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I go today to TJ for my 1st fill! I'm excited since I am getting hungrier everyday. I dropped weight but I do not know how much. I chose not to weigh myself until today with Dr Carmen.

I love it! Thank u!!!

I too liked the recipies! THX!!!

Im not too sure bout that one... I drank Isopure clear protien drinks during my 1st wk & I really think I helped me drop weight faster. I had a BMI of 31 to start & knew my loss would be slow. Why wait? I'd get a second opinion...

I too had an incision that wouldn't heal. It was the largest one of them all (camera hole). People kept saying it was infected & since it was done in TJ I had no one to ask other than my own insurance/physician. I cleaned it with alcohol & peroxide daily, still ooze. So, I started taking penicillin I had in my medicine cabinet. Then 2 days ago I put fresh aloe on it & it was like magic, its dry! I don't know why I didn't think of Aloe sooner....

I'm only 2 wks & 2 days out & I'm to start mushies and I feel I can eat a whole lot more. I'm scared to start eatting too because I'm afraid it will bring cravings back & all the hard work will have been for nothing. I get a fill Nov. 6th and can't wait.

I was told not to diet. But, for myself I fasted 48 prior to surgery. Fresh veggie juice day 1 and Water day 2. I think I didn't have to diet because my BMI was low. But, I can also say I am feeling great with no complications! Go with yuor gut. Good luck!

I didn't have any catheter or tubes when i woke up & am not even sure there were any ever other than in my throat...maybe, but I'm not 100% :thumbup:

That is so wonderful for you! I have only lost 10 pounds but I only did a 48 hr fast pre surgery & I only have 30-40 to lose. I understand it will take longer for me and I'm ok with that. I'm sad to see my boobs shrink as well but that too was expected so I am thinking of an augmentation next year. I returned to work 1 week after gurgery and I could tell right away my uniform was not as tight as before. It definetely is a huge motivator! Can't wait till my 1st fill. Unfortunately it won't be until mid-Nov. since I am going to Europe & I don't want complications abroad... Good Luck! We are on our way!!! BTW: you know you are our big sister since you went Oct 1st, right? :thumbup:

I too felt the same way the day of & I asked myself did I want to keep looking like this.... & made up my mind. I think everyone has last min jitters especially if you go to Mexico! I'm very happy and already see results. I feel my clothes much looser. :thumbup:

That's what I read too but I wasn't sure if 4cc's was correct... I guess it must be. Sweet, I was hoping for a small band so that I didn't need too many fills... I guess I will try 3.2 cc's. Thx!

What part of MX? With who? And, where will you fill? Thx! Me: Dr. Corvala, TJ, MX (fills will be in TJ too)

Erika, Which band did you get & how many cc does it hold? I have the Inamed, & was told it is 10cm but I'm not sure how much it holds in cc's. How was your restriction after your 1st fill?

The key word is moderation. You figure 100 cals for every shot & 100 cals for 5 oz of wine... Don't forget the calories in the mixers. You do the math.

I went to MX for $6250 & fills are included during the 1st yr. You only pay $100 for x-rays...

I'm game if you get enough people together! And, the price is right...

I can realte. I get so burned up when people tell me I don't need it... I have been on every diet since jr. high school. I lost, I gained. I love food & can't stop eatting. I needed something to mk me feel full before I over do it. I eat cause I don't want to throw it away... I eat cause I'm board or want to try something new. I don't expect to lose too fast either but I a sure am gonna keep the torch lit. I didn't pay 6K for nothing... Which Dr did you see in MX?

I'm still on liquids until Sat. I am starting to get hungry even though I have a protien shake in the am... I juice fresh veggies (carrots, celery, cucumber, beets, jicima, apple). I was board of the broth... I think I have too much time on my hands & that's the reason I was banded in the 1st place (boardom eatting). Hopefully after I return to wk tonight I will feel better & be busy. I haven't started to work out, I don't want to pop a stich. Any ideas on when a good time to start is?

I'm day 8 post op. No pain whatsoever. :thumbup: I learned how to blow the air out of my chest (which only happens when I consume) when i feel preasure. I am ready to return to work. :tt1: I am afraid I am starting to get hungry though. I only did a 48 hr fast prior to my surgery, and I am still on liquids until Sat. :tt2: I want to get my $ worth since I am a self pay I hope I didn't throw it in the toilet... I am going to Europe the 2nd wk of Nov. and won't get a fill until I return, I sure hope I can remain strong!

I agree & bought a tub, but for your 1st week it was a God send... Where else are you gonna get 40 grams of protien on a liquid diet? :thumbup:

Hernia's seem to be a common thread in obesity/over eatting...

My experience hass been that it's not that anyone has been mean, just less responses and replies when your BMI is low... :thumbup:

That's funny cause I paid $6k in MX got car to hospital transportation a hotel room for my 2 guest everything needed for surgery... Fills are free for the 1st yr I need only pay for x-Ray and, I got a follow up call from the person who set this all up! I'm doing great 6 days post op! I think if you pay more than $6500 in TJ it's too much...

that's not true at all. 40grams of protien in every bottle.

I haven't tried the shake I'm only on day 5 post op. I did however purchase 3 bottles of the clear drink & they were amazing! It was the only way to implament protien in my diet during the liquid week. No it did not curve my appetite the swelling from surgery did. No it's not a weight loss suplament it's a source of high protien. Add it to your daily plan to get your recomended intake of protien. I plan on buying a tub of the powder & I will buy a couple cases of the clear. I found it cheap on drugstore.com good luck