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Hey! Yes, I am alive and ticking. Thanks for your concern. :rolleyes:

I haven't been online much....back to work, tending to my 89 yr old Mom, several physician appointments for me, etc, etc.......you know how it is.....life gets in the way.

Had my first fill last week. 3.6cc. Had one experience of restriction but otherwise, all is the same. I'm calling tomorrow to ask for another fill appt.

Looking forward to finding my sweet spot someday..........how about you, Sharon? How are things in KC?

:ranger:

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Hey! Yes, I am alive and ticking. Thanks for your concern. :)

I haven't been online much....back to work, tending to my 89 yr old Mom, several physician appointments for me, etc, etc.......you know how it is.....life gets in the way.

Had my first fill last week. 3.6cc. Had one experience of restriction but otherwise, all is the same. I'm calling tomorrow to ask for another fill appt.

Looking forward to finding my sweet spot someday..........how about you, Sharon? How are things in KC?

:ranger:

Hi Barb, doing OK. Even lost while I was on vacation. I was shocked. I need to go get another fill though. I have an appointment Monday. Glad to hear you are out and about!!

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Hi everyone....:mad:

Great to hear from all of you.

UN5-3051...long time no post... yes to the symposium question. I have been going through so much lately, the Symposium sounded like a day just for me! I sure did need a day just for me. Will you be there as well? I had to deal with DH getting surgery for a kidney stone last Sat. and Mazie's Birthday and her Party are all this week- But, "Heck or high water"-I am going! Great to hear from you...let me know if I may run it to you there Sat.

2bthinagn.... The sweet spot will come... I am so close to my sweet spot, I can feel it... My restriction changes so much throughout the month, I am afraid even a little fill will be perfect some times and over the top at other times. I think if I can drop 20# more ..then I will get another fill. That will put me at -100#... Hoping that will be by the new year.

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Hey MM,

Yes, planning to attend. Probably won't stay the entire day............. but hope to meet you to put a face with the posts! :)

barb

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I stayed the whole day at the symposium---it was so nice to run into -Tabitha and Barb there.

Any one got the 2nd fill yet?

I have had 4 so far. Ohhh I wish I could eat a dinner roll with honey butter!!! Sure do miss that. Are you all still able/willing to eat bread?

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Good to finally meet you, too, Kimberley. I'm more like Bad Sheepy...just couldn't handle a whole day there!

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The whole day there.... that was because I needed out and away from my house/family for the whole day!!! lol Some parts were really worth it...some were kinda' boring!

Bad_Sheepy....I heard from an aquaintance that you are familiar with... her name is Debbie....I visit with her online all the time. Do you know who I'm refering to? I would have loved to have met you at the symposium!

Anyone gotten a fill lately? how far out are they booking appointments now? Maybe I should call now, if I want a fill just before Christmas?????(or just after new years??? lol, this is the old me talking hehehehe)

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Debbie - yes! She was my Angel! :))

I have talked to her a few times on the phone but haven't got to meet her yet.

I wish I could have met you too!

And I am having my 1st fill on Nov. 1st :-)

Hope it helps - I have like NO restriction now.

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I've had one fill, no significant restriction.:hungry::hungry:

Next fill appt is November 8th.

Next week. Can't wait!

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Hi all! It's been a while since I have been on, but I'm glad to see everyone is still here! ;)

It took a month for me to be able to get another fill appointment - November 15th! My first fill really gave no noticable restriction. Although sometimes I think I feel something.

Jill - Today is fill day for you! I can't wait to hear how it goes. Keep us posted!

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Yes, please do let us know how that first fill is for you. And great to hear you two are heading for your second fills! It took 3 for me to really REALLY feel it, but maybe the 2nd one will be lucky for you. I've heard of some people never even needing a fill. Wouldn't that be great?!

I just went through a birthday weekend with our daughter (celebrating her B I G 3 0) and we're heading out for a music festival in Starkville, Mississippi in a couple of hours. Since I didn't gain on the bday weekend (I lost even!), I know I can make it through this one, too. We'll be walking and standing a lot, so that should help.

Be sure to let us know how your fills go. :-)

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Hey guys, I was banded on Sept 17 at Dr. Edwards. Everything is going pretty good. First fill was on the 1st of November. Not really much restriction. Got 3cc's. Probably gonna call in and get setup for another fill ASAP so I can get some restriction going.

When does the support group meet again? And at what time? I'd like to go to the next one.

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Congratulations on your surgery, Capn! :clap2:

I was banded on 8.31.07 by Dr. Edwards and will have my 2nd fill this week.

There are several support groups in Spfd.....here are 3 I know of:

New Beginnings Weight Loss Support Group

St. John's Surgery Center

1229 E. Seminole, Classroom 4B

Meetings are the second Monday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to

7:00 p.m.

Leader: Cathy Wilson (OH Support Group Specialist)

new support group meeting this coming Monday night Nov 5th at 6:30 at the library station (on north kansas expressway) (just south of the Walmart supercenter) in the story room.

Circle of Friends

4653 S. Campbell Avenue

Springfield, Missouri

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4th Monday of the Month

there also is one just for men, I can get you the info if needed.

barb

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