PghMomof3

I think all doctors differ on their post-fill requirements. Mine says clear liquids for the first 24 hours, then full liquids, then soft food for the following 5 days, then eat as tolerated. This past fill, my 4th, has been the best fill yet. Before, the first 2 days after a fill I'd be so hungry on just the liquids but this time I've been somewhat satisfied, FINALLY! I'm on my last day of 'soft' foods. Amy

Lori Ann--what is the name of this product on the GNC website or are you buying only in the store? I have the capsules but they are large and I just got another fill--I don't think I'll be able to get them down at all! Thanks for your help! Amy

My hair looks terrible--same thing, started falling out and breaking at around 6 months. I've been taking Biotin, KidGreez veggie Vitamins, MVI, etc. My hair looks terrible --getting better, but still terrible! :tt1: Hopefully it'll be full and beautiful again...some day....:confused: Amy

I went for my 4th fill today--it was a super terrible experience. He could not get into my port--he stuck me at least 13 times and changed the needle 3 times because he said sometimes the scar tissue dulls the tip. He did not fill me--said either I have a lot of scar tissue covering it or it flipped!!! I have to go back on Monday to have it done under fluoro. Please please let it not be flipped--I so don't want to pay for MORE surgery! :mad::sad::cake: I've not had one issue with getting filled before--one or two pokes in and done. I literally cried driving home because it hurt so bad! And now I'm disappointed that I don't have a much needed fill. Waaaahhhhh!!! Amy

I bet you felt soooo proud! What a great feeling, huh? I bought a a pair of size 14 jeans and they fit! I was happy--they weren't tight, they didn't give me muffin top--I am just so happy to feel like I can start shopping again! It'll be a great day for me when I can cut up, cancel and throw away my LB card! :tongue: Amy

Thanks for the encouragement, Weazer! I have a 4 cc band and have about 2 cc in it. My second fill put me up to 2, and when I went back in November I had lost 0.6 cc and he replaced that for my third fill and put me back to 2. I have been started to really feel hungry for the past month so either I need more fill or I lost some more! :frown: I have been trying to exercise more and this past month with my household getting cold after cold hasn't help me stay motivated to exercise. I know that 36 pounds is great, really--I just wish I had more gone! My daughter's Communion is in May and I'd love to be down another 20 pounds or so! I'm just going to keep plugging away. I know I'd never be where I'm at without the band it's just I wish I was further in the weight loss journey! Thank you for welcoming me back and giving great support!!!! :hurray: Amy

Hi, everyone. I was banded in May along with you all, started posting initially but haven't for months. I guess I"m a little embarassed at how slow my weight is coming off compared to everyone else. I've been stuck at the same weight for 6 weeks now and I def. know I need a fill! I have an appointment scheduled 2/5 and I'm hoping to get back on track. I am def. hungry more often than before. I bought a bodybugg to help me stay on track and see what kind of calories I"m burning as opposed to consuming all of the time. So anyway, I wanted to say hi and I'm hoping to be posting more and learning from all you great losers! LOL! Amy

NO! My husband has never known my weight--even when I weighed 125 pounds and *thought* I needed to diet! (sigh, I'd give all the toes on my right food to weigh near there now! LOL) Anyway, he 'guesses' my weight to be about 20 pounds less than I weigh right now so I"m happy letting him believe that for now. Whenever I get near my goal I'll def. tell him how much I weighed because I think he'd be shocked to know! Amy

Thanks, Coach! :biggrin1: My doctor's scale says I'm down 1.7 pounds--he told me exactly the same thing you did about the almonds! So...bye almonds! I'll miss you as my snack. He also told me to skip fat free creamer because of the sugar content (?) and that it might cause my blood sugar levels to go up and the release of insulin in my body causing my body to store the sugar as fat. :cry And of course he said it might be my muscles storing some water until they get used to exercising so much--he jokingly said my muscles might be in shock for their use! Still loving this bugg! Amy

ok, I've been using the Bugg for 2 weeks--last week was my monthly so I didn't weigh in--I got on the scale today and it looks like I'm only down 1 pound!!! I exercise 6 days a week and am WELL under my calorie defecit daily--I should have lost at least 3 pounds based on that alone! I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and will see what HIS scale says. Just feeling a little disappointed. I'm not giving up on this for sure-I love seeing how many calories I burn doing things so I can honestly say i love it. I've been doing the Biggest Loser DVD 6 days a week for exercise and sometimes adding in my elliptical machine if I have some extra time. ah well, I'll keep plugging away at this!!!! I have my Tamala session this Friday so we'll see what she things! :help: Amy

Thank you! Another quick question--did you tell your coach that you had lap band? Since I read in a previous post to no check bariatric surgery, I didn't-so I could continue to set up my bugg. But does that affect your coach and how they help? Amy

I got my bugg today--just had some time to myself finally--set it up and put it on!!!!! :whoo: I ordered the watch yesterday when it went on sale so now I'm waitng for that. I have a question--based on how I answered my questionaire, my food has me at 60% carbohydrates, 20% protein and 20% fat. Does anyone know what this would equate to regarding protein intake--how many grams per day? I thought I'd be at a highter protein percentage, but that;s ok--I'm still going to eat how I eat now and adjust it if need be. What do you do if you're really under that calorie intact they have for you? Based on my weight it says that should be eating around 1750 calories a day--that seems like a lot to me. Can't wait to really figure this out! Amy

omgoodness--you are all so convincing! I just ordered one from 24hour fitness for $235.99 shipped! I've been doing the Biggest loser DVD exercise and now I need to know if I'm burning up enough calories! When I get it and set it up on-line I'm not supposed to click on weight loss surgery correct? Amy