Mona, We had several call & say they were coming . Only one showed up . But that was just fine.  He needed us & we were there . So it was really great that we had it . Thanks again for being there for all of us. Come back anytime you feel like driving 6 & 1/2 hrs.

Hi Barb, sometimes it takes a couple of fills before you feel restriction. Hang in there and it will happen. You could do some arm exercises in a chair so you don't aggravate your hip. Get a can of beans in each hand and do some arm curls. Sounds like you are making good choices in eating. Keep up the good work. Keep coming back for fills and you will get restriction. Good luck. Mona

I had my lap band done Sept 29th and have had one fill.   When do I feel the restriction?  I have never had the "pain for eating too much or had any vomiting that I read about on other boards. l.   I do try to watch what I eat.  Protein first then veggies then fruits.  Except last night I tasted the green beans and ate them first they were so good.

This is scaring me I think I should feel like I am full.

I am not sure how much I should or should not be be eating.

Being  Thanksgiving today I am really worried.    I know I need to exercise.  I need a hip replacement  (have an appt Monday to get the surgery date scheduled) and so stuff like walking is very painful, I do walk as much as I can and I do climb stairs at work my office is upstairs 23 steps in all I count them everytime I go up and down.   This sounds lazy but I need to find some kind of exercises that I can do sitting down.  Any suggestions

I have lost some weight but not sure if it is enough for the time frame. Maybe I am just having a pity party day worring about all this stuff. Barb

How about Grand Island NE. ? I live 25 mi. from there. It's not a hugh town (but it's a fat town ). But of course you could say that about almost any town anymore. I think it's important to get the word out to the smaller towns also . You know , let them know their options . There's a doctor in that town that does weight loss surgery, but as I understand from people who doctor with him , he advises (strongly) bypass. When I first started going to a support group in that town (before I started my own) All that went to that meeting kept telling me not to get a lap-band because that doctor told them , it was a poor option. I learned through your website what a Good Option it was. That's what I choose and in just six mos. I've lost 75lbs. We need to get the "WORD" out about ALL THE OPTIONS (not just the ones this doctor prefers).

The 2007 event year is quickly coming to its end. We've had a lot of fun, met hundreds of people, made new friends, strengthened each other, and empowered ourselves to continue on our journeys. With the close of the 2007-year, our eyes turn to the future, to 2008. Where will we go? Our team has analyzed locations, researched demographics, met with support groups, consulted with area professionals for hours.. and HOURS.. and hours! We do this because YOU are worth it. It is our goal to reach out to as many people as possible. But, we can't decide where to kick off the 2008 year! We've arm wrestled, had ping pong tournaments, basketball games and other battles of wills. So... we need your help to make this decision! We're having a contest. Where do YOU want us to come to? Let us know! For the month of November, we will leave this post up. Reply and shout out to us where you want us to come to. If you have ever wished for OH to come to your area, now's the time to speak up! Get your friends, surgeon and support group involved! Simple reply to this post and let us know the area you want us to come to. At the end of November, we will count up all of the votes and we will make the announcement in December. Rules of the game: -Since this is a member's contest, you must be a member to vote -Each member can only vote once for the same area -Members CAN vote for multiple locations -One post, one vote. If you want to vote for another location, make a separate reply. -All votes have to be a reply to this one of the 'contest' posts -Due to logistics, we may not be able to come to the exact city requested, but we will come to that 'area' as close as possible. So now is the time to let your voice be heard! Where do YOU want us to come to?