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I think the binge will certainly stop. I can't eat but so much even though I don't have restriction. I consider my self a band failure but look at me now. Double chin almost gone..... then 280. now 220

I have been banded about 6 months, I have no problems, thought the surgery was a peice of cake. Ha! However, I must warn you that you will still be hungry, You will find ways to cheat it. It does not help head hunger. I was shocked to discover that. WOW! I thought that this was a life on easy street. Heck no! I get mad a holidays. I can't eat near as much at one time. However, chips, dips and ice cream SLIDE right down. I have lost 60 pounds, about 10 pounds a month. BUT! I run 4 miles a day and bike about 50 miles per week. All started 3 months ago. until that I was only losing 1 pd per week. Not the bands fault. MY fault. I drink with every meal. I can't help it. I probaly will continue it. As long as I lose 1 pd a week and it stays off I don't care!!! I don't think you should be scared. It is a easy surgery. They weight will come off. Go for it. Just know that it is NOT MAGIC!!! It still takes work and making good choices. I wish some one has told me that. Maybe they did, I just did not listen......... Good luck

You should have your doctor put silver nitrate in it. It is probably an infected stitch. It can tunnel and get BIGGER! IT can acutally get serious even they don't ususally. Have your doctor look at it. Lisa, RN

hi florida girls. I live in St. Pete. I would like to find a support group here. or close by. I was banded on June 21, 2006. down 50 pounds. Dr. Jawad in Ocala did my surgery. he is GREAT! I do need a fill. after Christmas. I hope to hear from you soon. asbell38@hotmail.com Lisa

Most people think that the pill makes you gain weight, in fact due to hormonal changes it can either cause you to eat more of LESS. With the band you will eat less, you will lose bc pill or not.

Hey guys. I have not posted in months. I guess I had to find my own way with this band. At times I despise it and then other times I love it. I am learning so much about it. I made the decision in one day to have this procedure with no research. I am a RN and think that I know it all. I have had no complications. I have never pb'd. I have only a 1 cc fill in my 4 cc band. I have lost 50 pounds but have really poured on the exercise. I walk 4 miles 6 days a week and now have adding bike riding to that..... WOW. I love exercise in the cool weather. I live in FL. So it is too hot until this time of year to really get going. I do not have to chew alot or eat small bites. Nothing get s stuck. EVER! I am going in January for another fill. This is requiring alot of effort on my own. TOO MUCH. I can eat anything. However, at meals I can only eat about 1/3 of what I used to eat. For the first time in my life, I LOVE ice cream. My husband works at the Klondilke factory. Can you believe that? Please keep me in the loop..... I will be better ab out keeping youj guys informed. I need some more support. banded 6/21 277 today 227 Lisa

I was never heavy when I was younger......... just after having babies but people are cruel. That is life. Some smart person said, " We spend our adulthood trying to overcome things that happened to us in our childhood." I have made the choice long ago to let go of my childhood and all of the baggage. What doesn't kill you makes your stronger........

I will be in Vegas on the 11th -14th of september............

Carlene, I hope you read my post.

Until you have been at bedside of dying people for 15 years, you really should not comment on why people say, "Oh, God" at death........ Sure many people say it like "oh dear" thats not the point, is it? We are talking about people who DO NOT believe that God exists and on their death bed call out for him..... By the way, Believing that god exists and having a personal relationship are two different things....... Even satan knows that God exists..... How far will that get him??? I guess some of you don't believe that satan exists either........ that is exactly what he wants you to beleive...... I will not comment further. It is not my intention to use this great website to cause friction......... we all have our opinions. I am simply stating mine. Now back business....

I am a Registered nurse. Trust me when I say that I have been at the bedside and many people do then wonder about the next step and reach out to God. I don't think that people should offers opinions about it until they have been there. I have for 15 YEARS! I am glad you asked....