Yoda

I agree!!! ahem....btw, I said "my ticker was a lie" because it was more than a mere "bump"!!! It was a huge freakin' BOULDER (off by 7 or 8 lbs!). I didn't want to mislead anyone! All is well now though.

nah, I'm definitely not over-filled...I don't have the symptoms like some of you who have been over-filled have....and I can eat...just not a heck of a lot....(not enough of what I "should" be able to eat) but I think that will sort itself out. I'm not in pain...just a little discomfort off and on.

where are you being banded? Within Canada? Because most clinics (as far as I know) in Canada include "lifetime fills" with the price of banding. If you are being banded outside Canada, it is a different story, I've seen ppl on here say they pay anywhere from $75 to $450 for a fill.

you said "post-op" did you mean pre-op?

www.tickerfactory.com and then you put it in your signature block under "Edit Signature Block"

Ask to see her "before" photos when you go to the clinic.

Hey Cloe....how is the lambin' goin'?

Update: Okay, the gurgling comes and goes at night in bed but I don't seem to be having as much problem with the liquid coming up into my mouth while lying down. Last night for dinner I was able to have 1/2 of a fish fillet (small one) and about 3 fries. I felt kind of "stuckish". About an hour after dinner I had some apple juice and after one sip I had to go and slime.....and then I coughed (luckily over the sink) and up in one fell swoop came some of my dinner. It was kinda neat....yet unexpected. I felt tons better after that happend. I think maybe there had been no where for my apple juice to go. Anyways, the last few days I've been feeling nooooooooooooooooo energy (but I am still exercising) and been feeling sort of weak. I am attributing it to my lack of food intake right now and am trying hard to rectify it by eating the "right" things (ie. protein enriched) and I NEED to work harder at drinking....I haven't been getting much fluid into me because I can only take bitty sips here and there (similar to post-op time). As an example, last night I had to go downstairs to the basement and by the time I came back up those stairs I was completely winded and out of breath (yet even at my heaviest I could do those stairs a zillion times a day and never have a problem!). It's all a little scary and I know it is worrying Mr Yoda but I know it is just a phase I need to get through. Right? (need some reassurance here folks!!) LOL.

ooop, ok, I just saw on another post that you are having it done at TLBC> in that case, the woman you spoke to for your consult was Nisrine. Yes, she did have the band a few yrs ago...I've seen her before pics and the transformation is likely one of the most amazing I've ever seen (ie. even considering the photos on the general thread!). Just WAIT until you see her....she is stunningly beautiful....very exotic looking and....I really have no words, you have to see her for yourself...she is sooooooooooooooo gorgeous. I know the others on here from TLBC will agree! She is a walking advertisement, for sure! Several of the post-op coords have also had the band....so you'll be in good hands.

That is awesome Yasmina.....2 Feb is right around the corner... Is it being done at TLBC?

yea and don't ask me about an entire tub of Hagen-Daas Cookie dough icecream either! (in one sitting)..... :nervous :kiss

Best o the Irish Luck to ya Irishmist!!! Hopefully you find a physio place you are comfortable with etc and it helps do the trick. We're sota neighbours....I live around Barrie area....Mr Yoda & I go to Newmarket quite a bit for shoppin' and snoopin'!

Tks Neenagh, I'll be waitin' for my official weigh in day on Sat before I change the ticker though!

Neenagah....it happened....don't worry about it...nothin' you can do now. Besides you enjoyed them as you ate them I bet!!! Mmmmmmmmm yummy!!!! Big deal....one slip up.....no problem..... ...and I agree with mandi...I bet it will have little to nil effect!

omigawd you guys!!!!! Of course she ain't talkin' about peein'!!!!! LMAO!!!! I take benefibre almost every morning....I mix it into my witches brew (protein drink) for breakfast.....don't notice it at all.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, not two of youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!

You'll be a bandit in no time Becca!!! By the way....where exactly did you go to in Mexico?

Don't forget....being only 12 days post op you will still have some swelling inside...and that is likely what you feel the restriction from. Most people will find they need a first fill after 6 weeks....you'll know by how much food you can eat at that timeframe...if you feel it is quite a bit too much than you will know you don't have any "real" restriction from the band. The lucky ones who actually have band restriction without a fill are few and far between (tho I do envy them!).

Bandiva: that is awesome that Mr Bandiva is going to go to China too!! YAY!!! I hope it works out and you guys can go....that would be kewl and then you can tell us all about it! Yes, it is phase and you are right, there will be many more....but if does sounds like overall you have a really great positive attitude about it!! Thatis half the battle....it helps when you can logically "see" things even though you don't feel like you do "in the moment"! Be sure to tell us how the support group mtg went....I will be curious as to how many of the people who had the wls have the band compared to the RnY....I truly hope you are not the only banded one; as the issues with both are so very different and sometimes the banded folks get overlooked.....if you were the only bandit, I hope you were treated well......(and no, we don't feel like you are cheating on us!!!) LOL....

LMAO @ Astrotoes...okay, your post cracked me UP!!!! What a visual!! Deltadawn: great to hear from you!! So happy to hear about your new-found happiness!! That is awesome! By the way, from my understanding, Prague is one of THE most beautiful cities in the world....you've chosen wisely!!! Have fun with your trip planning! Oh yeah, and congrats on meeting your Xmas goal!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO :clap2:

ljgnorth: give them a call...it is harder to not respond to a phone call than it is to an e-mail. As far as how much yougurt...pretty much as much as you want! I would generally have the little single servings....typically I would have one each for breakfast/lunch/dinner and then one as a morning/afternoon/evening snack. Sometimes I might skip the snack one and double up on a meal one....it's pretty flexible.

Hopefully Mookie is busy recuping!!! BECCA!!! More details on the vacation please!! Some of us have to live vicariously through you!

Bandiva: just to put in perspective: I weighed 212 on 9 Dec....and gradually went up over the holidays (in part because I wasn't able to exercise)....by the end of the holidays I was at 219....once I started exercising I was down to 215 in 2 weeks. Then, I got my latest fill on Fri. and I am now at about 210 (not changing my ticker until I "officially" weigh myself on Sat). All that to say you can plateau for a few weeks and it is normal.....especially when you have't had your first fill yet! Hang in there. And though the fill will certainly help....don't expect it to do all the work for ya...cause it won't!!!

Yes, the Prince Arthur Medical Centre is the TLBC. There are a few hotels within a few blocks. I had to stay overnight actually at the clinic (due to sleep apnea) so Mr Yoda stayed at the Holiday Inn (2 blocks) away on Bloor. But there is another one right there on Bloor as well as well as several on Avenue Rd. I recommend you call TLBC and ask them....they also may be able to recommend one that they may have special deals set up with (rates etc).

me too!!!!!!!!!!!!