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Terrible First Fill Experience!

OK, so I was not expecting to be poked that many times.   I went in last thursday optimistic but a lil' anxious about my first fill. Well... it did not happen. I have a high tolerance for pain, but I think it was so much that ran together... embarrassment, dissappointment, fear all running together while this needle is being jammed and you can hear it hitting the port but not the area that the needle needs to go into. Personally, I think I have a flipped port or it has changed movement if not a complete 180. But that was so weird. In two days I will go in again for a fill attempt, however this time it will be under fluoro. I pray that all goes well. Everything happens for a reason. But I tell you what I am not proud of... I seriously fell off the wagon after that fill attempt. I sunk back into my old behavior... sad eat... mad eat.   Nothing to do but jump back on!
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Roughly... Hello!

I am scheduled for my banding on February 9th! I am excited but anxious at the same time. I did not do as well as I wanted my first couple of days on my full liquid diet. But, as I start to see the weight come off... it is driving me to do what I have to do, what I need to do! I have read so many other's posts and it is amazing at the differences in pre-op diets that are being recommended. Mine a full 14 days, others, 7 days, some a month, some get veggies and bars some only clear liquids... but I think what would be really good to see is a program to help with behavior modification even before the liquid diet. I thought I was the only one out there about to chow down on some lettuce or asparagus... It is ok though... we will make it and hopefully help others!   ~Real
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Finally

Finally... It only took three months, but it happened when I was ready. I had my first fill in February (hard time)... and tried two times unsuccessfully after that, then two appointments were missed because I was never notified after that... and finally on June 5th, I had my second fill. We did a little extra because of such a hard time accessing my port... but we got it. It is addicting to feel restriction. It is empowering... it gives you that boost of confidence because you know it was not all for nothing. Everyone's bandster story is different... but I know I will never forget mine or take it for granted!
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I am now a post-oper!

I made it! I was banded Monday 02/09 morning, The surgeon said that I did very well to get my body prepared for the surgery. No complications.   Now if I can just get rid of this darn gas. I have not been this excited about flatulence since giving birth. Having som referred pain in my left shoulder but the posts are pretty dead on, I just put my hand over my head and that helps. Not staying on long... I am now ready to commit to my recovery. I have elected to take a full month off... so no excuses!   Have a great day all! ~Real
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Weight Check-In

I know everyone's surgeon is different... mine is quite conservative and for the past 12 days I have been on a liquid diet. Today, was a day I was fearing... the weight check-in to see if my surgery, which is scheduled in less than 72 hours, is a go or has to be postponed because he was not happy with the pre-op weight management!...................     Well I made it! I am scheduled for 5:30am Monday morning! :thumbup:   Time to tackle the rest of my life... tomorrow is day 1, the day after that... day 1 again! Gotta live every day, one day at a time!   ~Real
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So let's chat!

Ok, listen... I know I know I know... it makes your liver shrink, easier surgery, blah blah!   I guess right now it is the fact that my stomach is still the normal size, afterward I would expect not to be as hungry as now, and the surgery will force behavior modification. It would still be a good thing for some sort of "class" on the new behaviors that are going to be needed.   Like what about spending 30 minutes eating a meal instead of gobbbling it down. Showing what a portion of food is, these are the things that I am doing for myself so that it will not be such a shock.   Anyway, I appreciate the support, we all need it! But at the moment I am starving, I just jogged a half mile, did a circuit of weight training, then cardio for 20 minutes. Let me go get my shake!:smile:   I am kinda excited about it though... I am doing EAS AdvantEDGE and all I had at first was choc (which is not bad)... but I finally found the strawberry... so it will be a treat - I HOPE!   ~Real
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Day 9 Pre-Op Diet... How do I feel?

Well... today is day 9. Now I am not going to lie, there were a few hard times in these past 9 days, but those were due mostly to behavioral issues. Actually, today I had my first growling stomache (thanks to a staff meeting when I would have been drinking my shake). In actuality though, I have been alright. I am supposed to be doing 5 shakes a day and can have broth... I do not think I have done 5 shakes yet... usually 4 and found some bariatric low-carb, high protein soups (85 cals w/15g protein) that halp me make my day complete. I even work out throughout the week (By the way, that only works if I have about half my shake before and then the remainder right after). I have a SF jello cup whenever I want a treat, H2O and plenty of SF drinks (like Crystal Light). I have to call in and verify my weight in 3 days and if my surgeon is not happy with my progress my surgery will be post-poned. This is what I think about most of the time. I can not even work because I am so caught up in the what ifs. It feels good to say it though. All you posters help me to keep going.   I wish every one the best of blessings, and will keep you posted!   ~Real
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