marialisa2009
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2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary marialisa2009!
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Hey there! So how's the latest fill going? I hope better! Thanksgiving was tough and I "sampled" but I did work out alot to compensate (partially!). How've you been? I'm curious if you are feeling any restriction yet. I go on Thursday for my next fill and hope it does the trick...I'm afraid it's wishful thinking. How was your Thanksgiving? Hope all is well! Talk to you later!
Sandy
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Hi Maria! Good luck with fill.....my first fill is beyond disappointing and I feel myself sliding into bad habits. Dr. said I could come in this week for 2nd fill...his staff said no availability until January!!!! They were able to squeeze me in on 12/3 but I'm still upset with having to wait that long without any restriction during the most difficult time to diet! Let me know how it goes today!
Sandy
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Thank you so much for your message...I'm leaving in a few min to get my fill done..I'm scared cause I don't know if I even lost a pound!! I'm so glad that I logged on to LBtalk ,you made my day!!! Thanks again I'll let you know how it went...
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Hey there! So sorry to hear about the unsuccessful fills....you must be so frustrated! My first fill doesn't feel like it is giving me any restriction either. I just want to hit that elusive "sweet spot" before all the holiday temptations are thrown my way! I'll keep my fingers crossed that the 16th is a sweet day for you!! Sandy
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hi dear..wow you look good..you're doing great, My 2nd fill didn't do nothing, I,m so discouraged.. the scale don't move I'm going for my third fill monday nov 16th..I'm praying that it will get better,, I thought at 5cc's I would get a little restriction!! Hope it will start doing something soon before I gain some pounds!!!! Anyway you look great.....
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Hey Maria! So, I had my first fill yesterday and was wondering if I would feel more restriction. How are you doing since your fill? Are you losing? I was really discouraged because I had lost 8 lbs. first week post op and then nothing for the next month! Last week I cut my calories way back and was able to lose 4 more lbs. The doc gave me great news... I lost 4 lbs. according to scale but 8lbs. of fat (which means I gained 4 lbs. of muscle!) I was thrilled! I hope all is well and I guess they are right when they say to stop watching the scale!
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Hey Maria...thanks for the compliment on my b/4 and after photos. I pulled up your photos from your public profile and you look AMAZING.
As far as you question on fills. All I can say is everyone is different. If you are struggling, I would say you have not hit your "sweet spot" yet and may need a fill. I, myself, have only had two fills.
Everyone has plateaus. I would always bump my calories up by 200-300 2 days a week if I noticed I hit a plateau. So like on Sunday I would eat 1600 cals and 1100-1200 for Monday, Tuesday and then the 1600 Wed and then go back to my 1100 and stay there. I think adding those extra cals, kicks your body into getting going again.
PM me anytime you feel the need and we'll visit! Karen
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LOL! I keep hearing that we shouldn't continually weigh ourselves (congrats on the -.02!) I jump on the scale every morning and torture myself with the ups & downs (no matter how big or small!) I know it will come off eventually, but I'm thinking the chocolate croissant I ate yesterday is not part of this plan! Are alot of people noticing your progress? I bought size 16 jeans the other day. They fit as long as I don't sit!!!
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Congrats!!! Was this great journey hard at first?( around the 1st and 2nd fill )did you feel any restriction?? Do you remember how much weight you had loss then at that stage?? Great work...
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Boy oh boy!! I'm still the same ...I haven't move on the scale since last time we talked..well -0.2(ha!ha!) so -3.9 since my 1st fill..I'm going for my 2nd fill this monday Oct 26 can't wait..hoping this one will boost this journey!! And you.. Dont give up it might help at your 1st fill.. everybody is different, I wish you well.. GOOD LUCK!!!! PS..At least since my first fill I never felt hungry..:thumbup:
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Hi Marialisa! How is life after your first fill? I'm still stuck on the same number after 3 weeks of eating right and working out! Grrrrr! Two more weeks until my first fill - can't wait! Take care!
Sandy
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Hi again! You're right, we do deserve this. My first fill is 11/5. I'm afraid I'm hoping too much that the fill will "cure" my appetite. I've lost a total of 30 lbs. (pre & post op combined) but nothing for the last 2 weeks! I know it will come off, I need to be more patient - I just can't wait to see results for myself!!! I went to a formal gala with my husband and packed myself into a pair a spanx and a dress that was very daring (for me!). I felt great (aside from the spanx cutting into my gut!)! It was the first time our friends had seen me without a baggy sweatshirt on and the response was almost overwhelming! What do your friends/family say? Have you always been overweight? My kids keep saying, I wonder what you're going to look like! I have no idea - but I can't wait to see for myself!!!
