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I have Blue Cross and I was just asked by my doctor what programs I had done through my life to try to lose weight. You might want to start a list cause when I was trying to think of them all I know I left out a couple. I was not required to do a 6 month diet. I went to my first appointment with doctor on 22 Dec 2008, started the eval classes and was banded on 10 Feb 2009. Have lost 41 pounds to date with only one fill. I will have my second fill in about a week. Don't let anything stop you if you are really serious. I would recommend this in a heartbeat! I needed this help. I had tried Weight Watchers, Slender Now, cabbage diet, Atkins, South Beach and everything else that came along. I would lose then gain it right back. So, just hang in there and keep us all posted. This is the best sight for getting info everyone has been so wonderful to share their journey. Good Luck!

Headin to Mexico, I believe you are doing the right thing. You can try to reschedule your surgery but mean while, stay on the protein diet and continue to lose weight while you are waiting. Much rather see you have to do it that way then like you said, don't bring it back to your family and others. Good luck!

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Bella, you are awesome! And by the way, my daughter is having a girl on Weds and her name is Bella Marie! So you are a double inspiration for me!

Lori, I am totally with you on that! After my surgery for gall bladder I had a terrible infection and my surgeon cut my belly in several places to let the infection drain. He gave me nothing to numb the areas and then thinks I am a wimp! Needless to say, I am now very afraid of pain and messing with that tender belly fat, well, I am just plain old scared. My lap band doc numbs the area and it does not hurt at all. He also knows about my story and why I am afraid. He was upset that doctor would do that to me. Oh well, in the past. Just know you are not the only one who does not like needles. I am afraid of the dark too, but that is another story! Best of luck. Let us all know what you think when you have it done. jac

Well I certainly had never heard that before, so I appreciate you letting us know about the taking out fluid. Since I have only had one fill I guess I have that to look forward too. Thanks for the info.

I too did was worried about the "pain" of the needles for the fill. My doctor numbed the area and I felt that little tiny stick, then I felt nothing. I have only had one fill so far and go for the second in a couple of weeks. I did not know they take the fluid out and put back in, I thought they would only add to what was there. Parrothead, thanks for that info. You are always so good at answering peoples questions. So, our new friend, don't be afraid, it is not that bad! I suffer from MLS (multipal Lab syndrome) I am mom to to three black labs, or I should say I am owned by three black labs. My labs aren't spoiled I am just well trained!

It took a couple of weeks for me to feel the fill too. Does anyone know why this occurs? I am not complaining, just want to know if this is true for each fill. This was my first one. Thanks!

Kelin, that is totally awesome that you have lost that much so far! You are just the inspiration I need. I am at 37 gone now and I think about 100 to go. OH well, it has been a short trip for me so far and I love to hear about those of you have done so well. Thank you for sharing and all of you have the right outlook. This is your trip, not theirs, so you just go as far as you want and enjoy the view on the way!

I take the Flintstones too. I had to laugh when my diet nurse told me to take them. I also take Calcium Citrate. She told me any chewable vit but recommended Flintstones.

Wow, that makes so much sense, I wish I would have said that!

Parrothead, so how do you know when you hit that sweet spot and how do you keep from being hungry? I think you and I are about the same time here. I have had one fill and I can not tell too much difference, think it is all in my head. Thanks!

I hear you there, I like instant also! LOL think it is this fast pace we live in. Well, the main thing is you are happy and I do wish you tons of luck. Everything I read and from my classes, no bread. It is better to not have it than to have to have it stick. I understand that is very painful. As for me, I am a chicken and don't like pain! Hope you can get something that will keep you from getting hungry. Best of luck!

The fact that your doctor even asked you about a sandwich is a shock! Bread is one of those things I was told was off the list. Very dry crackers or such are ok, but bread is a no no. I was banded on 10 Feb, not too long after you. I have cut what I eat by at least 2/3. Sometimes I do get a little hungry before it is time to eat again, but I try water first and if that does not help then I go for a bite of something to hold me over. Please do some research here with others who are more knowledgeable than I am. I would say you need a different doctor. How long has he been doing bands? I was reading someone who says that it can take up to a week for you to feel the full effect of the fill. I don't think you are giving yourself enough time and I too worry about you being overfilled. Good luck and keep us posted. You would be surprised at how many people here care!

I am right in there with you all. I come into the office and turn the heater up to 71. I am freezing while everyone else is warm. I am wearing UGGS, jeans and a jacket right this second! I am glad it is not just me. I thought that to turn up your fat melting you would need to be hotter inside, but I am losing great and I am freezing. Maybe the shivers shake the fat loose!

That is such great news! I was banded on 10 Feb 2009 and would not change anything. I hated waiting for the first fill, but now I have that and have lost 36 pounds since 22 Dec. This is the best thing I have done for me and I know you will be just so happy too. Please keep us posted!

Holy cow! I feel for you, I think that is aweful! Which band do you have? I was so scared, but it was as easy as anything. I wish I had restriction but really feel nothing. I can't wait till next time!

That is what I love about this forum, I was feeling like I was doing something wrong cause I burp or hiccup a lot. I now realize I am normal and no one ever called me normal before!

Got my first fill yesterday. Boy was I scared! You know, it did not even hurt! I had a very bad experence with a surgeon when my gall bladder was taken out and there was a massive infection already. He just decided to put three or four cuts in my stomach without numbing the area first! So I was really nervous about this fill. My doctor did numb it first, and I felt nothing. I was actually surpirsed when it was done. I am not feeling much different, but I guess you can not expect tooo much with your first fill. I have lost 35 pounds since my first visit on 22 Dec 2008. I guess that is not bad but I told my doctor I had hoped it would be 100 by now! LOL

My experence with Dr Wetter was totally different. He and his staff have been just wonderful. I was banded on 10 Feb 2009 and could not be happier. I would recommend him to anyone. I did my own research while waiting for my first appointment and I wanted the Realize band, so it was not a big deal to me. I did not work with Janet, but the ones I have worked with are just the best and so easy to talk to. Sorry you had such a bad experence. Hope you are doing better with someone else now. There is also a support group in the bay area that meets once a month at different locations for lunch. I have not been with them yet but they are very nice to invite me and everyone else. Good Luck!

My surgeon said Whey protein too. So why are you using Soy protein? can you educate me here? What am I missing? I know soy is smoother, but it is not whey. Why whey and not soy? Can anyone explain this?????

MSan914 you are right to stay away from her. You do only need positive and sometimes when we ask for only positive we still get the negative. I posted here one time asking for only positive about the doctor I had chosen, and well, sure enough, someone can't read or they just have to try to ruin it, she posted a very negative about my doctor. I have later found out he is wonderful and would recommend him to anyone. So, let them stay away from you, you can get all the postive support from many wonderful people here. Your questions and concerns will get answered from people who have been through it. You will also learn the people who are most knowledgable from those who are just learning. I was only banded on 10 Feb so I just don't know that much yet but if you need support, you sure have mine. You just ask away and we will find out together! Keep your chin up, you are doing the right thing for you.

It is funny how some people love one shake and others say they are horrible. I know the worst one I tried to taste was a chocolate hemp shake and it was so darn awful I threw it away. good thing it was a free sample! One of my clients owns a health store and he gave it to me. Hemp? Ok, well I am not smokin it so I gave it a try....yuck! Maybe it was suppose to be smoked! Not for me anyway.