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I'm good with Saturday, Sunday or Monday evenings. Amy

I know it varies from person to person, but I'm curious as to how many fills my fellow nymphs have had? I have had one, my second is scheduled for later this week. Thanks in advance Amy

Great news Jessica - thanks.

Thanks for letting us all know Jessica. I am hoping Jen is okay also, this is quite a shock. I've sent her my well wishes via Facebook.

Nikki - my appointment is at 3.15pm. A Sunday lunch or something sounds great! It would be great to have some support - and give support in return. Mojo - I too only had to wait 2 weeks (after my consult) for surgery. Nikki & Mojo - both of you are also welcome to email me on the earlier posted email address (if you like). Take care Amy

Hi Katy I was at Kieraths rooms on the 18th of December, I think my appointment was at 11am - but I was there early at about 10.30am (waiting with everyone on the porch/steps). My next appointment is the 7th of Feb. I would love to keep in touch - feel free to email me at amycleverly@westnet.com.au Amy

I didn't do the last meal thing, because for me I didn't feel it would do me any good emotionally. I had it in my head that I had started this journey (surgery booked etc.) what would be the point in having one last binge, I was sick of all that and desperately wanted to change, that was a good opportunity for me to start exercising some self control - being that I've failed that every other time I've tried to change my eating habits.

I was banded on the 13th Nov '07, so far I've only lost 28lbs/13kg. I'm waiting desperately on my 2nd fill...

I'd love that, count me in! Amy

Hi Jess The message in that ad is a great one, thanks for sharing. Amy

And now one more sleep Cherry Blue & Thistledo.... Good luck for tomorrow, and keep us posted. Amy

Congratulations Josh, glad it all went okay. If the wind pain gets too bad - I found DeGas (peppermint oil)capsules great. Saleel - Good luck for tomorrow. Amy

I have a 11cc A.M.I band - with only 1 fill so far, but not sure how much was put in. Absolutely no restriction at all... can't wait for my next fill.

Avigail - I also posted this in the fill section the other day. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/wrong-me-48983/ Have a look if you're interested.

I'm in a simular situation, as far as waiting to get an appointment. In December I was told to come back in 4 weeks for my next fill, the next available appointment was 7th of Feb '08... an extra 3 and a half weeks wait - I understand your frustration:mad:.

Bunnykin - Good question. Tulip - I'd be interested in reading this book too. I haven't been able to find any books on banding as yet.

Thanks Snowbird

I also am not a heavy drinker, like you I only drink a couple of times a year. The first time I had a drink (post band) was on New Years Eve. I drank beer, and it went down well, no bloating etc. I also downed a few shots. I have heard stories of other people, with bands, getting drunk very quickly and not being able to drink as much as they did pre banding. This wasn't the case with me. To get rid of all the extra calories I consumed I did a lot of extra exercise for the week after drinking. Amy

Hi Fanny Sorry to hear you're worried. I can't offer you any helpful advice, but hopefully someone will post some for you soon. Keep your chin up, and good luck with your visit to the doc, I hope all goes well. Amy

Thanks Brandy - I'm a bit worried that my surgeon will tell me off... But I feel I paid a lot of money (self pay) for this band, and if I'm waiting and waiting for appointments I'm wasting valuable time, feels like it could take twice as long to get to goal. Anyway, thanks for listening and replying to my rant. Amy

P.S I'm sure my GP will communicate with my surgeon about my visit, and how much he puts in my band, also I will be asking how much he puts in, and will inform my surgeon on anything relevent to my band, so it will be noted. Good luck for feb Steve in Kansas.

Thanks Tarajane. Steve in Kansas - I posted this in the general fill section earlier today. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/wrong-me-48983/

Tarajane, I'm not sure if that reply was meant for me, I'm in Perth Western Australia... but if it was thanks for replying.

I'm going for a fill at my GP's, does anyone have any idea on whether the fill should be charged under medicare? I usually pay $55 for a normal consult with him, and get $32.10 back from medicare. My surgeon charges $55 for a fill and consult - medicare pays the rest.

I have major depression. I attempted suicide about 6 years ago, and have considered it many times before and after my attempt. My weight contributed to my depression in a big way, although it wasn't the only factor. I was hospitalized for about 5 weeks after my attempt (pills), and on day release at home with my family, I told DH i was just ducking down to the shops, drove around for a few hours trying to get up the guts to drive my car at high speed into anything that looked solid enough... but couldn't do it, thank god. I am now grateful that my attempt failed. For people that haven't seriously considered suicide, I want to point out here that once someone has got it in their head that this is the path for them - there is often no reasoning with them, they are not thinking straight. I have a family, 2 beautiful children and a fantastic husband, and I love them all dearly. But at the time you don't consider how much your actions will destroy their lives. You think they will be better off without you around. I personally do believe suicide is selfish, but that is the last thing on these peoples minds, they are not rational and are in extreme emotional/mental pain, nothing else matters. I have gotten help with my problems, both mentally and physically (now I have my band). I will admit that I deeply regret putting my loved ones through all that bullshit, and I am glad to be alive today, my mindset is a complete turn around to what it was a few years ago. I hate my fat so much that a few years back I actually considered taking a knife to it, and cutting it all off... I haven't shared that one with anyone before, because I know how deranged it sounds, but I thought being here, a few of you may just understand that one... Thanks for reading and also sharing your stories. I just want to point out that my post may sound like I'm a complete nut-job, but really I'm not...