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Had my 1st fill yesterday and it did not go well. I went in very positive that I wasn't going to have those problems I've heard about but I did. I have some fluid behind my 2 large incisions so they tried to remove that. Then I wanted a fill because I have no resistance, the port has moved deeper so it took a while to find during that time they did a lot of poking on it. Thank goodness for numb drug!!! I don't think I could have handled it without because it was still painful. I don't want to scare anyone my doctor promised me this is unusual to have problems and even said a lot of times people with my very fair skin have more issues than others (in anything!!!) ahhh sometimes being a red head is not fun! Anyway I did like that his scale says I've lost 2 more pounds than mine did so I'll take it!!! I go back in two weeks, they were only able to do 3CC's so in two weeks they will try again and I'm sure it will be better!

Thanks, will do!

I love the fact that I no longer focus on food or time for lunch etc!! It's only been 3 weeks and my entire outlook on food has changed!

Had my first fill today and I hate to be one of those winny people but it didn't go well. Even my wonderful doctor was upset that they had such a problem with it. It has moved deeper and they had problems finding it. I also have some fluid behind the two large incisions that they tried to remove so I'm pretty sore. Only got 3 cc's in because of the problems, he said sometimes lighter skin people have more trouble than darker which really sounds weird but he said it is true. On the plus side I do like his scales better than mine, his show 2 more pounds lost than mine do so I'll take that!!! I go back in two weeks, I'm sure it will go better than today.

Me too! I am hoping for a fill on Monday. My granddaughters birthday party is the next Sun so even though I don't plan to eat cake I hope to feel good. It's bad because I was sick on her birthday last year :(

Best of luck!!

I would tell you to try to refrain from them. My doctor really didn't have a big problem with me having them but said if I did he would rather me drink a regular soda than a diet and that I probably wouldn't want them anyway. He said anything with asperatame is bad bad bad for anyone, he will not allow anything in his home with it. Suggested I only use Truvia or real sugar which would be empty calories. I don't know if he put some sort of spell on me when he said that because I use to drink Diet Dr. Pepper constantly, now I haven't had one since July 15th, the day before my pre op diet started. I did take a sip of one just the other day just to see and honestly it didn't even taste good anymore. Plus the carbonation can cause you some discomfort with the band so I say no to soda's!! Crystal Light now has CL pure which is made with truvia, I am stooked about it and I use it to drink Iced tea (In the South you have to have your iced tea!)

Had my surgery July 26th relize band with no restriction, doctor will not do a fill for at least 3 weeks. I have an appt Mon and I'm really hoping he will do it then. I have lost 14lbs since my pre diet but now thanks to myfitnesspal I realize my calories are going up everyday. Yesterday I barely went over 1000 which was the most so far it scares me, I don't want to gain more. My total goal is 95 lbs but I would love to be down at least 50 by Christmas. What do you think am I being realistic?

Great will do that now. Thanks!!!

Thanks my nutritionist really didn't give me a number so to speak. I will have to talk to them aobut it Monday. I wasn't getting enough protein to begin with but now that I'm keeping better track of it I am so I feel much better. Thank you for your response it does help.

Just noticed you had your surgery a day before me and you have lost 25 lbs, Wow you are doing great!!!

Yes I have the two larger incisions seem to be taking forever to heal and they are both red and sore. Around the incisions my skin is very dry and itches to the point it feels like fireants however I did have an allergic reaction to the bandages. It seems to be getting better slowly.

I also seem to be stuck got to 14pds and that's it but I have no restriction in the band. I am being very careful about what I eat, don't think I'm getting enough water and still not really exercising. I still have quit a bit of pain in my side. My fitness pal says I'm not eathing enough everyday but I feel I am pluse I am taking vitamins.