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I haven't been on here for awhile. While my weight loss has been slower than I would like. I have no regrets. I have had no issues knock on wood... I have had 3 fills since my surgery on Oct. 22. I am now wearing a 16 which I thought would never be possible. I still have a ways to go but I'm fine with that.

I miss the days of seeing weight loss every week. Now at least I maintain, instead of gaining.

2 weeks until my bandiversary and 1 month until my 40th birthday. Down 93lbs and I haven't felt or looked this good ever! Feeling fabulous!

I was a little bummed that I did not lose any weight these past two even though I am at the gym 6 days a week and staying under 1200 calories. I have 6.5cc in my band and I am still getting a litte hungry but I will keep pushing!!

Had a great 1 month check-up. I am onto phase 3 foods! BP was good. Doc was happy with my 45+lb weight loss. Back in 1 month for a possible fill.

Started Week 2 of Couch to 5K today.

24 Lbs in 2 weeks....WHOOP WHOOP

Well, after 2 1/2 weeks of stomach pain, still no answers. Had barium swallow done band ok, had ultra sound to check gallbladder, nothing. Next up hydra scan....... Just want to go back to normal, anyone else had these issues?

Back at the office ...first time since tt surgery... feeling fine but tired.... good things its an easy week for the most part.

Question is it ok to drink at the new years party if i am having surgery on the 2nd the party is tonight 3 days before surgery

I spent the better part of 3 days this week, helping my grandma. You see I bought her a desktop computer for xmas. That is scary as it is, because I have just become Donna Hicks personal text support. So I spent one full day and a tank of gas to find her a new desk. Then ordered internet svc. The only thing that we needed someone else to do was get the desk from store and put it in the house and take the old one out.That was 2 days ago!!! I can't. Believe that after everything my grandma...

Did everyone have to go 2 weeks on liquids after surgery?? I am on day 10 and would love anything other than a protein shake!!

A little nervous about having to leave my kittys for a week next month. I won't eat over it though.

Listening to Duke Children's Radiothon on Mix 101.5. What a wonderful center. My God Daugther spent most of her life there and they were so good to her and the family. Now my nephew will go there next week and will be there for a month due to a major birth defect in his back. Thank God Duke Children's is here!

So excited!! Going w/ my daughter, fiance and his 3 kids to The Christmas Lights Festival at Brookfield Zoo. I went years ago but it was brutally cold being outside. Today is in 60s - unheard of for winter in Chicago.

Preparing continues. One week.

Day 3 Post Op: Well, i think the worst of my nausea is behind me!!! So happy about that. I stopped my pain meds after the throwing up fiasco. Now i just need to be more diligent about getting all my fluid intake. I'm not managing what is required... yet. However, on a more positive note i can totally see where i lost my 17lbs of water weight (12 pre op diet & 5 post op surgery)! Every bit of it came off my calves and ankles. Except for ugly feet my lower legs actually...

Soooo the surgeon who orginally did my lapband relocated about 3 months ago, and the surgeon who replaced him recently told me that my band placement is too high and not at the correct angle. He told me that is the reason I have been so many problems and not able to tolerate any fills over 3cc. Don't get me wrong, I love my band when it works; I've lost close to 90lbs in 9 months. Now I have to have revisional surgery to correct the problem but I'm thinking maybe I should just hav...

Its been over 2 years since I got banded and I hate to say that I weigh 7 lbs more than when I had my surgery. It has not been very good for me. Apparently I had 8 cc when they removed fluid last fall. Two weeks ago I went back to NWWLS and had fluid put back in for a total of 5 1/2 cc. This is much better but I don't feel lot of restriction. I have lost 5 lbs so it is working but I just wish I could get it back to the way it was for the first 6 months post surgery. Going back and f...

Hi everyone. Im a first timer and now realize mst if not all on this site are American. Anyway im Australian and also going in for lapband surgery in 3 days. Hope Im welcome and can share your journeys... Thanks

Had an amazing weekend! Now for a busy week ! Have a great one all!

Rough week, my Grandmother in on hospice and is dying, then last night my brother has a heart attack and is in Duke.

Well its been 3 years since being banded!!!! and i WEIGH 123pounds!!!!!! I run more than ever! jut comepleted a triathlon, and running a marathon in 3 week and an ultr marathon the lat week of october!!! i feel great!!!

Jumped off crestline this week end hanggliding was awsome!

Not as sore today, but still passing gas like a frat boy lol. Day 3 isn't so bad thus far (knock on wood...!)