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Agreed! She rocks! So does the whole support staff. I had a little problem with my first band, and they saw me through it and supported me into the second band. My DH was also banded by Dr McBride. She really cares about her patients, and that's why we love her! Always Hunzi

Well it's about 15 months post-op now, and I'm down about 75lbs (part of that was pre-band2). I'm finally starting to feel a little thinner - my skirts are all pinned up and getting too big to wear, the dresses are hanging loose, and my daughter just gave me a couple of pair of size 18 (Not W) jeans and they're actually a little loose! (I started as a size 24/26) So progress is being made! I have something between 6 & 7 ccs in the band, and I'm pretty tight right now. Still have at least 60lbs to go, and I'd really like to drop 95ish, but I'll evaluate things as I get into the 180-160 range and see if 150-145ish looks possible (That's college age weight, which is the best I ever looked.) Always Hunzi

I just hit 75 down, and I'm about 15 months into band2. I've had several fills, and am at about 6 - 7 ccs. Always Hunzi

Dr McBride rocks. We ran into a surgical complication with my first banding, and I landed back in the hospital about a week later. She was super caring and very focused on getting me better. I spend two weeks in the hospital, so I got to know her, her current Fellow, and all her staff pretty well. I even met Dr O when he was standing in for her one weekend so she could get some rest (36 weeks pregnant). I really have nothing but good things to say about her! Second band went in 10 months later - life is good. Always Hunzi

I'll start! Hi Marchies! Just a quick check in! The good - I started walking, on my treadmill, and walking the dog around the park, I'm not totally consistent yet, but I've remembered that I like this. I can do 30 mins on the treadmill, not super fast - maybe just walk a mile. When the dog and I go out (usually just if it's nice on a weekend morning) and it looks like it's about 2miles around the park. The Bad - I haven't been totally consistent, and I haven't been eating as good as I should - stuff like brats, a little fast food, too many Protein bars (as Snacks instead of meal substitute). Not enough protein, not enough Water. The Ugly - I went in for my fill and I officially haven't lost one pound this month! Duh! I actually was down 3 lbs at one point early in the month, then bounced up with all the "bad" things. So I got another fill, and this one I'm feeling! I think I'm slowly getting closer to that sweet spot. She gave me 1.25ccs, (tried to give me 2.0, but backed it out when it wasn't flowing the way she liked on the floro). That means I have 5.75 in my band now. (I think - I need to check last month's number). So this month, I have to be disciplined! Do that walking! Eat my protein! Stay away from the easy, naughty foods! Irony - I'm writing this with a container of leftover tuna-n-mac-n-cheese on my lap that I was nibbling for brunch. Bad Hunzi! No! I'll let ya'll know how it's going! Always Hunzi

Since this is a re-band for me, I also participate on the monthly board for my 1st band (they are an awesome group who saw me through the infection and the long wait til the new band), and they do something really neat. They have a thread called Daily News. It's a place everyone goes just to chat about whatever is going on - updates on fills & weight loss, questions about the band - sort of a One Thread Fits All. You don't have to post daily, it's just the Go To Thread. It's great because it's easy to keep track of, and get email updates with the subscriptions. So, I thought I'd introduce the idea here! I don't know if it will fly here, but I figured it was worth a try! Always Hunzi

I was banded March 31st 2009, and I've lost exactly 20.5 lbs since then. I lost about 30 since the pre-op diet, and about 50 since last year. I just had my 2nd fill, and now have 4.5cc, so I'm hoping to get the weight loss moving! Always Hunzi

I had my first fill a couple of weeks ago. My surgeon does them under floro. She put in 3 cc and had me swallow some photo contrast, then backed out .5cc because it was too tight (I had a previous band, post op infection, band out - so I have a little scaring that might make things a bit tighter than usual.) I can feel the difference from no fill, but I suspect I still need a little more. Now 2 weeks out, I actually feel it more than I did at first. Maybe it depends on where I'm at hormonally. I've lost almost 20lbs since my 2nd band went in, slow, but progress. I've lost about 2lbs since I got this fill. (My surgeon says I've lost more, but I think her measurements are off due to variations in clothing (heavy winter suede skirts, sweaters etc, and hydration issues - drinking a couple of liters of Water before an appointment vs naked, same time, every day in my bathroom on a balance beam scale) I'd like my progress to be faster, but I'll take what I've got! Always Hunzi

Thanks! My fill was easy-peasy! 2.5cc. Always Hunzi

Hi March Melties! I'm getting my first fill today, and I have a question. Can I eat normally before the fill? My fill isn't until 1pm, so I'm not sure if I can have Breakfast and lunch, or if I should switch to liquids this morning. I know I should do liquids for a day after the fill, I'm just not sure if it makes it easier in anyway if I start from breakfast this morning? My surgeon does her fills under floro if that makes a difference. Thanks for any tips! Always Hunzi

So how are you? I'm not scheduled for a fill for a couple of weeks mostly due to scheduling in the surgeon's office. Bummer. One month out, I'm feeling good. I can eat nearly anything, in moderation. I've only run across one moment where I knew I ate too fast/didn't chew well enough. I've only lost around 11lbs post op, but I'm not worried about that, since I know I'm eating well. Since I have to hold out for nearly 3 more weeks before my 1st fill, and I'm betting she's not going to be very aggressive with it, I'm going to have to buckle down and get my head back into the game and really watch what I'm eating, so I can work on losing a few pounds on my own. Always Hunzi

Yay Allie!!!!! You know in MK, we're taught that you tend to become like the 5 people you spend the most time with....is there any wonder I hang out here with all my sister Junies? You are truly leading by example! Hugs! Always Joann/Hunzi

Congratulations!!! It sounds like things are going great! Always Hunzi

Hi Angie! Good luck with your surgery! I ended up getting banded March 31st! Are you planning to do your aftercare in town? Always nice to meet someone from Omaha! Always Hunzi

Good for you! I'll have to figure it out and post my (uhg!) before photos. I took a bunch before my first banding and I plan to wear the same thing and take the same shots each week/month/milestone. It's my own stop-action "watch Hunzi shrink" movie. Always Hunzi