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I just had my 2nd fill this morning...I am now to a 2.15 in my band...I dont know how its going to treat me yet...I can tell a difference when I drink my water now...I have to take small drinks and can feel it sitting in my chest for a while...I did have some yogart for lunch earlier and I didnt have a problem at all...I have heard that the 2nd fill usually works pretty good so we will have to wait and see after I am finally able to really eat again! I had heard that it was better to make sure to eat something before you go in for a fill because it would kinda push out the port and make it easier to get to, well I found out today that its totally opposite...My dr had a hard time getting the barium to go down as she needed on the monitor cuz I had other stuff in there kinda blocking it...Live and learn!

I started going to the Aesthetic Laser Center last Feb for my chin, jaw line and my upper lip...I still go every 6 weeks for mine...I had alot of dark thick hair...In the beginning for up to 6 visits it was about 1200 dollars for mine but I am sure that there are alot cheaper places but I didnt find any around here...But it came with a 2 year guarantee with it thank goodness...I have more than a few stubborn ones that keep growing back...So basically I have been going for about a year and a half every 6 weeks...I still have to shave my chin every morning because I had quite a few gray hairs that it couldnt get but it was totally worth not having that 5 oclock shadow like I did before...Yep, it was a little painful and we had to turn the machine down some because it kept breaking out my skin with hives for a couple weeks afterwards...Now that we have it turned down to a good power setting its alot more comfortable for me...On this last visit she actually thru in the top and in between my eyebrows for me for free...I have actually been thinking about getting the entire lower half of my legs done too, but I know that would be way too much money (just interested to find out what it would cost tho, maybe for tax return time)...I would do it all over again!!

I have 1.75 in a 4 cc band...I get to go in the morning for my second fill and am very interested to see how much they will inject me with...Not at my sweet spot on the 1st one so maybe the 2nd one will do alot more for me

pb, PRODUCTIVE BURP...its just lovely!

I voted for "I am overweight but my MSO to be slightly overweight..." I dont know why but I enjoy a little bit of arm candy on my side...lol...Thats a very interesting question tho...Then again, the personality does make a big difference, man am I wishy washy!

Finally the scale has moved an inch...Not much but every little bit counts...And thats really strange cuz I had the bottom half of a cheeseburger last night but I did mow the front and back yard so I guess it evened out a little...My eyes got big this morning when I stepped up on that scale and it had moved...Next Friday is my second fill and I am more than ready

Deciding on the band and actually starting the process is a huge step!! Good for you...I was banded in June and believe that I have done pretty good so far for myself with a long journey ahead of me...As my dr told me "the band is a tool, not a quick fix!"..One for sure has to stick to the rules and eat whats right and do your workout..My surgeon has me doing a 30 minute workout everyday, no sweets, no white flour and no snacks and lots of protein and water of course...Its a very interesting journey as you learn how the band reacts to what you are doing but well worth the trip of course...I was very saddened in the beginning to think that I actually had to resort to having WLS but as the time got closer I was so very excited to see the outcome...I am excited for you, you can soon be on the other side (in bandsville)

My surgeon didnt have me on a pre-op diet at all...Basically it was dont eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery

As far as my nails, they are stronger than ever but I think that is due to taking my multi vitamin...Then we get to talking about the hair, i notice maybe about 8-10 strands in my hand each morning when i take a shower...I have been doing lots of protein so I know that cant be the answer...But I will take any advice to keep my hair

Finally the scale has moved an inch...Not much but every little bit counts...And thats really strange cuz I had the bottom half of a cheeseburger last night but I did mow the front and back yard so I guess it evened out a little...My eyes got big this morning when I stepped up on that scale and it had moved...Next Friday is my second fill and I am more than ready

Today I decided that I give up on the first fill and called and made an appointment for a 2nd...I have heard that there is quite a bit of a difference between the 1st and the 2nd...I just want to get to the point to where I am losing again and so far its not happening...Maybe the 2nd one will be that magic one that helps me along...Got my fingers crossed and going in on the 22nd, yipee! Of course I am going to have a hard time getting adjusted to the new fill cuz I am already pbing a couple times a week, bu all of that is my own fault for not chewing good enough or too fast...I need to learn to slow it down, its all a learning process!:cry

Today I decided that I give up on the first fill and called and made an appointment for a 2nd...I have heard that there is quite a bit of a difference between the 1st and the 2nd...I just want to get to the point to where I am losing again and so far its not happening...Maybe the 2nd one will be that magic one that helps me along...Got my fingers crossed and going in on the 22nd, yipee! Of course I am going to have a hard time getting adjusted to the new fill cuz I am already pbing a couple times a week, bu all of that is my own fault for not chewing good enough or too fast...I need to learn to slow it down, its all a learning process!:cry

I finally got enough strength back yesterday so I was able to finally work out again...Did my full 30 minutes even tho I thought that I would give up halfway thru...Lost 1 of those 2 1/2 lbs I gained from being sick last week...I am really hoping to be able to say that I am at 30 lbs by Sunday, I am really going to work hard at it so that I can make up for my lost week...I think that I will wait till next week to see how I feel and how I am doing about having another fill...I hate to go in for one when I really dont need one and get overly filled but we will see

I totally agree with gonnabethin, I used Dr Cribbins in Plano and he and his staff were just too wonderful for words and it doesnt hurt that hes kinda good looking too...lol

I finally got enough strength back yesterday so I was able to finally work out again...Did my full 30 minutes even tho I thought that I would give up halfway thru...Lost 1 of those 2 1/2 lbs I gained from being sick last week...I am really hoping to be able to say that I am at 30 lbs by Sunday, I am really going to work hard at it so that I can make up for my lost week...I think that I will wait till next week to see how I feel and how I am doing about having another fill...I hate to go in for one when I really dont need one and get overly filled but we will see

I have UHC and my dr told me that after the weight loss that there should be no problems at all with getting a tummy tuck approved...Thank goodness from everything that I have been reading about the skin causing stinky rashes and stuff.

I had heard about it on tv and looked up on the net...They were saying that he was actually filming a documentary at the time and was attacked...From what they have on his website they are saying it punctured his heart...They sent for a helicopter but he was dead before they could get onscene...Its really sad, he filled my home with laughter many a times.

Oh well, my weekly weigh in could have been worse...With me being sick and not up moving around much I will totally accept the 2.5 lbs gain...I will get that back off in no time...Of course I am not happy with it but I think my health this week was alot more important...My husband says that will can start walking as a family in the evenings for a little bit more of a workout, but we will see how that goes...I am going to atleast get back started on my afternoon workout possibly today...

Go COWBOYS!!!! T.O., prove them wrong man!!!!The 10th can not get here soon enough!!!

Oh well, my weekly weigh in could have been worse...With me being sick and not up moving around much I will totally accept the 2.5 lbs gain...I will get that back off in no time...Of course I am not happy with it but I think my health this week was alot more important...My husband says that will can start walking as a family in the evenings for a little bit more of a workout, but we will see how that goes...I am going to atleast get back started on my afternoon workout possibly today...

Well I can tell that I am feeling just a tad bit better now...My hunger is finally coming back yesterday and I think that I have gained about 1 1/2 lbs just yesterday alone...I guess that isnt bad considering I havent been working out for almost a week...I need to get back on the right track, but I will give it a couple more days since my strength still hasnt returned...But I am ready I think to move on past this point and was even considering calling next week for my second fill but we will have to see how that goes...I need to get to that sweet spot so I can get back on track

Well I can tell that I am feeling just a tad bit better now...My hunger is finally coming back yesterday and I think that I have gained about 1 1/2 lbs just yesterday alone...I guess that isnt bad considering I havent been working out for almost a week...I need to get back on the right track, but I will give it a couple more days since my strength still hasnt returned...But I am ready I think to move on past this point and was even considering calling next week for my second fill but we will have to see how that goes...I need to get to that sweet spot so I can get back on track

I am still trying to get back up to par...I have no energy for anything anymore...I feel terrible for not getting to my workouts this week, but I just cant do it...Maybe next week...Atleast I am back to work and getting in a little movement, but am only looking forward to getting home and maybe fitting in a little nap...I am still eating right and feel that I should be losing weight anyways no matter how slow, atleast its not a gain this time but there is no telling what Sundays weigh in might hold for me...If I had a rock near me right now I think that i would feel totally comfortable climbing under it in a fetal position for a while:sick....Its gotta come to an end sooner or later!!

I am still trying to get back up to par...I have no energy for anything anymore...I feel terrible for not getting to my workouts this week, but I just cant do it...Maybe next week...Atleast I am back to work and getting in a little movement, but am only looking forward to getting home and maybe fitting in a little nap...I am still eating right and feel that I should be losing weight anyways no matter how slow, atleast its not a gain this time but there is no telling what Sundays weigh in might hold for me...If I had a rock near me right now I think that i would feel totally comfortable climbing under it in a fetal position for a while:sick....Its gotta come to an end sooner or later!!

Its coming off very very slow, but hey atleast its coming off!