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That's great! I'd love to hear what you think of both. Please keep in touch if you like. I am hoping to gather some bander's in the area for a support coffee group or something. I am doing fine thanks! I am working with the nurse to find my sweet spot.

That's great! I am happy for you! I don't believe I am there yet, but I am still not really sure what it should feel like. I don't notice much difference from before, except I do have to be careful with bite size and chewing more than before...I have heard that when you are there you will know it and I don't. lol

Hang in there. We will get to that green zone. Since I am back on solids, I hardly notice a difference with this fill either.

Hi, welcome. I am also in Ottawa. I went with Slimband, and there is a fill nurse in Ottawa who is wonderful also. I didn't hear of Smartshape until after, but have read good things about the Dr. Good Luck!

I am sorry you are feeling down. Sounds like Bandster Hell and the fact that you have lost and not gained at this stage is a great accomplishment! I am around 23 lbs lost myself and it has been mostly because of my efforts to count calories and exercise. Are you also measuring yourself? Carbs and head hunger are the worst for sure. I too, have had some difficult moments! If I even look at junk food, I seem to stall or gain. Hang in there! I am here if you want to chat.

I am so sorry you are feeling this way. I wish I had some wisdom to share... It sounds like you need a break, some time to re-focus on YOU. Don't be too hard on yourself, you haven't gained and that is a big victory. Forgive yourself and move forward. I hope it all settles soon.

Oh interesting thought.

Good luck! I am on pureed this evening until tomorrow morning. I hope this fill brought me closer. I had some weird back pain today though...it went away after I tried a gas-x. My nurse had to poke twice this time, but it's no problem and I hardly notice, but I am not afraid of needles. She feels around for the edges too.

Loosing in bandster hell is a great accomplishment!

I started to feel normal again after the first couple weeks. Even better when back on solids.

6/21/13 here. Just went for my 2nd fill today. I am losing, but it's been mostly my efforts so far.

Forget that last one Gary, I see that you were postponed for a month.

Yes, that is true. Must have protein! I am sorry if I asked already (just got back from vacation, so brain fog...) have you had fills? I am back from vacation last week. We walked a lot! My fitbit said I burned over 2000 cal! I also went in today for fill #2. I am now at 7.25 cc.

How are you feeling? I wish you a speedy recovery!

2 months tomorrow. I am doing well, thank you. I am pretty hungry often though. I can book another fill now. How are you?

Thanks! I will measure again next week as that will mark 2 months! I lost 1.6 lbs this week.

Very nice losses! I am slow, 22lbs since surgery and a lot of that was pre-op.

Yes. it is great to have some slimbanders on here!

Ah, 2 weeks of shakes only? I had to do a set plan that included lean Protein, basically low carb too. I hope you get your date soon!

Congrats!

Hi there, so far I have had a good experience with them. You have a support group in Sask?

Hi! Nothing yet, but I am looking to set one up. Nice to meet you! Please keep in touch. I'd love to hear about your experience with SWLC. Do they have a fill clinic in Ottawa? I'd only heard of them after signing up with Slimband.

50 lbs is great! I'm doing ok. I think I am in bandster hell, but managing. lol I have lost 22lbs including pre-op.