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My band is "fickle" also...I named her Matilda because she exhibits a lot of what you just described. You are doing great, keep up the good work.

Hey Everybody...I am up to 5cc in my 10cc Allergen band. I have an appt on 8/26 and I need another fill this will be my fourth. I had restriction in early July but it left after about 3 weeks. My weight is is down 30 lbs. My doc is very pleased at the progress thus far. I would like to see more pounds gone but I can wait for the weight to come off. This learning process is something else. After all my surgery was not quite 5 months ago and I don't want to be flabby by losing too fast. Non-scale victories are size 22 to 18, no more blood pressure pills, I can cross my legs, no seatbelt extender needed on an airplane woohoo, my DH can touch his elbows when he hugs me oh yeah!!, my stamina is through the roof. A face to face buddy would be great, only if to meet a couple times per month.. Do any of you have buddies? Does it help? Hang in there everybody, we are all so different but yet the same. We chose the slow road for a reason. Congrats to all for working to get healthy and on your scale & non-scale victories.

Fantastic...It'll be here before you know it...

Hey Serita... thanks for posting and congrats on the weightloss. Patty

All is well Busymom1961....I did not get hungry today and Shrimp & veggies was the lunch of choice. No problems thus far but I did chew until the food was almost liquid....:redface:

Good Luck to ya, Shonette.. I was banded on April 1st and I am happy and thankful that I did. I live just north of you near Tifton, GA. Holla if you need anything. Patty

I was filled on 5/13 with 2.5 mL which gives me a total of 3.0 mL as the Surgeon had left 0.5 mL in the band after surg. From what I gather the size of my opening now is the circumference of the middle of my thumb. The fill process was not very painful at all. My NP numbed the area 1st then placed the needle and filled. I drank a few sips of water to make sure that I wasn't too tight and then off I went. Restriction? Not real sure. I have been on soft, mushies until today. I'll have a real lunch and then check back in. This morning I had a shake and water. Lunch will probably be shrimp and veggies.

Congrats on being banded...Welcome to the losing side....

Hey Courtney....welcome, welcome, welcome. congrats on the surg date. I did not lose much on sugar buster's either. Just keep doing what's required and you will be well on your way. Maybe try posting a typical days meal and you may get more feedback. Hey ethelinga..are you ready for that fill? I can hardly wait until May 12th. I had to change my appt date from Thurs to Weds. My weightloss has slowed and I am in the middle of BANDSTER HELL...ugh Holding on tight but ready for the fill. ttyl Patty

Hey BB's... I am still around. My classes are a little demanding right now and I am trying to balance everything out. Fitting everything into a schedule is kinda hard. Any time mgmt experts out there want to help me come up with doable routine. Email me, I really need some help. OK, now onto the udate, like Timbergurl I have been in a holding pattern no losses this week. My cycle came and OMG it was very painful, did this happen to anyone else? I was able to control my CHOCAHOLIC fever that comes with this totm, so that was an accomplishment.yay! @FTSTOMPER I am working on the pic. The before will be easy but I think the after may take a minute or 2. @ethelinga...Oh my, you are just doing it well. Congrats on the losing. Wow if you go the 2nd week in May, I am scheduled for Thurs the 13th. Maybe we'll meet up then. @ Timbergurl...Don't worry, I believe this is the "norm". When we start to get the fills things will start to happen again. Just keep following the rules and this holding pattern that we are in will take off. I would have freaked out if I had not talked to Dr B's office. Call them if you need to discuss some specifics as they were very helpful and comforting to me. Keep up the good work. Congrats on being banded.

Sounds good. I just knew that you were smiling at hubby and the baby by now.. We'll understand if the update is later..lol

Glad to see that you are doing so well. I was asking about you on yesterday. Everyday feels much better. I had to sleep on my back for the first 2 nights. Now I sleep comfy on either side. My hunger came back around day 4 or so. You really are doing terrific. The April Bandster Bunnies ROCK!!!

I didn't have any issues with the protein. I used the protein shots from GNC and thinned it with water. Maybe someone else will chime in. Great that you are staying hydrated. the proein will help with saiety. It did for me, anyway.:smile2:

Good Luck to ya Waynooo. We'll see ya on the losers bench. A new Me for Me- If you have big boobs take a good bra. I had the gas-x strips, lip balm (you will need & use it), supplies for contact lens care and have a pillow in the car for under the seatbelt. That is all I had that I really used. My 1 week post op appt today went great. Progressed to mushy, ok to exercise (no crunches), incisions are healing great. That dermabond is some wonderful stuff. Officially of of the BP medication. Bonus: got my braces of today, also..Yay!!!:smile2:

Thanks for the consideration but I had my post op appt today and have been progressed onto mushy. I have enjoyed my first taste of semi-solid food. It was a great appt I am down 20 lbs and my braces were removed today. Yay!!!! I like the shake mix from GNC. Glad to hear all is going well for ya. Patty

Good jon nycphoenix. montynic that egg sounds heavenly. Congrats on the good follow-up appt and progression. I'm hoping for the same type of appt today. thinatheart & beautiful congrats on the surgery dates. For the ticker: 1)go to tickerfactory.com 2)click on "weight loss" 3)follow the steps as they guide you through creating your unique ticker 4) at the end you will have the option to copy the html code 5)paste that code into your signature (under the edit signature option on your user cp). The directions are courtesy of montynic....I'm just passing them on..lol Good luck to all being banded today. Have a great day everybody.

Wow, that was a great experience. Thanks for updating. I'm glad that all went well for you. Yes, life is good..

Good Luck to ya. See ya on the losing side...

Froggie D where are you? We need an update.... Mamasugar how are you feeling? Are catching a jet to see the family. Hello to everybody. Congrats to the newly banded and to those that are too be banded. Classes started back for me on Tues so I have missed quite a few posts, wow. My post op appt is on tomorrow and I am so ready to come of of the clear liquids. No pain or soreness since Sunday night. These loose bowels are the pits.. I've been using IDS 42g protein shots and GNC pro performance to get the protein in. The incisions are healing wonderfully. Dr Bagnato did an excellent job.:thumbup:

Thanks Ethel I sure will. How are you feling today? I trying not to think about food or my hunger. lol Patty

Brina you were so right..I am actually 6 days post op now....Yay!!! I am just so hungry, but I know better than to jepordize all this hard work. My weight is down to 250 but I don't think that will last once I start eating. Sure feels good to wollow in it now:biggrin: while it's here. How is it going for you? I see that the next support group is on Thurs 22nd. I know the weekdays aren't good for you. We all may just have to pick a Saturday and have some sort of self support gathering? What do you think?