Do you have a December Date?

[Vickie 0]

My first fill kicked in today. I had it done Monday afternoon and this is Wednesday evening so it took 48 hours for it to register and Thank God I can't eat but a few bites of chicken salad or I feel like there is something going to come back up.

I was so worried that I was going to have to call and tell him that the fill was a waste of time and money.

I haven't been able to swim because I was chilled all day yesterday and it is dangerously and brutally cold. Okay, I know, I have a tread mill.

Edited February 5, 2009 by Vickie
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[2b-banded 0]

So, i USED to have a Dec date, but then had an injury, and had to postpone. Just wanted to stop by and say I finally got resceduled for 2-20-09. I have been impressed and jealous of some of the changes many of you have made, good luck in the future!

[sue in ne 1]

2b-banded,

Don't goive up. You are alsomst there only 2 more weeks!! remember warm socks. you won't feel like bending over , so have a helper or one of those grabber tools if you drop something. And stay ahead of the pain - use the meds to stay comfortable. It is a lot weasier to stay on top of the pain than to try to reduce it . Let us know how you are doing !!

[StartingOverNJ 0]

And make sure you get up and move around as much as possible after the surgery. Don't spend several days lying around as you can develop SERIOUS blood clots.

Trust me on this one, it CAN happen!!!!!

[JoannMarie 0]

Sue in NE - you are doing so well. 29 pounds! That is really great - you are off to a good start. Glad your insurance problems have been resolved. I had my second fill today and can tell a big difference tonight. Very satisfied with about a cup total of food, and I could eat a small amount of lettuce in a salad without having problems as some folks do. I hope this fill gives me a jump start - by my scale I lost 5 pounds in January 3 of that in the first week. I will take that and smile - but I would like to do better than that this month.

2BBanded - I am glad you finally got your date back! It's only a couple of weeks away and that time will really go fast. Best of luck to you - keep us posted.

[sue in ne 1]

JoanMarie, Congrats!!! you are doing great!!

2b-Banded, sorry i didn't spell check ...:cursing:

[pmcfarm 0]

Hi team...boy are we all doing good!! I had my 1st fill 02/03 & it went without a problem (my NP numbed the area so she had flexability in locating the exact spot on the port without my being uncomfortable!!). My biggest HATE is 24hrs. of CLEAR liquids...no problem managing full liquids or soft/pureed foods. No real feeling of restriction yet, but measuring helps with that (I stay at 1 cup). Got my monthly reminder of not weighing at home (my TOPS meeting is Wednesday morning) and I'm OK with that. I am just so grateful that God not only opened the doors, but His spirit is only a whisper away when I stumble & fall. And, God has also provided this site of prayer warriors for support!! MarilynC. :crying:

[sue in ne 1]

pcmfarm, Good Luck. From what others and I found to be true- it takes a while for the fill to 'kick in'. Had my 1st fill on the 4th- it really hit today- :eek:when I was back on a regular diet.BUT IT WORKS!!:crying:

[JoannMarie 0]

I did not get a lot of restriction with that first fill, but the second one has been much better. I know sometimes it takes several to get where you want to be, and for many people it is necessary for them to have small fills periodically for the whole weight loss period. Glad to hear you are doing well after these fills. I was told to be back in 3 weeks, so I will be there ready for that needle (esp the first one that numbs me!) I am definitely a needle-wimp...

[babyfever 0]

JoannMarie, I agree with you. Nothing with the first fill, but o boy did it change with the second. I have the "stuck" feeling alot more often and get full very quickly. I also go back in 3 weeks for another cc. First time I got 2cc and second time 1cc. third time will also be 1cc then 1/2 thereafter. How many cc's do you all have??

[JoannMarie 0]

JoannMarie, I agree with you. Nothing with the first fill, but o boy did it change with the second. I have the "stuck" feeling alot more often and get full very quickly. I also go back in 3 weeks for another cc. First time I got 2cc and second time 1cc. third time will also be 1cc then 1/2 thereafter. How many cc's do you all have??

I had 3cc with the first fill, and 2cc with the second fill last week - so a total of 5cc. My doctor has not said what the next fill or subsequent fills will be, but I assume smaller amounts as we go along. Next date is Mar 2, then again Mar 20. DH and I are leaving in early April for several weeks in Korea - our DD and her hubby are expecting their second little boy in April, and have a 2 year old - so we will be busy helping with the new baby adjustments. Doc and I are making sure I don't have a fill too close to travel dates in case I need to ease back a little. I don't think they do this surgery in Korea, so I'm just a little nervous about that. I'd rather have less of a fill and just be careful with food - than to have any problems while there.

[Debi H. 0]

Well I got my second fill yesterday and definately feel it. I still have not lost any more weight:confused:. I have only lost 6.5lb since 12-12-2008. I guess I am getting alittle discouraged. I know it takes time. I am limited by time and physical issues as far as exersicing. I try to eat right too. right now I am on protien shakes again, the fill really worked so far! Just wanted to check in again. Thanks for all the info and encouragement from this site.:tt2:

[auggies 0]

Debi, I haven't lost the weight either. Although I do know that my portions are smaller than they used to be. I wish I would start losing more or should I say something. I haven't lost any weight since two weeks post op. Unless you could the 6 pounds I gained the first two weeks of January - I have lost those.

I have my second fill on Monday. I am really hoping that this makes a big difference. I am thinking it will as I did feel a little with my last fill. I know some doctor's put a little in the band when they place it, my band didn't have anything in it. So my first fill had 3cc put in. I don't know how much I'll be getting on Monday - I would love 2ccs, but we'll see.

[Vickie 0]

I'm in the same boat with Auggie and Debi, in fact I've gained 4 pounds. It is really discouraging. With my disabilities it's hard for me to excersise. I'm suppose to swim but last time I tried my hand froze to the car door and I said no thank you and went back into the house as soon as I could. I'll wait until March to hit the pool again. I know where were my gloves?

Edited February 20, 2009 by Vickie
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[Debi H. 0]

It was 75 and sunny here, but the Water is too cold without a heater. Swimming is best they say. I weighed myself and now that I got 3.5cc in me (wednesday) I lost 1.5lbs so now at 159.0!!:sneaky: