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It sounds like you are doing good with your weight loss. I was banded in June too and have only had 3 fills and I feel like I have pretty good restriction. If you feel like your in the green zone go check in with your doc and talk about it. Maybe skip the fill this time, you can always go back later and get a fill.

I bought a fitbit and am really loving it. Thanks for telling me about it!

My 3rd fill did it for me too, good luck to you.

Can you tell me more about the fitbit. Do you use it with my fitness pal? I want one but I want to make sure it works as good as their website says before I spend the money. Thanks

Thanks for all of the ideas!

Try V8 juice during the game.

I love the charts.

I use my fitness pal.

Good luck, surgery is not bad. Just remember to get up and start walking as soon as they will let you. Walking is the best thing to get rid of the gas they fill you up with.

I sent you a request too.

Does anyone use the fitbit with my fitness pal? I would like to try it but it cost about $100 so I want to know how it works before I spend any money on it.

I love my fitness pal, I am eahalstead. Feel free to add me.

Find a local seminar on the lap band and go to that. It should be your first step. You will get to find out all about how it works and if it is right for you. You will also get to ask questions of the doctor. You need to decide if it is right for you, it's just a personal choice. Read the posts on here and other sites and do your research. The fills are something you need to do. My cousin is 4 years out and only sees the doctor once a year now, I am 3 months post-op and I see the doctor monthly.

I don't think there is one number for everyone. I was told 1000 or under, my brother was told 1600 by the same doctor and dietitian. I think it is based on your size, your goals and your activity level.

I noticed it in my face first. I went to a local day spa and had a skin firming facial and it did help. They recommended I come back once a month. I cost me $40 so I may have a few more but not once a month.

It will get better, heating pad and walking were the only things that helped me. Walk as much as you can.

You look great, you should be so proud of all of your hard work!

I have not tried the pancakes but the Bariwise bars are good, they are just pretty small for the price you pay for them.

Wow you really are eating a small number of calories and burning a huge amount, great job!

I just had my 3rd fill too. I do really have to chew, chew, chew!

Keep us posted on how you do!

Good luck!

I just got my 3rd fill. I had only lost 4 lbs last month, so I think you are doing great!