Petunia

welcome to the site, Kara. I am in Texas too! In Frisco (north of Dallas)

yes, willpower and I are together. We've been together for almost 9 years. Thanks for all your support. I'll tell him that you guys have been asking about him. That will make him feel good. He is recovering nicely. you guys are great.

I've kept the secret under wraps. My boyfriend knows, and my boss knows. She is a friend. I told her because sometimes I need to leave work a little early for fills. My mom and sister do not know. I don't think they'd have a cow, but I didn't want them worrying about it. none of my other friends know. For me, it's a private matter.

I got another fill today. 1.4cc for a total of 2.4cc. Hope it does some good. Hey Kim, I think you and I get filled at the same place. Did they give you too much grief about getting fills too close together?? I didn't get grief, but they said "you were just here 2 weeks ago." well crap, if I don't have restriction, then you bet I'm coming back for another fill. Anyway, I'm very hopeful.

OH MY GOD!!! That is terrible news. I am crying right now. To Blossom's husband and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. (willpower's too.)

Hello Everyone I haven't posted lately. Been too busy with work. Anyway, I wanted to let everyone know that willpower was banded yesterday. I brought him home last night. He is doing okay. Just the usual...sore and tired. As for myself, I received my first fill on March 8th, got 1cc. Going back on Monday 3/21 for another fill. I'm feeling minimal restriction and getting frustrated. I've lost 15 pounds since surgery (1/27/05). I know the weight loss is supposed to be slow, but my patience is going out the door. Is anyone else getting minimal restriction out there???? How many fills/cc's did it take for a good restriction??? waiting for input, Petunia

my verdict is the same, I can feel the port, but not the band. If I laugh or sit up, I can feel the port more (as I tighten those ABS). but it doesn't hurt.

How long were you banded before you got pregnant???? and congrats on your success and your new baby.

I'm 5 days post -op. YIPPEE!!! What I do is blend up soups, eat a ritz cracker---VERY SLOWLY. You have to get it all soggy like a toddler. Flavored low sugar applesauce, sugar free jello or pudding are all lifesavers. AT first I was concerned that I was having hunger pains, but when such a small amount will fill you up, it's great. I've learned that if you want to cheat just a little, I get those disposable tupperware containers (the smallest ones--the ones for salad dressing) put something in there of your choice. the amount is enough to ward off those hunger pains without putting you in so much gastric distress.

well, you guys can count me in on the whole preggo thing. I'm hoping to try to get preggo sometime this summer. Depending on where I am in the whole weight loss thing. It's nice to know that other women are having the same questions as me. Keep the great advice coming. My doc says to wait a year, but the literature gives no explanation why. I'm just guessing it's giving the woman time to get to her goal weight....because I don't think it takes a full year to heal. I really don't want to wait a whole year. Good luck to everyone.

These ladies are right. The Anesthesiologists do this several times a day. Focus on the positive outcomes. You'll be around a lot longer to see your son. Losing weight increases longevity!

you go girl. Keep plugging away until you get some positive answers!

Tammy, approval takes time. I live somewhat near you. I am in Frisco! You may want to consider a new doc for the referral. These people who've been thin their whole life don't understand how it is. and Leatha G is right, Dr. Cribbins in Plano is a great guy! He is a general surgeon who has dedicated a large portion of his practice to lap band surgery.