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I don't think I'll be a three meals a day gal either. I eat about 3 meals and two small Protein Snacks. I'm getting bet. 800-1000 calories a day and my doctor's fine w/ that. As long as I'm not eating over 4 oz of solids at a meal, he's fine with it. I had my first fill last week and it very well. One minute he's telling me to lay down and the next he's already feeling my port and injecting me. No poking around...thank goodness. However, I must say that my restriction lasted all of about 24 hours...lol. Not complaining though, I'm still losing and looking forward to my next fill.

Best to everyone on this journey :thumbup:

Lauren

My first fill only lasted about 12 hours. Am looking forward to the next one...

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NSV Alert:

I went from size 24 jeans to size 20! I went shopping yesterday for some jeans and new underwear. I was actually wearing my old 26s that were literally falling off me as my 24s were still in the dryer (they didn't get dried in time before leaving). I went to Dress Barn, pulled a size 22, thinking that that is what I'd fit into. They were too big!

So I had my friend get me a size 20 and they fit! I'm so stoked! I bought two pair, as I just couldn't pass up the ones with the rhinestones down the outside seams and on the back pockets. I posted a picture of them on my blog.

That is totally FABULOUS! Congratulations! I haven't been shopping yet, but it is getting harder to keep my pants up, so the time will be coming soon. Luckily, I did have several sizes in my own closet to choose from. :thumbup: I kind of want to wait until I absolutely can't wear my clothes anymore, because it will be expensive to replace everything as we continue to go down. But, oh what fun it will be!

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I had to replace a pair of dress pants already as the pair I had fell down as I was walking into my apartment. Literally had a wardrobe malfunction! I felt them going, then they were around my ankles!!!! :thumbup: My jeans are next, they are from Lane Bryant and a size 20, but I can pull them on and off without unbuttoning them! I wore them to work the other night and they were sliding fast!! I found a big good will store near me that is in a very nice neighborhood, aka wealthy neighborhood....I found a pair of nine west dress pants in size 18 for $3.99, and in phenomenal shape!! I plan to buy resale clothes until I'm down all the way because I truly can't afford to keep replacing my clothes temporarily.

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Everyone's clothes are falling off them - that's awesome! I have a pair of pants that I used to wear regularly that I have to fold the waistband over to keep them up. I can't wait to get rid of my bigger sizes.

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so i wasn't able to keep my 5 week appt due to the flu so i went in today, just 1 day shy of 7 weeks and down 30lbs the doc said no go on the adjustment/fill since I am doing so well. That of course is a double edge sword - yay I'm doing well but I want to continue that.....

I'm down 1 size.

I'm happy, very happy

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Haven't posted on here in a long time! Had surgery 12/16 and doing pretty good. Just got back to the gym today (due to other medical problems not band related). I am still losing--but I too have ZERO restriction. Had my first fill on Fri..and again I too had tons of poking and proding that made me swell up so they only put in 1cc :). Needless to say it didn't do anything lol. Counting down the days now until my Feb. fill! I am PRAYING to be in ONEDERLAND for my May vacation. It's possible and not too big of a stretch--but I am trying to remember not to beat myself up if it doesn't happen. I know once I actually get some restriction--that I will end up making myself sick! It is so easy to revert back to eating too fast or too much right now with no restriction. Seems everyone is doing AWESOME :angry:

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Its nice to see all these December Delights and the progress, I am a 12/7. Thanks for all storys.

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It is nice to hear everyone is doing so well. Tina, my status hasn't changed. I have no restriction. I haven't gained any so that's a good thing. My next fill is Feb. 8th. Hope I get some restriction with that one!!!

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:( I got my second fill today. I wasn't feeling restriction, so I was able to get an appointment and go back in. I had another 3cc's added, bringing my total to 6cc's in a 14cc band.

This time I got to do a barium swallow to check the band and make sure I wasn't too tight. Everything looked ok. So...

liquids tonight, Mushies tomorrow, then I'll see how much restriction I have now.

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I had to go in to see my surgeon today because I was having a new pain where my port is. He said everything is fine and he gave me an unexpected 2nd fill. Yeah. I lost some of the last fill, so now at a total of 2.8 ccs. Still a way to go, but I am hoping this one will make a difference.

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:( I got my second fill today. I wasn't feeling restriction, so I was able to get an appointment and go back in. I had another 3cc's added, bringing my total to 6cc's in a 14cc band.

This time I got to do a barium swallow to check the band and make sure I wasn't too tight. Everything looked ok. So...

liquids tonight, Mushies tomorrow, then I'll see how much restriction I have now.

Way to go! Keep us posted!!!! I'm veeeeeeeeeeeeeery interested in this subject...

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Second fill tomorrow.. I am down 30 lbs and down to a size 20 from a 22 since November. I also notice a difference in my shirts. Yeah... Cant wait for my second fill.. Hope I at least get another full cc to bring me up to 4.5 ccs..

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Hey everyone,

I had my 2nd fill today. Really don't know if I have any restriction since I'm doing liquids for a couple of days but I certainly don't feel like I have any. Did want to say the dr did my 2nd fill today and like before... one tiny shot of numbing medication and 15 seconds later he put the big needle in the port 1st try and it was a breeze. I'm up to 6 ccs now and not sure I have any restriction yet. I will keep you updated. I'm only down 9 pounds since surgery.

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Hey everyone,

I had my 2nd fill today. Really don't know if I have any restriction since I'm doing liquids for a couple of days but I certainly don't feel like I have any. Did want to say the dr did my 2nd fill today and like before... one tiny shot of numbing medication and 15 seconds later he put the big needle in the port 1st try and it was a breeze. I'm up to 6 ccs now and not sure I have any restriction yet. I will keep you updated. I'm only down 9 pounds since surgery.

Hi Curious, You and I are both lucky with our fills - I did not even have a numbing shot and all I felt was a little prick and it was over and done.

I am having such a hard time moving the lbs since surgery. I walk on the treadmill every day for about 40 mins and I log everything I eat, so I know my calorie count, but the scales remain the same - I'm just 12 lbs down.

My first fill was also 3 ccs, I hope my next one will be the same. Let us know if you feel the restriction once you are back on regular foods.

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