agreatknead

Hi there, Maybe some of you long time lap bandsters can help me out. I'm about to have my bandaversery next month and am very happy with my progress, even though it has been slow I keep moving in the right direction. I had gotten to the point where I though I should probably go in for another fill. Just starting to be able to eat more, especially in the evenings when the snack monster strikes. All of a sudden, it feels like I did get another fill, quite a tight one, and food is getting stuck more often then it did before. Nothing has changed as far as my diet or exercise, everything just feels tighter. Has this happened to anyone before? I'm not complaining, it feels like I got a fill and it didn't cost me anything:thumbup: but was a little concerned that something might have slipped to cause this feeling after almost a year. I look forward to hearing from you all. Sally

Hi, Just wanted to say I was 58 when I was banded in Mexico and I only wish I had done it sooner. Everything has gone well and I am so happy with my surgeon and the follow up care I have had in MI. Would do it all over again.

Usually, unless you have a leak, which is not a good thing, it is my understanding that is there for good. The reason you have additional fills is to get you to your sweet spot. The place where you can eat comfortably but just not very much. I had surgery in April and had 3 fills. I feel very comfortable at the spot I am at now and don't expect to have another fill unless I stop loosing and start gaining. It's like a teetertotter, just finding the place of balance. For some people it takes longer than others. Good luck on the playground. Sally

Re: Last of 2008 Weight Loss Challenge <hr style="color: rgb(201, 206, 212); background-color: rgb(201, 206, 212);" size="1"> Name_________StartWeight___CurrentWeight______Goal________ToGo *****<v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" filled="f" stroked="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe">:cool2:</v:shapetype>***********:tt2:*************:tt2:**************** * agreatknead........204............185..........180.............5 areellady..........189............189...........159...........30 BIGB...............342............342...........300...........42 BellaPerdente......253............209...........195...........14 Boos02.............258............226...........200...........26 Brandy.............221............204...........191...........13 BrownBear..........240............235...........200...........35 Bunkey1965.........194............170...........170............0 Cadets71...........223.4..........220.4.........189...........31.4 Charlietuna........210............167...........150...........17 Claudine...........250............231...........225............6 CubsGirl17.........172............154...........150............4 Cutiew/booty.......251............227...........220............7 cQQlgirl...........195............187...........175...........12 crzytchr...........276............256...........246...........10 Donna113...........199............188.5.........160...........28.5 Ekat...............527............172...........152...........19 feefee57...........262............212...........180...........32 FeliciaLevy75......240............216...........190...........26 GillieBean.........304............296...........264...........32 HeatherO...........150............143...........130...........13 Hollie ............l54............154...........125...........29 janesays ..........244............232...........225...........7 jazzyywan..........239............239...........190...........49 Jeni85.............182............182...........160...........22 Jillbeme...........235............203.5.........185...........18.5 Josie74............260............255...........215...........40 judy1023...........231............231...........199...........32 klmsilva...........216............212...........190...........26 legster............183............183...........160...........23 linksmom...........251............231...........200...........31 Liquidbluegal......225............214.6.........199...........15.6 Liz_hager..........161............158...........130...........28 Long2BThin.........253............218...........215............3 lotzasunshine......292............275...........250...........25 Luu2008............230............199.5.........153...........46.5 Lunabeane..........244............197...........187...........10.0 Mamanmidwife.......295............268...........260............8 Melissa Aguirre ...266............233...........160...........73 Melody2006.........223............223...........173...........50 MiniPearl#2........???............???...........???...........?? Minxz..............299............287...........270...........17 neefam.............238............189...........158...........31 newby23............242............242...........212...........30 odizzzydori........242............242...........199...........43 paige65............252............238...........220...........18 rainer.............236............222...........210...........12 Redtulips3.........180............175...........160...........15 reif78.............294............195...........140...........40 RichardCranium.....338............276...........200...........76 soontobehottie.....201............179...........165...........14 srknepler..........285............249.2.........255..........(5.7) squale.............353............353...........325...........28 SueAZ..............198............193...........150...........43 Sunshine2..........177............167...........160...........07 Suzzzie............305............305...........285...........20 stevegoad..........370............341...........267...........74 Terilynn112........240............224...........199...........41 Truediva...........299............285...........235...........50 thininside28.......255............255...........215...........40 Turler.............219............209...........194...........15 youcandoit!........196............182...........165...........17 bjbstoney..........321............153...........140...........13 __________________ Not sure if I will make the last five but I'm still trying!

Hi Beebic, Thought I would reply as well. I was banded in April right after I returned from a cruise and I was able to have my pre-op diet waived. My bmi was 40, so I guess that was good enough. I have lost 60 lbs since my band and I'm lovin it! Dr. G was great and I had no problems with gas what-so-ever. Good luck, I know for me it was one of the best things I ever did! Blessings, Sally

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Hey Jason, Good work on your progress so far, congratulations on your loss. Do you realize you have lost the weight of a small child??? Sounds like your Doc took out a little too much and the temptation to eat the empty calories is getting to you. Once you get another fill you should be OK. Even if I choose to eat the wrong thing, I eat such a small amount that I don't gain and I am still satisfied. Just remember your doc is your employee and he works for you. It is to his benefit to have you telling good stories about him so he should work with you not against you. I think everyone that is overweight thinks the doc will just belittle you for being over weight, after all that was the cause of all your previous problems, that's what we have been told. But this is different and things should turn around for you soon. Good luck on your journey, you have such a good start. Sally

I have 2.5cc in a 4cc band. I did that in 3 fills and have been going good even since. My last fill was in August and I still feel like I am in the right spot.

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I had my surgery in Mexico and spent one night in the surgery center. I was glad to be there, I rested nicely and flew home the next day. Take advantage of the opportunity to rest if you doc suggests it! Congrats on taking the first steps to the new you, you will be sooooo happy with the results.

Hey Georgia Girl! How close are you to your goal? Are you still continuing to loose? I have lost over 50 lbs since April but the process is slowing down. How is it going the last few months?

Hi, I have had 3 fills since April and have 2.5 cc's in a 4 cc band. I didn't notice anything on the first fill but fills 2 and especially 3 have put me in a very good place. Just lately I am noticing I can eat a little more but right now I still feel like it is a good place and will stay here till I am not losing anymore. Just remember everyone is different and good luck on your journey. Sally

Hi Sharty, I know you probably don't feel like it but you need to walk, walk, walk:cursing:. You need to work that gas out of your system. If you know a good massage therapist (that's what I do) have them work on your abdomen. You don't need much pressure so it should not hurt the incisions. You can even massage yourself, start with small clockwise circles around the navel and gradually get larger. This is very good for constipation as well. If you were close, you could come in and I could work on you. Get you fixed up in a jiffy!:thumbup: It is true, one day you will wake up and feel fine, you will be able to eat and oh boy, will you appreciate it. In the meantime appreciate how much weight you are loosing in the process. Good luck on your journey. Sally

Hi Kathi, Anything is possible but don't be disappointed if you don't loose quite that much. Some people loose right away and others don't loose much at all till they have a couple of fills. The important thing is that you know you are moving in the right direction and you feel good about yourself. You will look good this year but it ain't nothin' compared to how you will look next year! Good luck on your journey. Sally

Hi Cindy, I live in Grand Rapids and had my surgery done in Mexico in April. I am down 51 lbs and agree with you, it has been great! Let me know if you ever get over this way. It would be great to have someone in the state to talk to. Congrats on your success, its only the beginning! Sally

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How about Band-Aid?

So happy to hear you are doing so well. Just remember to walk, walk, walk. I know that is what made a difference for me. And congratulations on getting the hernia repaired, I know they can be extremely uncomfortable and dangerous if not taken care of. Good job Doc! You will have to bake him desert since you won't be eating much of it any more! Well, just a little bite.

HI Pamslamb, I was banded in April as well. Self pay in Mexico. When was the last time you had a fill ad how many fills did you have? Did you feel like you were at your sweet spot and now it is gone? I still feel in the perfect place but they say as you loose weight you may need more fills since everything gets smaller, yeah! Two months seems long enough that you probably need to talk to you Doc about another fill. Picking up the exercise might also be the trick you need to jump start the metabolism. Its all part of the program, ups and downs help us to fine tune ourselves perfectly. Good luck and don't give up, its just a little hiccup in the path to weight loss. PS: I used to live in Phoenix, its definitely sunny and very very hot!

Hi Catlover! I am 58 5'5'' and weighed 237 at surgery date, down from 245 a few months earlier (which was as much as I could loose) I had my surgery in Mexico right after I returned from a cruise and had my Dr's OK to do no pre-op diet, my bmi was 40. Since April I have lost almost 50 lbs and I amaze myself. I know about the cold feet, try being in Mexico by yourself waiting to have surgery in a country where most of the people don't speak English. By the morning of the surgery I was doing LaMaaze breathing and saying Hail Mary's and I'm not even Catholic. That was before surgery, after surgery, I was saying get me out of this bed, I need to walk, this was a piece of cake. And the truth is, it really was. I flew home the next day and went back to work the next day doing massage. I took 2 pain pills in total after surgery and probably didn't neeed them. Its funny how our minds make up all kinds of stories. Just listen to your Dr. and do what he says, there is really very little to worry about. Make your decision on facts from your Dr. You are already doing wonderful and with the combination of the band and what your are already doing, you are going to be drop dead gorgeous by next summer. Thinking of bathing suit shopping and having fun at the same time is a new experience for me, I think you will enjoy it. Good luck and much joy on your journey to health and well being. Hugs, Sally