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I'm glad you enjoyed it!

My first fill is a week from today and I'm a little nervous about it. I'm not squeamish about needles, but my port still gets pretty sore from time to time, so I'm not sure how fun it's going to be.

I hope you have a good week, too.

hi, been waiting for week 3 of your utube blog - where are you - are you ill???? jude x

Hey, surgery went well!!! I had no abdominal pain at all however i did have gas pain in my neck and shoulders. That lasted a few days but I was feeling almost normal by the end of the week. The hardest part was post op week 1. That was hell week (fluids only) but I lost 15 lbs in the first 10 days. That's a hell of a jump start and it keeps you motivated to see it keep coming off. I'm excited to wear cute clothes

Good luck with your surgery!!! Your day is almost here.

I have only had four. The first was 1cc and the other two were 3/4cc's and last Friday I had 1cc. I feel very little restriction. I mean very little, almost nothing...How many did you have before you started to feel restriction?

So I had surgery on 10/15/2010 in TJ with Dr. Huacuz and he was absolutely wonderful. He pretty much catered to my every need, and he is definitely Dr. McDreamy for sure lol but I mean super nice!

So before surgery I weighed in at 274lbs on Friday 10/15/2010 and now it’s Tuesday, almost 4 days after surgery and I have lost 11 lbs. I weighed myself this morning at 263lbs. I will give an update probably once a week and will post pictures soon.

I have a vacation coming in April 2011 to Los Cabos San Lucas and I would love to be fitting into a bathing suit by then! We'll see, it will definitely be a challenge but I am up for it!

Good Luck to you all!

hi! I'm answering your question about restriction. everyone is different so there is no rule book on it....but for me perfect restriction is being able to eat ALMOST anything (cant do sandwiches...but if I wanted I could do toast or something like that) I eat about 1/2 c to 3/4 c of food and am satisfied for about five hours. I have been filled really tight and did not like that at all! I have lost 65 lbs since may and have 30 more till goal!! good luck! and don't get discouraged....the green zone will find you!

Hi Eileen,I think your 39 pounds is fantastic.The fact that your weight is consistently going down is great. I'm not sure there is a "should" have as far as how much we each should lose. I really had not calculated it, but since you asked, I sat down and charted it out . I'm in week #14 & have lost 50 # including pre-op (10 #). My losses are a bit lower recently compared to August. I'm 183 at my morning weigh in. I still weigh every day - bad I know, and I'm not going to the gym, but I walk at least a mile every day. I have no complaints. I realize my loss is probably above average and I'm glad for that - I just don't want that to be discouraging for anyone else. I wish I could get to a gym like you do, I know that has to be firming up areas that need it . . I have pretty bad bat wings and my belly just doesn't want to go down as much as I would like. . ..ah well . .. in time! Thanks for keeping in touch! Rose

Thanks for responding to my blog. I am at the gym 3-4 times a week. I write my weight down on a log every Sunday. I look at 10lbs intervals only because if I had to look at the "LARGE" picture, I think I would get too discouraged.We think alike . Keep up the good work.

My dermatologist actually told me that her sister and her friend used my plastic surgeon and were super happy with him. My lap band surgeon knew him and gave him the thumbs up and my friend had a friend who used him and was happy. The tubs and drains really aren't a big deal at all. They sound much worse than they are. THe breast ones usually come out within 48 hours. It's really scary making the decision but I am so happy with it already! Everyone says that breast reduction patients have the most satisfaction out of any plastic surgery patients and they always wonder why they waited so long. I have perky breasts now and fit into regular clothing and bras. I can wear a strapless bra now (after my 6 weeks of having to wear the surgical bra). I could never even dream of that before! Go get a consult, just make sure it is with a reputable surgeon and have them aggressively pursue your insurance covering it. Please let me know if you have more questions Good luck!

Hi, I am from Topeka also. I just got banded last week.

Hi boshie thanks for responding to my blog, I have been banded since feb 10 of this year, and I do drink coffee like everyday, but I guess I irratated it, and that is why I was having a hard time eatting and drinking. I am now going to be on a liquid diet to calm things down for a couple weeks. I am sure I will be fine soon.

Hi Laura, I am doing well - thanks for checking. I had first fill on October 1st, but am not feeling restriction. I'm scheduled for 2nd fill on the 22nd. How are you doing? I like your new profile picture. We have a wedding this weekend and I'm hoping to fit into a dress I have in my closet . . .but I'm not sure so I have a backup dress. We'll see. I hit 50 pounds last week - woo hoo! Thanks for keeping in touch! Rose

Hi. Surgery was on Monday. I am recovering at my parent's for a week or so and then heading back home. Doing well. The gas pain is kicking my ass a little, but getting better.

As to the hating pictures, I understand. I took some "before" pics that are HIDEOUS. I would not worry looking at your avatar though. Va Va Voom!!

I have a 10cc band also. I went for a fill on last week on the 7th and it's my first time feeling some real restriction. It's been so frustrating for me because I am only at 5.5 cc's and my sister that weighs 240 pounds is at 6.4 cc's and it would seem the bigger you are the more you would need but now I see that's not true. Now, I am getting full at 1/2 to 3/4 cups a food and before it was at 1 or more cups. Now, that I have this fill I am starting to lose weight again.

Hi I wanted to see how your week is going! How are you coming along on the liquid diet? Everything is fine on my end. I had my Post-op Education Class today. My consult with the Anesthesiologist is next Monday, which is my last app't before surgery. I'm so excited. Are you on Facebook? I'd love to connect so we could keep up with each other easier.

I'm down 16lb and counting. Life is great, I have a wonderful family that is supporting me. I am able to go get the kids pizza every Friday with out feeling tempted to eat it, I went to the movies with hubby and didn't feel tempted for popcorn or nachos, I can cook my much loved dinners that every loves with out feeling I have to nibble or taste. And it's only been a week. I can't wait to start hard work outs like running and boxing. (lol) 216 is my exact weight right now. I'll update every Thursday. Love ya'll keep up the good work.

Guy, Thank you so much, for the Motrin, It really helped, i took it last night and guess what in the morning i ate a banana after like 2 weeks, God it feels great to eat something, rather than being on liquid, was getting sick of it. Thank you again and have a Great Day !!!

Ok so I guess its a consult that I have wed... I hope the nut, and psy are not to busy and make me wait weeks...lol That wouldb my luck..lol Thanks i was just all mixed up I guess... Happens quite often, I get stressed and things go to the crapper... lol Oh well I just need to chill out a bit and let it hapen, easier said than done though.. Ya know Thanks again Jennifer

It's going well! I sent an email 09/01 and it was replied on 09/07 that my file was being sent to the Dr's for signature and then off to the insurance, he said about 2-4 more weeks!! He said that everything else was done. It really got me frustrated though, 2-4 more weeks?!? Goodness!!! Same here, can't wait to get it done! Let me know on your progress!!!

Jessica!

We are close to the same size, I am 24 lbs bigger than you, I am older too, 61. I didn't do very well with my 6 mos weight class. up and down, mostly up. I hope to have my surgery within the next 3 weeks, waiting for the final word.

No fill yet. I am scheduled, again, for next week but depending on what happens this week...I have past on the last 3 fills. I lost 5 lbs last week, but only 8/10s of a lb this week. But, I've been losing consistently 3-4 lbs a week since my surgery on 6/21. Prior to surger I was up to 268lbs. On surgery date, I was 151.4 and am now 223. I weigh in and chart my losses on Sunday. If I don't have a descent loss this week, it might mean I need my first fill. I haven't been hungry and I don't think I am eating any more than I have been. I'm at the gym 3-4 times a week. I do cardio2 times a week and combine cardio and weight training 2 days a week. I find I really love the gym.

I am anxious to lose enough to get out of the 220. We'll see how it goes.

You are doing remarkably well. Keep up the good work. Are you exercising? Are you getting protein from your food or are you doing shakes? I am so happy for you and I know you will hit the ONEderland very soon.

No fill yet? How are you doing? Feeling any hunger? How much are you losing? THey were really happy I lost 8# last month. I've had 2 fills. The first one made me not hungry 'all the time'. The 2nd one allowed me to finish eating at 4-5 oz without being super hungry. I still don't have restriction so I'm guessing I'll get another one in a couple of weeks. The first two were 'significant' they said, so perhaps this one will be tiny. I feel I'm close to the green zone. How are you feeling?? How much weight are you down? I started 242# on 6/5 (pre-op) and am down to 204# this week. I can't wait to knock off the last 5# and get to ONEderland!

Im doing great thanks,Ive been having mostly protein shakes and v8 juice.But i have been craving a little bit more so i eat some diet yoghurt and seems to be going well.I understand about cooking for the husnad iam the same cooking for the family and i have a 3 yr old as well.But a good thing is my partner has lost 4 kilos as i have been cooking better.Im trying to try some good recipes for when i can eat it all.Last night i cooked lemon chicken and stirfry veges.They all said it was great and it was very healthy.Im still feeling a bit sore in the belly and a lil weak but other wise im ok.How r u doing?How much weight have u lost i have lost 8kgs(17.5lbs)

I have not been able to keep much food down recently. For the last two weeks no matter what i eat or drink it comes back up. What can I do

hi Lisa! trust all's well w/u. I go for my first fill on 9/14 and lord knows i need it. I've been a lil bummed and concerned. i've been eating more (which sounds like the norm) however, i tried to eat my first sandwich about a week and a half ago and had the worst case of "stuck" ever! and every since, i haven't lost anymore weight and notice that i don't feel that "tight sensation" when swallowing. God knows i pray i haven't messed anything up! TTYL and take care hun!