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I got my surgery done there too! I'm a patient of Dr. Schwack. He's a great Dr. And the team there is awesome too.

Great JOB!! You're doing great!

Thank you so much for posting this. I so needed the encouragement, I've been banded just over a month and was starting to feel down. But your words have given me hope, so I thank you greatly!

Great job!

Excellent work sir! You'll be at goal before you know it.

WOOOOHOOOO! That's great. I'm doing a happy dance for you!

You look great. Keep up the great work!!!

Woot woot, you go girl!!!

I tried Medifast before surgery. However it got pretty expensive, around $300 a month for just me. I still had to go food shopping for the rest of the house. But I did lose a good amount of weight while on it. Hope this helps.

FANTASTIC JOB THERE SIR!!!

Today was my first fill and I was a little suprised by my nurses reaction to the amount of saline they put in. I have been doing very well with my caloric intake and have not been feeling hungry but I received a 3cc fill today. I am feeling somewhat nauseated and my chest is tight. I am hoping this will pass as the day goes on. I was just taken a back by the nurses comments . She said "I thought you had some restriction, I am surpised at how much of a fill you needed.

Hi there! I got my first fill yesterday as well. My doc gave me 3cc's as well, he said that's the usual amount for the first fill. As for the nurse, pay her NO MIND. People will always find something to say. As Dory says in Finding Nemo "just keep swimming".

Went to a work event today and one of my bosses gave me a huge hug and told me "You go girl, you look great!" I was glowing by the time the event was over.

Thanks everyone! I love the support you guys give me. Ya'll are pretty dang awesome. Hugs!!

Hey, hey, hey...everyone! This is the only place I can post this and someone will totally understand why I'm so happy.

Today the hubs and I decided to make it a movie night. We had a busy afternoon, therefore this evening we just wanted to chill. My hubby decided that he would order pizza for dinner. Now in my last post I explained how pizza is my kryptonite, so when he said pizza my mouth immediately started to Water. Anywho, the pizza arrived smelling supa (my version of super) delicious and I couldn't focus for a few minutes! However I am ecstatic to report that I didn't have a single slice!!! I'm doing my happy dance as I'm typing this.

I'm even more excited because this triumph comes on the eve of my fist fill. Woot, woot! I had to share this because my biggest battle with weight loss happens between my ears. Tonight was a major victory for me. And on that note, have a splendid evening everyone.

Hey, hey, hey...everyone! This is the only place I can post this and someone will totally understand why I'm so happy.

Today the hubs and I decided to make it a movie night. We had a busy afternoon, therefore this evening we just wanted to chill. My hubby decided that he would order pizza for dinner. Now in my last post I explained how pizza is my kryptonite, so when he said pizza my mouth immediately started to Water. Anywho, the pizza arrived smelling supa (my version of super) delicious and I couldn't focus for a few minutes! However I am ecstatic to report that I didn't have a single slice!!! I'm doing my happy dance as I'm typing this.

I'm even more excited because this triumph comes on the eve of my fist fill. Woot, woot! I had to share this because my biggest battle with weight loss happens between my ears. Tonight was a major victory for me. And on that note, have a splendid evening everyone.

Hey, hey, hey! I had my surgery October 11th and so far down 15 pounds. First fill is tomorrow, super excited. I love the compliments of friends and family. Looking forward to the next four weeks.

Guys, I'm here to fess up. After nearly three and a half weeks of my ordeal, I've been doing really bad. I've gotten two fills since then but I'm eating when I'm not hungry & eating sliders & drinking juices. Someone needs to kick my ass. Everyday I wake up and say: today's the day (typical fat person "determination") but I know the "day" won't come until I get serious. Gggrrrrr

Girl! I know exactly how you feel. I have yet to get my first fill and my habits are starting to go backward. However keep the faith, you know this tool works when you put in the work. Look at some of your before pictures to remind you of how far you've come.

I can totally relate, but think about this, you had one slice not 4. That's a victory in my book. Maybe it wasn't the best choice BUT you were not able to eat as much as you used to. This is a process and I am also learning to adjust my eating as well. As I have heard other people say, this is a marathon, not a sprint., It's a total life change and it will take time to learn how to do things properly. The beauty of it is, we can always start over tomorrow. Don't let it get you down.

True, true one slice is way better than 4 slices. It is absolutely a marathon!!

my brain won't stop either. today i had a depression day. not about the band but other stressful stuff. i reverted to my old self and just couldn't get satisfied. i was constantly in the kitchen. and i knew what i was doing but couldn't stop it. i finally got on the treadmill and came straight to the computer just to stop my wandering and eating. i think we are all a work in progress. fighting everyday just like a alcholic would be doing. good luck to you. i understand totally.

Stress definitely makes it that much harder. I hope your stressful situations soon go away. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Perfectly Normal...all part of the learning curve....early on, I still had the same cravings, bad food choices, etc...

Burt once the band got properly adjusted, it became impossible to eat many of those bad foods....

For instance, you mention pizza....I used to at an entire Large pizza, with toppings, all by myself...not to mention ll the soda or beer to go with it....

NOW

If I take 2 bites of a slice, it WILL BE stuck city....so I don't eat pizza anymore, and eventually the craving for pizza is gone entirely....

It is that way with many, many foods....donuts is another one, as well as anything made from flour...cake, pastries, Cookies, breads, etc...

And since I have no hunger, it does not bother me to be deprived of the things that were once killing me....

I'm almost 3 years out, and I can look at some foods and don't give it a 2nd thought....office parties, picnics, whatever...food is no longer a big part of my life...take it or leave it....

So you see, it is ALL about the band...and it will take care of your head also...Behavior Modification....My #1 priority, and my Dr.'s, was to get the band adjusted, and me in the Green Zone, ASAP...because to me, that is what it is all about and why I had this surgery....to change my relationship with food and eating, both physically, AND mentally.....3 fills in 3 months...then another 3 months to learn the important lessons and properly apply the rules in the correct context, situations...not just in theory...

B-52 thank you so much for sharing this with us. My learning curve is one REALLY big curve. I am realistic, I know my years for unhealthy eating habits is not going to change overnight but you have really given me hope. I know that once the band gets adjusted my relationship with food will drastically change but until then I am a work in progress.

Man...listen... I seriously believe I need to create a lapband for my brain. I got banded not to long ago (Oct 11th) and while I've done well with the mushies, soft foods, liquids etc, the most difficult part has been learning how to eat all over again.

For instance, today my boss ordered pizza for the office today. Now the pre-banded me would have had 3-4 slices. Today I had one and a half slice and I thought I was going to pop! Now I know, I should've not had the pizza. But adjusting to this new life style is proving to be more of a challenge than I thought. I know that I will not regret getting the band but it is most definitely going to take some hard work.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not asking for sympathy I know that I have to start making healthier choices. Just wondering if anyone else went through this. Did anyone feel this way before they got their first fill?

Debbie, Debbie, Debbie...Thanks so much for posting this! I was starting to think I wasn't doing so hot as I haven't really lost any weight. I am glad to read that this time after the band has been placed is all about the healing. Thanks also for describing the appointment in detail, I was worried about what my first fill would be like. I'm so happy to know that it won't be as terrible as I was thinking. I'm a big baby when it comes to needles also. Thanks again!

I've lost 30 pounds, work out 4-5x a week, and feel fantastic!! But one seriously unexpected side effect of this surgery is my.....ahem....drive. I went from "sorry, my head hurts," or "I'm so tired", or "this book is just too good to put down", to "GET OVER HERE AND TAKE ME NOW!".

I don't know if it's surgery, my age, or what, but this girl ain't complaining!

You go girl! Make sure HE gets his Vitamins in, he's going to need them!!

i was banded on october 25th. surgery went pretty well, just had issues with my heartrate in recovery. the gas pain was not fun at all, but is now better on day 4. question for everyone. i was told i would only need to be off work until the 4th of november but then my surgeon wrote nov 11th on my paperwork. is 2 weeks normal for recovery time for being off work?

Hi there! Welcome to the club. I got banded on the 11th, I took a week off work. However I live in NYC and traffic here is crazy. So I ended up taking off two weeks because I wanted to make sure my incisions had healed properly.

Girl, I was praying fro you! I am so glad to here you are doing well.