good luck. I'm sure you'll be great! Congrats on your success, BTW!

Yep, potassium and water. Be careful with bananas tho, I know a lot of bandsters that can't eat them.....including myself!

If I drink alcohol I don't lose weight. And you should know better than to drink anything carbonated. You're just asking for trouble! Have you been going to your doctor regularly? Monthly follow up for the first 2 years is the key to success. Your doctor can't help you if you don't go to him and tell him everything you're experiencing.

In case anyone is interested! 5/15/08. 324# Size 4X 6/5/11. 180# Size 12. ">

Thank You. I have no doubt that every one of you can be just as successful!

You're too tight. Go get a little removed!

I know another one that's not listed. You can eat as much of anything you want. You just have to do it naked in front of a full length mirror!

Today's weight: 181

Name, real or screen~Cindy Age~51 Weight on June1st~182 Goal Weight for June 29th~178 Exercise Goal for June~To get some! Dietary Goal for June~To not do anything stupid! Personal Goal for June~To get the attic cleaned! Date Banded~6/10/8 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~142#

I agree for the most part; however, any relationship that changes because of my lap band probably wasn't a relationship worth having anyway!

That's what we're here for, Rose!

There's nothing bitter about that. It's only sweet! Congrats! Now go shopping!!!

You haven't been to the doctor in 5 months? You need to go and discuss the issues you're having and get a fill....or maybe an unfill. If it's too tight you're not going to lose any weight either. Lap band requires consistent follow up.

Just because you didn't go to the doctor for weight related issues, they still weighed you didn't they? How long have you been with your pcp? If it's as substantial amount of time, I'm sure he would be willing to write whatever you need him too. If you are having trouble getting a response from doctor's office I would just show up there and say "hey, I need some answers!" Either that or find a new doctor!

Motrin is probably the best choice.