MissLadySL

Just like everyone else I have to say you look amazing. I would have never thought that you had lapband surgery. Congrats on your success. I just got my band on 7/16/09. Do you have any pointers for me on how to be successful with the band?

Well, I have got good news I went to see my doctor today. One of the first things that he said to me was that what I am going through is normal. He says that the first couple of fills are standard. My next fill will add more restiction, but it will really be my third fill that will give me the restiction that I need. Right now, I have to focus on learning how to eat and use the lapband as a tool. So, I can report that I am feeling better now. Thank you for being so encouraging to me I really needed that.

Honestly, like you were saying about making sure you are really hungry before you eat I follow the same rule. I have to make sure I listen to my stomach. One thing I have to check when I start feeling hunger pains is if I am just thirsty or am I really hungry. I basically eat breakfast and lunch. Then, in between my meals I will eat a snack and make sure that I have enough fluids to drink. After, my lunch I will eat a snack. So I guess, I eat 4 to 5 small meals a day.

Okay, I am getting a little frusturated, but I know everything is going to be okay. I need to calm down and be patient with myself. I am going to see what is to come. One thing I do know is that I need more restriction. I am going to make an apppointment to get another fill. I am not about to deal with this for too much longer. I have to wait 2 weeks to get a fill again. But, that is better than a month.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Well, my fill went okay. I didn't experience any pain. But, I must say that I need more restriction. I am hungry 2 to 3 hours after I eat. I think that I am going to call my doctor to see if I can come in for another fill. How are you doing with your first fill?

Well, as far as pain goes it went great! However, I honestly do not think that I have enough restriction. I still am eating too much. I need more restriction. I think that I might call in to see if I can get another fill or something. I get hungry in 2 to 3 hours after I eat. I will see how things go from this point. But, overall things are good. Are you lossing even more weight now that you have had your first fill?

Oh! Okay that doesn't sound bad at all. I am so happy for you. I can not believe you could eat so little and still be full 5 hours later. How awesome! Now, I really am excited to go get my first fill. I will be getting my fill tomorrow morning. This is going to be exciting I think. Thanks for the info. I will keep you updated on how mine went. Thanks!

Hey, just wanted to check in to see how things are going with you. I get my first fill on Thursday so I am excited but a little nervous also. Drop me a line, girl, and let me know what has been happening.

I am sorry. I guess I got confused. From reading your statement earlier I thought you said that you had not been banded yet. Well, I hope all goes well with your first fill. Please let me know how it fills. It will be my turn to get my fill on Thursday. To tell you the truth I am a little nervous but excited as well. I hope this will help me go to the next level with my weight loss.

Great! What was getting your first fill like? I am going to get mine on Thursday. I am so excited! I hope I will lose even more weight. Lately, for about 3 to 4 days I did not excercise like I wanted to. But, the good news is that I finally reached my first workout goal. When I first started excercising I could only do 2 minutes on the elliptical machine now I am up at 30 minutes. Now, I am going to start to build on the resistance of my elliptical machine.

I know you will, Girl! Stay encouraged!!! Please keep me updated especially after you get banded. Just a few more day until the big day!!!

Really, I hope all is going well with that. If you have any questions just let me know.

Hey, just wanted to see how things are going with you. I know all is well!

So far, so good. However, I am starting to notice that my appetite is starting to pick up. I am supposed to get my first fill next week. Girl, I can not wait! I just have to keep my focus and make sure I watch myself.

Congrats on getting your first fill. How was that experience? I really want to get my first fill. I am starting to notice that I don't have as much restiction as I would like. I have been banded since July 16, 2009. I have to admit I have messed up and not stuck to the meal plan exactly. However, I try to balance things out with exercise and watching when I eat. For me, I exercise twice a day. I just reached my goal of being able to excercise for 30 minutes on my elliptical machine. So for total I get an hour of exercise at least 5 to 6 days out of the week. Then, I make sure I stop eating at 7pm. I also try to keep my calorie intake under 800 calories per day.

Hey, how are you doing. Just stopped by to say hello. How are things going with you?

What's up girl. How have things been going with you so far?

It is great to know that you are so confident about your weight loss. Keep going and keep doing your thing!!!

Well, I can say that my appetite has picked up as well. However, it hasn't been that bad. At first, I thought I wasn't going to lose weight because I started eating a little more. But, so far I have been still losing weight and making sure I watch my calorie intake and protein intake. I am like you, girl, I want my first fill to. Hopefully, it will help me lose even more weight.

Okay, I will certainly keep you post. So far I have lost 16 pounds. I am really excited about that. I can not believe how little I eat now. Although, I honestly can not wait to get a fill so I can hopefully lose more weight. How have you been since you where banded?

No problem. I am learning how to be patient with myself and my results after having wls. Remember, we are all in this thing together. If you ever have a question just let me know. If I know, I will be more than happy to share my information.

That's so sweet... I can't wait to get my first fill. So far my appetite has been okay. I am hoping that my appetite will not pick up between now and when I go in for my fill. Do you have any advise for me if my appetite does pick up?

You go girl!!! Keep up the good work.

Okay! I understand where you are coming from. I thought I would lose a lot faster too. But, I have to be honest so far I have lost 14 lbs. in 2 and half weeks. I couldn't do that on my own. I just have to learn to be patient with myself. I also have to learn to remember a pound here and a pound there adds up eventually. What I have been doing is thanking God for every pound I have lost. Lets keep each other encouraged and keep moving forward with this thing.