I can not believe that is has been two weeks since I last Blogged! Time goes fast when your have RESTRICTION! Yep! I have it!

I went to see Dr. Feiz on 7/29, a week po and I was a wee bit nervous to say the least because I knew that I was going to have a fill! Everything went perfectly! It was such a great feeling to know that my band was working! I now know that I have an 11cc band and it is filled to 7cc now. I can eat pretty much everything that I allow myself to eat! I can feel the restriction but No BPing! Some times a wee bit nausea but it goes away really fast. I find all of this to be great since I really never had it before!!!!! The very very best part......I am down another 6 pounds making it now a total of 53 pounds! 12 more pounds and Onderland there I will be and over half way to my goal! Dr. Feiz would have given me another fill this last week but I opted out. He was really trying to get me to a goal that I had of wanting to be down to 199 by next weekend when we are going to Monterey for a Big Car Show weekend, BUT, when I get back I will go in and get another fill. Technically that will be my fourth fill then hopefully I will have found the "Sweet Spot". God this band is wonderful!

A side note to anyone out there who is having faulty Band problems....I am checking into having the Ethicon or Realize people be responsible for all my medical bills since the Port revision. I believe they have already made a deal with the hospital for this last surgery but I am going to try for the port revision also. So far the second surgery is totally 3500.00 more out of pocket! My DH is not happy! If anyone needs updates on that part of my journey please email me and I will be happy to let you know what is happening!

Life is so Very Very Good!

I am so happy for you! I currently have 5.5cc's in a 10cc band. I have some restriction but I go in for my third fill this coming Tuesday. I have a feeling I am going to be dead on for my sweet spot. Right now I've lost 45lbs in 11 weeks. I don't get hungry between meals but I can eat a little more than a cup.

I am very proud of myself. It is a live change and I am loving it. Buying shoes and a few outfits so I can look "fly" while the scale goes down.

It feels wonderful and I am glad we can share our joy here!

OMW, tig, I am soooo very happy for you !! 53 pds !!!! It won't be long till you will get to your goal at this speed ! You need to post some photos so we can all enjoy your victories !!! Keep up the awesome work !!! TTYL Sharon

Hey DB, How is life? Sorry it has been so long since I have mailed you. I hope you are well. I have hit a stall for the past month or so. No real weight loss! I am at 60 pounds and I am really ready for the next 60 to come off! hehe!

Hope to hear from you soon, Cheryl