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Vera you look so comfortable and beautiful. Congrats on your achievment so far. Ginny 299/283/130 Dr. Spiegel

Thanks for the info.Ginny

I am in my 4th I am going on the 24th so I will probably see you there next time I am so ready for my fill I am ready to start dropping pds. again. Talk to you soon. Ginny

hi bandsters I recently was told that it is normal to have more of an appitite before your first fill but how do you keep from gaining weight, I am so afraid of going backwards, I was scared that when i had my surgery it wouldn't work on me, anyone else feel that way? Thanks Ginny

So I was thinking about getting my fill and i am a cash patient I had no idea it was going to cost me $200 every fill they left that part out of my consultation.But I will NEVER lose weight without a fill I am hungry all the time.

Can someone please tell me the names of some other boards? i love this one but I could use all the support I can find. Thanks Ginny

Thank tou all so much it has been great encouragment. Ginny

Is it normal not to have your cycle the month of your surgery? I was due the week I was banded and still no visitor and its been over 3 weeks. It seems like that would br normal because of the shock to my system. I know i ask alot of questions but I don't like to bother the Dr. Thanks Ginny

Delarla you are a riot I enjoy reading your comments so much it puts a smile on my face i am so excited for you by next week you will start feeling great. Good luck with the gas it is a pain in the ass ha ha! Ginny

This is hard for me sometimes as well but I have found that it is alot easier if you don't have anything in front of you. It just takes time to form new habits.Ginny

Thanks for the info.Ginny

Congrats on your surgery keep your chin up and get some rest. Ginny

Thanks you guys but I have to say I took a chance anyway and yea all is good. Your replys are great. Thanks Ginny

No I will have a fill on Monday week. I am not sure what to expect. Congrats on your 12 pds. That is awesome. Ginny

thanks that is refreshing I was starting to get concerned. Ginny

I am just starting solids this week and I haven't had any problems excpt it I eat too fast I feel a knot in my chest. I am not really very full today and I ate. For Breakfast half a can of sliimfast Yogart for a snack A 3/4 of a can of veg. Soup 2 tamales at 4:30 For dinner a small piece of grilled chicken and a small amount ot pot. salad. and then a few peanuts. anyway I don't fill as full as I have been. Any suggestions? Ginny

I may be wrong but it seems like Dr. S said that if you are getting hungry than try more things I would just make sure the soup isn't real chunky more runny. But try the soup at hand Broccilli and cheese is really good and they have a velvet potato that is great. Ginny

lol Audrey I am not sure what custard is but I think it is like puddin' is that right? It is so great that we can all share our experience, strength and hope with each other. Ginny

I will start mushies next week, any suggestions? tahnks Ginny

Well yo be honest for soup I tryed several but vegtable was good and potato but I got the soup at hand by campells any kind is great and it really fills you up. Ginny

DeLarla, Good luck to you, I was banded on 4/19/04 and I too was ready to beat this addiction. One thing that I did was mentally prepare myself for the surgery. I tried to gradually taper off of the indulgence that were literally killing me. I am learning to love myself and to be my own best friend. Once you have the surgery you will be full faster but for me my hunger begins in my head so I have to work on my mental behavior. I am finding out so much about myself already and I can only imagine how much more there is. Stay close to the others in this site and be good to yourself. Ginny

Same here but I was pretty sore for the first 5 days afterwards.Ginny

Pray, alot! that is what helped me I figured if Jesus could fast for 40 day I could do liquid for 5. Boost is really good usually you can find it by the slimfast. Good luck, Ginny

i didn't see the Dr. he was out. I drank Boost it has protein and taste pretty good. Hi to you Kelly. Good luck Ginny

Yes I did on 4/19/04 I am doing great. You will be soon.