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Thank you to each and every one of you! I don't know why I have been avoiding coming on here because all of you have made me feel so much better and more positive about this! This is a time when I can now dwell on the negative but figure out how to turn it into a positive. Bad times don't define our success in this journey, it's how you overcome them that does! Thank you again so much!

Thank you everyone for your support! I love the saying "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels". My old weight watchers leader told me that and I never forgot it. I'm nervous to get a fill because I get stuck constantly. I have to pay attention o my techniques though. I'm going to wait another week and see if I need a fill or unfill. I just need to understand head hunger a little better I think. I may just go to a support group. Thank you for giving me your ears earlier!! Xo

No. My insurance is run through my union but I called my insurance company and no preop diet was required

You look stunning!!! HUGE difference!

I used to live in Bergen County, now I'm right over the border in Rockland County (NY)

Yep! I had 3cc's filled the day of surgery! I'm now at 4.5

Yep! I had 3cc's filled the day of surgery! I'm now at 4.5

You are so beautiful! You inspire me!!

You are so beautiful! You inspire me!!

I could understand what he means by that. I mean, knowing what size band you have could make you start comparing yourself to others with the same size band (they have 5cc you have 6, so where's your restriction sort of thing). However, I would also insist on finding out because this is something implanted in your body and you have every right to know every detail of this foreign object!

My doctor said no NSAID's (ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, etc.) so I take Tylenol. Right after I was banded I used children's liquid Tylenol but now I'm able to use the regular pills.

My doctor said no NSAID's (ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, etc.) so I take Tylenol. Right after I was banded I used children's liquid Tylenol but now I'm able to use the regular pills.

I've heard and asked someone who does those wraps directly how long the results last and she told me they'll last as long as you keep up with your diet and exercise.. then she followed that up with typically 4-6 months. Here's what I think- they work for temporary results. I'd use them before an event or something like that (I'm in a wedding in January and plan on using them just to feel better for that day only) but I would not use them as my main source of weight loss. Personally, I'd rather work towards my weight loss and get healthy than use those. Just my opinion.

Wow. The responses are interesting. I sure hope i can get some feeling of restriction back! This stinks!!

I had my first fill last Monday (3/25) and I feel like I am hungrier now than I was before the fill. Has this ever happened to any of you? I'm not sure if it's because of the fill or my visit from Aunt Flo (sorry gentlemen)

You mean you had your post-op appointment today, right? lol You're doing wonderful! My doctor doesn't allow Pasta, rice, bread, etc because it's too high in carbs, it will make you feel full only temporarily, and I also heard that it expands in your stomach which can cause it to get stuck. Why not try a substitute.. spaghetti squash is delicious!! I refused to give in to my "bad" cravings so early on because I didn't want to start up my bad habits again.

I've noticed that rotisserie chicken (white meat only) gets stuck for me regardless of how much gravy or sauce I have to dip it in. I can have grilled chicken breast cut very small without any problems. I'm a dark meat fan but I've been eating white meat b/c it's less fattening. I guess dark meat it is!

I haven't found my green zone yet, but I was banded on 2/6/13 with 3cc and had my first fill on 3/25 for a total of 4cc in a 10cc band. I still find that I am hungry and can eat more than my 3 oz of protein and 3 oz of veggies.

When your nutritionist says to watch carbs is that total carbohydrates or net carbohydrates?

no, I didn't but I think it's just carbs because my NUT said I'll be getting my carbs strictly from the veggies, yogurt, etc I eat rather than other things that I would like to eat. I didn't bother asking. I figured it was smarter for me to do it that way

Thank you! This is excellent!

Good luck!! You'll be fine! It's easier than you're expecting

I have a blog and love it. It's not public to my friends just people on here really but it's my place to let it lose and document every step of this journey. It's my online scrapbook and I'd be lost without it

Yep! I was approved and I had my surgery on February 6!

Hi everyone! I'm going for my first fill tomorrow and I'm very excited but also a little nervous! I don't know what to expect.. I mean, I somewhat do, but I'm nervous it will hurt. Do they hurt? What was your experience? Thanks!