Angeleyes

Welcome to our group, you will find that with this fill you should have more restriction. You have done well.

We were all as worried as you seem to be. The week will go by very fast, just get plenty of juices on hand and take care of yourself for a few weeks after. I was really tired and needed lots of rest. I went back to work in 5 days but could have used a few more days rest. Get out books you want to read and movies you want to watch. Good Luck.

I haven't saw a post from you in some time and I am unable to get into your journal. How are you doing? I miss your posts!!!

I don't feel skinny yet. I still have 20 pounds to lose and have been on a plateu for 10 months. I need a fill but have a vacation planned in Hawaii in 3 weeks so have put the fill off until I get back.

Welcome to the Utah group!

I am wishing you lots of luck with your new life.

Hi, I live in Vernal and used Dr. McKeen. Was very glad I had the surgery, I also was a self pay and have never felt like it was a bad decision.

Just go into this knowing that you will not be able to keep the weight of you lost!

I agree if food is getting stuck, don't go for a fill!

My band gets tighter when I am stressed!

You are doing good, you usually lose over the first few weeks then gain a little. The first fill usually doesn't do much, just keep eating off the list your Doctor gave you and schedule another fill as soon as your Doctor will let you. No the weight will not fall off! We all hoped that would happen! It is slow and you need to work at it.

Rodeomom, what is in the protein shakes that prevent us from losing weight??????

What did he mean a beach bar or snicker bar??????

I think it would be interesting to see if the slow loser group actually have a medical reason why we are not doing as well as other lab banders. We beat our selves up but it may be other issues!

I am wondering how many of us really have low thyroid levels and have never really talked to our doctors about this.

I think it is better to get a smaller fill. When you get a large fill you usually are to tight and that is not good for you are your band.

It seems I am just a worrier, I had the 3rd fill and now feel restriction. I am so happy. Now to get back to losing this weight. I did learn alot about not getting to tight. Will try to use the band to help me in my choices and not expect it to do everything ( will try not to get it too tight!) I still need to make good choices.

I would not get a fill, just up the excerize and make smart choices on the food you put in your mouth.

Momlambert, I am so happy for you. I came on the board today to check up on you, I see you have a surgery date! Keep me posted on your life! Just noticed that you need to change your surgery date on your signatre to March instead of October. Hang in there and let me know if you have any questions or concerns about your surgery.

I am a little worried that I may have a slip, I had the flu over New Years and vomited until I couldn't swallow my own siliva. I had an emergencey unfill and felt much better within a few minutes. I had all the liquid taken out and waited about 3 1/2 weeks to start fills again. I have gained 10 pounds and have had two fills in the last month. I feel no restriction at all and feel very different than I did before the unfill. I have no reflux but just have a feeling that all is not well. I am going back in later this week for another fill. I am hoping that I am just a worrier!!!

The loss of symtoms was within 10 min of the unfill. I then felt great and within 3 weeks had gained 7 pounds. So I am working up to restriction again.

I know you guys are still lurking around. Has everyone lost all the weight they wanted to????

So how are all of your April 2005 Bandsters doing now? I haven't heard from many of you lately. I am still struggling but hanging in here. Still have about 18 pounds to lose.

I find that if I drink something hot first I don't have that first bite thing. I either use hot water with a lemon in or hot tea. You may want to try this.

I still have 18 pounds to go, I am out 17 months now. I am at a 2.8 but can eat almost anything if I chew alot and take alot of time eating. I probably should get another fill but have just not wanted to be too tight. I am surprised that you are at that fill level I would have guessed you would be tighter. Good hearing from you.