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He is really, really good. My scars will be very unnoticable. He sutures from the inside and uses surgical crazy glue on the outside to hold the wound closed. It has a better result of a scar. It was a perfect experience. The only thing that happened was I threw up after surgery, but I always get like that after surgery of any kind. Audree

Hey, if you have restriction without needing a fill, more power to you!!!! Audree

I haven't weighed in but I can tell I lost weight!!! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120655.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120654.jpg

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I haven't weighed in, but I can tell I lost weight by my scar pics! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120655.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120654.jpg

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I have not weighed but I can tell I lost weight!!! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120655.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120654.jpg

Wow, I haven't weighed in, but I can tell I have lost weight!!! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120655.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120654.jpg

Wow, I haven't weighed in, but I can tell I have lost weight!!! http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120655.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/AudreeVas/P1120654.jpg

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I felt the worse the 1st three days too, but it got sooooooooooooo much better. I have no pain now in any way. I am so happy I did it! You will feel so too, just give it about a week. Also, the anesthesia can make you feel really out of it mentally and physcially. Audree

I bought it from my chinese herbalist, but you can check the site http://www.goldvitamins.com/quickslim30.htm I used them pre band and it worked better for me than any prescription appetite control pill! Audree

Yeah, the Chinese Herbalist thing is worth trying. They do things a lot different then they do here. They look at your eyes, tongue, hands, blood pressure, so many different things. I had a hormonal imbalance that he addressed. Keep us posted to let us know how you are doing!!!! Audree

Thanks!! I actually like where I am at and am guessing that this is what the "sweet spot" would feel like. Audree

I bought some Kellogg's Protien water and they have 5 grms of protein. They are designed to use between meals to curb appetite, since protein curbs appetite naturally. It worked for me pre band on my pre op diet!!! Audree

It seems like the Audrey Heburn syle is coming back! I have a 19 year old step daughter who is very on top of hair and fashion. I guess Christina Aguillera is bringing it back. I love that time period. Audrey Hepburn was so elegant. Audree

I lose from top to bottom first too! Audree

Hey Susantunanoodle!!!!! Isn't Dr. Ortiz and his staff GREAT!!!! That homemade chicken broth at the Lucerna spoiled me!!! It was soooooo good!!!!!!! My gas was not as bad as some since I barfed most of it out after surgery!!!! That was the grossest thing!!!!! Make sure you have your heating pad for gas pain. I am scheduling my 6 week fill for Feb. 16, Valentine weekend! I am going to stay for the weekend. I heard somewhere that if they know you are staying overnight, they will be a little more aggresive in the fill since you can easily come in for an unfill immediately. I want to get to the sweet spot or maintain the sweet spot I currently am experiencing!!!! Anyone else around my surgery date want to meet up on Valentines weekend for dinner or something??? Audree

Thanks!!! I had a false start too on Dec. 18 and then finally got my surgery Jan. 5, 2007. I just used the time to get my stuff together and get as prepared mentally as I could. These boards have been invaluble to me! I have learned so much! Audree

I am feeling great!!!!!!!!!! Still super restricted in the morning, like someone is squeezing my stomach with their hand. Breakfast: 1 cup gano mocha coffee and Silk Vanilla Soy milk; 200 calories, 6 grams of protein Lunch: 1/2 cup split pea soup, 70 cal, 9 grams protien 1 cup cream of corn, 120 cal, 4 grms protien (gave me severe gas, bloating, stomach ache and diahrea. I have never been sensitive to corn and this was completley liquid) Snack: Carnation good start and soy milk; 1/4 cup and soy milk; 25 calories and 2 grms protein Dinner: Chicken Tortilla Soup (blended) with a little cheese; 150 cal snack: Dannon Activia yogurt;110 cal, 5 grms protein Total Calories: 800 cal Total Protein: 26+ Vitamins: 1 Tbsp. of Liquid Vitamins( Glacial Milk Walked around Ontario Mills for about 1/2 hour Mood/Energy levels: I feel great this morning!!!! Water=20 ounces, Vitamin Water=20 ounces (125 calories) I also was craving tortilla soup. I bought a bad mix and am boiling it with 7 cups of water. I added a little shredded cheese. I am going to eat the broth and let me family eat the solid stuff. It smells really good!!!!

I am feeling great!!!!!!!!!! Still super restricted in the morning, like someone is squeezing my stomach with their hand. Breakfast: 1 cup gano mocha coffee and Silk Vanilla Soy milk; 200 calories, 6 grams of protein Lunch: 1/2 cup split pea soup, 70 cal, 9 grams protien 1 cup cream of corn, 120 cal, 4 grms protien (gave me severe gas, bloating, stomach ache and diahrea. I have never been sensitive to corn and this was completley liquid) Snack: Carnation good start and soy milk; 1/4 cup and soy milk; 25 calories and 2 grms protein Dinner: Chicken Tortilla Soup (blended) with a little cheese; 150 cal snack: Dannon Activia yogurt;110 cal, 5 grms protein Total Calories: 800 cal Total Protein: 26+ Vitamins: 1 Tbsp. of Liquid Vitamins( Glacial Milk Walked around Ontario Mills for about 1/2 hour Mood/Energy levels: I feel great this morning!!!! Water=20 ounces, Vitamin Water=20 ounces (125 calories) I also was craving tortilla soup. I bought a bad mix and am boiling it with 7 cups of water. I added a little shredded cheese. I am going to eat the broth and let me family eat the solid stuff. It smells really good!!!!

My friend who has been banded a year says pms, premenstrual time, morning, evening, and stress make her band tight. Also, not drinking enough water. If you rings are tight, your band is tight.

I also bought some Quick Slim 30 in case I ever need it post op! It works really good!!! Audree