mroseharvey

Good luck to all of you on your fills next week. I do feel more restriction now than I did the actual day that I got the fill. I have stepped up my work out alittle to an hour a day. I am just feeling so much more energy than I ever did before the surgery. I had some tuna today and it did not go down to well. That might be a no no food for me. I will wait awhile and give it another try.

Hang in there China sometimes you loose inches and not lbs. and remember that if you are working out muscle weighs more. Hang in there and stay focused and on track.

Doing well today today I did not make the best food choice for dinner. I was tired and picked up KFC for the family I had a pience of thigh, 1 spoon of mac and cheese and 1 spoon of mashed potatoe. Not the best food but I did work out on my treadmill for 25 min. Tomorrow I will do better. I try and only weigh myself once a week so I will give you all an update on Monday.

Everyone have a great day. I woke up this morning and I do feel the restriction alot more today than I did yesterday. I go for my next fill on 2/4. I just love not getting hungry.

Well I have to be honest since my fill today I am so much more hungrier than I usually was.....maybe its just in my head.

My doctor told me that most patients don't notice much restriction until 7cc are put into the band. It is a slow and steady process. Too be very honest I don't feel a big difference with my first fill.

Great job Gus Gus.....wow that is so amazing. You are an ispiration to all of us just starting out. I just went for my first fill today 4cc in a 10cc band. I go for my next fill in 2 weeks. I am looking forward to a positive outcome like yours. I am from Riverside/Lake Matthews. Its nice to find some locals.

Hello Laurel and China well I went in today to see my doctor and get my first fill. The day of surgery he put in 2cc and today he added 2cc so I have 4 cc in a 10cc band. He did not have to numb me to do the fill it did not hurt at all. He made me sit up drink some water, everything went down well so I could leave. I have to go back in two weeks. He said to stay on liquids for today and mushy tomorrow. He said that I would not feel good restriction until the band is at 7cc. So I have to be patient. Have a great day ladies.

I had gas pain on my shoulder for about 2 days. I did not have much belly gas.

I did not experience alot of pain. I was very lucky I had very little pain and was back to normal in about 7 days. I took my pain medication for about 2 days. Everyone is very different. But like Ali said walk walk walk it gets rid of the gas and the recovery goes alot faster. I was on liquids for 2 weeks if I could put it through a strainer I could have it 3rd week mushies for 2 weeks. After that regular food.

Welcome Ali, Great job with the weight loss any advice or input please feel free to e-mail me. Does anyone want to share there e-mail address. Since we are all neighbors.

Hello Sonja, very cool we are both in the Inland Empire. I wish you all the luck with your insurance company. Mine was a nightmare and my hubby saw how upset I was when after I went through all the tests, etc. They denied me. I have about 75 lbs to loose. Holly, I had my surgery at Rancho Specialty Hospital in Rancho Cucamonga. It is a very good hospital and everyone was so nice. I was in at 7:00 a.m. and home by noon. It was a very easy surgery and I even had a hernia repaired at the same time. If either of you would like to chat here is my e-mail address mroseharvey@yahoo.com. Who are your doctors? Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Hello Holly and welcome aboard. I am also in So. California. I live in the inland empire. I was banded on 12/15/08 my insurance denied me so I had to self pay. I am glad I did I am feeling so much better already. I hope that all goes well with you and your insurance company is alot nicer to you. Good luck. Maria

Has anyone had there first fill yet? Mine is scheduled tomorrow morning......wish me luck!

Dear Laurel you are a true inspiration to many. I admire your courage and strength. I am glad that you are happy. And life and love is all about forgiving. Follow your heart and it will lead you in the right direction. I got up early to watch the festivities for Obama.

I am grateful for having such wonderful friends and a loving supportive husband.

Hello, Laural, Matty and China, how is everyone doing. I am doing ok had a busy day. I take care of my very ill 76 year old mother that lives with me and she had a bad day. I am getting alittle nervous about my first fill on Wednesday. But I am sure it will go fine. Laurel I am so happy that you found happiness. Its so important to be happy with the man you are with. I am also very lucky I married the man of my dreams 3 years ago and he is so amazing.

Hello Everyon, I had a nice weekend....went to see two movies Gran Torino and Last Chance Harvey. I really loved Gran Torino, Last Chance Harvey was okay. I am noticing that I am not having much restriction anymore. I am looking forward to having my first fill on Wednesday. China what I have learned from my bad is that its constant work.

Goodmorning Matty, My doctor did not have me on a preop diet only a day before surgery was I on liquids. My doctor wants me to eat 3 meals a day no matter what....just to make them small meals and protein first in all the forums I have read I have never heard of any doctor wanting you to skip meals. I think we are trying to be healthy and reprogram our brains to HEALTHY. He also told me that because we dont have alot to loose that it is going to come off alot slower so I am being patient. I am very grateful for this support group. Thank you Laural and China you guys are great.

Matty it looks like we have the exact same amount of weight to loose. You are way ahead of me. Did you have to do a preop diet? I did not. Maybe you could share some of your meals with me so I can compare. Maybe I am doing something wrong. I want my band to work so bad for me. How tall are you I am 5'6. Thanks for your help.

Welcome Matty, I don't have any pain in my port area anymore. I am pretty much back to normal. I am getting my first fill on Wednesday. Glad you found our thread it helps us all stay on track and encourage each other with the day to day issues. Welcome.

Don't be so hard on yourself Pete. At some point we all make bad food choices we just have to get back on track. You have done great and I am very proud of you. have a great week. Good luck with you fill I go for mine on the 21st.

Hello everyone I am also noticing that I am getting hungry sooner and am able to eat more than I used to. I am working out alot more....today I walked for over an hour. Hopefully when I get my fill on Wednesday the hunger will get better. This is what I ate today: B - 1 cup egg whites 2 slices fat free cheese slice of toast L - Totilla wrap with chicken breast D- meat loaf, peas and carrots

B - oatmeal L - banana and slim fast shake D - Lentil Soup - 1/2 cup rice S - 1tsp Peanut Butter on melba toast Going for my first fill 1/21 alittle nervous.

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