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I'm able to go every 2 weeks too I hope it makes finding my "sweet spot" that much easier..

The "thinking about it" was the worst part! And I'm not a huge fan of getting shots! I was scared when she came at me..and she told me that (while she was giving me the fill) I could let go of the exam table.. easypeasy!

Wow that's not good .. I had 3cc's put in my band ..6 weeks after surgery.. don't feel anything yet ..but I'm not upset because I get to go back on June 23rd for my 2nd fill.. I think slower is better..

I had my 1st fill today at it was easypeasy! :thumbup: It was the overthinking about it which was the worst part.. It felt like any other blood test-type shot ..and I could feel it go through the hard part of the port..didn't hurt, just felt strange! No biggie!

When I eat and maybe just a little bit to much ..I get a pain in my side (above my hip) and it's almost like a runners cramp. I've looked at pictures of where the band is..but I was wondering if it could be my 'pouch' feeling full.. giving me this pain.. Anyone else have this? Thanks!

Wow that's great that your starting early :thumbup: ..what is your Pre-Op diet? Everyone is so different..

I've been so good at working out.. for the past month it's been 3 days a week and it's been great for my mind/body..I didn't think I would have to stop during pre-op..but I haven't gone at all.. I don't feel that great without carbs/sugar ..and I think working out and all of that would make me feel worse.. I'm getting back to the gym as soon as I can after surgery.. Good luck!!:thumbup:

Oh and I've lost about a 1lb a day so far .. which is great! :laugh:

I started my 11 day Pre-Op diet on 4/11 and my surgery is on 4/21.. almost there! I'm drinking three Protein shakes a day and can have raw veggies (which I spray with lite dressing) ..sugar free fudge pops and all the Water I can drink. The 1st few days were pretty hard..but it's a little bit easier now.. I would suggest maybe cutting down on carbs before you start ..so it won't be so shocking to your system.. I really wish I had done this.. Good luck! :thumbup:

Laurie- That's so funny!! That's who I'm working with too! Dr. Tishler in Glastonbury.. such a small world.. I'd love to hear your experience with him (since your only a few days away!) .. I have my Pre-Op appt with him on 4/2 ..Did you recently have your Pre-Op? I'm curious to see how long it takes from Pre-Op to surgery.. :tt1: Lot's of good wishes to you!! Keep in touch!

Hi Laurie! I'm from CT too ..where are you getting the surgery done? I don't know of any support groups in your area.. The Hospital I'm working with is Hartford Hosp and they have support groups on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. I had to go to two as apart of my pre-op and they were very helpful!! Check out my blog and there's a whole bunch of other blogs that I have on the right hand side.. It's a great bunch of bloggers and we're all in this together supporting each other.. Take care! Kristen ps- Yay for your date being so close!! :tt1::thumbup:

update to my other post.. paperwork was submitted on 3/11 called Cigna and they told me the paperwork had arrived on 3/16..and could take at least 2 weeks from that date to hear anything.. i got the call today 3/23 and i'm approeved by Cigna!! :smile: so call, bug them and get to the bottom of it ..i think it speeds up the process..:thumbup: