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Hi, checking in... Starting weight 196. Today's weigh in 194. Hope everyone has a great week 2. Terri.

Name, real or screen~Terri Age~44 Weight on December 1st~196 Goal weight for December 29th~188 Dietary goal for December~increase water, no picking. Exercise goal for December~4x's a week Personal goal for December~enjoy the season Date banded~8/16/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~36.4 One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ feeling good, better endurance.

I am having a hard time getting in all of my Water. I just don't think about it. I don't even get in half of what I am supposed too. I am going to start working on this and increasing my intake. My weight loss has been sluggish. Do you think getting in enough water could help turn this around ? Maybe that would be inspiration enough. Thanks, Terri.

My Dr. Says. Liquids for 3 days, soft for 3 days and then back to regular. I just had my second fill yesterday.

Just wanted to do an update. The other day I questioned here what you thought my appointment today would be like. You guys were right I did get my 2nd fill. The Dr. Asked a couple questions about how I was feeling and then I got my 2nd fill. Just like the first fill he says to do 3 days of liquids, 3 days of soft foods and then back to regular. I have another appointment scheduled for 3 weeks. I am so glad I got my 2nd fill today, I have been so hungry in between meals. So glad this program is finally moving, it seemed like forever before I had my first fill and now I am hopefull things will move along at a better pace. Terri.

I have a question. I was banded. August 16th. I had my first fill October 1st. I notice a lillte more of a restriction, but not much. So far I have lost about 26 pounds. After my first fill my Dr. Said to make an appointment and come back in 3 weeks. I didn't think to ask what this appt. was for and was given no special instructions like I had with my first fill, that was done under the scope. So I am just wondering if this is just a check up I am going to or do you think I could possibly be getting another fill ? I sure hope I get a fill. I live an hour away. I would hate to drive there for him to look at me for 5 minutes just to leave again. I could call of course. Just curious what everyone here thinks. Thank you !!

Hi ! I had my first fill today, done under the scope. It was really nothing at all and over before I knew it. I must be one if the strange ones...I didn't even think to ask how much he put in. He did tell me...liquids for 3 days, soft food for another 3 days and then on day 6 I can Eat regular food. This just seems longer than what most Dr. 's suggest.

Great to hear how everyone is doing with their fills. I am so jealous. I was banded August 16th and I still haven't had my first fill. I am scheduled to have it Monday October 3rd. I can't wait to get the fill process started. Right now I have no restricting and I am hungry a lot of the time. I am just working on pure will power at this point.

I haven't even had my first yet. I'm jealous. My first fill is Oct. 3rd.

Hi All !! I was banded August 16th. I did a 2 week liquid diet before and 2 weeks after the surgery. I lost about 18 pounds so far. But that was all in the month of August. Now I am just not losing. I am staying the same or even going up slightly. It is very discouraging. I don't have my first fill until Oct. 2nd. I guess this what they call bandster hell. I am following the rules. I started real food about 2 weeks ago. I am keeping my calories between 800-1100. I am exercising. Although I am sure I could do more. Now the last couple of days the hunger is really coming back. I am hungry about 2 hours after a meal. So far I have been making good choices....until today. I didn't go crazy I just felt so hungry I know I had more than I should have. Ughh. I know it will take a couple of fills to make a difference. Looking towards the first one to get this going. Thanks for letting me vent. Terri

Thank you for sharing !! I am newly banded, one month today actually. I was starting to get discouraged because the weight loss seems to have totally stopped. I am also feeling the hunger again between meals. Your post is encouraging !!! Congrats on your journey. Thank you !!

I have my first fill in 2 weeks. I was given a morning appointment and told not to eat anything after midnight the night before. If I wanted an appointment later in the day I was told I needed to fast before hand. It's interesting how so many Dr.'s are So different in how they do things.

I love tomatoes too !! I am just starting the mushy/puree stage. So I haven't had one in weeks. So the skin doesn't bother you ? That was one thing I was wondering about.

I'm curious what "slider" foods means.

Hi I just joined. My user name is Terriv67

Thank you all So much !! I was just getting a little worried, the itching yesterday was driving me CRAZY !! You have all eased my mind. Thank you, Terri

I was banded a week ago. My incisions are pink, slightly raised and very itchy !! Is this a normal part of the incisions healing or should I be concerned ? If it is normal is there anything I can use to put on them to stop the itching ? Thank you, Terri

I'll have to check out some of the recipes. I need ideas. A couple of days ago, i was thinking " what the heck am I doing" haha !! Now I am feeling pretty good and confident with my decision.

I am on a 2 week full liquid diet. Protein shakes and broth mostly. And of course Water. How about you ? Looking forward to when I can start puree and mashed foods.

I got mine last Tuesday. August 16. I'm still adjusting too. I Feel the best today since surgery.

Yep! I am about 45 minutes south of Allentown.

Hi, I'm near Pottstown. Not sure how far Hanover is from there. Nice to meet you, Terri

Thanks ! I was getting the pre-made drinks. Maybe I'll have to try making my own. I'll also look for the special K drinks. My list the Dr. Gave me had slim fast low carb and slim fast optima. But I haven't been able to find either at my local stores.

Hi, I am 4 days post op. Feeling better everyday although my tummy area is still pretty sore, especially around port incision. I am on a full liquid diet for the next 2 weeks. All the shakes I have tried are yucky ! Can anyone share any shakes they thought were good ? Thank you, Terri

Well my surgery was yesterday. So far so good. My tummy area is very sore, like I did a thousand sit ups yesterday. Took some pain meds this morning, feels a little better. I haven't had any gas pains YET !!