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i am confused about this erosion thing alot of you are talking about. how do you know if you have erosion? i drink about 4 carbonated sodas a day? is this bad? i had my band in dec.2004. lost 40lbs. and recently gained back about 20lbs, after my husbands death. i am wondering if i should have even had it done.how much does it cost to have it taken out it it is eroded? and if it needs to be redone do i nee to pay full price again???i am starting to get upset at the thought!!

"I THINK"!!! i have totally gone off the hook! i think i am eating to fast. even when i try to eat very slow with very small bites i just manage to end up with bigger bites and eating faster. i am so depressed over this. like if the phone rings or someone walks in and starts talking to me. i totally lose my pace. i had my band on dec 08-04. i did great at first. lost 25 lbs by the end of jan for my first fill. since o have lost 10 more but gained back like 5. i feel like i should be losing more weight. needless to say i have been pbing pretty much everyday for about a month. also i have had a little carbonated hanes diet soda. do you think that that will hurt me? but gang, all in all my problems are all due to my carelessness. i am very happy with the surgery and all of the staff. infact...."I LOVE THEM" good luck to all, and if anyone can help me get back on track, i would appreciate it alot. love, carol

i had my surgery on dec.8,04 i leave to TJ tomorrow morning for my first fill. i am very excited, and i hope all goes well. i lost 8lbs the first few days and by the end of second week i was down a total of 20 lbs, then slowly since then now i am down another 5 i know they say it slows down but it's kind of a tease. i hope after my fill i will lose at least another 20 lbs fast i feel great and i have joined weight watchers and a gym. the gym helps me stay focused. i sleep better and i don't get as hungry so quick or cravings either. and weight watchers helps me to not eat over the calories i'm allowed. good luck all!!! carol gonzales 293/285/268

captains girl- i have to agree with you 100% what a great experience i had with everyone involved. i would do it again in a heartbeat. and dr miranda, what a doll but dr. ortiz-"HUNK" and very nice to top it off!! good luck LV426, don't you worry about a thing. go for it! love, carolyn gonzales

i had my surgery on dec 8 & i felt and still feel great. i have already lost 8 lbs. i couldn't have been happier with my experience and all of the staff. can't wait to get a fill so i can see everybody again i think you could work 1/2 a day if you must, but do take care of yourself. good luck to you and don't worry about a thing. carolyn gonzales 293/285

i have finally scheduled my surgery day which is on dec. 8th. i just want to wish everyone the best of luck in the success of this process. hey it is heavy(pardon the pun) duty stuff. you all take care. i would like to hear from anybody if you would like to comment. i live in the bay area, california. any members from around here? love to you all, carolyn gonzales rubialoca@astound.net