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Hi everyone! Well I have been at this new life of mine for a month or so now. I think I did it all wrong. I was on liquid for about 1 week and 1/2 and then soft food for 2 weeks and now I have been eating food normaly. Not the same amount but the same food. I talked to my advise person and she said I should still be on soft food. but I have no problem with regular food...did I streatch this thing out? Today I am going back to liquids... I still have restriction. I feel full on a child's plate of anything. like yesterday I had 2 chicken strips and I was done. When about an hour later I tried to eat my 3rd piece I pb I think is the term. I wasn't hungery but worried...strange I did the exact opposite thing that I thought I should have. I guess that is another one of my triggers... eating when I am scared. I want so much for this to work and from what I am reading and seeing in the mirror it is. I have lost twent pounds. Although I have been here for the last week my clothes are getting looser and my husband and friends are noticing, that always helps. I was walking and doing tae bo everyday until the old knee injury flared up and I had to start taking the anti inflams again.... the whole reason I started on this journey in the first place was that my doc says that I need to loose 1001ls or my knees will continue to have problems. I am sorry for whining. Any advise is welcomed! Rica

Wow I have never heard of a band having 9cc, but hey I am so nbnew to this thing. I haven't had a fill yet. I think I need one though. But from what I have been reading you should check your band.

0I did not even have to ask I knew I was a menance....Or least I was before I got married!

Let me know what you need and I would love to be a part of a group eventhough I am way out in Riverside

how much do fills cost through dr. billy? I am about the same dist to eirhter mex or here ... rica

encouragment is the things that get us through. Thanks for the support. Had a better day today. although I haven't had any restrictions I feel as if I can't wait. I loved how much easier it was when I first came home from the hospital. Hopefully I will be able to break the addiction. Thanks again! Rica

I know that through support that you have given everyone that you will get support. What a strong and brave woman you are. Don't let a little Water weight get you down...I am sure you look marrrrrolous darling! Stay away from the scale it is addictive and a liar. Rica

Hey everyone, Well it's going on week three and I am so excited as of today I am down 24lbs. I thougt I would be stuck at 20 pounds because week two the scale did not want to budge. I thought to myself...what if this doesnt work. But I added a little tae bo and 20 mins of walking and that did the trick. I still find myself trying to eat too much. 4th of july was a killer. I only hasd a little at first then one two many stffed eggs and up it came. Not a pleasant experience. It felt as if it was stuck in my throat. Well that ended my love afair for food last night. Do any of you struggle. I sometime find myself eating when I am not hungry. I never noticed that before. although Im gratefull that now I stop at a cookie instead of a batch. Rica Keep hope alive Dr. Arturo Rodriguez 6/13/04 296/272/180

have you been to Dr. Billy? How much are fills?

Hi everyone. I have been doing some internet research about having fills in california. I was very excited to speak with Gerald. Dr. Joyas assistant and he told me of a Dr. in Los Angeles who does fills for just a bit more than in Mx. His name is Dr. Bill and Gerald said he would send me the number. When I have it you'll have it. I awm so excited. Rica

Hi I had surgery there just on the 13th of this month with Dr. Rodriguez. I loved it. It is a very American City. You would not know the difference except for the language. All of the hotel chains are there. I stayed at the Hilton Gardens. Very nice but the beds were not comphy. Or maybe it was me. I was up and walking the next day and had no problem flying out on wednesday after having surgery on Monday. I also only took pain meds for one day. My mom says I have a high tolorance for pain so I don't want to misslead you. I hope everything goes well for you good luck on your journey. Rica

I wish that I could say that I have any advise...but I don't I am so new to this I did not even know that it could happen that soon. I thought the erosion took several years (15) I will keep you in my prayers and I agree I wouldn't have the gastric bypass done either. Rica I hope you will be okay

That is the only word that seem adequate....

Riverside. I have lived here about 5 years. WHere do you live?

Well I am new to this but so far so good. I am 35 married and live in Riverside. I was banded on 6/13 and now I am down 13bs. I am amazed at how this works it like someone put a magic stop button that I never had before. I worry that I am not like you all that have been so sucessful. I have tried and failed or tried and gained back the weight so many times. My husband and I met over the internet when I was 260. He did not want me to have the surgery but realized that my knees were beginning to go as I reached 296. This morning to my surprise I weighed 283. What a difference not fighting hunger has made toward will power. Well I'd love new friends who have gone or are going through this. Rica

Wow I hope he is reasonable for me my dr was amazing and pays for your first return and does free fills as long as you like but monterray is a 3 hour flight...so I would like someone closer. How long have you been banded? Is it normal to feel hungry but then only be able to eat/ drink a few bites?

Who is your doctor in TJ It might be worth a drive? I am still going to look for one here that is not 1,000 dollars a shot.

Hi I am new to the band I had it done on 6/13 and I am so excited I almost feel normal. I have lost 10 pounds and I am looking forward for more. So that I can get ahead of the game I want to make sure I have somewhere to get my fills I got my surgery done in monterrey, mx. A little far to go everytime I will need a fill.