LiseSeattle

Awesome results, Ericka! I really should start working out...what have you been doing? Walking, running?

feel free to use anything from my blog (link below)!

i'm 5 weeks out, have had 3 fills (6.5cc's in a 10cc band) and i have no restriction, always hungry - no pb-ing...nada. I can eat just about anything - all Proteins including steak. I have not yet tested Pasta, rice or bread but yesterday I went out for thai and ate an entire order of red curry chicken and two spring rolls with no problem and afterwards was still hungry so had a few pieces of sugarfree candy and was STILL hungry!!! i really wonder if i got a "dud" band...but then I have hope that "maybe" my next fill will put me at restriction. i really am a bit scared that i'll max out my band and not feel restriction and there goes $17.5K (self-pay) down the drain. Ugh. Does everyone go through this? I keep reading about folks who have restriction at 3 or 4cc's in their 10cc band. I am so jealous!

i've had 3 fills, am at 6.5cc's in my 10cc band and i have not pb'd yet - and i eat chicken, fish, steak...all with no problems. i chew my food very well - and i don't drink while i eat or after. i do not eat pasta or bread or rice - but i don't miss them. i don't feel like i've given anything up. :biggrin:

agreed with the poster above - as long as you feel ok, i wouldn't worry. it's all about how you are feeling - and it's a great thing that you were good and blended it. :biggrin:

I'm not sure what it stands for - but I know it means to throw up your food. At least I hope that's what it means - or else I've been wrong for a long time!

I'm sooo jealous. I almost want to PB or "slime" just so I know that I really have a band in me!!! :sad_smile:

Hello - an update from me - banded 3/4...no pre-op diet. lost 21 lbs so far...trudging along!

i've have had 3 fills (6.5cc's in a 10cc band) and still am not restricted. No PBing, no sliming...and almost want it to happen so I know the band is working! for those of you who are at restriction, how many cc's do you have in what size band?

i don't think there is any rule - but i traveled fine with no problems the week after surgery for business.

it took me about a week before i did...but now i sleep on my right side, left side, backside, frontside! (banded 3/4/08)

I'm definitely going to try it and post about it in my blog. Crab meat...bay shrimp...cheeeeeseeeee!!!! Oooh my!

Hahaha - now that I think about ... yes - a little creepy is putting it lightly!

Hi Destynee!!! No way - that's sooo fantastic! The dill one is AMAZING! It melts in your mouth like pure bliss. You will love it - ahhh - I want it right now! I'm heading back to TJ's this weekend and am going to stock up on them. I didn't see the Salmon Belle Mer but I'm going to look for it. :thumbup:

congrats - before you know it you'll be at goal!

Hello all of you beautiful (and handsome) bandsters! Question for those of you who have a 10cc band. How many cc's did you have put in until you were at restriction...and not just a little restriction - but "wow - i now know what restriction really means" restriction? I just had my 3rd fill and am at 6.5cc's on my 10cc band and do not yet feel like I'm in the "green". I know everyone is different but just looking to get some feedback from others. Thanks in advance. Lise the Loser Lise The Loser’s Weblog

milk of magnesia...slimfast...my husband!

congrats congrats!!! can't wait to hear more from you!!!!

i would just be up front and matter of fact. i know it's hard, but i try to keep the emotions out of it and it always seems to be easier. i'm sure you'll do great!

I was only on liquids for 7 days then mushies. I think every doc is a bit different.

I was at NWWLS in Everett WA and they are AMAZING!

congrats and welcome!!!

milk of magnesia was a lifesaver for me - and now i do benefiber 3 times a day - it's fantastic!

i was up and down and all around. not until i started solids did i see real consistency and even then i get "stuck"...have been at the same weight for the last 4 days (I'm about 5 weeks out)!

yeahhh alice! congrats and best of luck.