Stephy5

Nothing I can't live with!

Congrats. As you can see by my signature we started at the same weight and have the same "goal" I like you are not sure if I will be done or not. But I am here to share with you there will be days it seems its taking forever and than you will look around and realize you have lost a bunch of weight. Keep up the good work and I know you will do great!

I am gonna guess you will be good is you were over filled with .2ccs more. But I say keep the appt, its included, and talk to them and see what they say. Can you look for a fill center around you that isn't as expensive for your fills? Or another doctor. Seems so expensive. I think mine are only 185.00

Everyone is different. Depends on what size band you have and how much fat is under and around the band. I have a 10 Cc band that was placed 1/19/11. I felt some restiction with an empty band from the beginning. I have had a total of 3 fills to date. I currently have 2.8 CCs in my band and think I will probably get another .5ccs soon. But I have had good restriction since March and I have lost a total of 86 lbs. I know a girl with the same size band as me and she has 9.5 ccs and has no real restriction. Again everyone is different. Good luck and be patient.(althought I know it is hard)

Congrats to you!!! I just hit a 14 myself after over 23 years. Good for you and I am so happy this is proving you made the right decision for yourself. I know I did!!! Keep it up.... Size 12 here we come!!!

I think you are right with both thoughts. I find people treat me much differently. I have been around people for years that wouldn't give me the time of day and now suddenly they talk to me. I do know I stand up straighter and smile more which helps with people who don't already know me... But again the people I have known for years ie. sports parents from my kids sports that are snotty and into how you look and what you have. Good for you for doing such a great job on your weight loss.

I so agree, have your gallbladder checked. The pain you are describing sounds like when I had my gallbladder attacks. Also they had ahard time determining it was my gallbladder, so push them hard just to make sure. Good luck!

I am a pure Protein fan. I order mine on bodybuilder site. and the bars you can buy at Raley's, Safeway, walmart and I am sure many more. Good luck!!!

Good luck!!!!

YOU are going through alot, however now is a time for change. My biggest way I can help myself with my food is journaling. I use an app on my phone cause its easy. Msybe try that to help you know what you are putting in your body. Also if the doc seez your doing what you need he might be more encouraging. Also I think you should tell him all the stresses in your life and that your trying to find a balance. Good luck and it will get easier. One step at a time. Hang in there and when your hubby gets home you will be a new healthier, sexier you!!!

I would stick with the band for sure. What if they decide in 20 years you need your whole stomach. That is my worry. Also I have 5 friends who have had the VS in the last 5 months. They lose ALOT of weight very fast. But honestly they look like crap. People ask me all the time if those people have had surgery and will say "you can tell" Than say to me they should do it "on their own" like you did. Than I tell them I had Lap and they are like oh. It is cause my lap makes it slower and my body has time to adjust. Also you can't live on 600 cals a day. Just my opinion.

I notice right before I get full I get the hiccups. Burping is much different now. Its funny you controlled it for so long, now be free. Oh and I do have restriction. <3 Stephanie

I log using an app called Caorie counter by Fatsecret. The apps are very easy. But paper works also. hehe I log most days, but the days I dont arent very good days. Good luck

So sorry. What about consulting a different surgeon? Good luck. Oh zi agree with check into sleeve revision

Head hunger is a bad old and hard habit to break. Trying chewing sugarledd gum, drink Water or go on a walk. If I have tried those things and Im still hungry than I will eat something small. Good luck!