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My Boss told me I was getting Skinny today - I laughed.  I am NOT skinny. But, I am getting smaller even though I am not losing.  Plus, all my clothes are too big. I gave all my leftover clothes to Dress for Success and I hav...

Nanette - Anyone know how her DS revision went? - Hi. I cannot find her page. I told her I would stop by and see her at Lenox Hill, as I live only 6 blks away, but, work got the better of me last week (I'm an event planner) and I ...

2 mos post-op from BOB - I'm 2 mos post-op.  I'm feeling good, no issues. I had my 2nd fill 2 wks ago (an additional 1cc) and I am now at 5cc. Have to tell you, don't feel any different from 4 to 5.  But, ...

How many CC do you have in your large band at 2 mo - Just got my 2nd fill yesterday.  Initially the band was prepped with 2CC at surgery (6/23), got my first fill on 7/20 with 2cc and yesterday, 2nd fill with an additional cc.  Now a...

9 year anniversary from RNY - Today was my 9 yr anniversary from my Gastric Bypass.  The past few yrs haven't been anything to celebrate bc my weight has been up.  While I don't recall my weight on 8/15 in 2010...

9yrs post-op RNY, 7 wks BOB - Craving sweets -  9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB).  I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1st time in 3-4yrs.  I still have a ways to...

9yrs post-op RNY, 7 wks BOB - Craving sweets (cros -  9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB).  I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1st time in 3-4yrs.  I still have a ways to...

9yrs post-op RNY, 7 wks BOB - Craving sweets -  9 years ago Monday I had my Gastric Bypass and 7 weeks ago I was Banded (BOB).  I am down like 30lbs and feel restriction again for the 1st time in 3-4yrs.  I still have a ways to...

Holding at 220lbs (26lbs down) - Not much has changed as of late. I am looking forward to my fill on the 19th.  I know I am not yet at my 'sweet' spot.  I cannot eat a lot and it does change day to day and time of...

Belching, Burping...whatever you want to call it. -  OMG, it is insane. I never had burping or belching issues with the RNY, now that I am a BOBster, I am belching like crazy.  This band makes me burp ALL.DAY.LONG!   When will it...

How will I ever find a husband with all this belch - OMG, it is insane. I never had burping or belching issues with the RNY, now that I am a BOBster, I am belching like crazy.  This band makes me burp ALL.DAY.LONG!   When will it ...

I now know what it feels like to eat too much - Sharp pain in your chest Very different than with the RNY Stuck my finger down my throat, it comes right up and somewhat foamy and slimy. I will not drink, even the smallest sip...

Day 1 of working out - Felt really good.  Didnt do "THAT" much, but, enough to know I was making a difference and it felt good.  16 minutes on the recumbent bike and 16 minutes on the eliptical machine. ...

Questions I often get being a BOBster... - Any tips for the liquid diet ? Do you mean pre-op of post op.  My pre-op diet was liquids and veggies and soups. I drank a lot of carnation SF shakes and Slimfast. Atkins too. I al...

Don't think I'm too tight... - Today I am on pureed, they go down FINE. Day 1 of the Fill was weird, weird feeling in throat, body, etc.  By end of day yesterday, I was better. I spoke with Dr., she said I can c...

1st Fill yesterday - signs it maybe too tight? - Just got my first fill yesterday and  I feel like I might be too tight.  I had 2cc added and now I have 4cc (they initially prepped my band with 2cc at surgery). I also have a larg...

Maybe my band is too tight? -  I feel like I might be too tight.  I had a fill yesterday (2cc) now I have 4cc (they initially prepped my band with 2cc at surgery). I also have a large band (Dr. Kurian gives all...

Just got first Fill (2cc) - I have a large band - Just got my first fill. I got 2cc, apparently I had 2cc from the initial surgery. I've had restriction since the surgery, so, Dr. Kurian asked if I really wanted to get one. YES, b...

1st fill tomorrow - what can I expect? - I had my lap band on 6/23 and for reference I had my RNY on 8/15/2002. I already feel restriction. What will tomorrow be like and the dats thereafter? I am holding T 21lbs lost and...

3 wks post-op BOB & 1st Fill Scheduled for Tue - Hi Everyone. I had my Band done on 6/23 and I am 3 wks post-op today. I have lost about 21lbs (12 on the 2 wk liquid pre-diet) and 9 since. At 3 wks out from the RNY, I think I wa...

First Day of Real Food (yesterday) - I survived my first day of foods.  I am still not really that hungry.  Actually only eating bc I know I have too and Im not losing.  In fact, I gain a few oz every day and fluctuat...

Stomach Pains, possible ulcer. - I've been having some issues. Since I started pureed foods on Friday the 1st, I've been having stomach pains.  Not pains like soreness but hunger type pains, is the best way to des...

1st Post-op Appt - Saw Frank today, Nurse Practitioner, as my surgeon is on vacation for 2 wks.  We took off the bandages, leaving the steri-strips.  Helped me feel where my port is, which I couldn't...

Puree Stage Sunday - Oh the Possibilities - HELP? - Ok, so I am 6 days post-op, Band over Bypass, down 16.6lbs and I am soooooo looking forward to the pureed diet which starts on Day 10, Sunday, July 3rd.  After 2 wks of liquids (pr...