gilta 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Hi All, Sorry I have been MIA. I had some major family issues to deal with the past few weeks. I hit below 200! I am very excited as you can imagine. It has been over 5 years since I have been below that number and the only reason why was due to complications due to a surgery. I have had a bit of fun trying on stuff that formally did not fit me and now they do. I was very excited when I found that a faux fur coat I bought quite a while ago (it was too small but I thought I could lose to get into it) now fits! It is on its way of being too big. I will be able to wear a big sweater underneath it. I am scheduled for a fill this friday but I don't know if I will get it. I don't have the huge hunger issues that others have. I am getting in about 800 calories a day. I do get full after the 1/2 cup meal that takes me about 15/20 minutes to eat. I will be calling them today to see what they suggest. They may want to wait another week. What do you think? Should I hold off? Gilta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roheryn 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Hope all is ok now!! I say if you are losing and are full after the 1/2 cup then why get a fill? I wish I was in the same boat! :thumbup: What size band do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilta 0 Posted September 10, 2008 I have a 15 cc band and they put about 2cc at the time of the surgery. Thanks for the advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lamvmomof4 0 Posted September 10, 2008 WTG!!!! I say if you are doing good with the 2cc I would stay till you start not lossing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cakegal 0 Posted September 10, 2008 I was banded on August 12th, and I've lost 19 lbs. I'm scheduled to see the doctor the end of September for a "possible" fill. My doctor said even if I was loosing only a pound a week, they would not fill me. I need to have stopped loosing all together to require a fill. I'm a little bumbed because although I lost 16 pounds in the first 2 weeks, I'm loosing pretty slowly now. I guess I shouldn't rush things and be greatful for any loss at all. I'm not hungry, I have no restriction and I feel great! What weight I have lost has just fallen off. I don't feel like I've done anything, except eat a whole lot less and not be hungry every second of every day. I could live like this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanakila 1 Posted September 10, 2008 I don't feel like I've done anything, except eat a whole lot less and not be hungry every second of every day. I could live like this! THAT is exactly where we all aspire to be :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutiew/booty 2 Posted September 11, 2008 Hi All, Sorry I have been MIA. I had some major family issues to deal with the past few weeks. I hit below 200! I am very excited as you can imagine. It has been over 5 years since I have been below that number and the only reason why was due to complications due to a surgery. I have had a bit of fun trying on stuff that formally did not fit me and now they do. I was very excited when I found that a faux fur coat I bought quite a while ago (it was too small but I thought I could lose to get into it) now fits! It is on its way of being too big. I will be able to wear a big sweater underneath it. I am scheduled for a fill this friday but I don't know if I will get it. I don't have the huge hunger issues that others have. I am getting in about 800 calories a day. I do get full after the 1/2 cup meal that takes me about 15/20 minutes to eat. I will be calling them today to see what they suggest. They may want to wait another week. What do you think? Should I hold off? Gilta I hope everything is better with the family. You seem to have hit your sweet spot already! Congrats on being in Onederland again!:omg_smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonandstarzz 0 Posted September 11, 2008 Man I cant wait till i hit onderland. only 95 lbs to go till onderland and it will be hit lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa B 0 Posted September 11, 2008 Gilta - Congrats! I've been hovering at 200/200.5 for the last couple of days, so I'm looking forward to joining you soon. :rolleyes2: You sound like you're doing well as you are - maybe wait another week and see if things hold steady/keep moving and then decide? I don't go for my first fill until Sept. 24 (decided to wait another week since we're going away for our anniversary on the 21st - didn't want to cope with the newness of a fill on a long weekend away!). Whatever you decide, glad to hear your family situation is doing better, and again, congrats on your success thus far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtork 0 Posted September 12, 2008 Congrats on onederland! I can't wait to get there! I hope the family issues are settled. Sounds like you are doing great without the fill. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites