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So - have any of you post-banders gotten sick yet from non-band related illnesses - just good old fashioned flu puking? I am SCARED TO DEATH but know, eventually, it is going to happen, right? I think about the heaving until my chest hurts, the sheer AMOUNT of liquid and the split seconds with which it expels.... Does your band just completely pop off and ricochet around your organs?!!?!?! As always, please share - good or bad. Thanks in advance.

I cough a lot when something is having trouble going down - so it makes sense it is a band-sign.

Am I a crazy or does anyone else have port pain when it is going to rain???

I wasn't offended, Lol

I was terrified to do anything other than what my doctor recommended. The only thing I can tell you is that you worked SO hard to get here...and your body is still healing. Please go back to your mushies and believe me...pizza is NOT going to agree with you in the future. Don't learn that the hard way! LOL

OMG - I love this topic. And at the risk of pissing off my band-sisters...here's my two cents: I think you need to qualify your 9s and 10s into younger and older. Here's why: If you are looking to bed YOUNG 10's...I think you'd have a problem being massive. Young 10's say they want a man to treat them well, it is what's on the inside that matters, blah blah blah. And they mean it - in THEORY. But the majority will, in fact, sleep with the mediocre thin hottie over the awesome fatty. HOWEVER...if you boys would increase your age range a bit....older women know what younger ones don't. Older ones really DO want the great guy, that knows the moves, and how to treat a woman. We do. Seriously. We are also way more sure of ourselves, what we like, and are far less mean and stupid. No offense younger girls...you'll agree with me when you're older. So edub - figure in age of the hottie chic...and you've got a whole 'nother ball game.

I think it is a great idea. I was required to go to "support group" meetings prior to receiving my band. At 70+ participants...it was more like an infomercial than a support group. And on top of it, it was nothing but a big love fest for the LapBand. This site has all kinds of opinions and I found it - and still find it - to be my most valuable Lapband resource. Hands down.

Thankfully - my girls are still the same cup size as well....but I've only lost 58lbs or so....am looking forward to smaller backfurters...but would like to retain a healthy handful in the boob area!!

I would call too...I hate fills and haven't experienced anything like that. Are you feeling alright otherwise? Wonder if it is just a coincidence that you are coming down with something. My Dr. makes me drink Water in his office after a fill to make sure it goes thru - do you do that? If not, maybe request it. Good Luck.

I agree - best to consult your doc.

You've joined a great site...the people on here are fantastic and always willing to help. Good luck to you.

would you?

I am down 51 lbs....49 more to go. Dr. was astounded at my progress. This is about when I start to get cocky and blow everything.

So - for a split second I forgot I had a new belly and shoved a piece of deli ham in my mouth. Chewed about 2 times and swallowed as I hurried to do something. Then I remembered and was like, "noooooooo!" Even asked hubby to reach down and pull it out!! OMG. I thought my stomach was going to rip thru my chest like an alien. The pain was excruciating and the retching was horrible. After about 30 min I made it onto chat and Crimmy and the folks told me to walk, jump up and down, and put my arms in the air. So I did - around the block. Neighbors were LOVING that I am sure. But it worked!! I am still alive and no ham came UP so I am assuming it went DOWN. I am told to have pineapple juice and papaya enzyme on hand for next time. PLEASE don't let there be a next time!! Thanks everyone!!

Hehe - here is my belly 1mo post-op and 1 day post-fill. There are 7 cuts. As an extra bonus, you get to see the elastic marks from my bra and jeans. And NO - my left boob is NOT purple/bruised...just must be the lighting. Not too shabby huh?? I show them off like battle scars to anyone that will look. Dr. asked me if I'd come to support group and show them - SUUURRREEE!

I had my first one on one meeting with Dr. Ali last week. He seems very knowledgeable and did not rush me at all during the visit. He answered all my questions but did not seem to take any kind of personal interest in me. I wasn't expecting to be best buddies...I don't know what I was expecting. His staff is amazing though - very nice, helpful, and I felt like I connected with them!

I have nothing but good things to say about my surgery with Dr. Ali...my belly looks great...he came to visit me in the room...got the Soups and popsicles flowing... Everything happened exactly like he told me it would. THAT is awesome.

First fill at my first follow up. Easy Schmeasy. Although, I am glad my port incision is still numb because if I had had to FEEL what I SAW out of the corner of my eye I would have passed out. lol So, down 37lbs from when this all started last fall.

I am home now - minimal pain so far today... I did it!

Thursday it was worse - called surgeon who wanted me to be seen and get on antibiotics. Turns out it is The Strep. I am well on my way to recovery thanks to a speedy diagnosis and free Obama antibiotics. Is this what it is like to live in Canada?? :cursing:

Are you freaking kidding me? I haven't eaten a thing (okay - I did suck one potato chip until it disintegrated) for 9 days and now I am sick. Horrible sore throat. Am I going to have to postpone my surgery that is scheduled for Wednesday?? I am fixin to snap a hard trip. :smile::sneaky::sad::cursing::sneaky::sad:

Are you freaking kidding me? I haven't eaten a thing (okay - I did suck one potato chip until it disintegrated) for 9 days and now I am sick. Horrible sore throat. Am I going to have to postpone my surgery that is scheduled for Wednesday?? I am fixin to snap a hard trip. :cursing::sneaky::sad::cursing::sneaky::sad:

05-12-10 O - M - G :thumbup:

05-12-10 O - M - G :thumbup: