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Port Site red - Hi All!       I am 3 years out and just out of the blue while I was drying myself off after a bath, I noticed it. So what do you think? Should I be concerned or maybe just k...

lookin' good, Carol!

I want to hear your story - Hi all!      I just found out that my lap band has slipped and I will be needing a revision. Not sure whether I want VSG or RNY. I was hoping to hear back from some of you a...

Results from Ultra Sound - A big thanks for those that responded to my post last night in regards to "Any banders have Ulcers?" My results came back from my ultrasound and I DON'T have gall stones. Howeve...

Any Banders with Ulcers? - Waiting to find out results of an ultrasound to see if I have gall stones. My PA seems to think I might have an ulcer/ulcers. Anyone have them, and if so, can you tell me how th...

strange euphoria - Hi. I have been banded for 2 1/2 years now. I thought I was imagining this for the longest time now, but every time I eat a meal I get this strange euphoric feeling that lasts f...

2 year bandiversary - Hi All!      Well it's been 2 years since I made one of the best decisions ever. Not only am I healthier, but I have gained back a little of the confidence I've managed to lose ov...

Want to share my NSV! -  Hi All!      Yesterday my husband surprised me by booking us a guided kayak trip! It was AMAZING! Best parts were:  1. I could fit into a "normal" sized life jacket 2. I had no...

Follow up with nutritionist - Hi All!        Saw the nutritionist last week after being banded almost 2 years. Been at a "stand still" for a year now so I figured I had better check in. We went over my curr...

Seeing the Nutritionist today -  Hi all!         Haven't been on here for a few months but thought I would share some things with you. I am 21 months out from my surgery date and have lost 50-60 lbs. (My weight ...

getting in right away! - Hi All! As soon as my Surgeon's office opens today, I will be calling them to get in for an unfill. Made it through the weekend, but have had acid reflux on and off all day, every...

Band adjustment under flouro today - Hi all. I've been staying around 211-214 now for about a year now. Been falling into some of my old habits and occasionally spitting up food so I thought' "Maybe my band is too tig...

Hi Teach! Stopped by to check on you. Looks like you are losing at a...

Great results with Biotin! - Hi All!     A few weeks ago I was having a lot of peeling and chipping going on with my nails. I decided to try 1000mcg of Biotin and I have seen a significant change in my nail...

Breast implants? - Hi all! When the time comes, I am considering getting a reduction. I am currently a 42DDD and I don't seem to be shrinking in cup size AT ALL. I am 43 y/o and we are done having...

breast reductions? - Hi all!     When the time comes, I am considering getting a reduction. I am currently a 42DDD and I don't seem to be shrinking in cup size AT ALL. I am 43 y/o and we are done havi...

strange symptoms - Hi all!     Need some advice. For about a month now I've been feeling very strange. Light headed, small headaches and just not feeling well. I'm drinking plenty of water so I don'...

what do you eat? - Hi All!     Having a major plateau right now. It's been about 5 months. Please give me an idea of what your day looks like as far as your daily intake. You know, just some ideas o...

A little laughter - Hi All!     Funny story. Tonight for dinner I made oven fried chicken thighs, canned spinach, and Rice a Roni for the family. After eating about 3 oz. of chicken I couldn't eat...

multiple sclerosis and band - Hi All!      Just really needed to vent right now. I am currently undergoing several tests for MS and I'm really scared. Until I find out for sure if i have it, I'd appreciate it ...

desperate question - Hi all!      I have a desperate question... I am an Air Force wife and my husband just got orders to Germany. Has anyone out there ever been denied an overseas tour because of yo...

Slip or No Slip? - Hi all!     How do you know if you have a band slip or not? I've had pretty good restriction up until yesterday. I was all of a sudden able to eat my normal cup of food with no ...

starting over - Hi all.       I am 14 months post op and noticed I am starting to slip back into old habits. My weight has plateaued and it's time for me to start over and go back to basics. I've...

Stomach flu - Hi all!      There are 3 of us sick in the house with classic stomach flu. Last night I had the whole dry heaving thing going on. Should I be concerned that my band slipped? Je...

trying to kick the nighttime snacking - Hi all!     I have a problem. I do great all day following my band rules and about 2 hours after dinner all I want to do is snack. My favorites are popcorn, cheese and crackers, a...