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February 26 will be 1 year for me. So, i thought I would share my progress with you VV's I can say this has been one of the hardest things I have ever encountered, but it has also been one of the most rewarding. Starting weight 238 lbs Current weight 178

this was my first fill under fluro. I just don't know what to think. I am a starvin Marvin. Literally I could eat a small child. :biggrin: I believe I will call. Thanks, Nicole

I had my first fill April 9th. I was pretty good for a week. However, I am now gaining weight again and I am not full at all. Should I call my doctor? Will the give me another fill? I feel so discouraged. Thanks for listening, Nicole

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Calorie Counter - Free Online Diet Journal I have been using this site to track my daily calories. It really has been great....UNTIL, I felt no restriction with my band. YEAH...not even pretty. This site tracks your daily calories....and I was having 600-800 calories a day...and yesterday it was a little over 2,000 and today I was around 1,700. Not even pretty. I still have to wait four weeks for a fill. We'll see how it goes.

Grew up in Fort Ashby, WV....now live in Cumberland Maryland....and I too am a Steelers fan. PSFCOB.com

B-Dannon Drinkable yogurt/green tea L-Boost 8oz shake S-tuna salad D-Broc. and cheese soup S-Sugar free pudding And Water,Water, Water....and Oh, did I say water. :shades_smile:

WoW!!!! I don't want to experience it. You brave, brave gals. Thanks for sharing. Love, Nicole

Wow!!! As Oprah says...Ahh Haa moment. Loved the story.

Great Idea B- oatmeal/fat free mil 4oz Snack- Sugar free caramel pudding 4 oz L-Onion Soup-4oz D-Cream of Broc. w/ fine shredded cheese

They look great. I think that was a great idea. And for what you got, it was very inexpensive.

Me either...knock on wood. So far so good.

Since we all had our surgery in February, I was hoping we could share our PB experiences. Lord knows I don't want anyone to have one, but will you post it if you do? It's a great way for us to learn from each other. :thumbup: Thanks,

I am hoping to attend a support group meeting in March. How are you feeling Rachel? I am definately hungry. When I say hungry, I mean for the taste of quality food...not that my stomach is hungry. I have been sticking to it...so good so far.

I am definately losing, but I am still real hungry.

Good Evening, I was banded at Windber PA and couldn't be happier. The staff, doctor and people were fabulous. I would say the best in the business. Highly reccomend. Love, Nicole

The best advice I got was to listen to my body. I was sipping on some broth and I felt a burning sensation in the middle of my belly. I am assuming my pouch is full. I am excited that I actually know what full feels like. I believe it is a start to a beautiful relationship. (The band and me) :rolleyes2: Good luck to all of you.

I would reccomend taking the powdered chicken or beef boulion. If you have a water cooler at your work with the hot water outlet, you can make yourself a cup of chicken soup. (broth) Maybe sugar free jellow cup....the boost shakes (choc.) are pretty good.

These pictures were taken in November '07

If you can stick to the pre-op and lose weight. You are soooo gonna kick ass after the surgery. Way to go Chickie!!!

Hey Chickie, Tomorrow is the big day!! I will be thinking about you. Everything will be fine. Good luck.

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Hello!!! I am only 2 hours from Baltimore. I go in tuesday for surgery.

I am only 3 days out from being banded. It has been extremely difficult. I am not liking this 2 week pre-op diet. I so relate to how you are feeling and I would be lieing if I said I am doing well with it. Best of Luck and lots of encouragement!!!!