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I think everyone varies on their weight loss. There is no "normal" weight loss. And I recommend following your doc's instructions . . .my thoughts are that we pay these guys a lot of money to do what they do, so we better have faith that they know what they're talking about!

Best wishes and we'll look forward to hearing from you "after"!

Excellent post! You're the best! I love your reasoning and your determination. Thanks for sharing.

You rock! :-)

You can do it. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start where you are. Keep us posted!

My doctor has me use No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast. It works really well for me. Good luck finding something that works for you.

This fill did not hurt at all. The first one was .. .uncomfortable. I still would not call it painful, but I felt it. This one . . .piece of cake! Now hoping for the feeling of restriction . . .liquids today and tomorrow and soft on Sunday . . .now at 4cc in a 10 cc band. Have a great weekend everyone!:smile2:

Yesterday was my first fill and it went just fine. Not quite painless, but not a big deal either. My doctor does this with the xray tech. So he initially put some in, checked with the x ray as I swallowed, then removed some. Left me with 2cc. I was on liquids after the fill and then all day today, soft foods tomorrow and back to food on Monday. I am being super careful - small swallows. I don't want any trouble. In fact when I went in, I asked him to be a bit conservative with the fill because I've been doing so well and didn't want to go extreme. I am hoping this will jump start my weight loss again. I know my weight loss is long term, and I'm in it for life BUT we do have a family wedding on the 16th of this month and I have a certain dress in my closet I would like to wear . . .however, I do have a back up dress in case it doesn't fit . . I tried it on last night and my hubby and I were both pretty skeptical . . I'm in it, but I certainly would not wear it anywhere looking like that! Oh well . .little by little and decision by decision . .. we'll get there. And I thank you all again for posting your first fill experiences - I was so at ease because I knew what to expect - piece of cake! Have a great weekend everyone.

What an amazing journey and thanks for sharing with us. YOU are amazing! Congratulations.

Ditto to all above, jlg. It sounds like you've come through to the other side and your head is right where it needs to be. Come on here for support any day . .. we'll be here for you. Thanks for sharing your story.

I used no sugar added Carnation Instant Breakfast for protein shakes. I boiled a chicken in a pot with seasonings and froze it in 1 cup servings. When I warmed it up, I would add Beneprotein. I also like Syntrax Nectar - available in many flavors. Good luck

I am in the same boat as you ceb, had my first fill and find that I'm hungry within a couple of hours after I eat. Going for my 2nd fill tomorrow.

Good information and congratulations on nearing your bandiversary . . ..how great! :-)

I'm sorry you are having this trouble. It sounds like you are thinking it through and dealing with things as best you can, sounds like a good plan. Best wishes and keep us posted.

I don't know naya .. .have you called your doc? Sounds like it's time to call - that's why we pay them. Best wishes.

Good for you! And thanks for sharing.

Good idea on the nausea meds .. I actually got a flu shot for the first time EVER this year . ..I just thought if it would help me avoid the throwing up flu, it was worth it. Hope you are on the mend and can enjoy your weekend.

Ditto to sandra's post. You're the best! And congratulations.

Someone posted earlier asking if we had named our band . ..I have. I haven't shared it with anyone but my husband, but for you, my friends, here you go. My band's name is J. Geils . .and you would have to be as old as me to get it. The J. Geils Band . . .goofy I know, but it keeps me amused!!:cursing:

Ditto to qtney1 .. about 5 days for pain meds, then I was still doing liquid Tylenol . . but I read that some people are just a day or two and they're off the pain stuff . .. everyone is different. I really think that the more you walk, the better you'll feel. Best wishes!

Thanks for updating and sharing. Wow . . whirlwind is a good description - congratulations on everything good in your life! Keep in touch - I know you'll knocl off those last 8 pounds!

You're the best! My mom is a huge baseball fan . . .she watches every game that she can, so she's enjoying these playoffs too.

Welcome aboard, piper! Best wishes for a speedy recover too.

Good attitude, melting, today is a new day!