Scrapping1
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You go girl!!! You look fantastic and probably feel much better too! Keep up the good work! (I've only been banded 2 months...hope I do as well as you have the next 10 months!) Keep it up! Laura -
Hi, I am 8 weeks out too and have lost 26 pounds including pre-op. I too was glad to see that you guys are having the same success. I thought maybe I was not doing this lap-band thing properly. I had my 1st fill on 3/19 and go in tomorrow, 4/16, for my 2nd fill. My 1st was 1.5 and my 2nd should be 1.5, so by tomorrow evening I will be at 3.0. I sure hope this gives me the restriction I need to keep on track and move forward! So glad to hear that you guys are doing so well! Keep in touch! Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura
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My first fill (1.5 cc) was on 3/19 and I did not notice any new restriction, just "stuck" episodes when eating too fast and not chewing properly. My 2nd fill (s/b +1.5 cc) is tomorrow, 4/16/09, and I am hoping for restriction with 3.0cc! My doctor says it is the process too and just does a little at a time (1.5cc). That's okay with me...I was banded on 2/13/09 and still adjusting to the new lifestyle. How many days on liquids after 2nd fill?
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Hi, Mary -
How did your surgery go? Welcome to Lap-Band World!
Looking forward to hear from you, Laura
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H, Shannon,
How are things progressing with you?
By the way, where is Snead, FL?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Laura
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Hi Julie - How are things progressing with you? Trying to get back into the swing of things with this website. I have just been too busy to make time lately. How is your overfill unfill coming along? Good, I hope! I have my 2nd fill tomorrow and looking forward to it greatly! I need more restriction! I have had a few "stuck" episodes these past 2-3 weeks actually since my 1st fill. I think that I start out eating too fast and not chewing my food well enough. Just need to practice....and relax at meal time. Please let me know how you are doing. Looking forward to hearing from you. Laura
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Hi Gretchen! How did your first fill go? Have you noticed any restriction yet? I am going for my second fill tomorrow and hope it gives me more restriction than the first one (1.5 cc). My doctor only fills 1.5 cc per fill, so...we'll see how it goes tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing from you about your progress! Laura
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First couple of bites
Scrapping1 replied to BillOh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been having a problem too since my 1st fill last month. I guess I take too big of bites when first start eating and it gets stuck and then I have to run away from table...once I am finished with the slimming and throwing up I feel fine and go back to eat very small bites. I didn't have this problem prior to 1st fill. I am having to learn new eating habits and to be more relaxed and not so rushed when eating a meal. Its hard to break old habits, put can be done with time! -
First couple of bites
Scrapping1 replied to BillOh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your medication reduction! I was banded 2/13/09. My blood pressure was out of control for a couple of years until now! I am hoping that my BP meds will be reduced or deleted for me too! I have only lost 34 pounds since surgery, but working on more. Good luck with your meds and new sleep study! Prior to surgery I slept with my CPAP, but haven't used it since 2/13/09. Good luck to you and your new life! LB -
Julie Ann - This is a wonderful post! I have had some food issues these past 2 weeks and wasn't sure what I was doing right or wrong. Just yesterday self-discovered all the things you mentioned in your post. I was banded 2/13/09 with a 1.5 cc fill on 3/19/09 and 2nd fill scheduled for 4/16/09. I have from the beginning thought of my lap-band as my "permanent monitor". It has helped me greatly. I have lost 33 pounds since December 2008 and have worked hard at it. I feel much healthier now and will keep on working on it until I reach my goal and beyond. Thank you for your words of encouragement! Laura
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Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication has paid off! Keep it up girl!Laura -
I have been doing okay. How did your 1st fill go? Sounds like it went well for you! Mine was just fine. I only got 1.5cc, but scheduled for 2nd fill next week on 4/16. I have only lost about 2 pounds since my last doctor's visit. I just thought it would be more though! Oh well, some is better than none for sure! Please let me know how your fill went and how you are feeling now? Laura
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Hi Shelley! I have been crazy busy the past 2 weeks. I had to go out of town to visit an ill relative, then the next weekend I went on a weekend scrapbooking trip and now this week my daughter had surgery to have her adenoids removed...so....hopefully I'll have some me time now...Laura
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CONGRATULATIONS! Be patient! You are so funny! Great story and details! Anyway, enjoy the next couple of weeks getting ready for your surgery. You will be so happy that you decided to go for the lap-band! I have been banded since 2/13/09 and love it! Only lost 30 pounds so far, but see more disappearing! Again, congratulations to you! Laura
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Julie,
Who was your surgeon? I had my first fill on 3/19/09 and it was not bad. I was very anxious anticipating pain and agony, but got a big surprise when it wasn't at all what I thought! My doctor is great and very caring. My husband went with me for support and held my hand. It was over with before I knew it! Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura
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Hi Julie,
How are you doing? I haven't been able to get on forum for a week or two due to family emergency and going out of town. Anyway, just checking in to say hello and make sure you're still on track. I have been feeling just fine. Only loosing about 1 lb a week..I really haven't been eating like I was the first weeks after being banded, but getting back on track! Laura
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Great pics...congratulations on a job well done! I was also banded on 2/13/09. My first fill is tomorrow at 10 am. Any words of wisdom now that you are a pro at it??? Take care and keep up the good work! Laura -
Christine, CONGRATULATIONS!
You are a success! What a wonderful transformation.
I was banded 2/13/09 and scheduled for 1st fill on 3/19. I hope I can work as hard as you have to accomplish your goal! Thanks for sharing. Laura
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Shelley, It sounds like you are off to a speedy recovery! So glad things are going so well for you. Just rest so that your port site will heal and you don't have any problems with it. I can really feel mine now that its pretty much healed up. Its sort of weird. I just hope the doctor does not have any problem whatsoever when doing my fill. He does use a spray before injecting needle, but still...I have a weak stomach anyway. My husband is going with me in case I get too squirmy. I'm sure it will be just fine. I think I've been watching too many YouTube videos about fill experiences. I had to stop watching that stuff!
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I wondered if that was possible when you just bend over or reach for things. I sometimes have a funny feeling when I bend over too far and feel my port. Yes, I am excited about my fill so I will have more restriction. I have lost a total of approx 26 lbs since Jan. I haven't started exercising yet, but am going to tonight. I want to lose a few pounds before my drs appointment next Thursday.
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Gretchen, How are you feeling today? Sounds like you are having a speedy recovery and things are going well for you. Just keep up the good work and rest! Looking forward to hearing from you...Laura
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Hi Shelley, Sounds like you are doing great! How are you adjusting to your lapband?
I am doing great too. Feeling much better and energetic, but my stomach is growling and it seems like I'm hungry all the time. Have drs aptment on 3/19 for 1st fill, so we'll see how that goes. Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura