January Bandsters???

[tonya66 13]

To anyone not losing yet...you will, just give it time! This is a long process of trial and error. I started out at 330 and am now in the 280's so have a lot to lose! Good luck to all!

Amen - it is a long process, I lost a lot in the beginning, and now, going sloooooow. But, I'm in it for the long haul, so I plan on it taking me a good year or longer to get to my goal weight!

Congratulations on the jeans fitting - awesome!:clap2:

[tonya66 13]

What kinds of things are you guys eating? I would love it if you would share some typical days. I feel like I need some culinary inspiration!

Maria

I eat baked fish with salsa poured over it, I buy the boneless, breadless, chicken tenders that are preflavored hot wing style and grill them on my little george forman grill, I love them. I also eat a lot of sf yogurt (has 9 grms of Protein in it). Lots of salads, dressing on the side. No rice, Pasta, bread - but occasionally I slip and have a cookie (sweats my weakness - working on it everyday and getting better and better).

I'm going to cook a roast Sunday in my crock pot, let it cook all day. I love roast - I love steak too, but haven't tried to eat steak since my band - but will give it try at some point.

[tonya66 13]

I was banded on the 24 january really enjoying this journey have not been this weight for many years .This site is really useful and has helped me through many situations that i am not aware of . Good luck to all on our journeys ahead

Congrats on your loss so far - I agree, I'm enjoying this journey and I love this site, lots of helpful information and wonderful people!

[tonya66 13]

Well I had my 2nd fill today, I have lost 2.5 lbs in 2 weeks, I don't guess that is too bad being I had some Margaritas over the weekend. I find I can really tell this time that I have restriction. I hope to loose a little more this go round. Good luck to everyone!

Congrats on another 2.5 pounds lost forever. It takes a pound to make 10 lbs, so every pound counts! Also, did you weigh after your Margaritas? I find that when I drink, I tend to hold Water a bit more, therefor, making me weigh more, so you might up your water to flush out the water retention. Yum, Margaritas! We are going on a cruise in August, and I can't wait to have a Margarita at Jimmy Bufetts Margarittaville in Jamaica!

[enterprise01 0]

Did Brenda do your 3rd fill? Did you lose any fill from your previous one? I am still struggling with my second fill (not omnipaque). I have a vacation planned for next week and want to wait for my next fill after I return. I hope I don't gain a bunch while I am gone.

Terry

Yes, Brenda did the 3rd fill. I lost 2.4 pounds since the 2nd fill, which was exactly 1 week before the 3rd fill. I agree -- you should wait until after vacation for another fill. You don't want to risk being too tight and ruining your vacation.

I'm reading through all the different reviews on scales on Amazon.com, so it's taking a while. I just can't believe how completely inaccurate that first WW scale was.

[shues138 35]

Hey everyone!!! Am I the last one to get a fill still? LOL. I'm scheduled for Wednesday so that will be good. I'm going to join a local gym on Monday, I haven't worked out, I still have a lot of residual Fluid in my lungs still so if I take deep breaths I cough like I have emphyzema! So once that settles down, then I'm going to start a couch to 5k running program. Wish me luck on that. Ha ha. I also cut my hair off and dyed it brown, guess it's time for change. Keep up the good work!

[tonya66 13]

I'm going to start a couch to 5k running program. Wish me luck on that. Ha ha. I also cut my hair off and dyed it brown, guess it's time for change. Keep up the good work!

I started the couch to 5k running problem once, but never could get past the 3 & 4th week program, its pretty brutal, but so well worth it!

Okay - share some pics of your new hair style!

[amyt 0]

Hi Ladies,

I was banded on 1/16/07 and had my first fill today, 3/16/07.

Please include me on the list!

Thanx

[jeanettej505 0]

Finally got a fill! I got my fill of 2cc's today.

[nicknack34461 0]

i had my second fill today so wish me luck my first did nothing for me he started with 1cc no i have 1.8cc in a 4cc band so we will see:)

[TracyV 0]

hello all..

so I got my first fill today, 1cc in a 10cc band..sure doesnt seem like much! when I weighed in today, I had only lost 1.5 pounds since my last visit..but my total weight loss all before the fill is a bonus, so they tell me.. I dont feel any different, no restriction, and could eat(like) a horse right now. my doctor said it would take about three weeks to notice restriction. why so long? if it is a 10cc band, why not filler up with at least 2cc's?? i am seriously considering going to bed right now so I can hurry up and got past the 24 hours of clears and eat something good tomorrow! someone please tell me I will feel restriction soon.

[amyt 0]

how long does(did) everone have to have clear fluids after their first fill? My doc told me 3 days of clear fluids!! Seems like a long time.

Thanks,

Amy

[nurseratchett 0]

Hi Everyone,

I have not been on the board for quite a while( 3 weekends of company in a row) but I did want to share I finally got my Virgin Fill ! Yesterday , 1.5 cc in a 10cc band. It was weird I could feel the band tighten right around my stomach as he filled it !

I was told liquids for 24 hrs and then Mushies for 24 hrs and then reg foods. I do feel the restriction especially when I drink something cold. I feel it in my pouch and then slowly drain into my lower stomach. So far so good !Today we went out to Breakfast and I even ate a half of a pancake w/sugar free syurp and half a 2 egg cheese omelette and then I was Done !! Very tight and I hope I stay that way !! Yikes my fill cost me $340 bucks because it was under the Flourascope ??:bandit I heard the DR say it would be that for the next fill also and then ONLY $250 :bandit Yikes as I keep saying that price alone will curb my appetite:faint:

I would be interested to hear what some of you self payers like myself are paying for fills. I live in Arizona and it really feels like that is a lot to pay for a fill ??

I lost 28 pounds so no complaints about that and the best thing is my Doc. finally gave me a release for Cortisone injections for my hip and knee Yipee !!:clap2:

Hope everyone one has a restful and relaxing weekend,

Joanne

[gigi8 0]

Hey everyone!!! Am I the last one to get a fill still? LOL. I'm scheduled for Wednesday so that will be good. I'm going to join a local gym on Monday, I haven't worked out, I still have a lot of residual Fluid in my lungs still so if I take deep breaths I cough like I have emphyzema! So once that settles down, then I'm going to start a couch to 5k running program. Wish me luck on that. Ha ha. I also cut my hair off and dyed it brown, guess it's time for change. Keep up the good work!

Hi! I think that I am the last one to get my first fill. I am scheduled for my fill on 3/22. I am a little nervous though. Gigi:)

[purposedriven4 1]

hello all..

so I got my first fill today, 1cc in a 10cc band..sure doesnt seem like much! when I weighed in today, I had only lost 1.5 pounds since my last visit..but my total weight loss all before the fill is a bonus, so they tell me.. I dont feel any different, no restriction, and could eat(like) a horse right now. my doctor said it would take about three weeks to notice restriction. why so long? if it is a 10cc band, why not filler up with at least 2cc's?? i am seriously considering going to bed right now so I can hurry up and got past the 24 hours of clears and eat something good tomorrow! someone please tell me I will feel restriction soon.

It does seem like u should have had a 2cc fill. I have 1.8cc in a 4cc band. I felt restriction immediately, when he asked me to drink Water. Just to give u some home each day I feel a little more restriction. So give it awhile u will feel some restriction.