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I had my first fill on june 6th. I skipped my last one two weeks later because I really didnt need one. I guess I already had 1cc in there from surgery and she gave me 4.75 mor. So u have 5.75 in there right now. I go in for my next one on 7/23. Im not sure if I will get one or not. Still feeling pretti good. Not usuallu hungry at all. Maybe .25 if anything. Im glad yours went well. You should lose pretty good over the next week or so. Then it might slow again. Ive lost about 8 since my fill (so more than the 2 lb average)

Wow, thats cool. I was a self pay, but I turned in some of the stuff to the insurance company just to see uf it would go thru, they paid the initial visit and over 1/2 the surgery. That was a bonus

I think you should be fine. You stopped and that is a good thing. I had a long hard day today and had a weight watchers ice cream bar when I got home. Yum!

I think you should be fine. You stopped and that is a good thing. I had a long hard day today and had a weight watchers ice cream bar when I got home. Yum!

I am just finishing up my 9th week. Was just thinking about a day where I might forget that I have the band and maybe eat alot, or something I shouldnt eat. Right now it is always at the forefront of my mind. I dont really have a mind set that I am dieting, but more of kinda changing my thinking of food. Diets I would feel deprived and hungry. Right now I am not hungry hardly ever, so I am viewing food as a nesessity. (except on saturdau mornings;)) Just curious if anyone has forgotten they were banded or is it always on your mind?

Do not eat and drive... been there done that... Big no-no... Drinking is ok if you sip.

My freind who got lap band about 1 1/2 years ago has alot of skin in her mid section. She is also planning tummy tuck for later this year. But even if she didnt do that, she is so much happier now with the weight she lost.

Very nicely said!

my thinking is that I would want to be thinner and healthier and maybe a little saggie, than fat and unhealthy. I am pretty sure most everyone will look better thinner no matter what sags

Good challenge, I need to do that challenge! Keep it up!

I was about there also. Maybe I am just getting in an impatient mood right now. Dont you ever have those days where you wish it would go a little faster. I really can't complain, I am still losing (after my 4 week recovery plateau) and I feel pretty awsome for the most part. And besides the one day a week were I would like to eat everything in the house, I have been doing pretty good restriction wise. Saturday seems to be my grazing day. I have to catch myself about 1/2 way thru the day to stop myself. I might try doing a little bit lower carbs and see where it takes me for a week.

I can sometimes eat chicken. Have to chew it until it almost disolves. It can get kinda anoying.

I know that alot of people are doing low carb. How many carbs do you try to keep it at for the day? I have been keeping my calories at 1200 or lower, but I think I am going to try and limit my carbs more. I think that might help me to lose a tad bit faster. My carbs recently have been as much as my protein. So today so far I am at about 70 protein and about 15 carbs. But I need to eat dinner still, so I figure I might be around 20-25 carbs for the day and about 80+ protein. Thanks

Yuck, my two boys had it about two weeks ago, but thank goodness I missed it. Glad u are better.

I got 5cc in my band at my 6 week visit. I have a 10cc band. I have pretty good restriction. I also had some in my band from surIgery. You will notice the first fills will range all over the place depending on the doctor.

Cliff N you are cheating. Lol 8 lbs? Wow. Congrats!!!

Gnc makes one. I put it in w fruit and greek yogurt and cant taste it

The old fashioned way is just that "old fashioned". We are the "in" people. Lol

I wish I would have. I have a spot on my liver that my regular doctor has been keeping an eye on. I didnt know they did that. Did they find anything?

U look great. Congrats.

Are u part of a gym, if so maybe u can switch with the elyptical and the treadmill. I think switching up your exercise helps sometimes. Good luck! You will get there!

I am not working out as much as I need to, right now only about 2 times a week. I am still losing, but I am sure it is slower than it could be because I am not working as much as I should. I just bought Zumba and recieved it yesterday, so I am hoping that I can get that done at least 3 times a week if not more. It looks so fun. And there is a DVD that came with it that shows all the steps and once they break it down, it looks so much easier. Good Luck!

Bummer, but still a great feeling. Congrats!

I have told everyone at my work, but there is only 8 of us. I am the boss, so I dont get to much slack, everyone is being pretty supportive. I did get one comment the other day from one girl that said she is so jelious that I am losing. And other comments about how I am getting to skinny. Really, wait for the other 50+ pounds. I think at that point I will be the 2nd thinnest person there. I dont know how well that will go over. Lol

My understanding of the sweet spot is when you can go 4 or more hours without being hungry. But u should be able to eat witbout getting to stuck if you eat it right. Chew small bites! Good luck, hopefully your there!