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Thank you guys for the encouragement! I just got back around 10:15 from Dr. Miles' office. I have to tell you, I FREAKED OUT when I saw the needle. I also asked for the numbing medicine too. It didn't hurt, it was just really uncomfortable. He was tapping on the port trying to find the diaphragm (?) - Once he did find it - it was all over! I have to honestly say that I don't feel any difference right now ~ I came back to work and started drinking thinking I would feel something. Nope! Nothing yet....

Thank you ladies! I am excited and nervous all in one! I am just looking forward to loosing more weight. I feel different already just loosing the 20 lbs I have ~ I will let you all know for sure how it goes. I have to also meet with Ashley too.

Good morning guys!! Ok, as you are well aware, I have my first fill tomorrow. SO ~ since I am scared out of my mind...please tell me what I need to expect. I'm afraid it's going to hurt and I have been through enough pain on this trip! Any advice?

Hi guys! I agree with you Shawna...Bandster Hell is right! I didn't gain but 1/2 a lbs over Thanksgiving...THANK GOODNESS! I thought for sure I would gain more than that. I have my first fill on 12/9 so I am SO hoping that I will start to loose more then. I can tell now when I over eat and how I feel. I ate too much chicken last night because I was about 200 calories short. Paid for it for about 3 hours too! Jason ~ I am so proud of you! You have come such a long way! Shawna ~ noticed that you meet your 60 lbs goal! CONGRATS! I can wait until I reach my 20 lbs goal...only 1.5 more to go! Hope everyone is having a good week..I will check back in later...

Hey Deb! To be honest with you, I didn't loose but 2 lbs the whole 6 months I was supervised. I am having a hard time since Thanksgiving. I know this is only Sunday but I got SO sick Thursday night and I didn't over eat (or at least I thought I didn't). It seems like I am getting discouraged more easily these days. I thought it would be kinda easier that this, I wasn't looking for a miracle solution but I thought I could do this. I have come to the conclusion that I can't do this. I know I sound like I have given up and I sort of have ~ Everytime I loose some weight, I am gaining it back within a couple of days. I go for my first fill on Dec 9th, so I am hoping that changes things. What do you guys think? I am walking everyday and I am more active in the house (raining here lately) so I don't know. Seems like if I eat just a little bit of something like bread or take for instance, dressing ~ I am gaining like 5 lbs! Ok enough about me griping....thank you guys for listening... Deb - I look at the 6 month "supervised" diet like this - you are having to show BCBS that you can't loose weight on your own, that you need the Lap Band to help - so by showing them that you can loose weight over these 6 months means they probably will not cover the surgery (or at least that is what I was told by the dr's). You will be fine....just keep doing what you are doing...don't worry about things ~ you will be fine!

WOW! I didn't think of that! I just started drinking some All Bran Fiber Drink Mix, and so far so good! LOL...I'm going to have to keep eating the tablets too!

Mornin' guys! I have a question...this is something I have been battling with for the past 2 weeks ~ does anyone here have a problem with constipation? Yes I know....bad subject...but I have been eating extra fiber in my diet and nothing seems to be helping. So, I was just wondering if you guys experenced this in the beginning or you still do...just need to advise!

I'm so glad you had such a good time Jason! You and your family deserved it! I know how you feel though, I can't wait until I can go to Six Flags with the kids and not feel embarassed when I go to ride something! That is my goal....

I had my surgery on Oct 27 and by that Friday the 31st I was eating pickled okra and mashed potatoes! LOL...I was getting so hungry that by the time I realized I was actually hungry, I was getting sick. So, needless to say I have been eating solids since then. I have tried rice (no problem) toast (no problem) and flat bread (no problem). I know though once I get my first fill I will have to go back to liquids and mushies for a couple of days...but I can't wait!

That sounds painful in a way Kaninag ~ but I know what you mean. I sleep on my left side and when I get out of bed in the mornings, my port area is numb. That is a strange feeling I tell ya.

I am still having some issues with my port area. Sometimes when I get up off the couch, I can feel it pull a little bit and sometimes it burns. I just rub it a little bit and it goes away. Great to see you are doing so well!

CD ~ I remember feeling that way and when I did burp for the first time - IT FELT AWESOME!!!! :thumbup: I have to tell you though it is truly an experience. When I was eating about the third day out, broth really filled me up, so I think you are doing great! Shawna ~ I haven't received a bill yet, but I was emailed the claims report from BC/BS. I am just going to wait. I emailed them this morning so depending on the reply I will probably call my local insurance girl. Great to see everyone is doing good!

Thank you guys! I kinda figured that was what was going on, but I wasn't sure. I ate 906 yesterday and as of this morning I'm down another 2 lbs from the 4 I gained. Thank you all for your support! I just feel like I'm trying so hard and not going anywhere! I also emailed Ashley and asked that she look at my food diary, so maybe she can make some suggestions for me! I love talking to you guys! Hey Shawna ~ I have an insurance question. You said that you were still battling the insurance co...well I got a claim report saying they were not going to pay for the anesthesia. WHAT?? They will pay and approve the surgery but not the anesthesia part? That makes no sense. What kind of problem are you having with them?

Hey Jason ~ Right now I am drinking a protein shake for b'fast along with a fiber induced yogurt. Then I am eating my snack at 9:45 (light string cheese) with another yogurt. I am eating grilled fish for lunch along with a green veggie. I had a long talk with Veronica this evening and she suggested that I email Ashley and see if she can help. I am only eating about 650 calories a day and Veronica thinks that is not enough. I haven't been able to incorporate a regular exercise program yet because my port incision opened up so I am still trying to get that to heal (still infected). SO~ I know I am lacking in that area. I don't get my first fill until Dec 9th so I am praying that will kick start my weight loss! Let me know Jason if you think I need to eat more protein. I am getting in about 65 to 80 grams a day.

That is too funny Stephanie! I graduated in 1993 too! Ask him if he remembers an April Howard. That's my maiden name. Too funny! I peronally like the EAS Advantage Shakes. I tried the Strawberry one this week, it's ok, but I love the chocolate fudge ones the best. The vanilla powder that Sam's sells is good too. Good to see that everyone is doing great! I have run into a stumbling block right now, so I haven't lost anymore. I don't think I am eating enough on the weekends ~ I'm going to see if I can do better this weekend though. Seems like I take one step forward, I get knocked back 3. I have to remember that this is only just a tool, not a miracle! :rolleyes2:

Sounds like you are doing great CD! I remember that I didn't want to eat anything until my 3rd day. By then I was starving!!

Nice to meet you Stephanie! I'm from Trussville to. Have you lived there all your life? Nice to see that you have lost 13 lbs already! Way to go! I am going to start going to the meetings...I really need to...I think I need the support! Good to see that you made it home safely Craig ~ you let us know if we can do anything. I have a question for you veterans....do you guys have any problems with your port area? You know mine got infected, and I have been doctoring it, but I can feel the port and the tube. Is that normal???

Shawna ~ I just looked at you ticker and I wanted to say way to go! I am so looking forward to being able to put down that I have lost that much. I know it takes time, but dang! LOL I am having to cook Thanksgiving this year, but it's before my first fill, so I will be able to eat a little bit with my family. What is everyone doing for Thanksgiving? It will be our first one in the new house! Hope everyone is having a great day!

Good luck guys! I know you both will do fine!!

I didn't really experience the gas pains, except for when I ate. I still do that now. I tell you what though, sneezing still hurts me!! LOL I'm so proud of you 2nd....sounds like you are doing great! If you need anything let me know. Talk to you all in a bit!

I was banded on Oct. 27 and by that Friday (Halloween) I was eating mashed potatoes because I was so hungry. I have been on solids pretty much since Halloween. I have lost a total of 13 lbs, but I am eating low carb/low fat and high protein. I am like most of you all, I don't feel my band but when I hiccup, I know it's there! I go for my first fill on Dec. 9th and I can't wait! I am like you guys, about 2 1/2, 3 hours after eating lunch, I'm hungry again.

Congrats Diane! That is wonderful! Just think... 50 lbs gone forever! Good luck Ethannme...you will do fine! I know how you feel though with the headaches. I get them from time to time now, but I think it's from not having cokes anymore.

Hi 2nd! I wasn't hungry at all when I woke up - I just wanted to go home!! Saying a prayer for you now! Keep us posted on how you do! Hugs!! April

OH that is too funny! Just with the little bit I have lost, I can tell a difference in my face. Everyone here has commented on how my face looks thinner! Question for you guys....is everyone doing high protein low carb? If so, what kind of meat do you guys eat for lunch? I have been eating grilled fish (Gorton's) and I'm kinda getting tired of it! :laugh: