Doreen Dumelle-Kneller

I was banded on March 26, 2008. I had my first fill in April (2 cc in my 10 cc band). If I do not carefully chew, food gets stuck. I stay full after a meal for 4 - 5 hours with no problems. I have lost 28 lbs in 3 months. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill today. I don't really feel like I need a fill. I am going to the doctor anyway, since I have only been back 2 times since my surgery. Anyone else feeling restricted with so little in their band ? :thumbup:

1hotmama, where are you in Schaumburg ? I would like a walking partner. I live about 3 miles West of Alexian Brothers Hospital (Dr. Rantis's Office). I have not updated my Ticker yet, but I have lost 28 lbs since surgery. and a total of 56 lbs since December 3, 2007. That is when I started my 90 day weight loss for the insurance company to cover the surgery. I have only had 1 fill of 2 cc's in April. I know it sounds odd, but I feel some restriction with just 1 fill. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on Thursday, July 3. My band is a 10 cc band. :smile2: Bill'sWife - How are you doing ?

I use sparkpeople.com and Love it. You can track your food, Exercise, and there is a Group for LapBanders. Come on over and give it a try, you can even create your own spark page with pictures and share recipes.

I was banded on March 26 and (Billswife) was also banded on March 26

I am doing okay. I can't get in enough Water. I showered yesterday and found they left a EKG sticker on my back (lol) I am sore, but I am getting up and walking around. I lost 8 lbs since Tuesday, March 25 Bill'sWife - why are you going back to work already? I hope you have a desk job. I took 2 weeks off.

My name is Doreen. I have been married for 20 years and have 1 son, who is 18 years old. I will be 47 years old on 3/25/08 and I am getting my band on 3/26/08. I use SparkPeople.com to log my calories/food, exercise and blog. After lurking around this website and reading all the Pre and Post surgery messages for the last 3 months, I feel prepared and ready for my surgery next week. This is a picture of my son Danny and Me on Christmas Day, 2007

my husband's name is Bill, I am Bill's wife too..... :shades_smile: :success1:

My 47th Birthday is March 25 and I am getting my Lap-Band on March 26. Happy Birthday to me. I go for my Pre-Op Labs and Ultrasound on March 18 and Consult with the Dr. Rantis on March 20. Here is the Doctor's Info: Kane Center for Advanced Surgical Weight Solutions Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, S.C. Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Wimmer Medical Plaza (Suite 101) 801 Biesterfield Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (866)716-KANE (5263) www.suburbansurgicalcare.com James M. Kane, Jr., M.D.,F.A.C.S. Peter C. Rantis, Jr.. M.D., F.A.C.S. Paul J. Guske, M.D., F.A.C.S. Jonathon W. Wallace, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Thank you for the detailed blog. I have not been banded yet. I am waiting for (Aetna) Insurance to approve. :eek: