Duluth Anyone?

[grizzlyrider 0]

I see a lot of people from down in the cities - anyone else here from "up north?"

[Apples2 19]

Hey PD...not all the way up north but more West Central. Are you banded? How's it going?

[grizzlyrider 0]

I was banded 8/31/09 and it's going great. I get my 2nd fill tomorrow - have lost 22 lbs since surgery and hoping for a whole lot more! Where are you? I grew up in Grand Rapids

[Apples2 19]

We live west of Morris (or Alexandria). We farm south of Alberta, MN.

You're doing well with your weight loss. Carefull with the fills. Go slow. Maybe you have a conservative doc and you don't have to worry about it. I have only had two fills. I don't mind being a little hungry and want to be able to eat certain foods without getting stuck. It works for me!

Stay in contact. PM me if you want. Good luck!

[grizzlyrider 0]

Oh yeah, I would think of you as being in southern MN! haha! Anyway, got my fill today. It's really kind of a creepy thing isn't it. I'm so impressed that you lost so much weight with only 2 fills - you must be really determined!

[Apples2 19]

Oh yeah, I would think of you as being in southern MN! haha! Anyway, got my fill today. It's really kind of a creepy thing isn't it. I'm so impressed that you lost so much weight with only 2 fills - you must be really determined!

Yep, getting a fill is a different sensation. I didn't really mind. The only side affect I had with my first fill was that my stomach was a little stiff and tender the next day. Didn't take much for him to access it...think it was just because it was about six weeks after surgery. Second fill I felt nothing as far as any pain.

I just feel fortunate to have some restriction with the two fills. Like I said b/4, I like to be able to eat most things without getting stuck.

Thanks for the compliment on the weightloss. I feel that I have been very lucky throughout this entire process. No complications to speak of and wish the same for you!:thumbup: