MelodyJ

Vinesqueen-- Don't think he overfilled on purpose....it's up in the air what to do w/ me... when I drink the flouro stuff it goes through in 1 sec....I watched it....but yet I throw up if even take anything before 11am....this band is a challenge....it's definitely a learning process!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Robinem-- If your not uncomfortable that's a good sign...but if you hear it rumbling it will break forth soon I'm sure....besides prune juice I actually used Maalox Max.....but it really loosened things up!!! But it worked!! God Bless, melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Laura-- I don't think that they do correlate....I think the docs do it based on their comfort level. My doc put 2.4cc in the first time....smiled and told me he will "make me miserable" but I'll lovehim when the weight is off....I did reallly well w/ that I think....then went back 8wks later and they took out 1.8cc (common to lose some the first 2 fills) and put back 3cc....I have a 4cc band....and it was seemingly fine and I drank 5 little cups of Water in the office....got in my car about 40mi away and drank one little sip and I promptly vomited all over myself.....went back and they took out 0.1cc.... under flouro....still struggling a bit...but weight is falling off!! Just FYI my BMI started at 46.....now haven't checked lately.... God BLess, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Haven't noticed any symptoms after a fill....well except it's too tight possibly!??! Praying for a quick feel better for you!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :rofl:

My dr seems the most strict of those writing so far....2 days of Clear Liquids and 2 days of full liquids then slow advancement..... Needles are traumatic...and they may have used some numbing spray (mine does) and this could cause some redness....if it doesn't go away then call your doc tomorrow...you can even try a little ice on their. 2.2cc's seems ok to me....my dr did 2.3 cc in my band first fill..... God bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :rofl:

Good job Cloe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't this SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, MElody banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :rofl:

Mythoughts are gas and because your taking only liquids for the cold part...I do liquid fasts in the past and I FREEZE!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Imagine-- You can do it!!! IT is SO WORTH IT!!!! YOU'RE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Just keep reminding yourself this is a marathon....not a sprint!!!! IT's all about you!!!! Taking care of you!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Christa-- Stress also plays a part in your period.....you have had lots of stress from surgery....the bigger one is the wedding!! :huggie: The anesthesia plays havok as the other ladies said. I think it's love that makes our "man" ask us about our Protein....it's love!! My husband does it too.....think they feel a bit helpless and this makes them feel like they are helping!! Just take it as a sign of love!! Works better than getting frustrated...also talk too him if you can't handle it.... 17lbs is NOTHING to sneeze at!!!! That's a lot of weight....go pile and carry 17lbs of sugar or whatever....you are doing GREAT!!!!! Keep it up!!! You have 2 life-altering things recently....the surgery.....next the wedding!! Your normal to be stressed! Your body is responding.... About the calories....eat what you need....your body tells you....I know what's said about slowing metabolism....but....please don't get upset anyone....it's all individual. My band has been controlling me BIG TIME since a fill....I'm eating about a can of Soup a day....still losing. It's not on purpose...it's what I have to do. I add protein any way I can....I take chewables....it's a season!! Not forever!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Mousecrazy I agree!!! People sure can get to "wallowing" quick and then we are ineffective!!!! DWagner--you have some room for improvement....the band is a tool USE IT!!!! You are DEFINITELY not a failure....the last diet pre-band I was on I lost 70 + lbs and put them all on plus more!!! You CERTAINLY haven't done that!! Your catching it at a time that it's an "easy" fix....well kind of easy! :tea: I noticed you said you do alot at church....pray ....have others pray!! God is into us!!!! He loves helping us!!!! Just ask Him!!!!!!!!! GOd Bless, Melody banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :bowl:

DWagner-- Welcome back to support 101---:confused: I am NOT an expert....but for me is staying w/ the basics....pencil size eraser bites, chew to goo, wait a minute between bites, smaller plates, 64oz of water each day, exercise....how long as it been since you've been filled?? Distraction.....BIG HELP!!!!!!!!! Find hobbies and activities that don't involve food!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Oh Leener-- I am so excited for you to get a fill....just read all the posts.....I believe reading all I"ve read that his family will LOVE you...your beauty shines from the inside out.... my best friend once told me "ya know we love you and don't even notice your weight"....I started over 100lbs heavier than you.....let your light shine from within! Your boyfriend doesn't mind....my husband married me way over weight!!! I told him "you saw me when no one else did"!!! Just bask in his love..... if his family are into the "flaws" of life you only must see them occasionally.....don't let anyone steal your joy! You are loved!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs

Oh I love the red dress....to go sleeveless would be a nsv for me!!! I am thinking I have wings!!! Soon?????? God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -70lbs :jaw:

I can hardly wait to fit in a regular towel.... I want to fit in a size 10....maybe a 12..... Wear dresses again and feel sexy..... Have more energy..... I want to do normal activities....and not feel like they won't have "big" enough equipment/stuff for me too use.... Have so many dreams/desires....can't wait til they happen!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

You can dissolve it in a tsp of something like Sunny D.....also advice to ask for liquid form is good.... pudding helps me too! GodBless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

I'm a physician assistant in Orange City.....that's cool that you are opening up a fill center.....maybe I'll just call for an appt sometime!!?? Right now having a bit of trouble....so will keep on driving all the way over to Dr. Grossbard.... Hope you do well.... God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

Congrats Scott and welcome to banded life!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

I'm down 67lbs since March 20th this year....the last 2 wks have been rougher w/ me thinking my band is too full....but the flouro showing barium going thru in 1 sec....so stuck on liquids til I see the doc back in a couple of weeks!! I love the way I feel...starting to enjoy the way I look....can't wait to see what's under all these pounds!! But was able to buy a 1X for the first time in YEARS yesterday at Penneys' in a shirt!! SO EXCITED about that!!!! Down to an 18W in pants....been years for that too!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

I LOVE my band!!!!!!!! It's the best thing that ever happened too me....I have some control in an area where I seemed to have lost it!!!!!!!!!! I see this as a permanent fix....is it easy???? NO! Am I worth it?!!? YES!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

Well....I'm checking in!! Believe it or not he did NOT unfill me!!?!?! He used flouro and the liquid went through in less than 1 sec....I watched!!! He was great and listened to my details...then walked me over to another doc and we all three discussed what to do! I am on liquids another 2 wks and then he wants to see me....the only negative is driving 105mi each way....and drinking liquids!! We think that since I have thrown up almost every day....lost 17lbs in 14days....then I have just kept irritating myself!? Made sense too me.....I told him I just didn't want to cause my band to be displaced! He said he believed I would be fine especially since I do well w/ liquids later in the day. I am not dehydrated. There are risks w/ putting a needle in the port. I truly feel good long as I'm not arfing/pb'ing, etc!! There is such a learning curve w/ this band stuff!! The biggest blessing was he didn't charge me today!!! YIPPEEE!!! I must pay him as he did not do my surgery b/c I used to live in TN. Thank you so much for caring!!!! GOd Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

My dr believes in "not wasting your money" ....so the first fill was 2.4cc....they removed 1.8cc....then on July 5th they put in 3cc....I drank 4 sm glasses of Water....on the way home took a sip and promptly vomitted all over myself....called them drove back 50mi and he used flouro and removed 0.1cc....I truly did 4 days of liquids as instructed then slowly went forth....but I vomit almost every day at lunch....can't drink til around 10:30am or it gets stuck....at least cold stuff....then can only eat around 3 or 4 bites for lunch....usually stuck by then....then dinner just depends.... more days than not I can only eat about1/4 cup?! I thought it would lessen and tried not to complain..but it's stressed my husband as he's watched and worried!!! LIke I said LOVE the weight loss... .but this isn't the way ...and I don't want slippage from too tight....I'm thinking if they remove maybe 0.4cc I should be great!! We shall see.... Thanks for asking and caring!! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -66lbs :eek:

Still alive and well in Orange City, FL....going today to see if I need an unfill.....have lost 16lbs in 14days as can't keep much down! Figured 2 wks was a good try to see if the band loosened a bit and it's not!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -66lbs :eek:

At 5 it is a great time to start teaching good habits...one way many children get "empty" calories is in their drinking. After 3 it's no longer baby fat medically speaking....she should never feel deprived but it's great that you are working on avoiding boredom eating! VERY GOOD!! My journey to obesity started at just her age.....my grandmother loved me so much she poured the food in!!!! So keep her active....keep building her up as she is a gift from God!!! GOd Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -65lbs

Marc-- God truly loves you and made you for a purpose!!!! You are doing so much in your gifting and helping those around you!!! Don't ever diminish how important you are--especially with the Lord!!! My confidence has rose w/ the weight loss....so has my energy!! I love the new banded life!! It's teh best, healthiest thing I've done for myself!! I'm praying for your peace!!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06-65lbs

Monk-- I'm interested in Ormond Beach....living in Orange City....so that would be MUCH closer than over to Zephyrhills!! Thanks! God Bless, MElody Banded 3/20/06 -61lbs