mazegirl1

Wow reading all yalls replies I am so shocked I had my band done oct 29th 07 and I have 7cc and I have lost 150 lbs and I still feel restriction I am not really looseing anymore I think I have lost maybe 5 lbs in he past 4 mos I was a size 28 and now I am a size 10 I feel the band has been a life saver for me good luck to you all.

Has anyone had a problem with pain in their shoulder? I had my band since 10-29-07 I had this pain the beginning but now it is coming back. Any input is helpful.

I am going for my first fill tomorrow and I would like to know somethings. Does the fill hurt? Does anything weird happen? Has anyone been banded at privdance in Waco Tx? Christi

Where did you have your surgery done I am in Temple. I was banded on 11-29-07 in Waco Tx . I have lost 25lbs

I had mine done at providence in Waco Tx Dr Moffitt I was self pay. Christi

Ok I went for my first fill and it was painless!! I dont feel much restriction but I am hangin in ther next fill is Jan 2nd cant wait Christi

I was told that the body absorbs whey protien better than soy my doc advised me against soy.

When were you banded?

I am sooo with you!! Ihave made some real bad choices but I to am trying to start over I had my first fill today I hope that helps me be motivated more!! We CAN do I know so lets hang in there and get it done!! Christi

Ok I got my first fill today went ok!! Not really anythig to it!! I dont fill any differnt yet but I am on liquids and soups for 24 hours so we will see how it goes!! Good luck to everyone

Hi just a little about my self and some of my experiances. I was banded on Oct 29th 2007 and my first fill is on 12-12-07. I am scared yet excited about it. I have done OK I have lost 18lbs so far. I used to be a hugh coke drinker and amazing I have dropped that nasty habit. I have tried it but it just dont taste the same and I dont want it. I do drink alot of Water that is what my Doc really forces on me. I am very glad that I made the decision to get the lap band I have 3 boys and recently divorced. I made the decision based on my children I miss out on so much with them because of my weight: things like carnival rides go_karts, running and playing. I am all they have now their dad is a looser so he dont really have contact so I am now takeing control of my life and my kids will not me embarrased at school functions. I am so happy to join everyone on the band wagon.:clap2: Christi

Thanks for your info I go tomorrrow 12-12-07. I will let yall know how it went!! Christi

Banded on 10-29-07 username / mazegirl1:think Christi

a fill is where the doctor inserts saline into your band to make you fill more restriction.

Hello I was banded on Oct 29th and my first fill is soon 12-12-07 I am worried my self, however I havent gained but I havent lost either. My main concern is I usd to be able to feel my port very well and now it seems harder to find this maybe normal I dont know. I know how you fill I am right there with you. Our dates are real close I would like to keep up with your progress. There is a thread somewhere that is all by the month you were banded. I hope all goes well for let me know how you fill goes and if you feel any differnt. Congrats on your new life! Christi

When I was banded I had to be on clear liquids for the first 24 hours then I went to full liquids which would allow protein shakes although all I could handle was the viles protein shots. But you have to rember all doctors are differnt just dont eat anything that would aggrivate the band site it needs to heal.

when were you banded?

How long after the 1st fill was your second fill?

:clap2: You are doing graet and your pictures are amazing!! How did you do it and you skin seems to be shrinking how do you do that. Sorry I was just banded and I am very intrested in peoples success stories Christi

You are loosing Great how is your skin doing?

You are doing do well tell me what you do Exercise food intake elimitations You could email me if you prefer mazegirl1@yahoo.com:help:

I had my surgey on Oct 29th and my first fill is Dec 12th I am going thru the same thing as you I feel so bad at times email me anytime mazegirl1@yahoo.com