marni

No, no nasuea....just that feeling of the food wanting to go up and down..... it was quite a relief frankly. It doesn't come back all acidy and stuff. Just how it exactly went down. On the other note. Hang in there. I think this is most frustrating at the begining because we are not sure what we are supposed to feel. My doc said his average patient needs 6-7 adjustments the first year. I thought this just wasn't working for me until this last fill where I can definitely feel a difference. I always question whether I needed to spend $17,000 to achieve these results and I try to remind myself that I would be 30 lbs heavier had I not.

So, I had my fill and I would say I am restricted. I threw up for the first time while eating. I was eating, ever so slowly, picking on some salmon and it just wouldn't go down...... I have to say it was really wierd to throw something up that wasn't digested. It went out just as it went in! So, I am eating much slower and happily much less these days!

You still have post op swelling. I thought it was great too..... Had to remember to drink that darn 4 oz! However, it come back! I even was scheduled for a fill 6 weeks out and didn't get one becuase I still wasn't hungry. THen had 3 3 weeks apart!

I usually drink a Protein shake for breakfast. lunch, some sandwich dinner, pastas, chicken (has to be moist or in sauce), veggies, really anything. Inever really ate red meat but nibble on it now and then. I really don't have a problem with anything to be honest as long as I take it slow. I just eat a lot slower and cautious if it is a food I haven't tried before.

I eat everything I ate before. Burgers are a little bit of a challenge and the crust of a pizza. Just eat slow and you will know if it is not a good choice. CHEW WELL>

So we get to lose our boobs and you get to add manliness! Freakin figures that that is how the world of men and women does indeed work! Yes, I saw that on Oprah too. On the other note, the key is that you were firming it as it went. He said that once the skin is hanging, not the flab, it's too late.

Hang in there. I battled the same way then just poof, there went 3 lbs! Banded 11/29 Hey, I am under a 40 BMI, Yippee!!!

AMEN SISTER! I didn't have the chance to look it at 25 so I am going to now! I joked to the doctor when we were discussing my ideal weight and I said, oh no.....I am getting down to 125 and buff in a Bikini! THEN, I'll let myself go and settle in around 135-140! He laughed. This journey is until the END!

I haven't felt any pricks per se. Sorry.

Ya know, when I went for my IV I thought it totally rediculus to get a shot for a shot so I didn't. However these little numbing shots I do not feel at all. I hate the sensation of him pushing down on the port tho!

Well, I still have that problem. That flab that hangs under the arm UGHHH! I just hate it. My doc said that it won't tone back up after it is hanging like that. But, my great reward at the end of all this will be a date with a great cosmetic surgeon. Im telling you, I went from a busting DD bra to a C is too big. I am going to need implants at the end of this! OH, by the way I wasn't a DD 30 lbs ago, I was when I was at my highest,80+ lbs ago!

I can feel my port. It actually bothers me if I lean up against the counter or something. I just lie on my back, he numbs the area, feels around and then injects the sailine. So I had my third fill and it was a bit enlightening. He says that his average patient needs 6-7 fill adjustments their first year to get it right. I was like, thank god. Here I thought I was not doing well or something and i am only on my 3rd! So, I lost another 3lbs and am still averaging 1 lb a week. He says that is great and a nice clip. I wish it were a bit faster. Hopefully with this or future fills I will get to moving a bit faster.

My doc doesn't do the xray, barium thing but he does make you drink water before you leave. I am going today for my 3rd fill. I think I just need a little. Im afraid of being too restricted!

Well I made an appointment for the fill for tomorrow. I hear all of you but I really have worked sooooo hard to get where I am that I don't want to enjoy or play and gain weight! It will kill me! So, I will fill a little and see how it goes.

I like the band becuase I can eat like a normal person but rely on portion control. That is why I chose the band in the first place. I try to eat more protein while limiting carbs & fats.......

Thank you. I don't really feel they explain this well enough to you. I am going to Napa at the end of the month and think I should get a fill before I go. If not, I think I will not have enough control and probably gain weight!

I feel the same. I just explained it on my other board. Ive had 2 fills and am at 5cc's. After the 1st I felt nothing. After the second I feel it if I eat to big of a piece or too fast. BUT I can still eat a lot. Too much for comfort. AND I am often stomach grumbling hungry. I think I will be calling for another fill!

You hit it on the head. I feel like if I call the dr for another fill, Im failing thus far. Makes sense. Ill call. Like I said, I feel more but still not enough. After the first fill I felt no change. THis time I do feel it if I eat too fast or too large. But, as far as limiting quantity, still not there.

You'd think Id be able to answer that. Since my last fill I havent' lost as much. Id say sone weeks I lose nothing then I lose a few.... it's just not enough! I have 3 retriever/lab mixes and a Lhasa!

Mine get stuck at the top. It is just horrible when you can feel it trying to push up, then down etc.... It just won;t go anywhere! I hate it and try my best to stay calm. Question: How much are you all eating. I was told I should eat 1/2 cup of food and like 1/2 can of a shake if I have that. I would be left very hungry if I only ate 1/2 cup. I am trying to figure out if I need another fill. I think I still eat too much. I remember at the docs when they refused to give me the first fill I was never hungry. Now, I get stomach growling hungry. Please help.

I know what you mean. We have 4 darn dogs!

If you don't like alcohol why bother......but in any case. In the liquer store you can get mudslides & White Russains in premixed bottles. You can also find the mixes where you just need to add the alcohol. I like Blue Hawiians, sweet & nice.... Go to the liquer store and ask. There are many that are premixed.

So, all I need to do is have more sex? Ill let my husband know!

I was told that the carbonation increases the size of the pouch.

I definitely would! I wish I didn't have to pay out of pocket but it was definitely worth it. I also wish I was losing a bit faster. But overall a big fat YES! I love being able to eat what I want and not "dieting". I am so thrilled that I eat "human" portions and feel content. It is better then I ever hoped! banded 11/29/06