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Teresa..you got a good attitude. Atleast you are not gaining.Hopefully your fill will help you. You have done such an awesome job to date.

I live with those smells everday at work...I have a restaraunt. I'm around food everyday. People who know I had the surgery aske me everday how can I work around food all the time. I just do..I have overcome it. I want this weight loss so bad that nothing will deter me from achieving it...We goota do what we gotta do

Every now and then I get a bought of nausea..it just comes over me for no reason..my mouth waters I do not vomit and it passes. You're not alone there Congrats on the weight loss. I hope this fill works for you. I do not know of too many Dr.'s though that would give 2 fills in such a short time but every doctor is different:)

Carmen didint you metnion your husband was ill and that is why you could not get away to Vegas for the bash? With that said, Stress can play a big factor in restriction. For me when I have something stressful going on in mylife I have total restriction. Also it is possible for your cycle to cause restriction too..for me some moths it does and some months it doesnt....if it persists, I'd call the doctor, having as little as .1 or.2 cc's removed makes a huge difference. I have also heard of fills taking time to kick in, maybe you are one of those. My first one kicked in after 2 weeks but my 2nd fill was immediate so you just never know, these bands are so fickle. Hang in there

Good Luck Friday Blossom We will keep you in our thoughts! This time next week, you wil lbe one of us, an official bandster

Thanks Lisa for that advice to Ryan..it hit home with me. One of the women that works for me at the restaraunt is always putting in her negative 2 cents worth when it comes to my band, she is the only one who has never complimented me or given me any encouragement..I now know why after reading your post. It makes so much sense now.. because now she is the biggest of all of us women who work together, as hard as she tries to control her eating and starts a new exercise or diet routine every week she always is starting over. It makes perfect sense as to why she is always so negative towards the band and my weight loss, she is forever making comments that she could never do it cuz she likes her beer and could never give it up and she HAS to drink during a meal and all I say to her is "you must not want to be thin and healthy bad enough to make the needed sacrafices" it is obvious she can not do it on her own seeing how she self desrtucts every week even though she is the one who tells me all you have to do is eat less and exercise more and you will lose weight. I tell her "if it were that easy, there would be NO obese people in this world and they would of never invented the Lap Band or the Bypass and you wouldnt be starting a new diet & exercise routine every Monday morning" shuts her up every time ( well until the next time) I feel so much better after reading your post Lisa..every time she starts in on me I will remember what you said.

Gagirl Dont be discouraged about the weight loss...the pre fill stage is for healing, any weight loss during this phase is a bonus. Once the band is filled you will notice a difference. As far as the sadness, I have never known anyone NOT to experince some kind of sadness after this surgery. It is normal..its gets better each day. Coming here to all of these wonderful people has been a key to my success . The support has helped me tremendously. Hang in there...

Monday 11/1 Where is everyone? Are you all not getting on the scales this morning after Halloween last night? Too much candy?? Well I got on thescale and only lost 1/4 of a pound to make it an even 62. I'm happy about it since I felt like I had gained all week long and in the beginning of the week I was eating halloween candy until Thursday. Today is a new day and a fresh week.. I'm feeling good... Hope allf you had a good week and heres to this coming week

Split Pea soup has slot of protein in it just add a little water and blend it. Also Hoods Carb Countdown Dairy beverage has lots of protein, it is in the dairy section of your grocery store , it is thick very satisfying and yummy.

Do you have Triple A??..they offer discounts to Disneyland and the hotels in the area.

What about some hot water or hot tea.. hot liquids seem to open my band up. Maybe it will help get the licorice to pass through...its worth a try.

SO happy to hear you are feeling better!

Tell her to stop twisting your arm and making you eat Seriously Babs only you have the will power to eat or not eat. You know you can do this..look how far you have come. It is so easy for us who have struggled with our weight to fall back into the same old patterns but it is only us who can break those patterns too. NO MORE JUNK FOOD!!! I have been struggling this week too so I know how you are feeling , all the halloween candy in this damn house ..but I have made a commitment to myself Thursday.. NO MORE chocolate and so far so good. Be strong Just say NO! WILLPOWER WILLPOWER WILLPOWER

I had a low grade fever 3 days after surgery that only lasted 24 hours, I called my doc he said many patients experience it and if it persists to call back but after 24 hrs and a little adult strength liquid tylenol I was fine.

It's fill time for you Mister sounds like ..If you can eat like that with ease then you need a fill Congrats on the 80 lbs ..you have done a great job so far Damn men they lose so fast :huytsao

Wow I need this too..Im at a plateau or it could be just all the damn halloween candy in this friggin house :rolleyes .. Sweets & chocolate have not been nice to me this week. I do not even want to limit myself to one cuz that is what got me into this mess..so I'm going to cut it cold turkey ..one a day for the last week has creaped up on me. I have lost a measely 3/4 of a friggin lb in 2 weeks. I told my kids after they go trick or treating the candy is in the garbage or they better hide it in such a good place that they wont even remember where they put it. Im all in for this challenge in a big time way!!!

Darcy I started a thread to get everyones input it iscalled weekly chat session..A bunch of us met in there last night and had a blast, it was a spur of the moment chat. janie posted she would be in there and whoever was online came on in!

I drink 20 oz before Breakfast 20oz 1 hour after breakfast 20 oz before lunch 20oz 1 hour after lunch 20oz before dinner 20 oz 1 hour after dinner and sometimes more during the afternoon Water has been key to my weight loss I think

Maybe your husband is trying to scare you to not falter from your pre op diet:) I never had a pre op diet and I ate like it was my last meal carnitas, beans, rice, tortillas the night before surgery up intil my cut off time of midnight and had my surgery the next morning with no problems and have had no problems since... Every doctor has different pre op diets some have none at all. My doc only requires one if your BMI is over 50 which mine was not..I'm sure a few pecans are not going to prevent you from having surgery

You know Ryan if you werent married all the single women here would be fighting over you. I agree you are such a sweetheart. Patty is very lucky to have you and I'm sure she knows it too...I love reading your posts..Keep them coming!! The man can write huh ladies? Are you a Gemini Ryan? They are usually very articulate and expressive.

For Clear liquids..chicken broth, vegetable broth, gatorade, jello, popsicles, all juices are all good choices. I made sure I had proteind drinks on hand so the day I could have one it was ready and available. Every doctor is so different with their post op instructions. I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks but at day 8 I could add skim milk and at day 10 I could add protein drinks, then I went to full liquids for a week which is anything that went through a straw, so I made lots of milkshakes and blended alot of creamed and chunked soups..then I had a week of soft/mushy foods which was heaven..lots of refried beans, yogurts, mashed potatoes, oatmeal.

Ryan...you are an inspiration to me. Your words hit close to home. You may not be with your wife in the physical sense but both she and you know you are there in her heart and soul, I hope everything goes well for her...I know all to well what is is like to have your spouse suffer in pain every waking day.hopefully this surgery will give her some comfort... My thoughts are with both of you during this difficult time.

Hi Denise Best of Luck tomorrow We all will be sending you possitive vibes. Hope all goes smooth for you.

Check the Tennesse and Atlanta threads on this site.I know there are fill doctors listed on both of those... Also here is a site that may help you www.lap-band.com Click on surgeon locator at the top of the page and start calling all the docs that show up in your area. Good Luck

Sassay.. If I go to long in between meal I get exremely gassy, is your pain in the shoulder gas related? I do not get the gas pain in my shoulder but my tummy is a rumbling volcano if I wait to long between meal so maybe there is some coralation( sp?) there .