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I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

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I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

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I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

[ATTACH]41257[/ATTACH]

I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

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I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

[ATTACH]41257[/ATTACH]

I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

[ATTACH]41257[/ATTACH]

I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

[ATTACH]41257[/ATTACH]

I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

[ATTACH]41257[/ATTACH]

I'm heading out to a family function and the shirt I chose is hanging off of me. I remembered wearing the same shirt last year. Before (April 2013)-left and Current (February 2014)-right.

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I've been banded 12/6/13, 49 days as of today. I went to my appointment on 1/22 and they decided I will not have a fill yet. I completed the yello, green, red form related to foods and I'm still 90% in the Green zone. Other than the band in place, it has no Fluid in it.
I've made dietary adjustments to eating healthier foods, packing foods in small portions and using MyFitnessPal to track my food. I average 700-900 calories a day.
I've struggled with hypoglycemia for a long time. Small portions every 3 hours helps with no hunger problems.
Did you get a fill at your first appointment post surgery?
How many have made better eating habits with increased exercise that you control the weight loss and the band, being there is just a tool, not full support/reliant on?

I've been banded 12/6/13, 49 days as of today. I went to my appointment on 1/22 and they decided I will not have a fill yet. I completed the yello, green, red form related to foods and I'm still 90% in the Green zone. Other than the band in place, it has no Fluid in it.
I've made dietary adjustments to eating healthier foods, packing foods in small portions and using MyFitnessPal to track my food. I average 700-900 calories a day.
I've struggled with hypoglycemia for a long time. Small portions every 3 hours helps with no hunger problems.
Did you get a fill at your first appointment post surgery?
How many have made better eating habits with increased exercise that you control the weight loss and the band, being there is just a tool, not full support/reliant on?

Awesome post!! I decided to check the forum because my very first fill is tomorrow. I agree, doesn't matter how many cc's, as long as it's doing its job.
My surgery was 12/6/13 and I still on occasion have restriction with no fills yet. I too think that has to do with eating slower and less portions.
Thanks again. I'm thinking they will put 1-2 cc in as I don't want to go straight to full restriction and feel water sitting in there.

Awesome post!! I decided to check the forum because my very first fill is tomorrow. I agree, doesn't matter how many cc's, as long as it's doing its job.
My surgery was 12/6/13 and I still on occasion have restriction with no fills yet. I too think that has to do with eating slower and less portions.
Thanks again. I'm thinking they will put 1-2 cc in as I don't want to go straight to full restriction and feel water sitting in there.

I go for my first fill 1/22. Within the past week, I was able to eat things I thought for sure were a big no. However, I had no issues.
What surprised me the most was pizza. I had a full slice last night minus the crust. When I knew I was able to do this, I was worried.
When I get my fill, I'm assuming I will be on liquids and then soft foods for a few days. After a month or two passes, will I be in the same situation, can eat more foods and go for a fill again? If so, doesn't it seem the band will only work temporarily with the need of fills? What happens when a person reaches the max amount in their band?

I lost 8-10 lbs pre-op. I'm now one month and a week post surgery. I've lost a total of 30lbs from October 2013-now. I dropped weight fast from the day of surgery until about 3-4 weeks. Now that I'm eating more type of foods, I'm averaging 1-3 lbs a week or so.

Now that its been a month since I was banded, possible fill 1/22, I've also decided to go partial vegetarian. If I can't handle bacon, ham, or pork (and do not eat steak, seafood or fish), I had to find foods higher in Protein. I've found sliced veggie soy that is to be "turkey" or "bologna" deli slices. I can have one slice and a tablespoon of hummus spread on. I've recently been asked 100 questions about "what's that?", no pizza, chips, etc etc etc. I finally said its not in my diet. I was a little overwhelmed I was being hassled over food!!! I didn't hassle anyone asking why two slices of pizza, a plate of Doritos, 2 cups a soda!!!! Co-workers had that, I had hummus/veggie deli slice.
When you mention partial vegetarian, I get, why? I like meat, what about fish, blah blah blah!!!! Very frustrating.

Have discovered while using this app on my Android that some threads are mixed. I just now noticed "sleeve" in the thread. I guess either surgery, those seeking WLS have struggled with carbs if they have been sleeved, gastric, or banded.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.

I've registered to do my first 5k!! I've always wanted to do something like this but my weight has held me back. Now that I'm almost a month after banding, I've lost a total 24.6 lbs and are more motivated now!!
I've dropped almost two pant sizes. I am so happy and feel I now can set higher goals. I've had friends ask me to do a 5k or similar before AMD have always declined.