Surgery4me

Hi there! I was in Vegas from Friday afternoon on and just got your invite to the candle party. sorry! I hope it went well. Have you given any thought to doing some of those walks that Dr. O does? I think I might try one out. Let's do it together!

Fill went well...just as easy as the first. I saw Dr. O this time. I told him I was getting impatient with my loss and he said that I was above average and to enjoy the ride. He plotted my weigh ins on a graph and showed me that I was doing better than the average...so I guess I'll just shut up. We'll see if fill #2 gives me some added restriction!

I'm learning that it's pretty normal not to lose much until you get the right fill amount...I'm just losing my patience! Plus, I read that some have lost 40 pounds by now and I'm like...WTF??? Where is my love??? Let's see what fill #2 brings!

Fill number 2 today! I still feel like I can eat anything! I read about some of these people who say it took 5 fills before they started losing! YIKES...I know that I've lost some, but I lost most of that before and right after surgery. I've only lost a little since the actual surgery...I'm going CRAZY!!! Hows your fill treating you?

Thanks! I'm still thinking it should be going faster. I have fill #2 this Thursday, maybe that will kick me in to high gear. I'm still able to eat pretty good. I haven't had trouble with any foods at all. I want to be at that point where I get full before I'm done with my 8 ounces! THAT is where I want to be!! Are you still feeling the affect of your fill? I really need to be tighter!

How are things going with your fill? I'm starting to feel a bit more hungry, but I can still feel the difference from before. I go for my second fill next Thursday!

How is your fill treating you? Feeling the restriction? I still have it, but its not as strong as before. I'm getting hungry before the next meal and wanting to snack!! Thoguh, it could just be due to my girlie time...we'll see. I go back next Thursday! I'm curious to see what the scale says tomorrow! Woo Hoo!

Well...it sounds like your fill went well. I'm glad to hear that. I had liquids for dinner and then went straight to mushies the next day with no problem and ate normal for dinner...so you should be able to eat. I'm telling you...measure out a cup of food and I guaranty you, it will fill you up! I'm still getting a wee bit hungry about an hour or so prior to the next meal time, so I think the next fill will REALLY do it. I'm hoping to find my sweet spot in the next 2 fills! We are ROCKIN Cutie! People at work starting noticing the changes...that's always fun to hear! Yippee for the Lap Band! Let me know how the restriction goes for ya!

I had a couple of weeks where NOTHING happend at all, so I'm still only at about 25 total pounds lost. I think I'm going to kick into gear now that we are getting fills. Funny you mention Halloween...my personal goal is to be in the 100's by then. I think I can do it for sure! Have you tried eating salad yet? I REALLY want some salad but I'm afraid it will be hard to chew and digest.

Hi Marty!

I saw your posting on Cutie's page so I thought I'd stop by and say hi! I met you the same day as I was on my way out. I'm glad to hear all went well. Keep us informed!

Good Luck today! I am definately feeling restriction. I am 100% satisfied after 1 cup each meal. I still get the head hunger and want to munch in between...but I think that will take forever to overcome. The scale FINALLY started showing some changes! It's my "special time" so I'm sure I have some water weight, but I did go down a couple pounds since the fill. It's getting easier....I believe it's going to work, my friend!! YAHOO!!! Let me know how it goes for you!

You are doing AWESOME!!!!

So...I'm done with the dreaded first fill. It's WAY easy! Alli did it. She does a numbing shot first and that is just a tiny prick (not trying to sound foul ) Anyway...once that is done, you can't feel anything else. I left with 4 cc's in my 10 cc band. I lost 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks...AAArrrggg! I'm hoping this fill will get me over the hump and start me losing again. My next appointment is Sept. 18 at 4:20...exactly 2 weeks, so even if this doesn't give me tons of restriction...only 2 weeks till the next fill! I say Fill 'er up! You'll do great. If you can have 3 kids, you can handle the fill!

Well...It's done and it was EASY!!! The Dr. did one shot to numb the area and that really didn't hurt too much at all...just a quick little poke. Then when it came time for the fill, I couldn't fill a thing...NOTHING. I now have 4 cc's in a 10 cc band. I'm on liquids till dinner tomorrow, so I don't really know if I have restriction. So far...I'm not hungry, so I guess tht's a good sign. We made an appointment for 2 weeks to get another fill if I need one. I'm sure I will!!! Good luck with your fill. I hope it goes as smoothly for you!

Thanks so much! I am really hoping to get some good restriction. I know many people need 3-4 before it happens, but I'm hoping for the best! I'll keep you informed on how it goes!

Tomorrow is the big Fill day...YAHOO! I'm not scared about the pain, but I am scared that I won't feel the difference in restriction. Gosh, I really hope I do. I was so full feeling after surgery...I'd give anything to have that lack of hunger back! I'll let you know how it goes! You are right behind me!