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Donna D, Where is Port Hope?

Donna D I'm alright Still trying to find my sweet spot. Hows everything going on your side?

I wont be able to make it Maybe if another lunch comes up I can be there. J

I need some help.... I had my second fill 2 weeks ago, I'm at 7cc. I now HATE to eat! I manage to take one or two bites before I need to leave the table. The feeling is unlike anything I have ever felt before, I chew and chew and chew some more until the food turns into a smooth past like substance but i still can't get any more down. On Tuesday my Dad had a stroke and I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the stress I'm under but now I can't get anything down but Water, I tried to have some yogurt and that came right back up. I have an appt. on Monday for my 3rd fill, I know I don't need one but should I look at getting a de-fill? How much food are you able to normally eat? Jannet

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I didn't have a chance to call TLBC for a defill before the weekend (it's been crazy around here). The tightness has improved, I'm able to eat a bit but I can't wait until I get my defill on Monday. I'm amazed what a bit of stress can do to impact the band, on Wed I grabbed a cracker on my way out the door and as I was driving I had to pull over because I couldn't get the cracker down not even water helped push it down. Thankfully I was able to eat some chicken and rice last night. As for my Dad... he's still in the Hospital, the stroke impacted his vision and he can;t see. He was able to maintain his long and sort term memory and has full function of his body. The doctors said that the part of the brain that had the was affected was the part the controls eyes sight and breathing. I pray to God that he'll be ok and can come home soon. Again thank you for all of your well wishes and prayers.

Donna, whats the subject line for the message?

I had a last min meeting come up on July 4th and wasnt able to go in for my 2nd fill. Hows everyone doing with the 2nd fill so far? Rpb are you feeling any better?

I've heard a few ladies mention that wearing a bra hurts at times, I guess I'm lucky that I don't have this problem but the port area is still very sensetive.

Susan already knows how mine went... VERY PAINFUL! My port is to the side and it took 3 trys. the pushing and pulling around my port is what caused all the pain

as it turns out I wont be attending the afternoon fill tomorrow. I am going to be there for the 9:30 fill due to a meeting conflict that came up. I can't wait to get my fill done... i've noticed I'm really hungry these past few days. J

June goals... I'm going to visit Starbucks only on pay days as I can't even begin to imagin how many calories are in a Venti Dulce de Latche (next visit June 15). I'm going to start working out more. I've been doing 30-45 mins of power walking a day but now it's time for me to change things up. I've never been one for the gym so I've bought some light free style wights and Hip Hop abs. I'm aiming to follow along with the DVD at least 3 times a week and continue with my walking. J

I guess its my turn to check in... So I started solid food 5 days a head of the reccomended date and I'm doing well. The one thing I do have problems with is tuna, I feel like its stuck when I eat it so I'm staying away from it. This has been an amazing month for me, I started off with getting the band and as some of you might remember me saying in amother post... I used the money I was saving to buy a car to have the suregery done. I was a bit sad that I couldn't get my car but hehehehe I bought it today. My monthly payments are A LOT higher then I wanted but I couldn't be happier with how everything has worked out this month.

Hi Susan, My fill is at 1:30 on the 18th, looks like we might miss each other... I have Mondays off work so I could come down a lot sooner. Donna, my july fill is on the 4th, whens yours?

Hi Donna, I'm doing really well I don't think I've lost much weight during the post-op but that doesnt bother me, I know that this time is meant for healing. My Fill is on June 18.... are getting filled in Toronto? If you are maybe we can get together for a coffee.

I have a pretty stupid question.... How can you tell if your port has moved or is sideways? When I feel just under my scare it feels like swelling and a bit hard, I'm just trying to figure out how one would know that it's not where it should be. J

Rob, I remember you posting before the holiday saying that you needed to contact TLBC, are your phone calls a follow up from that? If it is... thats crazy as it's been about a week now. I haven't needed to contact anyone there, but I hope that they have an average turn around time (1-2 days) with getting back to people. J

I think most veggies would be good as long as they are fully cooked. peas, Beans, carrot, potato, bananna, add some crackers to your Soup, I'm not sure on this one but maybe fish. I've lost track of time... I wonder when I get to start on mushies. Jannet

I'm not doing too bad, unless you count the weekend... It was my turn to BBQ and it smelled so gooooooood. All I wanted was one bite but I held out and kept my mouth SHUT! I went to Booster juice for lunch today and had a smoothie. Jannet

Rosiejan... :welcome: I was creaping around this site for a few months before I finally made an appointment for my consult at the TLBC. This site was a life saver for me, all my questions were answered by ppl who knew what I waS going through and what I was feeling. Jannet

I finally got my surgery booked... MAY 4th 8am wooooohoooooooooo I am so excited I can't wait. I met some great women today in the waiting room at the TLBC. One was in the same boat as I am and the other three had already been banded. They both gave me so much information and they made me feel very comfortable (by the way they looked amazing). It was so nice to talk to people who understand what I'm going through and why this surgery is so important to me. If those ladies ever read this... thank you for answering my silly questions and sharing your experience with me. 3 weeks to go.

Yoda, what type of protein powder is Mr.Yoda using?

I don't see why not. If we're able to have regular yogurt why not the frozen kind, right?

I'll also be there for the afternoon seminar.

is that the biggest difference with the bands, simply that the band it's self is longer or shorter?

I started full fluids today... started off with yummy yogurt it's weird I don't find that I have much restriction while I'm eating right now I had half a cup of yogurt and it went down without a problem, infact I'm still hungry.