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I am so glad you posted this thread. It helps me to recognize my non scale victory's. I walk 5 miles every so often. I wear regular panties and for me that's a nice change. I've notice my underwear revolution.

230 today Hope to lose more

I was thinking of going in for an unfill because I was finding it hard to eat certain foods, but my sister & the nurse from my Dr.'s office helped me realize I was eating the wrong foods or eating the wrong way. To begin I went in about 3 weeks ago because I felt too loose and I had been eating just about anything and gained some weight... (about 5 lbs) The Dr. said I had not gained but what she didn't know and later found out through me, was that I had lost more weight since I saw her last but that through bad eating habbits that resurfaced ie.(eating and drinking, not chewing food down all the way) I had gained a few lbs. She filled me and I went on my way. I was doing ok and then started to plateu and regurgitate water or food that had not gone down, pretty soon I would try eating things I knew were not ok to eat, because they down (candy). I would also eat different things if I was out with people I did not want to tell I had the band. I believe my band had some swelling around it and almost went in today for an unfill. I called the Dr.'s office and explained to the nurse that I really thought something was wrong, she asked me if I was eating too fast, drinking when eating, eating foods that were not right and then my sister confirmed it for me when I told her the same. They both told me to stick to liquids for a few days till swelling goes down. i'm having soup now but would like to know if anyone has experienced anything like this.

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Hello everyone I've been away for awhile

Started at 297 Went to 289 3rd Fill at 248 Friday 8/7/09 244.5

7/10/09 lost 2lbs 252.6

Started 297 Lapband 289 Last 262 Now 254.6

Start 297 Banded 289 Last 262 This Friday 254.6

Weigh in at 261.4 Started 297 Banded 289

Hello Everyone, GREAT Thread! I was banded May 21,09. I had my first fill today not much pain at all. My Dr. asked that I lie on my back and left both legs a bit as if I was doing crunches for my lower body, I did and she felt with her hands for the pot. She swabbed me with alcohol to clean the area. I closed my eyes because I am very afraid of needles. Small prick. Dr. says she put 5cc in I had my eyes shut the whole time. Not much restriction at first. My stomach growls a bit. I had Water and a yogurt, some Peanut Butter, I was hungry.

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding port location please help. I have read many posting about the port being located under the breast by the bra line. However my port is much lower under right breast between mid section & belly button more towards the right. I have the realize band. I am tall 5'11. Just wondering if anyone else has the port lower than bra line?

June 5 - 262.4 May 29- 267 Banded weight - 289 Started at 297

272 lbs last Friday. 267 May 29,09. Lost 5 lbs Starting weight 297 Banded weight 289. Cya this Friday June 5,09

Hi All, First let me start by saying that I have been reading threads and have come to the conclusion that this is an Amazing web site. You can learn so much on here and read people's stories, get told to get your act together, get told off and even vent and learn new approaches to everyday dilemmas. That said; I have had the most STRESSFUL banding Experience and I MESSED UP! I am not looking to get into it with anyone behind this. There are no words of disappointment I have not already told myself. My 15 yr old nephew ( who I think of as my son) was assaulted for no reason and beaten they almost killed him and tried to hurt my sister when she tried to save his life. This all happened 4 days after I had surgery and it was really terrifying. I went to pick him and my family up and ended up taking a Bite of pizza. Just One Bite. I felt terrible! (not health wise, just disappointed in self) the next day I took 2 bites of chicken breast which had been fired no skin or batter. I am an emotional eater and although this is not an excuse I was just eating out of nervousness! I went back to liquids and mushy foods today. I have not gained any weight. I lost 1.5 lb. but I just feel bad that I did that. I just wanted to be up front about what I did and hear if anyone else has messed up and moved on! Please feel free to share on any experiences and if you have to bash me or feel the need to express your disappointments go on just be honest about where that comes from. You may not know me, you may only know some of my story but you may feel the need to Judge me. . . And to this I say ok....

Hello Everyone, Thank you so Much for all your kind words. I knew when I joined this site I would meet great people but I had No Idea they would be even better motivators and friends. I appreciate every kind word and every bit of advice I receive. Thank you all for being so caring. My family is doing ok. My nephews have both moved to another state, and one of the 7 guys were caught he is a 34 yr old man. No excuse for his actions. No Remorse. I have since spoken to my Dr. and although she wasn't exactly Happy she understood. I plan on seeing a nutritionist and go to therapy to help me plan ahead and find the source of why I get nervous and eat to control my nerves. I am so Happy I have all my Bander Family and I appreciate your Support. I've lost a few more pounds this week.

Thank you! You all are Amazing and Supportive!

Thank you Carrie. I feel better now because I understand that I ate out of being nervous not hungry and it is a bad habit I need to work on. I know you will be great working towards your goal. I am overjoyed that you were on this site and able to post back to me. I look forward to sharing my journey with you and others. Everyone is fine now. My Family is doing great now.

Hi All, First let me start by saying that I have been reading threads and have come to the conclusion that this is an Amazing web site. You can learn so much on here and read people's stories, get told to get your act together, get told off and even vent and learn new approaches to everyday dilemmas. That said; I have had the most STRESSFUL banding Experience and I MESSED UP! I am not looking to get into it with anyone behind this. There are no words of disappointment I have not already told myself. My 15 yr old nephew ( who I think of as my son) was assaulted for no reason and beaten they almost killed him and tried to hurt my sister when she tried to save his life. This all happened 4 days after I had surgery and it was really terrifying. I went to pick him and my family up and ended up taking a Bite of pizza. Just One Bite. I felt terrible! (not health wise, just disappointed in self) the next day I took 2 bites of chicken breast which had been fired no skin or batter. I am an emotional eater and although this is not an excuse I was just eating out of nervousness! I went back to liquids and mushy foods today. I have not gained any weight. I lost 1.5 lb. but I just feel bad that I did that. I just wanted to be up front about what I did and hear if anyone else has messed up and moved on! Please feel free to share on any experiences and if you have to bash me or feel the need to express your disappointments go on just be honest about where that comes from. You may not know me, you may only know some of my story but you may feel the need to Judge me. . . And to this I say ok....

Thank you to all of you. I am better! Stressed. If you read my latest blog you will know why.

Today is May 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM. In a few mins it will be May 21, 2009 & I will be banded in about 7 hours. I am so Nervous. God Bless me and may the Lord be with me. I go in at 6:30 AM and I am so Nervous, Excited and Scared! I pray to God my experience is a good one. I want to lose weight and start a FAMILY! God Please Bless Me and keep me forever safe.

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