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[The New Me 0]

Hi all, First I'd like to THANK ALL of you who responded. Went for my 2 week check up today. Down 8 lbs. Hurray!! All went well. Dr. said we have 2 wait 6 weeks for the first fill. I will be looking forward to that, Personally I am hungry!! How is everyone else doing with the wait in between the surgery and the 1st fill. My Dr said its because my stomach is healing and the swelling is going down making the band looser. Hope all are doing great. This is a wonderful site. I am greatful it's here for us all to read. Sue

[juliegeraci 7]

Sue, don't be discouraged if you gain a few lbs prior to your fill. I was up 6 lbs when I moved from mushy to solid. You will lose it after your first fill. Congrats on your success to date. Keep up the good work.

[Gerbera 0]

Hi The New Me,So sorry to hear of your misfortune with the surgery.My surgeon is very experienced and does 6-8 a week at the Hospital I went to, which was 5 mins from home.I had my surgery done on the same day as yours, with no complications or problems. It's great that you share your news and experience, again sorry it was such a bad experience for you. I sure hope you get to feeling better real soon and can be excited again about your new life ahead on 2007. I suffer greatly from anxiety associated with Dr's, Hospitals and surgery, so having the surgery was a major decision for me. When I woke up alive I felt greatful. I feel like I've been given a second chance at life and I'm going to embrace it fully. All the best to you, keep us posted on your sucess CHEERS