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start out by walking, it is the easiest thing to do.

yep, enjoy!

I put 1 packet of Truvia in the yogurt and it makes it taste better.

wow, where did you go for your surgery and your fills? $5010 for a fill with fluoroscope? That is highway robbery!!!

Judy, it's never too late to get healthy! My good friend who I met at our preop visit turns 65 this summer. We both had our surgery in Feb 2011 and both are down about 80 pounds. Good luck to you.

Sounds like you have definite reasons to take him to court. I am far from one who thinks thats the answer for most things. But he is not acting in an ethical manner. Better to step up and prevent him from doing this to someone else. You are close to Mexico and so many people have loved their surgeons down there, maybe that could be an option for you. As for Dr Oliak, he wont see patient's if he hadn't done the original surgery. I asked him in regards to 2 friends who have had problems with their bands and doctors. He was my surgeon too. I love his office!

How much did he charge you for a fill?

ah, big hugs coming at you! Hang in there, it will get better! Weight shouldn't be something that brings us down, it's not what defines us as a person really. But for some stupid reason it does for many people. I honestly didn't think it really affected me before my weightloss surgery but now that I have lost a few lbs I do feel so much better about myself. It has changed my realtionship with my hubby for the better, I enjoy doing things that I avoided before. I still scream and yell at my kids about school work, etc....I wish that part would change! Maybe after today's one hour meeting with my boy's counselor and that will change too! Best wishes to you. Keep the faith and know that everyone is here for your support.

My last fill was .1 and before that .25. I will never go higher than that either for myself. I'd rather pay $150 each time for a tiny fill instead of going through being tight again. I have had to have 2 unfills and they were not pleasant experiences leading up to them! I have an upper GI scheduled for Monday just to see how tight or open I am.

OMG, the mini chocolate donuts! My husband had started eating those about 2 months ago. Well, I tried one, then another and bam I would eat 2 or 3 at a time. It was a Monday and said to him in the morning, "I need to do good today". He said he thought I did good with carbs all weekend and I said no that it was his damn chocolate donuts of his that I was sneaking! Needless to say, he told me not to buy them anymore and I gave the brand new bag to my walking buddy for her kids right then and there!! No more donuts, no more temptations! You are a great success story, I wish you continued success to get to your goal.

48 pounds is awesome! Just think what your weight could possibly be today had you not had the surgery! That's what I was constantly telling myself when I was frustrated at my slow beginning too! But one year out and I am happy. You will get there, it's not a race, it's not a competition!

I was told 1 cup of food. Sometimes my food is more, sometimes it is less.

way to go Jennifer! Congrats to you!

At 4 months I was 33.5, just checked my journal. Some months I had 8 pounds lost and others as low as 4 and now nothing this past month. It will come off, it takes time. After one year I am down 83 pounds. You are doing great! As for if you need a fill....is a small amount of food keeping you statisfied and are you able to go about 4 hours before you are hungry again? Are you getting any foods stuck? If you answered no, then I would go in for a fill.

wow, $45,000 for your surgery? Where did you have it done? Iwas self pay and mine was $14,000.

My dr told me that it is ok to drink a small sip and wait as you would if taking a bite of food. don't drink much with my meals, but I usually do with dinner.

I remember how hungry I was too. I made it through 12 days before I got the ok for soft foods. Have you tried some sugarfree pudding? Maybe something like that will help you through until you were given the ok to start food.

woo, hoo!!! Good for you Caramelqueen!

I can't see how it would ever be desireable to do a self fill!

I bought one from Pampered chef but also saw one at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

is that your striking a yoga pose??!!!

I remember burping a lot in the beginning. Now I think I may gurgle more than burp! Hope you are feeling better!