Maurdan

I've been wondering about the eating between meals thing. I'm so used to being told to eat 3 meals and 2 Snacks that now I don't know what to do. Maybe I'll do a poll...

Honestly, I was so happy to have 2.5cc I forgot to ask how soon I'd be able to go back. I just assumed that would do it. But I'm not feeling it at all. I'm hoping, hoping, hoping I will when I move to solids on Tuesday.

Well, I just got back from my first fill a little bit ago. The doctor was awesome, but the fill wasn't smooth. It wasn't terrible either, though! Apparently, my port is deep in and she had a hard time finding it. I thought I did it under fluoro, but it sounds different than others' experiences; it was still difficult. It hurt the first time she put the needle in so she sprayed me again and the second time it went in. I kept praying she'd find it. Finally, she said she thought she had it and that if she was able to remove fluid it meant she was in. Thankfully, she was able to insert and remove fluid! We were both relieved at that point. She ended up putting 2.5cc in, which thrilled me. I was afraid she would only put 1cc in. I'm on clear liquids for two days and full liquids for two more days. I just ate a sf jello and didn't feel restricted, but I'm hoping that's just because it's liquids. Unless, I'm still waiting for that stuffed feeling. But I'm happy I got as much as I did and I really hope the scale starts going down again! As for my port, I'm sure it's all the fat covering it! But, I do still feel a bit weird when I bend over and I have major scar tissue at the incision. It's very hard. I may e-mail my doc about it.

Well, I just got back from my first fill a little bit ago. The doctor was awesome, but the fill wasn't smooth. It wasn't terrible either, though! Apparently, my port is deep in and she had a hard time finding it. I thought I did it under fluoro, but it sounds different than others' experiences; it was still difficult. It hurt the first time she put the needle in so she sprayed me again and the second time it went in. I kept praying she'd find it. Finally, she said she thought she had it and that if she was able to remove fluid it meant she was in. Thankfully, she was able to insert and remove fluid! We were both relieved at that point. She ended up putting 2.5cc in, which thrilled me. I was afraid she would only put 1cc in. I'm on clear liquids for two days and full liquids for two more days. I just ate a sf jello and didn't feel restricted, but I'm hoping that's just because it's liquids. Unless, I'm still waiting for that stuffed feeling. But I'm happy I got as much as I did and I really hope the scale starts going down again! As for my port, I'm sure it's all the fat covering it! But, I do still feel a bit weird when I bend over and I have major scar tissue at the incision. It's very hard. I may e-mail my doc about it.

I thought I'd post this here, too. You all have helped me so much with your posts and I really appreciate it. I usually lay low here, but I wanted to share my experience. I just got back from my first fill a little bit ago. The doctor was awesome, but the fill wasn't smooth. It wasn't terrible either, though! Apparently, my port is deep in and she had a hard time finding it. I did it under fluoro but it seems like it wasn't the same as others' experience; it was still difficult. It hurt the first time she put the needle in so she sprayed me again and the second time it went in. I kept praying she'd find it. Finally, she said she thought she had it and that if she was able to remove fluid it meant she was in. Thankfully, she was able to insert and remove fluid! We were both relieved at that point. She ended up putting 2.5cc in, which thrilled me. I was afraid she would only put 1cc in. I'm on clear liquids for two days and full liquids for two more days. I just ate a sf jello and didn't feel restricted, but I'm hoping that's just because it's liquids. Unless, I'm still waiting for that stuffed feeling. But I'm happy I got as much as I did and I really hope the scale starts going down again! As for my port, I'm sure it's all the fat covering it! But, I do still feel a bit weird when I bend over and I have major scar tissue at the incision. It's very hard. I may e-mail my doc about it.

Well, I just got back from my first fill a little bit ago. The doctor was awesome, but the fill wasn't smooth. It wasn't terrible either, though! Apparently, my port is deep in and she had a hard time finding it. I thought I did it under fluoro, but it sounds different than others' experiences; it was still difficult. It hurt the first time she put the needle in so she sprayed me again and the second time it went in. I kept praying she'd find it. Finally, she said she thought she had it and that if she was able to remove Fluid it meant she was in. Thankfully, she was able to insert and remove fluid! We were both relieved at that point. She ended up putting 2.5cc in, which thrilled me. I was afraid she would only put 1cc in. I'm on Clear liquids for two days and full liquids for two more days. I just ate a sf Jello and didn't feel restricted, but I'm hoping that's just because it's liquids. Unless, I'm still waiting for that stuffed feeling. But I'm happy I got as much as I did and I really hope the scale starts going down again! As for my port, I'm sure it's all the fat covering it! But, I do still feel a bit weird when I bend over and I have major scar tissue at the incision. It's very hard. I may e-mail my doc about it. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I go for my first fill tomorrow. I can't wait. I just hope I get restriction, even if it's a little.

I'm so glad you wrote this! Your post and pics were what I was thinking of when I sent the post. Your loss is amazing. The motivation thing is what's getting me right now, but now I feel better. I get my first fill Friday so hopefully that will help, too.

For those of you who lost over 100lbs in a year or year and a half... Did you hit the ground running, losing since week 1? Did anyone not really start losing until your first fill? I'm stalled and go for my first fill on Friday and I'm hoping I'll have amazing results like you all. I feel like I'm already behind on the race though!

I e-mailed my doctor about ibuprofen because Tylenol was NOT working on my headaches. His assistant told me that it would be fine to take ibuprofen. The conflicting information (as always!) concerns me a bit, but I'd rather take one dose of ibuprofen than multiple doses of Tylenol to get the same effect.

Just wanted to make sure any December bandsters who haven't been on lately know that most of us are posting in the December bandsters in February thread. Seems easier to keep up.

Oops, didn't know this thread had opened. I was waiting for a link to be posted. Glad I checked! As for hunger, I've been hungry all day yesterday and today. I don't know what's up. Thank god I go for a fill Feb. 9th. I feel myself slipping into old habits. :confused: I'm going to try and up the exercise this upcoming week to see if that helps. I also need to find a high-Protein, fast and easy Breakfast food. Any suggestions?

Kirsten, maybe you could post the link here and in the original December bandsters thread so everyone knows where we are?

I totally get where she's coming from. I think I would have run away. No offense against him or anyone else involved in their church. I just wouldn't be the right fit for someone who is.

What kind of elliptical machine do you have and where did you get it? I can't seem to get my ass to the gym so I'm wondering if I'd be better off just having a machine at home.

Maybe we should post this thread in the Dec. bandsters thread to remind people? Or are we going to start a December Bandsters in February thread?

I'd love to go back to Mexico, but financially it makes more sense for me to have my fill here. I used Fillcentersusa.com to find a fill doctor. However, Dr. Rumbaut's office also gave me a list of doctors who would do my fill. I went with fillcentersusa after reading about them here.

My fill is Feb. 9th and I can't wait. Though, I went to Carrabbas last night and did excellent! Only two pieces of bread (couldn't resist, but didn't have 5+ pieces like normal), half the salad, 3/4 of one chicken breast and some zucchini. I was proud of myself. I did have alcohol, though. I had some last weekend and then this weekend. Is there a reason we can't have alcohol beyond the breaking down of Vitamins and empty calories? I don't drink often (though it doesn't seem like it from this post, I really don't, it's my birthday) but once every few months I do like to go out and have a few. Do you think I'll be ok?

Ok, I am trying so hard to chew my food between 28-40 times, but it seems impossible. Every time I start chewing that much, it seems like the food just slides down my throat before I'm done. Am I doing it wrong? I feel so silly asking, but I don't want to get food stuck.

Well, I made my first fill appointment today for February 9th. I can't wait! I feel like I don't have any restriction and I'm so scared I'll gain back what I've lost by slipping into old habits.

Are you going for a fill? I wish I could go back for my first fill, but I just can't afford it (plane fare, hotel, and days off work). Let me know how it goes!

God, I'm so glad I'm not the only one fighting the nighttime snack thing. I do so well all day then sometimes I feel like it goes to hell after dinner. I've tried buying better snack foods and I got rid of my weaknesses (string cheese, etc.). I'm on solids now so I'm hoping it will make a difference.

I had to do 10 days and it was really hard for me. The first few days were ok, then about the 3-5th day I had a very hard time, emotinally really. Then it seemed to get better for a couple of days, then by the 8th day I was very cranky. However, I am so glad I had to do it. It really helped me with surgery I feel and the liquid stage after surgery was a lot easier for me since I could have all sorts of liquids and not just clear liquids. I felt like I was getting a treat. :confused:

I think I definitely need a fill. I am able to eat too much. I'm still working on the stopping when I'm satieted and not full but it's a hard one. If I were losing and felt like I had restriction I'd wait until I stopped losing before getting a fill. As it is, I am planning on one as soon as I am able (two weeks I think).

Thank you everyone!