GirlBarb

I arrive on the 9th been banded on the 10th. But I wish you luck on youre journey.

thank you, I wish you the best of luck Too.

I know that I need help with this journey. Will I be seeing and getting to meet any of you forum lapsters in TJ?

Barb

Is anyone else a vegatarien? How is this working for you? What is the eating program that you follow?

I'm glad this question was asked because I am very concerned also. I realize about needing another fill after a weight loss, but I too noticed that an awful lot of you folks get your second fill a month after the first. To me, that is very soon and shouldn't necessarily be because of that much weight loss in one month.

Can we take a poll to see how soon people had their second fill? I ask because I am going to need to plan on flying again as soon as possible. I come from PA so I can't just hop in the car and go. Plus, I need to plan way ahead because of flight ticket prices. Just seems so many people aren't happy with their first fill, and I don't want to drag out this weight loss any longer than it already is.

:lb12: I am also concerned about getting to TJ for the fills. I was told that it would be 2-3 fills for the life of the band, but I see 6-7 fills on some. That could cost a fortune in transportation.

=D> :-h Does anyone have any idea if there is a way to help keep whatever skin tone is left? I have read that by taking biotin that it will help prevent or slow the hair loss, I don't know the doses that are needed. I once met a lady that lost over one hundred pounds, her skin looked great and she said that it was because of supliments that her brother gave her...anyone know?

Hi there!!

Congrats on your surgery date. I had my surgery 5/07/08 and am finally starting to feel completely back to normal. I did not tell anyone i was having surgery either, and I went to TJ by myself, and it was great. I met a lot of great people the day before and of my surgery. You'll do great!!

i don't really want TV, so can't really comment on the shows.

Hello, I am new to this site. I don't seem to get any replies. Maybe I am doing something wrong??? I am scared and exicited at the same time, no one except my husband knows that I am going to be banded. Does anyone watch Guiding Light Soap Opra? One of the charaters "Ashley" has gotten banded late Feb. and is playing a person banded on the soap. Who else wants American Idol David Cook to win???

Its exactly two weeks to go until my surgery! I am getting soooooo excited/nervous! I cannot wait - I feel like its never going to get here. Time is going by so sloooowwww! LOL! I am going wacko!

I am 54 and will be banded 6/6/08. I am not getting any younger and not any thinner. The extra weight is harder on your body as you get older. I have two granddaughters that will like having me around and moving.

I know how you feel, I am going 6/6/08. Barb

Its exactly two weeks to go until my surgery! I am getting soooooo excited/nervous! I cannot wait - I feel like its never going to get here. Time is going by so sloooowwww! LOL! I am going wacko!

Diva girl, usually editing your ticker is as easy as clicking on the image and a new window should open with the ticker factory website, you just log in with your 4 digit pin and edit your weight info there... then it automatically changes the info/picture on any site that shows your ticker.

Somehow when you went to add the text into your signature box from the ticker website you deleted a tag... Here's how to fix it:

visit your personal ticker page using this link: http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wOL5jls/

Log in with your pin and click Edit/Update Weight Data

Change the info you need to change Click Next

Make sure you copy ALL the info in the FIRST box called bbcode (the last thing in the link should be [/url] without that part you won't be able to click on it)

Diva girl, usually editing your ticker is as easy as clicking on the image and a new window should open with the ticker factory website, you just log in with your 4 digit pin and edit your weight info there... then it automatically changes the info/picture on any site that shows your ticker.

Somehow when you went to add the text into your signature box from the ticker website you deleted a tag... Here's how to fix it:

visit your personal ticker page using this link: http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wOL5jls/

Log in with your pin and click Edit/Update Weight Data

Change the info you need to change Click Next

Make sure you copy ALL the info in the FIRST box called bbcode (the last thing in the link should be [/url] without that part you won't be able to click on it)

Hi, I'm new to this site and would appreciate any help navagating my way around corrospondances and setting up the tracker with all the other information shown by users. barb

When I was there for my 1st fill (4/18) there was a woman there having her band removed, I don't recall the exact reasoning behind it but I believe she had horrible reflux and even with zero fill she was still having issues..

I believe I remember Hanna (WAgal) saying she spoke with her more than I did so maybe she can fill in the details!

Again the band isn't a magic wand that is going to whisk your food issues away, it does take support and hard work to make the band work for you I think some people aren't ready to make the commitment..

Hope it wasn't too much of a deterrent for you Maytee, you've made great progress and your 1st fill will only make things better- So keep up the good work!

I don't know for sure how to work this site. I need to get some help because I am going to truely need you all for suport! the only person who is going to know about my proceedure on 6-6-8 is my husband. He is a great guy, but has never had a weight issue, he understands that I would like to experience life in an adverage size body and I love him for that. It will not help duing the struggles ahead and the suport that I'll need. I was once a member of Over Eaters Annonomous and the suport meant so much to me.

By eating more, you are directing your anger at yourself - and sabotaging your progress and your goals. Direct that anger at that which has put you where you are... the food you take in. Learn to hate it. Start looking at it in disgust. Take that hamburger, stand in front of the mirror naked and slap it on your thighs and see how good it looks there! LOL!

I'm sorry... I don't mean to make light of your situation - just trying to make you laugh. You have done great so far, and if you continue, I'm sure you can reach your goal by July. It gets easier with each passing day, and you CAN DO IT!!!!

We're here to help make sure you do! ;-)

Hi, I am new to this room, it is the first one I have ever joined. You have a great sense of humor. I am going to Mexico for my lap band 6-6-08. I am surprised that you have not needed a fill yet. My concern is the cost for having fills done often. Also could some one tell me how to get the cute tracker of weight and BMI that you show with you corrospondances?