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Hi cottonbarry and VioletC I use myfitnesspal daily.....you can find me at the same username:waitingpatiently

Thanks waiting! Expect a request soon!

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Hello, I was planned for April 3rd 2012, but due to "paperwork issues" my surgery was moved up to March 27th.. i was called unexpectedly on march 17th and instructed to start clears right then.. soo I couldnt even get my last Horaah for my favorite foods. Needless to say I weighed in at 316 when I started the pathways in october of 2011 and now after surgery i'm down to 280.... i feel so much better and have no back or aching feet pain... Im so glad it was moved plus I'm also getting married this June.. so I am even happier about it being done sooner.. :)

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Wow wildolphins811!! You have a lot of exciting things going on. Congrats on the weight loss; looks like you have your head in the game and are working hard to make a healthier you possible.....And with a wedding just around the corner I know that is a great driving force....keep up the good work!!

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Thank you.. I won't say some days are tougher than others.. but I do have a goal for motivation as well.. I'm soo glad I did the lapband, I was very unsure in the beginging but have a couplek freinds that had it done.. and they helped alot with my decision.. for everyone this is def a new journey in one way or another..:)

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I was banded on 3/15 and I have no restriction . Was suppose to have my first fill on 4/23, but I was told that I can come in sooner. My appointment is tomorrow and I'm very scared. I'm pretty sure that they use lidocaine , but I'm still a nervous reck...

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I was banded on 3/15 and I have no restriction . Was suppose to have my first fill on 4/23, but I was told that I can come in sooner. My appointment is tomorrow and I'm very scared. I'm pretty sure that they use lidocaine , but I'm still a nervous reck...

I have heard the prick of the needle is like a little bee sting and it's over. Keep calm and don't worry too much or else your anticipation will amp your stress. I hope all goes well for you!

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Celeste

I was banded on the 9th and my fill is this Wednesday. They will have 1 chance to hit the port successfully..........then I am outta there!!! I am hoping they find it via fluroscope or ultrasound and that they use lidocaine, although I think that burns.......

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girls... im on myfitnesspal as well... my username is judy1946 if you want to send me an invite, youre most welcome. judy

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Celeste

I was banded on the 9th and my fill is this Wednesday. They will have 1 chance to hit the port successfully..........then I am outta there!!! I am hoping they find it via fluroscope or ultrasound and that they use lidocaine' date=' although I think that burns.......

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Hahahaha D!!! I was banded 03/18 but don't get a fill until 05/15!!! I had a post op appt about a week after and my surgeon wanted to pull out a stitch but my tummy was so sore I swatted him away and told him I would handle it. His response was "ya, you're going to be fun to give a fill to!"

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The ladicain does sting a bit but nothing like a bee sting!!

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Day 17 post op I have lost 22lbs since my pre op date on 3-20 will get my first fill on 4-20 a little nervous. All my incisions look great except for my larger incision the port side looks like it might be infected a little bit. I have been cleaning it and putting neosporin on it. Im going to start my exercise plan today it will be my 1st day to jump start it.

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Hey guys! my MFP username is sunnyhoney11 - please add me!

Also, has anyone had a fill already? can you tell a difference in how much you're eating? And were you gaining a bit of weight when you went on solid foods before you got that fill??? im struggling over here. my 1st fill is next Thursday

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I gained 5lbs since surgery on 3-29 I'm so frustrated. I'm hoping once I get my fill I feel some restrictions, because right now I'm not doing so good. Back to work on the 14 April. I'm going to start my walking again hopefully everything go good.

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Mewest you at the hardest stage no restriction and working on will power also some people have put on weight with the liquid iv just follow your surgeon instructions and you will get there.

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I just didnt want to feel like I was the only one. Everyone else is posting about considerable losses without any fills .... not me. I have seen some youtube posts that also didnt lose weight until their first fill .... Im just counting down. Bandster hell sux!!!

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