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Hi Stephany, We have the same banding date. I'm stuck at 22# also. i had a fill on on July 17th of 1cc in a 4cc band I feel no restriction at all. What band do you have? I'm discouraged with my weight loss but thankful I'm down something. Good Luck Sheila

Melissa.(MPatrizzi). 47# WoW you go girl !!! You are doing great Congratulations!!! I didn't make the challenge either but August is almost here and we can redeem ourselves. LOL I too drink plenty of water. But I'm still hungry. I have 1cc in my 4cc band. May I inquire as to which band you hqave and how much of a fill you have. I don't go for another fill till middle of August and I'm gaining weight back. Yuck. LOL anyways keep up the good work. Good Luck Sheila

Hi Sandra, Thanks, for your reply about your fill. I have been without a computer for a few days , My AC power adapter went on the fritz. So I had to oder a new one online. I was going thru withdrawl from no Lap band talk LOL. Anyways I'm trying to be cheery I have slowly gained 3 # BACK and I'm bummed out. I never feel full after a hour or two. I'm happy your going for another fill. hope it goes well. Keep us informed . Good Luck, Sheila

Hi mommytokk, Yeas I too experienced very heavy flow during my period the last two months. In fact I hadn't had aq period for almost a year and the right after surgery it's back with a vengenance LOL. I was on vacation and spent two days in my room from the pain and heavy flow I was changing pads every hour or so it wasn't fun. I called my Primary physician and he said it was normal nd not to worry. Well it wasn't normal or fun. So no your not alone. But I hope it goes away again LOL. Good Luck to you, Sheila

Hi Sandra, I just read your post. I was banded on May29. and just had my first fill this week. I have been struggling too. Weight is coming off slowly but I'm still hungry They put 1cc in my 4cc band. How much of a fill do you have at this point? Just curious. You don't have to answer. I'm frustated to and can't wait for another fill. thanks for listening. Sheila 249, 237s,225,130g

Hi Crabcake, Good weight loss. I'm turning 53 this year and had surgery on May 29th My weightloss has been extremely slow only 5# since surgery and no fill yet. I'm scheduled for Tuesday. If you don't mind can you answer a question for me? I have a 4cc band and was wondering how many cc did you get in your first fill? and did it help with restriction. I'm hoping my fill will help. Thanks, Sheila

Hi Mellissa , Nope your not alone I was banded May 29, And my fill is on May 17. I'm in band purgatory, and so are you. LOL I have't lost any weight since a week afyer surgery so your in good company. Hang in there, And keep writing it helps some how . talk soon, Sheila

Hi Julie, Thanks for the encouraging words, we all need them. You are doing Awesome yourself. Yes my weight loss is showing in my face also. I'm looking to loosing the double double chins. LOL As for the rest of the body I hope it all follows suit. My doctors goal for me is is 170. but I'd like to go down to 140 with a 10# hi or lo so thus my 130 goal. We'll see how it goes. I know what you mean about un-proportioned. So numbers can always be changed I figure I'll know when I get there. LOL. Good Luck and God Speed. Sheila

Hi Sandy, The above message was also meant for you. Sometimes I mess this stiff up good. So heres a copy LOL. I hope you don't mind me butting in I was banded a week after you. The 22nd was my original date but the doc had to go out of town. You are currently 9# ahead of me your doing great. I have my first fill on July 17 and I feel no restriction. So I'm hungry. I guess this is what they call lap band purgatory. I enjoy following this thread its meaningful if you get my drift. I started out at 262. surgery weight was 237 and I currently at 228 and counting LOL. Good lLUCK ON YOU WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY!!! Thanks for reading, SJ

Hi Julie, I hope you don't mind me butting in I was banded a week after you. The 22nd was my original date but the doc had to go out of town. You are currently 9# ahead of me your doing great. I have my first fill on July 17 and I feel no restriction. So I'm hungry. I guess this is what they call lap band purgatory. I enjoy following this thread its meaningful if you get my drift. I started out at 262. surgery weight was 237 and I currently at 228 and counting LOL. Good lLUCK ON YOU WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY!!! Thanks for reading, SJ

Hi laura35, Great job with the weight loss. So you had stitches? My surgeon used a super glue to close me up. It seems to have worked ok. I'm 6 weeks out and trying to hold on before a fill, Hungry all the time. (Nothing new) My first fil is on the 17th of July I hope my doctor will be aggressive and give me at least 2 cc. I have a 10cc band that holds 4-5cc of saline. I need some restriction. Good Luck on your weight loss journey. sj

Hi Coco, Sorry to hear of your troubled band. I know of another person that had to have a revision done and her new band is great and shes back on the loosing side now. You have done so great so far with your weight loss. Just think of this as a vacation from the band. Absence makes the heart or band grow fonder soon your band will be back in full force working for you again. Keep posting it helps the process to get it out. We all care about your outcome and will be watching. Chin Up, Your in my prayers. Sheila

Hi skinnyirishbabe, When were you banded? going to the gym is great. I wish I had one close. But I live rurally and the town is small that i live near. so I do a lot of walking . Want to start some weight training but not sure where to start. I have my first fill July 17th so I'm starving til then. LOL but I don't feel any restriction. Oh well enough whinning I'll get there when I should. Good Luck to you on your Journey. sj

Hi alex10, It could come up when your on the full liquid stage. you drink protein drinks for lunch at least I did. But you can always say your trying them out. Pureed soups also When you get to pureeds you can eat a lot more but again its obvious. I would just take a walk and not be around others eating or go to your car and eat. I've done that too. Its a challenge but you can do it. Good Luck to you on your Journey. sj

ragdollx19, I have a ipod nano and down load books from audible.com its my life line while walking and working out. I didn't want the video because when I walk I like to take in the ladscape. Just my opinion. SJ

Yep Count me in I may be late starting but I'll catch up LOL, sj

Hi Again Bev, Thanks, for your answers. Yes I agree that sharing online does help. I see that were close in age too. I turn 53 on September 27. And I certainly hope I'am restricted by then. No Cake for me! LOL. I'm hoping when I get my fill mid- July,that I can talk the Dr. into being a little aggresive. we'll see anyways. When did you start your Journey? I started somewhere near the middle of October. So I was hoping for a little more weight off by now. Guess I need patients? HMMM!!!! LOL I could exercize more than the 30-45 min walks that might help? Anyways thanks again I will keep in touch let me know your progree to. SJ (sheila) banded 5/29/2007

Hi Bev, I was banded the day before you and I have only lost 10 #. I don't have a fill yet not til mid July. Are you Hungry after meals? HAve you had a fil Yet? And what band do you have. I have a 10cc band wihich i was told holds 4-5 cc of saline. But I'm stuck already.and I also want to loose 100# Any advice? Good Job on your weight loss and I wish you a successful Journey!

Hi I was banded on May 29th and I have only lost 7#. I'm hungry all the time lke you I ca'nt wait for restriction. Good Luck Sheila

:help::help::help:Hi, I'm a newbie here. I read some post and find them interesting.Maybe some one has some ideas for me. I'm into my fifth week post op and I'm finding it very hard not to be hungry. I'm not satisfied at all with the small amounts 2oz Protein and 2oz of vegtables or fruit at meals Any suggestions on how to survive till a fill. Thats not til the 17th of July. if I eat more than this I gain weight but I'm not loosing either. I'm walking approximately 30min a day. But I'm not loosing anything. I know I'm not suppose to be concerned with this, only healing. But I feel great no restriction but great. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, sj

Hi MsDAD, Wow you have a fill already? my surgery was 5/29/07, and my first fill is 7/17/07 My Dr. has a 6 week minimum wait. I guess there busy. But I did ask. I agree with not being satisfied with 4 oz thats why we had the operation LOL guess I should Laughat all of this. Thanks for your response. SJ

sweetviolet vbmenu_register("postmenu_502497", true); , Thanks for you response I wil try the Protein. I appreciate your answer. SJ

Hi, i just read your post. Could you share the diet your doctor gave you/ Thanks, sj

Hi, I go by SJ. I was just banded on May 29th. But I started my Journey in October. I attended many meetings and support groups as well as seeing surgeons, PA, Dietician, Psychiatrist, sleep apena clinc. The operation went well and I was home the next day.

Hi, I was just banded on May 29th. But I started my Journey in October. I attended many meetings and support groups as well as seeing surgeons, PA, Dietician, Psychiatrist,sleep apena clinc.