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:laugh:Good for you in starting a new running program. Wow.. I do not know if I could do that. As for what you are eating ;been there as well. But remember this LAP-BAND® is a tool; so you need to follow the rules to let it work right. Call your Dr.'s office and talk to them on what is going on. They may want you to have a fill sooner than later. Also, I am keeping a food diary again; it is helping me keep track on what I am eating and paying attention that I am getting my Water and Protein in everyday. I still have a Protein shake every day. Watch Bariatric TV. these two ladies are awesome and really have good advice and help me keep going on this wonderful journey. Keep us posted ; this forum is for us through good times and rough times. I am there for you. Date of surgery: June 30th 2009 Dr. Connie Campbell CMC Manchester Nh:laugh:

:thumbup:Hi all, Been real busy this past month in stepping up my excercise and really watching what I eat. I go for another fill on the 24th of this month. My weightloss is finally stepping up again by 2 pounds so far; and my clothes are starting to get lose again. Going to the Pre-Op meetings to see Post -Op friends and going to the Post -Op meetings are really helping. Trying new Protein shake recipes and recipes have helped too...LindaBefood website has some wonderful recipes that you all should try! Have a great day everyone. Banded: June 30th 2009 CMC Manchester NH Dr. Connie Campbell

Okay, did not have a fill last month because of Have a fill next week. Hope my weight starts going again, even though I have been losing inches my weight has stalled as for loss. Working on excercising and watching what I eat. Any other suggestions? What are all doing for Thanksgiving? Banded: June 30th 2009 Dr. Campbell CMC NH

:cool2:Thank you guys for all your thoughts. I need to write down what I am eating and also watch my portion sizes. I have another fill the end of the month sooner if I think I need one. My doctor did not want to give me another fill last week because of the heart burn troubles I was having. Though I feel it is more because of my allergies and asthma that has kicked up. I feel better this weekend and need to watch my portion sizes because I can eat more than I should. Iam just talking one day at a time. And watching on how quiclkly I am eating. I tend to eat fast. Good luck guys! Cece1418 Banded: June 30th CMC Dr. Campbell

Hey everyone, been alwhile since I have talked just wondering how everyone is doing out there. I have lost 30lb.s since the surgery. But I feel I am losing steam. My weight keeps going up and down by 2 pounds. Need to get my head around this life style again. Excercise more and write down what I eat. Have a fill for next week. Just need some support. Cece Banded: June 30th 2009 Dr. Campbell CMC NH:bored:

Good advice MustLooseIt, Take it slow and check with the doctor. I just had my first fill on Friday and it went well. But I msut say I could feel the fill as she put it into me. I can feel the fill more. I am eating less; but I have to be honest I still think about food at times because Of my love for cooking. I have a glass of tea or water instead or try to do alittle walking or working in the garden. My doctor just gave me the okay to do a white water trip in Mass. this weekend. I am excited about going. Hopefully this time I will not fall out like I did last year. I am trying to more trail hiking with my 11 year old also. Trying to find different ways to fit excecrsing in during the day. What are your favorite excecises to do during the day everyone?

Thank you Gatorgal ,for the advice! It helps me also. Banded 06/30/09 Dr. Connie Campbell CMC

Happiness1, Don't get discourged. The weight well start coming off again. I really do believe our bodies have to keep readjusting themselves from with the new weight loss. Keep up with the excercises and keep a food diary! That will keep you honest with yourself. Listen to your body as well to when it is full. Are you taking Protein shakes still or protein Water? I have asked people in our post-op meeting and many take a proiten shake still everyday. Maybe that will help also. Keep up the good work and I will be thinking of you. urs9999 thats great! I can still eat alittle more than I like to but feel the fill better than before. Still get the munchies alittle and find I just drink more liquids, to keep my mind off of being hungry. Banded: 6/30/09 Dr. Connie Campbell CMC

Had my fill Friday and could feel the fill going in. It was a weird feeling. Dr. Campbell put in 6.08 ounces in. Can tell I have more. Doing okay with it. Can not wait till I can have mushies on Tuesday. Have hit 20 pounds and my clothes are really starting to get looser.Been okayed to ride my motercyle, which is great. Also okayed to do my white water trip in Mass.this coming Friday. Life is good.

Hi guys, I was banded June 30th and so far I have lost 18 pounds so far. I am having my first fill this Friday. I forgot to ask how much fill I have right now. I can say this I can eat right now almost anything but have to eat slowly and if it is a small piece of bread it has to be toasted really well to eat it. All you advice is really helpful . Thank You. Banded 06/30/09 CMC Dr. Connie Campbell

Thank you. I know I have 10cc lap-band. Did you take any protein on those days? Banded 06/30/09 CMC Dr. Connie Campbell

Thanks guys for the info. Hope since your fills things are going okay with you all. I have my fill next Friday and I have to say I am not worried so much about the needles and such. ( never has bothered me about needles) I am more worried about the after effects with the fill. ( I have to be on 2 days of liquids, 2 days of liquids and pudding, cream of rice and protein drinks and then 2 days of mushies again. I should lose some weight? My post-op meeting ( we have once a month post op meetings at CMC Catholic Medical Center ; which are a great help ) I had a friend that had to go back the next day and had lost 8 pounds in 24 hours because he could not keep anything down. He of course is fine now. And that of course is a worst scenerio. But you know it is the fear of the unknown. I am currently stuck at a 18 weight loss. I feel good and I am happy with the lost but need to concentrate less on the scale; more on health; and I guess and more on how I feel and such. Have a great weekend everyone!