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Hey Chris, I can tell you from experience, I was stuck at 35-40 for a good month or two. Holidays didn't help, but that's another story. Anyway, I can't help but stress the GET YOUR PROTIENS IN. After being stuck at that weight for so long, I cut the carbs, totally, and low and behold, weight starting coming right off again. Keep the carbs down, I really think that's the trick.

Hey everybody, I'm another one who's been MIA in awhile. Today I realized it's been almost 6 months since I started the August Bandsters thread, and now here's this one. Great to see everyone losing. Even if it's less than you wanted, keep your head up and don't give up!! As for me, I am very frustrated. I am down 49 lbs since Aug29th, and truthfully, I wish it were more. Clothes doesn't seem to be getting smaller anymore, but I do feel better. I fit in places I didn't fit before. My new goal, get to 200 by Aug29th. I am more than half way there. Good luck to all of you!!!

Marsha, my suggestion is in about a week or so call and get a case number from Cleveland Clinic. Even if they are rude, insist, and get on your insurance company's AZZ!!! They tend to drag it out. Stay on top of it.

Hey everyone, first off I know first hand how all the waiting crap sux. I had my first appopintment with Dr. Szomstien in early February. My surgery wasn't until August 29th. Just part of the process I guess. At one point it almost feels like it will never happen. My suggestion is to be nice as possible to the girls there. Namely Carmen, Karen, etc. Also, I would e-mail my doc every now and then, and he would respond pretty quickly and forward my messages to his nurses. I know it took long, BUT it was worth the wait. He's been great. SZOMSTS@ccf.org

Yeah, I lost my appetite at the beginning. Just think of what your insides went through a week ago. It will come back, just hope it's later than sooner. Anyway, I know Emily said to stay away from corn, but a little can't hurt, as long as I really chew. Another thing is that Emily has given us a diet, but I did this surgery so I don't have to diet anymore. I love meats, so I will always have that first, BUT, if I only eat meat, I'll probably need like 4 pork chops. I am practically eating what I want, had some cookies the other day, and usually eat for desert a sugar free fudge pop. Lost another 3 pounds in a week before my fill. Speaking of which, I had my first fill yesterday, no big deal. I still need a little more, but right now I am on liquids for the next 3 days. That should really boost weight loss. Again, good luck to you guys.

Very true, I didn't realize that with two big gulps it was topped off, and even backing up.

No big deal. The local anesthetic was easy peasy. quick sting, then burn for 3 seconds, then felt absolutely nothing.

did you see your pouch?? How did it look? I had my fill yesterday, not that bad an experience, except for the part of seeing a huge needle sticking out of my belly. Anyway, my pouch seemed pretty big. Just wanted to know if anyone saw theirs, what it looked like. Oh yeah, he put in about 4cc's, and then pulled out some and left a total of 1.5 cc's in there. I feel some restriction, but nothing major.

Jeanette, I am also getting filled 10-7. Hopefully anyway. I really feel I need one to keep this going. Good luck!!!

Hey Alex, sounds like we are sitting on the same boat. I can eat a house, but I feel totally normal. One thing I didn't mention, in the morning, I can eat very little. Then during lunch it's a little better, but by night time, I feel absolutely nothing. I don't feel like I am doing great though, cause I have not been following my prescribed diet at all. I am having sugar which I shouldn't. I am staying away from soda, but Arizona tea is yummy. Rice goes down fine, bread is okay, salad no problem. I know I am going to have less later, but I really want to loose already. Everyone who knows I was having WLS is looking at me asking me what I am doing wrong. I mean geez, give me a break, it works later, not now.

Hey August Bandsters, I know we shouldn't be comparing results, but how are all of you feeling? How are you eating? As for me, I feel great. I am eating like a horse. Yesterday I had some stuffing, corn, and two whole pork chops. OUCH!! That is too much. Regardless, I weighed myself, and I am down 22 lbs now.

Man, I am sorry, I forgot to check in with all of you. Hope everyone is fine. How was everybodies Cleveland Clinis experience? I know I loved it. When my dad went by to visit, he even said he wanted o get sick to stay there a couple of days!!LOL, too funny. Anyway, I have United Healthcare PPO and they paid for my surgery, had no problems with approval or anything. A week before surgery, I got a letter in the mail stating I was approved. Right now, I am feeling pretty good, but eating way too much. Occasionally I even forget I have this band, and won't chew really well, and end up with that nasty pain in my chest. Wait a few minutes, and it's gone. I have lost about 22 pounds to date, and can't wait to get some more off. I am scheduled for another follow up next Wednesday, hopefully Dr. S will give me a fill. I had two pork chops, a small scoop of stuffing and some corn for dinner yesterday. WAY TOO MUCH!!! Well, good luck to you all, let's keep checking in. :-)

Don't seem indecisive. Make sure you know all your facts. Tell him why you want it, and explain it with every detail. When he sees how passionate you are about having this done, there should be absolutely no reason why he would deny it.

Shelly - thanks, I am trying not to though. chicken wings are still good though. You are going down, wait and see. Coffeewench - thanks, feels good to get advice from you. I am starving though. I am just gonna live with it until I get the proper restriction.

Getting filled in two weeks, if weight loss stopped. We'll see.