Dame J

I am a little nervous to get a fill. Last time I had one I was in the hospital the naxt day getting some removed. But it has been a few weeks now and I have less restriction than before so I think I will set another appointment.

I wanted to post this earlier but I have had problems logging on. :mad: Anyway Leslie when I was on Optifast I would make coffee and let it cool or make instant cold espresso and add it to the Optifast with ice in a blender. I would tell myself it was an iced coffee. It actually was the only way I could tolerate the optifast as it was the only thing that could cover the bad taste. With the warmer weather coming an iced coffee Optifast might hit the spot. :mad:

Hey Mr. Yoda sorry about the hair feeling. I got that after I had a soup that was pretty fibrous. Maybe that was it? Anyway I always remember dessert is spelled with two s's because one dessert is never enough (obviously that reminder was post banding but still it works) :mad:

Leslielee Dr. Cobourn seemed to think I was overfilled and so did I. I wasn't able to get down Water and that was a concern. He didn't take the whole fill from Friday out but most of it. I was at 5 and then on friday I was brought up to 5.7. I was fine but I guess it kicked in quick to the point where I was not able to get down liquid. Dr. Cobourn took out some of the fill so I was to 5.4 but I think I was still swollen and I although I was able to get some of the glass of water down it felt bad so he took some more out so I am now at 5.2. Kind of a waste of a fill but I didn't want to take any chances. Anyway we will see how this goes. I am in no hurry to run back for a fill though that is for sure. :eek:

I know what you mean Mandi. I told myself that the band was the only surgery I was going to do on myself. And I hope it is. But then again I see how great other people look after the lifts and things and I think hummm maybe that would be good too. I am in my 20's too and like you I never had that flaunt it part of my life. I think it would be great to live that period at least once in my young life. I don't blame you or judge you for wanting those things

I swear I should really start learning from others before taking it the hard way. Yesterday I went for a fill and it wasn't all that agressive or anything and I was able to drink my glass of Water. Anyway the rest of the day went by and I could drink water and I had a mushie dinner. Anyway last night as I was having a latte all of a sudden BAM I couldn't get it down. I was having the worst discomfort. I thought maybe I was just swollen and after it came back up I was able to get to sleep. Anyway woke up this morning and was not really able to get a glass of water down. I called Dr. Cobourn and he met me at the hospital and hour later. He was terrific. I felt bad cause I found out I pulled him out of a golf game but I was so happy to see him and get it taken care of. Anyway I felt better after and although I am doing okay now I have to admit I am nervous to try anything other than Soup. What a crazy weekend. No more fills! Love Dr. Coubourn though, I was willing to go to my local hospital but I have to admit I am so glad it was him.

I agree with Andrew. I would not be worried about weight loss so much but I would keep an eye on portions and nutrition content of food. As for exersize I would say it is a MUST. For the first couple months I was walking about 30 min every 5 days but after the two months when I felt my body was fully recovered I got into a more complete workout routine. I think it has helped me a lot.

Tagger I was not able to find that product on the shelves but I was told by a friend that some fine, upscale grocery stores carry it. I went to my local food boutique and was unable to find it. I think that you can order it online and they will ship it but I don't know if it is worth all of that. Sorry I guess that was not much help.

Yoda finally some pictures!!! You look great! what a success. :clap2: Don't worry I am sure that you will be slipping into a 12 in no time!

good luck Janice! You will be in good hands.

My Doctor did not know a lot about the surgery so she asked me about it when I told her I wanted to go through with it. After answering her questions she was satisfied that I at least had answers and had done the research. She knows about my weight history and the attempts at losing in the past so she supports it as long as I am informed of risks and all of that. My surgeon also has sent her updates when I go to his office so she at least has an idea of what he has done. Since my surgery I have gone back to my Dr.'s office and I noticed that she now has information booklets on the LapBand procedure.

Well I had been feeling pretty discouraged lately. I have been watching what I have been eating and working out regularly at the gym (my new obsession) . Anyway after doing all this the previous week I did not go down at all. I tried not to let it get to me and I just kept on doing what I was doing. Anyway this week I was down a couple pounds :clap2: and I decided to get the measuring tape out to see if maybe I was loosing there too. Turns out I was! I have lost 5 inches around my hips and 5 inches around my waist. After doing the total measure and adding things up I have lost over 21 inches from my body, legs and arms. So happy to see this. Still have a ways to go but I feel better knowing that things are working.

Mr. Yoda it sounds like a rough start. Glad that you are doing okay now and I am sure with Mrs. Yoda's help you will be better in no time. Just take it easy and be good to yourself.