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I was banded on Oct 13. had my first fill two weeks ago. Another first week of Jan. My doctor said when I had the surgery they took the air out and put in 3cc and I had 1.5 a few weeks ago. Does that put me at 4.5 ? Crazy question I know Just unsure since he said they took the air out of band and replaced with saline ?? Not feeling much restriction yet though. Although we went to taco bell I ordered only a bean buritto. And was more than happy with that. My eyes are still much bigger than my stomach:confused:

I was banded the same day. I am in Chico california. Had my first fill last week..

Thanks. You will also. It is so exciting I also have two dogs little ones now though and yep 5 cats.. Crazy.. As for the prediet I did great at the begining but yeah it is hard. But I have read on the furoms of a lady who went in for sugery and they couldnt do it. Due to fatty liver. I think that info. was handy scard me. Did I cheat a little yep.. A bit here and there. I also had a large hernia. Which was repaired at the same time. So I had serious shoulder pain.. which comes from your stomach. i guess they messed in there so much that is where the pain goes. So I was out of work for two weeks. But I think if it was just lap band I would have been fine. Are you staying over night at the hospital. I did. do allot of walking They say it is very helpful. Any questions you have no problem. I was the biggest question person ever before. I am not big on the unknown. By the way I live in Northern california. I live in Chico

Hi I am also 39. mom of two kids daughter who is 14 son who is 11. been married since 92. I was banded on OCt 13. Started at 225 now 204 had my first fill last week..

I am having shoulder pain is this gas?

Just wanting to wish everyone a Happy Halloween.. Try to stay from those treats :smile2:

I found a site today. Just thought I would share.. Login I believe it it bran new So unsure what will be like but I am gonna check it out

I am game.. Thinking coffee house? Somewhere we can sit and chat.. maybe Barnes and Noble you can get a coffee or tea and chat.

I looked at my paperwork. It is the first and third thrusday of the month six to seven.. What part of Chico do you live in I live northern chico off of Whitewood way.. It is close to the 711 on east ave.. I started this game at 5'2 and a half mind you 223 Now looking at 209 but today when I got on the scale it was up a few pounds... But I am not going to let it get to me.. i am kind of thinking of maybe only weighing myself at the doctor office.. I go tomorow. for a preopt.. unsure what to expect I guess not much other than him look at my incisions.. the white tape is still on them. Guessing it will fall off when ever dont want to mess with it.. So be honest how bad are the fills.. Have a good night..

I wonder if I have ever seen you there over the summer we went almost everyday. I also like the exercise bike.. If you go to a meeting this month let me know. I would like to go as well. Have you bought any new clothes yet. I will be happy to shop at the mall. I take my daughter there. I feel so out of place in those stores.. I can just almost feel the vibes why is she here ?? It would be great if the few of us could meet at a coffee house or something to chat I think it would be fun...

Glad to hear back from you so soon.. have you ever done the water arobocis ... I love that class for me it is a challange I am hoping someday it will be a breeze. I also like the exercise bikes.. I hear ya with the smaller spoons I still have some from my kids I am talking baby spoon my kids are 14 and 11.. So I am a bit of a pack rat.. Work in progress.. I guess I never realized how fast of a eater I was and big bites.. Now I really have to pay attention and eat slow and chew and consentrate.. I have tried the yoga wow that is hard stuff my body doesnt move like that. I am looking forward to seeing what new things the gym will bring they have been working upstairs a ton latley.. I went back to work today. I work and live my Mcmanus elementry school I work as a yard duty.. so just two hours a day.. I did fine had my hands in front on my stomach all day to make sure no one bumped into me.. yikes.. I wonder what kind of a group we can get together. Dr. ludwig offers classes twice a month for post surport have you ever been to those. I love logging in and seeing people have posted on this page.. I waited a long time.. happy to have buddies

Hey please dont forget me.. Cindy Hello :0 vierra4@sbcglobal.net 899-9012

yep it is me Cindy Thanks so much for being a show off ... You made me feel so much safer. I had allot of worry. Pretty scary.. I am doing ok. recovery was a pain for me. two weeks as of today. my weight lose is slow. having a hard time eating scard somewhat I guess. I ate a few french frys quickly i might add. Threw them up :thumbup: Also dealing with shoulder pain. comes and goes beleive it or not it seems to have to do with what I eat.. please feel free to call me anytime 899-9012 or email me vierra4@sbcgloabl.net I am a memeber at inmotion fittness. Haven been back I have an appt. on wed. at 1 with doc.. so will see then when I can exercise again

I am hoping to start a help group. I am on mushy stage and needing to get in 80 grams of protein.. How do you do it.. I am still a bit swollen so get eat to much. so I am struggling.. Fill up fast. Also getting burned out on protein drinks fast Thanks in advance:confused_smile:

Please share what you take. Need to get going on something just curious what is out there

we have the same surgery date

Just wanting to throw my story out there. So I was banded on Oct 13.. Surgery went really well. I was told I had a large hernia prior to surgery. So that was also taken care of . I woke up with insane shoulder pain.. Which went on for a week or so. Now working on two weeks. Still really sore.. My stomach is still sore. I swear felt as it they sewed large object in there. . Now belly is itchy.. and still somewhat painful. I am just wondering if my recovery is so long due to the hernia... I have read where people have surgery and right back to work I have taken two weeks off..

wow thanks glad to know I am not alone.. I was starting to think I was a wimp.. feel a bit better each day.. few a bit of shoulder pain nothing like it once was.. We should have a place where lapband with hernia. We are not where the others are yet. I was comparing myself to them....

I am hoping to start a help group. I am on mushy stage and needing to get in 80 grams of protein.. How do you do it.. I am still a bit swollen so get eat to much. so I am struggling.. Fill up fast. Also getting burned out on protein drinks fast Thanks in advance

any others on the liquid diet??? I am on day three... I would love a some support from others on the liquids or ideas pretty much any talk I guess would be great :tt2:

I am with you with being burnt out on them what foods are you eating and getting enough protein. my date was oct 13 so mushy food..