jess-band4/06

Request a Rx for Mycolog Nystatin OINTMENT-no cream. The cream is scented=alcohol. My gyn prescribed it for me. Works great!

I was banded 4/06 and have lost 100 lbs. Over the last 7-8 months, I gained a few pounds and feel no restriction. After having an upper GI to determine if any problems exist. None were found and surgeon attempted to remove Fluid from the band. I have a 5cc. band that was filled to 5cc. When he attempted to remove the fluid there was none! :biggrin: I had at least five fills prior to a year ago. He filled the band with 1cc and said to wait a month and comeback to see what is in the band then. Otherwise there may be a leak in the balloons or tubing (none was seen on the upper GI). Help!

I was banded in 2006 and have lost 100 pounds. Recently (Dec.to current), I gained about 8-10 pounds back. After seeing primary dr. and gyn and lots of blood work, no change. My primary dr. said to exercise more. I was doing 30 min walking 4x's per week and weights 2x's. I dilligently began to walk 6 days a week for 40 min. This has been awful for my knees and fibromyalgia, but went on anyway. No weight loss at all! Last week I went for an upper GI. Findings were band is seen,but NO SMALL POUCH! Going to see my surgeon Friday. Any feedback

raw carrots, dry chicken, low-carb tortillas

I am 1 year 2 months post-op. I have had five fills and I have lost 97 pounds. My surgeon stated that I will begin to just maintain at this point-which I have I eat 1450 calories a day to maintain-does that sound correct. BMI from 47.8 to 28.9

I just wanted to share that today is my 1st bandanniversary! Over the past year I have lost 94 pounds..gone from a size 20-22W to a 8-10 petite. My BMI went from 47.8 to 29.5. :clap2: I am very pleased with my progress, as are my family and friends. A few people have not recognized me! Of course the band we know is just a tool and my 4 days a week exercise and 1200 calorie a day really did the work. There is the fat women still lingering in my head, but I am going to keep her down and gone. My mother put it best when she said..."Jessica they put a band on your stomach---they did not do a lobotomy...our minds can be just as evil as our mouths can be! I think the best thing that has been said to me about my weightloss was from my children my ds said "Mom there is nowhere to snuggle" and my dd said" We can sit on the chair together" :confused:

Hi, I took all of my meds the same way I did prior to the band. I did not have any problems. 80.5---from April 2006

I did not notice the port for a while, but now that I am nearing my goal-77.5 so far-goal is 85 I can now feel it and see it. I have felt pulling at times, but the only main problem I have had is that I cannot wear an underwire bra. It really hurts alot when I do . The port is right where the wire sits. This may only be a problem for me as I am only 5ft tall. My surgeon said that the port will move lower as time goes on I am 8 months post op, but so far its not moved enough.

It's been a while since I've posted...sorry. I read something today on a four hour car ride from NJ to MD that I thought everyone could appreciate. The article discussed holiday eating and how difficult it is to stay on track. I am almost 9 months post op and I' ve lost 77.5lbs. Because of that I decided to not indulge in the holiday goodies this year. It has been difficult to do, but my size 12 jeans are worth it and being able to lay on the couch with both of my kids at the same time...but I am rambling..... The article states if you eat an indulging food and it causes you to feel guilt and sadness is it really a treat to eat it. Just a thought, Happy 2007 Jessica

Hi, Calvert County------73 pounds since April 2006!!!! Loose size 14 or fitted 12...OMG

I live in Calvert County----that's South of Annapolis. So, many people have never heard of Calvert-I use Annapolis as a guide. Jessica

Tuesday will be my 6 month bandversary-----I have lost 60.5 pounds and have found size 14----missy not plus size jeans!!!!

In the Jewish Faith on Yom Kippur we fast for 24 hours to atone for our sins from the year. My question to all of you is does having the band preclude me from fasting? I called my surgeon, but he has not returned my call. i think he too is Jewish. I don't see why it would be a problem, but I thought i'd ask. Thanks, Jessica banded 4/10/06 59lbs lost so far-----yipeee