Doriana

Hello, How are you all doing? Question..... Is anyone combining weight watchers with the band? I was thinking of joining just to help jump start my weight loss. I have not been losing as I have not been well. I'm ready AGAIN!!! Happy holidays!!!!! Cheers, Doriana

Thanks guys.....I still have 14 weeks of coupons from last year and really have nothing to lose by joining. I love the idea of writing down every BLT... (bite, lick and taste) keeps me more accountable like this.... Today was my first day and I'm doing GREAT so far............ Even if I go till my coupons run out....LOL.. Have a great weekend, :hungry:

Yes, I would tell them about the band. It's a wonderful tool and I am so happy to have it... I really need the push from a diet and I know I could do it on my own, but i love being accountable and weighing in every week too.... Thanks..

hello, Hubby and I were just down there on Tuesday. To clear things up, Dr. Joffee has been having terrible back problems. He's going in for back surgery and then most likely he's retiring.... I heard this from Nancy the fill nurse. Have a nice weekend, Doriana

Good Morning, How are you all doing? I'm having a little melt down.... Before band land, I was very much an emotional eater, and I know the BAND does not take that away. Lately, I can't eat enough junk food. I'm up a few pounds and I'm getting so discouraged..... I'm tired physically, mentally and I need a good pep talk. Seems like junk food has no problem getting through this band...lol..... Did anyone order the motivational CD's? Here's the link if anyone wanted to check it out. I was thinking of ordering them, and hopefully they could help with this emotional rollercoaster I'm on.... http://www.bandsterme.com/ I need a friend....:help: ..... Have a nice day. Doriana.

Hello again, Thanks for all your support. This really is the BEST place to come for support. I feel better this morning. Had another bad day yesterday, but today is a new day... I managed to get on the treadmill this morning for 20 min. and this made me feel good. I have to get my -ss back in gear too.... I wish you all a great day.... Stay warm today, as it's supposed to be a very cold/ windy day. Cheers to you all. Doriana :kiss2: :kiss2:

Loriely, I'm feeling much better, Thank you... I also emailed Nancy yesterday and she told me that the heartburn was probably associated with being too tight in the first place and just to watch the types of foods i'm eating from now on. I also made an appt. with the dietician who works at The TLBC, her name is Denise. She's coming over next Friday night. I'm excited about it and I hope she will be able to put me on some type of program......As I'm not eating very well right now. I have to start taking proper vitamins too. I have no idea what to take. Thanks for your concerns and I hope you are feeling better too. Take care, Doriana...

Hello, I just had a defill of 1/2 cc on Friday.....Ever since Friday, I have been experiencing bad heart burn. Does anyone else get this? I don't think it has anything to do with my defill? Seems that everything I drink or eat causes this burning sensation..... Hope everyone else is doing great.... Thanks, Doriana

Thank you... I hope you are feeling better too. I asked Nancy and I was told I didn't have to go on liquids....I don't know, maybe I should have. Take care, Doriana

Hello, Hope you are all doing well today... I'm doing good too. I'm looking for a dietician who specilizes in WLS patients? I would like to start seeing one. Does anyone know of any in the toronto area? Thanks, Doriana

Hi There, How are you all doing? I was just wondering if the TLBC does flouro fills? Do they charge for them? Has anyone ever had one done? I'm asking because for the past 4 days, I have had a really sharp pain on my left side and was wondering if everything is okay with the band??? Thanks, Doriana

Hi Gang,, How are you all doing? Well, hubby and I had our 2nd fill on Tuesday.... She gave us 2 cc's which brings us to a total of 7 cc's... I thought the 2nd fills was so aggressive.... 48 hours later, I was having a hard time with any food. liquids go down, but very very slow. The other night I also had my first PB.... it was so painful!!! I almost cried!!! I called the TLBC yesterday and spoke to Maral. She thinks I may be too tight... I may go down for a 1 cc defill on Monday.... I'm on my way out to the Falls for the weekend and I'm so scared I will not be able to eat anything. I have also been suffering a bad cold/cough. Should I bring some things from home? Maybe some Protein drinks/shakes.... Does it sound like I'm too tight? I don't really have a problem with mushy foods, so I thought if that goes down then I should be fine right? BUT, one should not have to eat mushy foods forever.... For those of you who are pretty much exp'd with TLBC, how were your first 3 fills? Could I omit the 3rd fill if I wanted to? My hubby seems to think that being at 7 cc's right now, is enough restriction for now..... So we may cancel our 3rd fill. Maral also said that 48 hours after your fill, if you are feeling a little tight, Water goes down slow, food slower than normal, then this is the way one would feel right up till their next fill..... I will be leaving for Niagara falls in a few hours and would love someone to repond back to me soon... Thank you so much and have a great weekend. Doriana

Heather, Great advice. Thanks so much. I will work with this fill for a while... I cancelled my 3rd fill today too. I'm feeling much better than friday... At least I could get some food down..... Take care and have a great day. Doriana:p

Hi Heather, She did ask me before the 2nd fill how much restriction I have.... I didn't feel like I had any at the time. Got home from the Falls yesterday, and I think I may be okay now.... I ate a little nothing got stuck this weekend... I may just hold off for the 3rd fill or just see how the next 2 weeks play out.. Thanks so much for all your support. By the way, you are doing GREAT.... Your stats are amazing.... How often do you get fills now? What level of fill are you at right now??? Take care, Doriana

Thanks so much for all your replies... I will have some taken out on Monday. Wish me luck for this weekend... Doriana....:kiss2:

So, I should get 1 cc taken out??? It's obvious that things will not get looser right? Thanks for your quick reply. Doriana

YODA, I've done that before... I know you feel...you poor thing..... I've had this terrible cough and I can't shake it.. Take it easy. Doriana

Thank you Yoda... I'm on my way to my second fill right now..... Thanks for your support.... Have a great day. I'll check back later on. Cheers, Doriana:kiss2:

Hey Guys, Good luck to all of you starting the Pre-diet..... I'm sure you will all do fine. I'm going for my second fill tomorrow and let me tell you.... I have been eating..So, I hope that I feel some kind of restriction soon. Yoda/Cloe, Is it normal to gain a couple of pounds since my first fill? I'm up 2 pounds, and I know why.... I have been eating...... It's so HARD!!!!' Have a great week, Doriana

They are very good and very filling. I had just one...lol.. Thanks again. Doriana:hungry: :hungry:

I just have some of these in the oven... Can't wait to try, "just one"...LOL.. thanks for the very easy recipie.. Cheers, Doriana

Hello friends.. How are you all doing today? Hubby and I go for our 2nd fill next week. We are already at 5 cc's... I'm not sure what the TLBC gives for your 2nd and 3rd fill? Do they bring you up to the maximum capacity? What happens after your 3rd fill? After having 3 fills, should one get to goal weight? How long after your 3rd fill could you get another one??? I'm still confused about the fills.. I feel little restriction at this point. I know that we are supposed to wait and see after the 3rd one, but yesterday was the first day that I could EAT....I did EAT, I didn't feel full at all....??? Is this normal??? Thanks and have a good night. Doriana.

Yoda, Thank you so much for your quick reply!!! I will wait and see what our 2nd fills brings...... How many cc's are you at now? What type of band do you have? You have definatley answered all my questions!!!!!! Have a good night.. Doriana

My weakness has always been SWEETS!!!! :hungry:

Hi Yoda, Take care and be careful driving to work... It's very slippery out there. Cheers to a GREAT day. Doriana..:kiss2: