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  1. Karen, You are a lifesaver!!! I feel so much better hearing your story. I did want to ask you though...you said you got unfilled all the way at 2 months pregnant...After the unfill were you able to eat normally like you did before the band...or did you still have minor restriction? I appreciate your advice so much...helps me get over my slightly negative attitude and think more positively.
  2. Hi,I got my lap band last fall and chose to do it at that time because I felt like I was done having kids and ready to take care of myself and my body. I was doing well, I have lost 60 pounds...and then suddenly I find out that I am pregnant...total surprise... Now I feel like I am going to be moving backwards and I feel on hold. But mostly I am worried about being pregnant with the band and complications that cause my band to have to come out. Or somehow the pregnancy damages my band. Anyone out there had a pregnancy with the band or know someone who has?
  3. You need to at least have your band checked out. Under flouro. Make sure that it hasn't slipped or something. Vomiting everyday is not normal and I don't think you can really move forward until you verify that everything is okay with your band and that you are safe.
  4. Thanks you guys for those replies. This gives me some comfort, as I was a little worried. I was banded at the end of August so I guess I am still healing.
  5. I havent posted in quite some time due to my personal situation of caring for my elderly/mentally ill mom. But these past few days I have had pain right where my port is. My mom is a big lady (that's where I got it from) and I have been physically exerting myself quite a bit more these past several weeks helping her stand and such. So I am hoping this is just tender muscles But has anyone else had pain near their port and found out is was something to be concerned about. I am also worried that my port may have moved or flipped.
  6. Thanks so much. Your kind words really help during difficult times. I really think I am going to take your advice and do my best to take care of me too.
  7. Hi everyone, I have been MIA for some time now. I posted a while back about the issues I was having with my mom and step dad aging and illness. Well, to make it short, they both got worse, my mom went into a nursing home for rehab/physical therapy and only a week later I found my step dad at the local IHOP having a stoke or seizure. I rushed him to the E.R. and he died 5 days later. I had to take care of their home, sell it and deal with all their property and assist with my step dad's funeral arrangments. Then my mom became very sick, and I had to remove her from the nursing home because they were refusing to get her medical attention (anther story) and I took her straight from the nursing home to the E.R. where she was admitted to ICU with acute kidney failure. One week later, she is still in the hospital and things are not going well. I am not sure how much longer my mom will live and it is a very difficult emotional roller coaster ride. She is only 61 years old. It has been extremely difficult because this drama all started only 2 weeks after I got my band. I have not had the time or energy to focus on me and take of my health needs or make sure I am making good food choices. I managed to get one fill so far and was planning another one about this time, but I think the stress has been so great that I don't need one. My band feels pretty tight. I am eating very little. I have managed to lose another 5 pounds since my fill 5 weeks ago. So I guess I cannot complain too much. But I know that I would have lost more if I had the time to eat healthier and exercise. I am on the go so much and dealing with so much, that I choose things like liquid calories so I can eat quick without issues of getting things stuck or Pbing. I want so much to take care of me, but cannot bring myself to abandon my mom in her time of need. I am just waiting for that light at the end of the tunnel to arrive and taking things day by day. I have missed the support and love of this group and I am glad to have a few free moments to post. I hope that all is going well with all of you. Thanks Cathy for checking in on me. I did get your messages and appreciated them soooooo much during this very difficult time.
  8. 1) How old are you? 31 2) Have you been overweight your whole life or did you gain weight as a result of pregnancies, surgeries... or whatever. (You don't need to add the details if you don't want... just whether there was 'an event' that you feel made you start gaining). Over weight my whole life. 3) How many times have you lost and gained. I have lost a handful of times, but only 5-10 pounds at a time. 4) After lap band surgery has your weight been coming off easier than when you dieted before? Totally. I have lost 35 and that is more than I ever lost on my own. Plus I find that even when I break the bandster rules, the weight doesn't come back. 5) What is your average weekly weight loss? 2 pounds.
  9. My goodness girl! Again with the Legs!!! Kim you really do have great lookin legs and should show those babies off every chance you get. They look even better than the last pics you had posted. I know the weight loss has slowed for you, but I think your body is still changing and improving because you look better every time you post pics.
  10. This is soooooooo true. Drinking water has made a great deal of difference in weight loss for me. And I noticed that I stopped feeling that water retention bloated feeling when I was well hydrated. And yes, my skin started to feel better too. I can't agree with this more.
  11. Hey I saw you mention cheese chips to kim. I had never heard of them and thought I would give them a try. I forgot to use non stick foil, which presented a challenge, but what I was able to pick off the foil was so darn good. I just wanted to thank you for sharing this tip. Great little snack idea that tastes yummy. Next time, I will use the non stick and have an even better time enjoying them.
  12. Hot MAMA!!! Way to go on those 50 pounds. You look spectacular. It's amazing what a difference 50 pounds makes.
  13. I think a lot of people have made that mistake about the band size. The card you get from the OCC says 10 CM. People read that and think they have the 10 CC band. But the 10 CM band only holds the 4 CC of saline, I think it can get quite confusing. So don't feel bad. Your not the only one to make that mistake.
  14. Thanks for posting this. I found this to be very insightful and interesting. I really think this could help with my weight loss, just simply by understanding why I am prone to overeat and being aware of what's going on in my brain.
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