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Jim, I have horrible afternoon hunger issues. I'm soo good at work and eat healthy lo cal stuff, but once I get home at 5 I'm ready to eat anything and everything in sight! This last fill is better than I first suspected, so that has eased up, but before that boy howdy. I started trying to drink a Protein shake at about 2 oclock or so and that helped. I think that I am satisfied with this last fill. Today for lunch I tried to eat a pouch of Lemon Pepper Tuna and a couple of strawberries. Well, I got about 1/2 the tuna down after about 20 mins and 1 strawberry. I think that that is enough restriction for me right now.

Well, I'm officially counting the 237. At first I thought it was a fluke, but its been 3 days and its still down, so I'm counting it! Name................Current....Goal......Lost...Still to Lose BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Hastings............253........228.......0......25 KarenG..............174........160.......0......14 (by 7/4) kathystrick.........318........288.......0......30 Leslie2Lose.........233........208.......0......25 (by 7/4) LessNLess...........149........140.......2......09 Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 (by 7/4) luvinke.............217........190.......2......25 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 (by 7/4) MollyMolly..........204........188.......0......16 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........177........160.......0......17 NukeChik............237........222.......5......15 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 (by 7/4) renewedhope.........195........170.......2......25 Sades...............197........185.......0......12 Sunshine2...........179........160.......1......18 (by 6/29) Tess415.............329........299.......0......30 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........135.8......120.......0......15.8 Epm316..............235........200.......0......35 (by 7/4) washinginwa.........170........160.......0......10 (6/23b-day) __________________

I think I waited a week to a week and a half. Just depends on when you feel like it. The only problem I had was a little port pain, you might just have to get a little creative with your position(s).

WTG Renewed. I will post mine tomorrow. I didn't wear my bugg yesterday, I know bad girl! I went to get my haircut and it didn't look right with my blouse. Anywho, I will report tomorrow. I've burned 900 cals so far!

I'm having hair issues also... Breakage and loss. I have so much hair though, I think it will be okay. I think I might have good restriction now, I still haven't "tried" it out if you know what I mean. I've been eating really badly due to working all the time. When I say badly, I just mean not eating healthy food and packing my pouch like I supposed to. I've been eating whatever's convenient.

OH NO!! Were you wearing it on your watch or did you have the digital display watch on. I haven't had any issues with mine, now I will worry. I've thought about just wearing it with the clip, but am afraid I'll lose it. I have my coaching session on Monday. I can't wait. She's probably gonna think that I'm lying on my food diaries, because they only have 700-1200 cal/day on them. We'll see.

I'll do that with you renewed! Do you think we should start a new thread??

I had my last fill this Tuesday. I haven't really "tested" it yet. I haven't eaten any firm protein like chicken. I have had tuna. It went down, but I couldn't get much in. I still think I "empty" too fast. Since the last fill I haven't been as hungry, so that gives me great hope! Maybe I'll reallly try out this fill tonight and see if I can get some chicken breast down.

I was just wondering if any of us have actually gotten to the "sweet spot" yet. I know I'm closing in on it. I have the portion size restriction, but not the time yet. I still get hungry about 2-3 hours after eating, when it should be 4-6 hours. I have no idea how many cc's I'm filled, my doc doesn't share that info. I have a Realize Band, 9cc. I've had 4 fills and have another scheduled May 22. Just wondering where all ya'll stand as far as restriction??

The worst part of your first fill is your nerves! You will still be nervous no matter how many of us tell you its a breeze, but anyway, its a breeze. Try not to worry about it, it will be over before you know it. It doesn't hurt when my doc finds my port. The needle is a very small stick. Let us know how it goes!

I got to wear non-skid socks and a pair of those circulatory hose:biggrin: On another note grossefemme your avatar put me on the floor:lol: Thats been the bright spot of my day!

Count me in this month. I was really lazy last month!

Amy (Renewed) And another thing... When you register don't check the bariatric surgery checkbox. If you do it won't let you go further with the registration unless you have clearance from their site dietician, Gay Riley. I talked with her about it and she agreed that that box is more for people who have had bypass and such and have malabsorption issues. Let me know when you get it, I'm sure you will LOOOOVVVEEE it.

Renewed, They are 399 normally, but right now the bugg is on sale for 249 and then the display is still the normal price of 99. Its the same setup as what you got off ebay. Congrats on that purchase BTW. I know I read where one LBT member got hers for half price off of craigslist... That stuff just doesn't happen for me.

I ate a lot of the things I thought I would have trouble with after I got my band. So half a large pizza A Big Steak dinner from Outback and A dinner at my favorite italian restaurant (they serve those little rolls covered in garlic, butter and olive oil):tongue: That was over a 3 day period of course. I had it all planned out! Now finally after my 4th fill I can't eat that stuff. I thought it would happen sooner, but I'm not angry!:cool2:

Way to go Renewed!! Big congrats!! As far as ebay vs. 24 hour fitness, its up to you. I know renewed got hers for 330 bucks and that includes all the same stuff that the new ones from 24 hour fitness have. I paid 350 for the bugg and the display, then I think it was like 10 bucks for shipping. I guess the pros for me were I didn't have to win an auction (which I think renewed did hers buy-it-now, so she didn't have to wait). I knew I was going to get a new, unused product, I always worry about that with ebay. The 24 hour fitness ones come standard with the one free coaching session, and 3 months of online subscription. I think if you buy a used one, you have to buy an online subscription or something, I found that part confusing... As far as online retailers, 24 hour was the best buy I could find, still do a search though, someone else might be having a sale.

I've had my bodybugg for a week. I absolutely love it so far. My BMR on the doc scale is 1900 cal/day. My actual with my normal day is 2400 cal. I have really been motivated to move more and eat less because I can see tangible results. I'm still in the honeymoon phase! I bought mine off of 24 hour fitness. I think renewed got hers off ebay. If you just get the bugg its 249 at 24hr fitness. The digital display is 99 bucks extra, I like it, I look at it all the time and it encourages me to get up and move. Name................Current....Goal......Lost...Still to Lose BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Hastings............253........228.......0......25 KarenG..............174........160.......0......14 (by 7/4) kathystrick.........318........288.......0......30 Leslie2Lose.........233........208.......0......25 (by 7/4) LessNLess...........151........140.......0......11 Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 (by 7/4) luvinke.............217........190.......2......25 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 (by 7/4) MollyMolly..........204........188.......0......16 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........177........160.......0......17 NukeChik............238........222.......4......16 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 (by 7/4) renewedhope.........197........170.......0......27 Sunshine2...........179........160.......0......19 (by6/29) Tess415.............329........299.......0......30 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........135.8......120.......0......15.8 Epm316..............235........200.......0......35 (by 7/4) __________________

My fave is greek yogurt with honey. Super high protein and low calories. Perfect!

Got my 4th fill yesterday. Down to 238 pounds on the docs scale. Still on full liquids so I don't know if I will get anymore restriction. He's really slowed down with the fills now, trying to sneak up on that elusive "sweet spot". I'm afraid I might be one of the post op heartburn sufferers. I don't think I'm overfilled, I haven't had a problem getting anything down.

Mine was 349 from 24 hour fitness. That is for the band itself and the digital readout. You don't have to buy the digital readout, but I think it helps alot (249 for the band itself). I can glance at my wrist (I wear it as a watch) and see how many calories I've burned. For instance today is my first day at work wearing it and I've taken the stairs all day... It just motivates me to move more and eat less. You can get them on ebay, I just didn't want to take a chance... I saw it as a good investment since I paid 14K for my surgery, but thats just me.

I had a fill yesterday so my calorie input was really down, it sure did show with my BodyBugg output. My calories burned were wayyy down. Name................Current....Goal......Lost...Still to Lose BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Hastings............253........228.......0......25 KarenG..............174........160.......0......14 (by 7/4) kathystrick.........318........288.......0......30 Leslie2Lose.........233........208.......0......25 (by 7/4) LessNLess...........151........140.......0......11 Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 (by 7/4) luvinke.............217........190.......0......27 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 (by 7/4) MollyMolly..........204........188.......0......16 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........177........160.......0......17 NukeChik............238........222.......0......16 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 (by 7/4) renewedhope.........197........170.......0......27 Sunshine2...........179........160.......0......19 (by6/29) Tess415.............329........299.......0......30 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........135.8......120.......0......15.8

Congrats Georgia and Renewed on getting one! I just got mine last Thursday. I hadn't lost any weight all month and I'm already down 4 pounds and its TOM :coolgleamA: It makes me move a lot more just so I can watch it tick off. Its really helped me with my food intake too.

Linda, I had what I would describe as fluttering in my stomach/esophageal area for about 6 weeks after my surgery. I think it was just my anatomy getting used to the band, I don't have those issues anymore. It was like you described though, it wasn't painful, just annoying. Even though we have had similar issues in that dept I would still talk to your doc. I have had 3 fills, going for the 4th today. I still don't have restriction. Try not to get frustrated with that, it will come, its just a gradual thing. I had port pain for a while! I would move a certain way and the sharp pain and burning would happen. Again, I'm just sharing my experience with you, I would encourage you to talk to your doc about your issues! Take care and good luck!

Thanks for the info on the website update woodsy. I haven't been on the Realize site since I got this BodyBugg. I do all my journaling there.

I was the same way as you in the beginning. I think it was the limits that were set. You know not being able to eat anything you want... I was proud of myself for the self control that I had, I guess it was because I was scared stiff of doing anything off the books! I've gotten over that constant food daydreaming quite well. I'm no longer focused on food. I do still snack every now and again, but I usually just eat when I'm hungry. While I can't eat much with a meal, I'm not at a level of restriction yet that sustains me. I will get hungry about 3 hours after I eat. I'm not constantly searching out food anymore. And I won't just eat anything because its there, it has to be good stuff. This is a total 180 from what I used to be. I just got a body bugg. I would encourage you to look at the thread on that and the website. Everytime I go to my surgeons office they put me on one of those scales where you have to take your shoes and socks off, I think its called a Tanita scale, anywhoo, they give me a long printoff of things like body fat %, muscle mass, and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). My BMR when I get on the scale is 1920 cal, thats how many calories that my body burns in a day, with no extra activity. Well, the body bugg is this thing that you wear on your upper left arm and it reads your caloric output. I actually burn about 2400 calories in a normal day. So basically the science of it is if I eat 1000 calories a day and burn 2400 calories a day then my caloric deficit is 1400 calories. Since it takes 3500 calories to lose a pound, I will loose a little over a pound every 3 days. If you ever watch the biggest loser, they wear them. Now minded I'm still in the honeymoon stage, I've only had this thing for about 4 days, but so far I love it and have already lost a couple pounds.