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Oh and another thing, like the new haircut!!

Lookin good Ang. I really see your results. I know I follow your blog and stuff and worry about how much you beat yourself up, not that I'm any different by any means. So just know that it shows girl!! I'll get some pics on here soon. I've been thinking about starting this thread for a while so glad to see that someone else did it. My next fill is April 1st and I can't wait, I've had 2 fills and still no restriction!

Well my doc only does fills with flouro. They also have a girl in the office that does fills. I'm really hoping that the wait is because of the new year or something.

Just thought I would try and poll the audience a little on how long it takes for your doc to get you in for a fill. I will be going for my third fill on April 1st. My surgeon has a rigid schedule of a fill a month for 3 months after surgery. I work with a lady who uses the same doctor and she was complaining about not getting an appt for 3 weeks and she needed a fill. This really concerns me, I have no restriction yet after 2 fills, who knows how many fills I will need for restriction and if I have to wait a month to get another fill I'm gonna be pissed!! Sorry that was a little of a concerned vent, but I also wanted to know what others are experiencing at their docs and what the usual is.

Mine before marriage (now) Lola Heaven-Hooter Better after I get married: Lola Leather-Lick Super Kink!!

Hey guys, Sorry to hear about your slime episode Red. I haven't had a really good one since my first month. An overcooked shrimp just didn't agree with my band. They had an argument and I ended up in the powder room. I'm really working towards the workout goal. It has really helped me to have the deadline. I think I'm on track to make it! I actually worked out 3 nights in a row this week. Thats really kinda unusual for me. I know we are expected to do it 5 times a week, but I really lay it on. I'm up to being able to run for 2 solid minutes on the treadmill so far. I also bought a bosu ball. I had went through some classes on them before and really like it. It also burns a ton of calories. I'm still a little leary about bouncing on it though. I've tried to read the literature and see if there's a weight limit and I can't find one. Oh well, most things will usually accomodate 250 lbs and I'm actually below that now. My weight loss has been super slow, I think its mostly my fault. I'm having major issues with afternoon hunger. I do so well at work with a small Breakfast and low cal lunch, then when I get home I head for the chips or cheese and crackers. I can't eat them like I used to, but its still calories that I shouldn't be having. I've tried adding a Protein shake about 2 o'clock, it seems to be helping. I have had 2 fills and no restriction yet. Don't get me wrong, bread is pretty much out of the picture now. Until this last fill, I hadn't really experienced what is was like to "fill" my pouch. I can do that now it just empties to fast. I have another fill on April 1st so maybe that will do it and I'll get some restriction. I'm also really concerned with my docs lead time on fills. A lady I work with (she's been banded about 2.5 years) has been needing fills and they've not been able to get her in till 3 weeks later. That concerns me so much. When I went to my consult my surgeon assured me that they would be aggressive with my fills and weight loss. I hope that starts to happen after this 3 month regime. They set you up on monthly fills for the first 3 months. Even though I have no restriction they won't let me come in till my monthly appt. That ends on April 1st though, so I'm worried I won't get any restriction from that fill either and then will have to wait another month or more!!:biggrin:

Oh my Cyndi that's horrible:eek:. I'm probably getting worried over nothing,but during my consult my doc assured me he would be aggressive with my weight loss. Hope he's true to his word!!

24 hours? My goodness do you go to a fill center or something?

Thats so funny, I love the strawberry unjury, goes to show you, you just gotta try them all!

My faves are unjury strawberry and Natural Factors Double chocolate. I like the Natural Factors because it doesn't have any artificial sweetneers and is organic. I've turned into a Manic Organic since banding. I want everything to be the best quality. Thought my grocery bill would go down..... Not the case yet....

I would like to join this challenge, am I too late?????

B-1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey L- Can of Chunky soup (yes the whole thing 360 calories) D- 1/3 portion of Chicken Fajitas from Chili's S- 90 calories Quaker Chocolate Mint Drizzle rice cakes

Mmmmm... Thin Mints, my favorite:tt1:. I have been tested with the thin mints at a friends house. I actually didn't eat one because I was full and in the back of my mind I was afraid that if I started I couldn't stop. I used to eat a whole sleeve of those things at a time (just so they wouldn't go stale...yeah, thats it, stale..:smile: There is a homemade custard stand near my home, I drove by yesterday and they have Coconut Creme Pie flavor now. Its official, Satan is employed by the custard stand:drool:.

I bought a bosu ball at target last night. They are soooo much fun. Just standing on them is a workout. I did the tape that went with it. I could do most of the stuff without pain, but there is one exercise that you lay on the ball on your stomach and kinda "Superman" it. That one hurts my port. Little sore today also...

Chrisann, How did your Pilates class go?? So jealous....

Patience, you will get restriction, it will just take some time. Remember most of us are being fitted with a larger band these days. I myself have the Realize band and it has to be inserted empty. I just had my second fill last week. I do feel some restriction especially in the mornings, I will still need another fill though. It will take time, just work on following the band "rules" and it will happen.

Today: B- 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey L- 3 oz boneless center cut pork chop, 1/2 cup collard greens S- PowerBar Peanut Toffee D- Planned tilapia and peas or corn

I had surgery on Jan 7, 1st fill Feb 7, 2nd fill March 6, I still don't have much restriction. Its weird, I basically eat till I just get tired of eating, I have only eaten to the "feeling full" point twice. I do notice that I have restriction as far as the size of food going through, but still not able to get by on 1/2 a cup to a cup of food. My next fill is April 1st, I think I'll probably get some restriction then!

Do remember the phrase "Liquids in , Liquids out" if you are only doing liquids. I have a protein shake 3-4 times a week, I have the opposite problem now. Before banding I used to go 3-4 times a day, now once every couple days usually.

sari, IMHO, 20 pounds in 7 weeks is good. I had surgery on Jan 7 and I haven't lost much more than you. Try not to pay too much attention to the scale, just focus on the rules! Get exercise and once you get some restriction the pounds will fall off. Good Luck

My faves are the Tropical and the Lemon Twist Didn't like the strawberry kiwi or mixed berry.

I would agree with your thoughts. I have already had 2 fills and I have little to no restriction. My doc tells patients they should have anywhere from 4-6 fills in the first year. I am a newbie though, just sharing my experience so far....

The amount of gas I have is INSANE. I'm okay with it though, its not caused me any problems yet.... I think all of my gasses go out the other end now. I hardly burp at all now.

Georgia, Just to let you know I found Oikos (sp???) greek yogurt at the Wal-Mart near me. I haven't tried it yet as compared to Fage, but I'm sure it will be fine.

Congrats Michelle, if you have any questions let us know! Take care of yourself!!