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Hi Michelle! I have had all my fills under flouroscope - I think there is less chance of issues doing it this way - and they are able to get you close to perfect on fill. They find the port - so no guessing or unecessary pokes - numb me - stick the needle pull out the fluid to measure - then fill me completely (full restriction) - they give me water downed barium solution to drink then they back out the fluid till -just the right speed the solution drains from the pouch to the stomach. They are also able to see the exact position of the band and the size/position of the pouch. I understand you don't know who will do it -- but maybe you can arrange for your normal doctor/pa do do the fill at the hospital. My doctor does mine at the hospital - just a thought! I feel you frustration -- I am down 70lbs but I have 70 lbs more to my first goal -- then most likely another 30. I started exercising again -- today was day 6 -- and attempting to watch my eating ( that is hard as well). Good night!

Welcome Jan to LapBand. You are on the right track! I have a couple of poweraid bottles I use daily to make crystal light tea in and that is my goal/way to measure - drinking 2 of these. Your first steps are wonderful! Best wishes!

I have found the lapband is not a FAST process -- slow and steady. :thumbup: I personally count calories and carbs as well as the Proteins. Best wishes!

I had all the items you mentioned plus I had a psych eval - had a visit with exercise trainer; nutritionist; support meeting; 2 hour training/educational class. (all above required) I think that was it!

Terry -- Hero and your family are absolutely beautiful. You look wonderful and EVERYONE looks so happy - and as if you have been together forever. I have always been super tight - and to be completely honest -- I am scared not to be as tight as I am. I can eat bread, rice, potatoes, pizza, and of couse - ice cream and chocolate. And yes I know just because I can - doesn't mean I should. I had a fill 1/10th and to 2/22nd I lost 12 lbs -- then even as tight as I am -- From Feb 22 to today, I gained 30 lbs. Good news - I have had 3 good days (lost 3 lbs) - exercised; logging my eatting; eatting 3 meals and 1 snack; staying away from the ice coffee, ice cream, candy and sneaking of food. Although I did overdue it a little today (2 extra snacks:cursing:)-but determined to get back on track tomorrow! Have a good night everyone!

Tracy - I am like that as well - so tight and only thing that goes without a hitch is ice cream. I have found that Instant Carnation Breakfast to be a life savor. Satisfies by ice-cream craving and gets my protein and vitamins. I am jelous when I read about some of my violet sisters eating salad and such - being so tight for the past year plus. Don't get down on yourself -- TOM doesn't last forever and you will be back as new!!!!!!!! I do find I am tighter during the TOM as well.

Ebonie - Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday. Good for you getting into the mindset - you are on your way! Keep us informed how you are doing. Gina

CarlaG & Bridgette --- How are you girls doing? Wishing you well.

Okay -- today was day 1 - back to exercising! I have 84 more days to go till the new year - I can do this. Todays eatting: Carnation Instant Breakfast 4 chicken strips from KFC (2 at lunch - 2 at dinner) 1 fiberOne Pamela - hope you are feeling better. Don't hesitate to go to ER if you think you need to. Laura - you are doing GREAT -- you can do this! Violet power coming your way! TracyinKS -- we have our open enrollment now also -- that reminds me I need to call them and get straight. Haydee - you have such a great attitude and outlook. Someone hits your car and you are ranting and raving -- you just thinking about when you can fit into your schedule to get fixed. Judy -- your neckless is beautiful! Terry does wonderful work.

Terry - congrat's on the new pooch! It is such a wonderful experience having a new addition to the family. We have had our new corgi (10mo's old) for 1 1/2 mo's - and couldn't imagine lie without her! She just finished her time of the month (21 days) - whewww. I am so tired of training pants and onesie's. Pamela - over 2000 posts -- I will never catch you on posts. Have a good night everyone!

TracyinKS - my heart goes out to you. Your time will come - be patient. You have come so far and such an inspiration to so many of us -- you are very special! Also on the positive side - Charles seems to have changed his position on this subject! That is worth tons (at least in my household).

He is absolutely beautiful and looks so sweet - kind - and loving! I am pulling for you.

Hi Terry -- I got the from Pembroke & Cardigan Welsh Corgi Community - GoCorgi forum that I joined - since we got our new little one. I found that I could copy and paste here. When are you getting your new addition to the family? We want to see pictures!!!!!! Gina

Good Evening All! Lots of posts to catch up on -- Kat- good job of setting the record straight at the game. I am so sorry someone stole money from you and making you go through all these hoops! I see everyone is getting back on track - which I have tried as well, sometimes successful - other times not. But I will start with more determination tomorrow! Low Carb -- yes yes yes 64 oz water -- yes yes yes Exercise -- walk, ride, something at least 1 x a day (if not pouring rain). NO SCALES -- I like this idea, It does make or break the issue. Lots of prayers! I am with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TracyinKS – 2 bra’s that is a new one on me. Congrat’s on saving $$ on PS. Judy – That video is great – thanks for sharing – I need the good belly laugh! Haydee – We were without power for 100 hours during Hurricane Isabel – I hated it – I don’t know if I could go longer. It was the worst. We went and checked into a hotel (45 miles away) just to take showers/watch the news and get a hot meal – left our stuff to go back in the morning before check-out to get another news update/shower. We went to our home that night because we were scared someone would breakin – and when we got back to house – we had LIGHTs! Thank goodness. Then the next morning – I went to the hotel to pack our stuff and check-out – they were without power – luckily we had a flashlight so I could see my way up the 3 flights and in the halls to pack. Laura – I am so sorry you are having this back pain – this is supposed to be the best time in your life! I am praying it goes away soon! Michelle – I know you are doing a wonderful job and all will be well with the PTA FF – and when it all over with – take some time for just YOU! You deserve it. Wishing you LUCK. Pamela – I am so jealous – I can’t eat lettuce, or tomatoes – so salad’s is one of those things I miss greatly. I have always used Angel Hair Pasta – that does go down pretty well if I leave the hamburger and mushrooms out of it. I can also eat bread with lots of butter –hmmmm…. Go Figure. Hi Denise – thanks for the email, I will compete tomorrow-Thanks again. JanieBug – how are you doing? Hugs. One of my employees went home Tuesday and found her husband had passed. I heart just goes out to her. He was early 50’s – had a heart attack. Terri – I would love to see your work – what site are you selling at? Sorry about the run-in with co-worker. Maybe all will be better soon. I hope so. Kat - I love reading your posts - :smile2: Have a good night.

I think 4 weeks from the time of YES let's schedule (whether self pay or insurance) is normal, due to the other appts you have prior to surgery: class; support group; dietician; fitness trainer; preOp testing. (That is all I can think of right off the top of my head.)

Welcome Ebonie:girl_hug: Bridgette and Ebonie -- don't forget to take some before photo's!!!!!! If you are like me -- you avoid the camera at all cost -- and I found that I had to ask others if they had taken any pictures to find my before pictures. I wish I would have thought about it at the time of surgery! Wishing you both well!!!!!!!!!!!!! G

Welcome to band land! Just get in diet mode -- for the first 6-8 weeks and then it will pass soon and you will know that the difference with this diet -- you will keep off the weight. G

Good luck -- be sure to check out the NJ Thread for support as well.

Everyone is different -- I am sure you will start feeling it more and more.

Let your fingers do the walking - call around to all the offices and ask the question --they can transfer your records I believe -- or at least I would hope! Good luck!

I have heard it is quite common for Gastric Bypass patients to have lapband afterwards. Good luck to you!

I take 8 oz of Water (in 16 oz water bottle) and add my 42 gr bullet -- then drink half at one meal and half at another. Helps tremendously. You can freeze slightly for the slushy effect.

Suzie -- I found your 2 lbs on my scale. Today I started (trying) to be back on track as well and I come here and see it was a starting day for quite a few of us! Haydee - glad to hear you are back.

I don't use smaller utensils. Just me - maybe I should.