Quilter Mom

Dr. Morand with Augusta Surgical Associates is who I see and he is wonderful.

I was banded in July of 2005 by Dr. Richard Morand in Augusta. He is a wonderful doctor with a great bedside manner. He is very supportive.

Larry, I had the lapband surgery over a year ago and have lost 95 pounds. Best thing I ever did for myself. It will take a while for your body to bounce back but the time invested is well worth it.

I didn't realize changing to a Doctor in the same practice would be an issue. I hope you can work something out because I think the support I get from them is great. Quilter Mom

I started at a 26-28 and am now a 16 pant and a 12-14 top. Want to get to a 12 for both.

I hope I find my majic level soon, I am becoming extremely frustrated

Xann77, I've had my hard times as well, try to get more walking in if you can and plenty of Water, water, water. This helped me when I would plateau. Keep you chin up, you'll get there.

I am still frustrated with my lack of restriction. I'm at 8cc and have scheduled another fill but could not get another appointment for another 6 weeks. I am concerned my willpower won't hold out.

I just got my 4th fill. I'm up to 8cc. Feeling a little restriction. I think I'm feeling that full thing as well. Haven't gotten that much up until now.

You guys are great, too bad it's been 20 years since I've been so lucky. Glad for you though Quilter Mom

Kryssa, The only time I feel any restriction is when I eat something dry, like chicken or fish. Otherwise, it's small portions and no bread, Pasta or sweets. I will not go backwards. Quilter Mom

Banster Girl I have had 3 fills and I'm up to 7cc and I have no restriction. I'm also getting frustrated because I'm not loosing. I'm hoping it will happen soon. Everyone says to be patient. I'm trying.

Double Trouble, I purchase Flax Seed in the health food store. It came in a canister all loose and I sprinkle it on my yogert

T, I've heard about this happening before. Just make sure you get in all your Protein and Water. It's very important. Quilter Mom

1. What does your handle mean? I am a Mom and I am a Quilter 2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? The Sociopath Next Door 3. What do you do for a living? I am an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer in the Civil Rights Office of the Maine Department of Transportation 4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My daughter and extended family 5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I don't know, I'm pretty out there with people. 6. One word to describe yourself? Care giver 7. One word others use to describe you? Helpful 8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Either 9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Sex and the City 10. Something unusual about yourself? When I drive by the cemetary, I say Hi to my Mom. Quilter Mom

Pianoman, I had 4cc fill my first time and found it wasn't enough and I'm trying like crazy to get into the doctors for more. I've been told I have to wait 6 weeks so it's a struggle to keep the weight off and even to loose more. Good luck with your fill. Quilter Mom.

Mousecrazy, Wishing counts as far as I'm concerned. You should visit the state some day. Quilter Mom

Suzan, Wow, with your weight loss you must be at goal. I have about another 50 pounds to go. I do make the Augusta groups on Wednesday nights most of the time. They help. Quilter Mom

Kelly, Thanks for the welcome. Camden is beautiful. Quilter Mom

I left mine one for several day, changing them daily. As long as your stitches aren't oosing (sorry) I would leave them off after that so the air can help heal. What did you doctor say? Quilter Mom

Thanks for the information

Jonothan, My first fill was done in x-ray and the lydocane hurt more than the fill. Are they giving you lydocane? Quilter Mom

Any of you Mainers who have been banded? How are things going? Who did your surgery?

Flower, I've been loosing about 3 pounds a week on average but some weeks are better than others. When I hit a plateau, I go back to the liquid diet for a dayand that seems to jump start me again. Quilter Mom

Schel, I was banded late July and found that in the last month or so I could eat salads and fruit quite well, but everyone is different. I can eat an apple with no problem. The only food I find is a problem is fish, I think because it's dry it gets stuck more easily. Quilter Mom