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Isabella, It's completely normal! Keep in mind your not eatting like you used to as well! Your body has nothing to actually get rid of, it can take awhile. Mine took about 5 days or so.

Ok, I couldn't wait any longer I called the doctor's office and this is what I found out. I got an AP-L (Large 18) band. The total it can be filled is 14ml. I am currently @ 9.25cc which makes me feel 100% better. When I need a fill it's only .25cc at a time which means if I am doing my math correctly that means I would have 23 more fills @ .25cc before I'd max out. I have been averaging about 10-15lbs a month loss. I only have 73lbs to go before I reach my goal depending if I like where I am at that point. 7 more months or 7 fills if I need them max to get to my weight goal. Wow that's a lot of word vomiting for today! This whole learning process makes me understand more and I should have been more aware of what band I was getting etc. It also is making me think I don't like this new doctor! Yes I am getting close but not for a long time!

Thank you Cindy! I am so proud as well. I have to say it's a lot of will power and exersize that is keeping me losing the weight. I need to find out the band size and how many cc's are in it. I have my monthy appointment tomorrow. I have a list of questions now! The past few months I have gotten .25cc filled that gives me just enough restriction that I am eating what I should be. Then about 4-5 weeks later I notice I am hungry more often the size of my portions are getting bigger etc... I am very strict when it comes to my portions I have measuring cups! But it works!! lol

I just wanted to share my new found favorite soup. Split Pea, if you haven't ever tried it, do it!!! You can put potoates, I used ham, carrotts and oninons and just puree. I am telling you this stuff is great and it sticks with you for at least 3-4 hours.

I was banded 5-14-10, and I got to go home that night which was great. Nothing really major at this point, just had horrible muscle aches in my legs and arms. Liquid Diet seems go be going well, I can't believe it's almost week 2 which I AM SOOO EXCITED about!! Mashed Potatoes here I come! I have been really tired lately though. Anyone else experiencing this? My port incesion is sore too, I think that's normal. I have had some constipation issues too. I took some stool softner and that seemed to do nothing. Any suggestions on that? Thanks all! I hope everyone is doing well too!!:laugh: