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That's awesome Humming bird. Thanks for sharing. I'ts so motivational to hear about everyone's NSV I cant wait till I go thru that experience.

Molly & Rachel ~ Congrats on your 1st fills. Im getting closer....10 days away & cant wait. Glad to hear it was a pleasant experience for you both. Keep us posted how much restriction you feel. 2beskinny~ Happy you're doing so good after your fill. Glad you enjoyed your family dinner. Im sure it was a happy occasion for the whole family. Wishing everyone a Healthy & Happy weekend :biggrin:

Welcome Sagreenia & congrats on beginning your journey. Remember to drink all your liquids for the day & get all your protein in also. As you read these threads you will see everyones Dr has a different post-op diet so if you have any ?'s or begin to get hungry call your Dr or nutritionist they will be able to advise you. Walk often as it will really help your recovery & gas pains if you have some. Gas-x helps with the gas pains also. The first couple of weeks is all about healing. At first you will not feel hungry but in several days you will. Remember you have no restriction yet and you will be able to eat pretty much as you did b4 surgery. This time is for you to learn & incorporate new eating habits & make healthier food choices. I really suggest you measure yourself bcuz you might not lose much or any prior to your 1st fill but you will lose alot of inches. Dont keep weighing yourself cuz you might get dissapointed. Remember that this is a journey & it is a slow process at 1st but once you start getting the fills and reach your "sweet spot" the lbs will start to melt off. Best of luck and keep us posted.:biggrin:

Im so glad you posted this. I had come across her blog and somehow I lost the link & could not remember what thread I had found it. Thanks again. She does have so much info and great recipes:thumbup:

Hi Franky, Ive known of him & many of my Dr's speak highly of him. Dr Martin operated on me 6 yrs ago on a hernia repair. I was originally scheduled to see Dr Lourie for the lap-band but they rescheduled me 3 times b4 telling me he did not take my insurance. Dr Martin performed my lap band on July 19th. I had not had this experience 6 yrs back but I think because of Dr Martin seperating from the practice the whole office (all Dr's & staff included) have been somewhat in dissaray. Im staying with Dr Martin because he takes my insurance & my insurance was not able to verify Dr Lourie or Dr Powell. Since I started with him I might as well continue in hopes no more drama with either Dr. Best of luck to you & keep us posted on your journey.

Hi Jillian, I dont now of anyone's surgery being postponed due to low vit D but call your Dr's office & Im sure they will be able to tell you. Best of luck & keep us posted.

Thanks for the info Storm :thumbup: Congrats Shell, I cant wait till I get mine. Hope you get some restriction.

Hi Jillian, I was at that same level but they gave me prescription for 50,000 units 3/wk for 3 mths. Now I take 4,000 daily. This was about 6mths prior 2 me starting on my lapband journey. My levels were fine when they did labs just prior to surgery. I have read that people who are overweight tend to have low Vitamin D & that also prevents your body from absorbing Calcium. Best of luck!

I forgot to ask my Dr's office so maybe you guys can help. Im going for my 1st fill on Aug 31st at 9am. Do I go on an empty stomache? can I have my protein drink b4 I go? I appreciate your help :thumbup:

Stef, congrats on the weight to this date. You are doing so good & you have not had your 1st fill yet. Dont let the scale stress you out. I know how excited you are about getting into the 180's (i cant wait) Enjoy your vacation & dont stress yourself out. Drink lots & lots of liquids and keep making the healthy choices you have been making. Best of luck and have a great vacations :thumbup: Welcome Ryan. This is a great place to get inspired, motivate yourself & to do the same for others. We are all on the same journey and we are here for each other. Keep us posted on how your doing.

Last night was a little easier although I found some grahm crackers & had about 4. I really did not want them but they are like crack. I know that keeping myself full with liquids like Tracy does help alot but last nights battle winner was the "crack" grahm crackers) so then I went for a 2 mile with with my dogs. Every morning I begin w/a 2 mile walk wth my dogs. I love the cool, calm & peacfulness of the early morning and I always thank God for this new day, its beauty & its light & THE CHANCE TO BEGIN AGAIN :thumbup: Each day will only get easier as we grow stronger. Wishing everyone a beautiful day.

Hi girlie, Glad all went well with your 1st fill. Im glad you posted this thread cuz I had been wondering about 1st fills. I get mine on Aug 31st. I spoke to the nurse today & he doesnt use flouro unless something not right. Hope you feel some good restriction. :smile2:

I experienced the same thing but also on my right side(thats where my port is) The numbess from the meds & the swelling is starting to go away but to put your mind at ease you might want to call your Dr. Keep us posted on your progress. Best of luck :smile2:

I can sooooo relate to you. I am in banster hell. I was banded JUly 19th. I have cancer and last week I had to go for my annual CT scans w/contrast(used to be every 3 mths) Im allergic to the dye so I need to take high doses of Prednisone 3 days prior to being tested. I also had to drink 3 bottles of barium. I had forgotten the ravinous hunger associated with it. I have been so hungry since Sat. I keep walking in the kitchen opening the fridge and cabinets looking for something & anything but nothing quenched my craving. All I have is healthy stuff so in a way that was good. Too much of healthy stuff also comes with alot of calories. I increased my exercise past couple of days to burn some of those extra calories and so far this evening seems 2b a little better but Evenings are usually my breaking point. I dont remember how long it usually last but hang in there. Please keep me posted as I will. We can get thru this together.

OMG! Ive heard things like this happen but to think this was just with water? Hope you did not irritate things to much. Hey, at least your looking good girl :eek: starting to turn heads:lol:

Well, I got a call from Angela who is Dr Martins assistant. They opened up his new office which is at the same location (same floor) but right next to the old office. They did indeed know this but were not giving out his info. They have not been able to verify my insurance wth Dr Lourie. They tell me he accepts it but when I called my insurance co they do not. I will be staying with Dr Martin cuz I know he does take my insurance & he's been my Dr for 6 yrs. He had done prior hernia repair. Here is Dr. Martins new tel # 626-765-6405 Best of luck to everyone.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Im 4 wks post-op & I was really struggling yesterday. You are an inspiration. Thanks for reminding me that everyone has their ups & down and that today is a new day & we learn to make better choices along the way. You are an amazing women inside & out.

Hi Stars. Im 4wks post and been hungry for the past 2wks AND have 2 wait another 2 wks for my 1st fill. I had been able to control it and I also fill myself up with water, tea & crystal light. YESTERDAY was a different story. I really struggled all day.:smile2: I kept walking into the kitchen and opening up the fridge and cupboards & was cool till night time. I had some chees...still hungry so then a protein bar...still hungry 2 SF popsicles I also had a headache took a darvocet & fell asleep. In the past I could stick to a diet all day & the evenings were always a struggle. Was I really hungry last night? This morning is a new day & wont let yesterday get me down. I will exercise a little more to make up for the extra calories but cant wait till I feel some restriction. *** I had to take steroids last Thursday for some CT scans cuz Im allergic to contrast dyes & they usually get me really hungry but that was 5 days ago. Hmmmm!!! like I said earlier, TODAY is a new day. Wish everyone a succesful & happy day.

I was unable to burp 1st couple of weeks after surgery then once I passed the liquied stage the burping & hiccups started. I usually get the hiccups 1st thing in the morning or whenever my stomache is quite empty & after the 1st bite or food or even 1st sip of liquids I get the hiccups. I too cant help but giggle when I let the burps come out full force (when Im alone) I was never one who burped & I find it amusing. Now when Im with compnay or in public Now thats a different matter. I for the most part can control it but then there are the surprise attacks that I have no control of and It is embarrasing. I was hoping this was a temporary thing but keep reading people who have been banded for sometime now still burp.....Oh well.

I also have Fibromyalgia/arthritis & symptoms sound the same. I was diagnosed 4 yrs prior to getting banded. I was just banded 4wks ago. I know how frustrating it is not knowing what is wrong. I went years b4 they figured it out. Im praying that you get the answers &test results you need to make your decision. Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Hi Rachel, Congrats on your weight loss. Im excited for your 1st fill & let us know how it goes. I get mine on Aug 31st. I have not weighed myself at home but the inches are coming off. I was able to get into a summer dress from last year. I love this journey that were on. Keep up the great job.

Congrats on the NSV:thumbup: I had mentioned that I decided not to weigh myself but I wish I had measured myself. I have been fitting into clothes that were to tight also. What an awesome feeling. I want to hear how your 1st fill went.

Stay positive. Make sure they give you something for the nausea & liquid meds for the pain. The gas pains can be releived with some gas-x and by walking. Will be praying you have a smooth trip & recovery. Keep us posted.