Yes, my band is WONDERFUL!!! The patient advocate at my doctor's office put it best. She said, "my band is like my heart - I can't live without it." Talk to you later, Vicki

I'm so sorry that you do not have the answer that you were looking for. At least you have proof that it is something other than your band. One thing is now ruled out. I hope that your doctor's find the cause quickly. You continue to be in my thoughts and my prayers. Love, Marcia

elusive butterfly/daydreambeliever/tomorrowsdream/all the same to me. But you are right - I did skip a transition or two!

It looks great Chelle - and I love the symbolism in it. That is a very nice touch.

I made the decision to change to a PCP closer to home. I had my first meeting with her today. So, we had to go over the history. The office had mentioned coming in for a "fasting blood work test" and being me, I said there was no way I could make it to 10:30 without my latte! But, that I would bring my January labs in with me. I emailed my surgeon's office and got the labs faxed over. Well, the doctor couldn't quit RAVING about my labs. My cholesterol is so good it falls in the "awesome" range, my vitamin levels are all acceptable - even the D isn't bad and I live in Seattle!!!! She did suggest a D supplement as a precaution but said my D was better than the majority of her non-WLS patients. Couple that with my blood pressure - it was something like 90/58 (or maybe that was 98/50) and my fitness level and she was thrilled. Oh, she also complimented my surgeon on his tummy tuck technique - she thought a plastic surgeon had done it until I told her it was my WL surgeon. Why am I telling you all this? Because THIS is the reason we have weight loss surgery. To have healthy, active, useful and funfilled lives! Emphasis on the healthy. Take care, Vicki