Kelly C

Hey Auggie, I've done it, I'm not saying I won't do it again. I think most of us have done it at one time or another. Just let it go get back to eating what you should. The next time you want to eat like that again go for a walk. Kelly C.

Lindsay, FYI-I'm at my goal weight 133 lbs.(from 261 lbs) as of today. I was really wanting to hear from the ones on here that have reflux problems if they have had any respirtory problems too! I do go to Dr.s, not looking for medical advise online. Dolittle, I'm afraid you might be right my band could be tight. I did go to the Dr. today (not my GP),I went back to the walk in clinic, where I like the Dr. very much. he seems to think that I need to go back to the Fill Center. Kelly C. Banded April 26th. 2007 Weight at 241 lbs.at surgery time July 27,2010 Weight 133 lbs.as of today!!!!

I knew I needed a fill when I noticed that I was able to eat more then I should. I would stop losing weight also. I finely hit my goal weight of 133 lbs. from 261 lbs. I'm very happy with what I have done for myself with help from my band. Kelly C.

They have a great staff. Best of luck to you. Have fun,after your surgey walk, walk, and walk. You'll do just fine. Do as they tell you to do. Kelly C.

Have you had any problems with this? I had my last fill at the end of March. I've had 2 upper respiratory infections since. I sleep seating up at night but, still have problems with alot of mucus (mostly clear) and slim! I told my Dr. it could be from my reflux with bile going into my lungs at night. Because when I'm asleep and it happens you can hear it in my chest until I cough it up. I'm at the end of my rope with my Dr.(she's a GP and I think I'm her only band pt.) I called the Fill Center and have not heard from them yet. I don't know what to do. I just want a full night of sleep. Kelly C.

I said it before,and I'll say it again. LOL! "You have to do it for yourself." It was the best thing I could have done for myself. Kelly C. Highest weight: 260 lbs. Banded April 26th. 2007 Surgery weight: 240 lbs. Now at My Goal weight: 137 lbs.

Congrats to You and Your Hubby! What a great story of your meeting! You do need to be checked by the Dr.s there. Are you under any stress? When I'm stressed I can't eat and have a hard time keeping it down. I hope all is well with your band. Please keep us posted on your out come. Kelly C. Highest weight: 260 lbs. Banded April 26th. 2007 Surgery weight: 240 lbs. Now Goal weight: 137 lbs.

My family was mixed on what I was going to do. My Mom was for it, my Dad was not for it. He didn't understand how bad I wanted it. He knew I was going by myself. He was upset about my traveling to Mexico alone, having surgery with know one to take care of Me afterwards. My friends told me to go for it. My husband was all for it anything to make me feel better and happy with myself. I went and seen my parents about 4 months after my banding and I had lost about 25 lbs. by then. After seeing me He was better with it. I just wish he lived long enough to see Me now that I hit my goal weight. He passed away Aug.30th.,08. My Mom and my Husband are so proud of me. They both brag about me all the time. You have to do what is right for you. Just help them understand what you have been going through with your weight gain and health issues if you have any. Good luck to everyone of you. Kelly C. Highest weight: 260 lbs. Banded April 26th. 2007 Surgery weight: 240 lbs. Now Goal weight: 137 lbs.

Thank you for your time and in put. I've been at the same wieght since Dec. I'm not putting on weight. That is a good thing. I'll just leave well enough alone for now. For all of you that is new to your lapband, it will take time to lose the weight. I didn't get many fills I done this very slowly. I've read were some have lost weight fast and had problems with food issues and bad fills. Take your time let your body get use to the weight lost, you didn't gain it over night. It has taken me 3 yrs. to get were I'm at but, that was my choice not a bad lapband!! I love my lapband it saved my life. I wasn't in great health, and looking at a short life span. I'm so much better now. So don't give up. Hang in there! Kelly C.

I haven't been here in a long time. I was banded April 26th.2007 at 240 lbs. (I'm 5'2",lost 20 lbs.before surgery!). I'm happy to say that I'm at my goal weight of 138 lbs. I'm haven't had a fill since Oct. So I was thinking that with summer coming on maybe I should get my band tweaked. You know have it checked. My husband said to leave well enough alone! My qestion I quess is what is the longest you have gone before you seen your Dr. again? The last fill was at the Fill Center in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kelly C.

Sara, They are right you have to get your water in. I know my face will break out if I don't get enough water! Break outs at the age of 48!!! LOL! Try it see if it helps. Kelly C St. Pete. Fl.

Thanks Trav, I never even thought about being anemic! I have a Dr. appt. next month for a yearly check up. I'll say something to my Dr. About having some blood work. thanks everyone for your in put. Kelly C. St. Pete. Fl. Banded 4/26/07 Weight 241 As of today 2/19/09 Weight 157 Goal Weight-130!!!

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz, April 26th. 2007! Since I've had my band I get cold easily. If I go out to eat I have to take a sweater along to keep from being to cold. If I get cold My band gets tight and I can't eat. Most of the time I have to order a cup of hot tea. If I don't I won't be able to get anything down. My husband said it was because I've lost 84 lbs. I lost 30 lbs. with my last fill Feb. 08! I go for my 3rd. fill on March 2nd. Has anyone else had this problem? Kelly C St. Pete. Fl. Banded 4/26/08 Weight-241 As of today 2/18/09 Weight-157 Goal Weight- 130!!!!