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Harrier's Woman, True Results has a new PA and I like her a lot. She listens and takes action. I was having some problems and she ordered a barium test right away and I had it done. I have stretched my upper pouch a little and she removed some of my fill. I'm doing much better now. I go back Tuesday to see how I'm doing. As for billing me I've only been charged $60 for an office visit once. I will be interested to see what the barium test costs since my insurance won't pay for anything to do with WLS.

Corpus Christi TX and I was banded on Oct 12, 2011 in San Antonio at True Results.

Thank you so much for this post. I've been struggling since January and have had many stuck episodes lately. I'm finally going back to see my surgeon tomorrow after 5 months. I had my surgery in Oct 2011. I'm going to dig out all of the materials I was given when I was banded and reread them. Thanks again! Cyndy

Hi! I live in the Corpus Christi area but had my surgery in San Antonio. I would love to find some local people for support. I do go to San Antonio for my fills and I'm going tomorrow for one. I have not been following the rules since January. I know I need to get back in the swing of things but I'm so disgusted with myself. I hope someone in my area sees this! Cyndy

Thanks for the link and making it a secret group. I sent in my request!

Hi October buddies! I gained 1 lb in December and I'm ok with that. Considering all the goodies that have been around. We also were gone for a week over Christmas break and that was hard to keep track of my calories. Excuses I know but I'm back on track and will go to the grocery store today to get supplies. Y'all are doing so good losing! I hope to join you soon. Happy New Year! Cyndy

I understand because I too gained 2.5 lbs this week. You are doing fantastic with your weight loss. Snacking at night is my biggest problem. My husband buys junk food and leaves it laying around. It's so easy for me to just grab something and pop it in my mouth without really thinking about it. So I'm working on that and it's hard. I know you will get back on track and lose that 3 lbs and more! Stay focused! Cyndy

I go to True Results in San Antonio and I self paid so my fills are free for the first year. I saw the surgeon twice, once at the consult and for the follow up visit. I don't feel like I'm getting the support they talked about so much. Btw, I live in Corpus Christi, so I have to drive 2 hours to get my fills. It's a pain but I'll do it as long as my fills are free.

My weight for Dec. 15 is 197.5. I'm up this week, bummer! But I'll work on getting it down this week. Cyndy

Congratulations! You are doing great!

Hi everyone! I went for my second fill today and ended up not getting one. The doctor said I'd lost 11.5 lbs in 5 weeks. I was surprised by that but what really surprised me was I didn't need a fill. He said since I was losing more than 2 lbs a week, we would wait and see what happens. I'm happy about the weight loss but I think I don't have a restriction. He did tell me to eat more food. So I'm going to start eating something more substanial at lunch time. Catherine55, just wanted to add that you look amazing! Thanks for encouraging us. Good luck everyone! Cyndy

I am going for my 2nd fill tomorrow. I haven't lost as much this month as I was hoping for. So I wonder what my dr will say. I'm hoping for better restriction after this fill. Although I got stuck last night eating an eggroll. I hate that but it was my fault because I took too big of a bite. I hope everyone has a good Tuesday!

Sarah, I too have some pain around my port area. It comes and goes, but if I lay on my right side too long it really hurts. Shirley, I'll ask a nearby PT place. My son is having therapy there and they are really nice. They also have a heated pool. Thanks for the idea. Q-tee, your doing great! Aqua-Zumba sounds like a great class! I took a few Zumba classes but I was so heavy I thought I would pass out before it was over. Cyndy

Lorianne, you are doing fantastic!! I have not started exercising yet because I just hate it. I have a stationary bike and some Walk Away the Pounds dvds but I just don't do them. I think maybe if I had a structured class maybe I would go. So I'm thinking of joining a gym. Keep up the hard work! Cyndy

Good luck Lisa! I'm having my second fill on Wednesday. I'm ready because I can still eat a lot if I let myself. Cyndy

Joan, I'm sorry to hear you had your band removed. I hope you heal quickly! Good luck! Cyndy

Hi Jenn! I'm not doing as well as I hoped. But I'm struggling with head hunger. I want to snack for no other reason than I want it. I need some willpower in the worst way. I go back for my 2nd fill next Wednesday and I hate to hear what the nurse will say. Congratulations on your 35 lbs lost! That's fantastic! Keep up the hard work. Cyndy

Cyndy checking in on Dec. 8 at 199.2. Not as good as I hoped but I'll work harder next week.

Name, real or screen~ Cyndy Age~ 50 Weight on December 1st~ 200 Goal weight for December 29th~ 190 Dietary goal for December~ Eat more protein Exercise goal for December~ To start exercising Personal goal for December~ To learn to embroider Date banded~ 10/12/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 28 Lbs One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Less aches and pains

I went on a cruise in November. This was before my first fill. I had little to no restriction and I ate 3 meals a day but I did drink more than usual. I gained about 3 lbs after the week. And it came off quickly. Have a great time on your cruise!

I had my lap band surgery on a Thursday and went back to work on Tuesday. I hope your surgery goes well!

I finally decided to exercise. i did a Leslie Sansome dvd. I started out with the 1 mile walk and I could feel it. I think I'll do a longer walk tomorrow. I'm just so happy that I finally did it.

For Thanksgiving I had turkey, ham, dressing, sweet potatoes and a small piece of pumpkin pie. But later I had turkey, cranberry, sweet potatoes. I blew it. Yesterday was DH's birthday so I had a grilled hamburger, chips and cheesecake. I'm ready to throw all of the leftovers away except for the meat. I know that I'll keep eating on them until they are gone. So today I clean out the refrigerator!

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! I did until I got stuck last night. I overdid it and ate too fast. It was not a pleasant feeling. Live and learn. Cyndy

Congratulations AngelMyI!