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  1. I am headed down the 22nd of August and having my port relocated and getting a fill on Aug. 23rd,. Hope to meet someone while down there. I am so excited to be "back on the road again".
  2. Hi Dwayne, To make a long story short, please be careful about the milkshakes. I started drinking them when I was sick. It was the beginning of gaining back weight. They go down too easy and no matter what the restriction they will still go down, even if slowly. You are probably in about the toughest part of the program. Becoming mentally strong. I guess as I read this I am really speaking to myself. I have a total unfill. August 23rd, I will be getting back on the road to restriction. I am headed back to OCC and getting a few things taken care of. Onward Ho! I wish you the best and may we both stay strong.
  3. How exciting for you!!! Wow! Were you able to have all of that done at the same time? Can't wait. I definitely plan to have something done when I am there. Way to go.
  4. This is so common with the first fill. Some of us relate with you, when we finally make the decision to have this surgery it is hard to wait for everything to be working. The whole journey is about patience in the beginning and then wise choices. The food addiction is hard to overcome for many, including myself. But the rewards are so worth it.
  5. I have had a lot of discomfort over the last 18mos. I just never thought about moving it until now. Totally my decision.
  6. Being a nurse, I imagine that you do an amount of lifting during the day. I remember being told that we were not suppose to lift over a certain amount for a certain amount of time. The OCC is available at all times to answer these kind of questions. Email your patient co-ordinator and she will direct your questions. I have to lift heavy record books at my job in the County Courthouse. I know that I did not lift any of those for awhile. The books weigh between 30 and 40lbs. I would recommend that you ask OCC.
  7. Great Post. I definitely needed the mental reminders that you posted. Healthy thinking and healthy eating.
  8. Good luck Trisha! Everything will go by so fast, that before you know it you will wake up and it is all over. Then your journey will begin. Looking forward to reading your posts.

  9. I am headed down July 8th, for a port relocation and a fill.
  10. Hi Revy, Do you count calories or have you just been going by the restriction when eating? After a 7mos. hiatus (because of illness) I have just restarted and am getting my port repositioned and a fill. I am trying to decide which route to take. I also had a problem with losing hair the first 5 mos .I am not sure what I was doing wrong. I have since had no problem and the hair has grown back. I hope you can reply, I will check this out in the morning. Thanks again for all of your help. What a great inspiration you are!
  11. I am having my port repositioned July 8th. I didn't realize that the discomfort wasn't normal. Can't wait.

  12. After reading all of raving reviews about this pie, I am wondering what you think would be the calorie count for 1/8th of this pie? I seem to be counting calories, do any of you?
  13. Wow! You are looking great.

  14. I have lost 78lbs. and I still have sleep apnea. My pressure was just increased even. I still have about 50lbs. to go. I am hoping. My husband does say that when I fall asleep in the car or chair, that I am not snoring. Yay!
  15. Just realize that you are going to the best!For the last year I have been getting fills close to where I live. I have decided that I will be having any future fills at OCC. The fills are a breeze at OCC, they are so exact with the flouroscopy, in fact I will be there on July 8th. I was trying for June 29th, but wasn't able to get a flight.
  16. I am finally super focused again. Weight loss here I come!! Headed for TJ to have my port repositioned, can't wait.

  17. This is not an easy fix even with the lapband. You have to WANT this. Even then it is still work. The mental adjustment is very hard also. You have to get control on your cravings and concentrate on getting the good foods in you, not junk. The junk will always be there, your health won't. I am not trying to discourage you, rather encourage you to be strong, determined and set.

  18. Look forward to a change of life. This process will also include changing a way of thinking that are bodies and minds have gotten use to. We now have the opportunity to change that with the help of the band. I am excited for you that you are getting ready for your surgery. There is absolutely no reason to be afraid. Everything goes so smoothly. Good Luck. Anne

  19. Good Morning Canadian Bandster, Is your Dr. Quiroz from Mexico. I am also looking for prices and locations. Please........ respond.
  20. How exciting for you and your hubby. Maybe your tight little tummy will be your restriction now. So happy for you. We will be hoping to find out the sex of the baby from you when it is time.
  21. Carrie, Way to be smart. I wanted to lose so much, that I was determined that I was going to wait it out on everything getting stuck. Got to the point thateven water wasn't going down. I had to go see a pulmanologist (lungs). I ended up with aspirated pneumonia, not good. Had a total unfill, after six months of nothing, I finally was able to have a fill this last Monday. I feel like my life is starting over and I have the excitement of wanting to lose again. If we had a way to let all of those that are banded to get an unfill when they start getting things stuck all of the time, it could possibly keep ones from getting ill. I really do commend you on getting an unfill right in the beginning. Anne
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