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Sept 20th I had a fill, I was very tight at first, but it did losen up...So, I did great for the first several weeks, never snacking only very small portions for my meals, now, it feels like I am starving all the time?!?! But I have really good restriction when I eat (I get the tight feeling in my chest if I eat to fast or swallow when it isn't completely chewed up) I have lost over 100 pounds but I have 50 I was to lose still and it's holding on for dear life! Any suggestions on what to try? I am open for anything cause I have never been like this since having the band. When I was hungry and snacking before it was because I needed a fill, but now, I don't know if I should get another one since I "feel" like I have good restriction. but not sure what to think about the being hungry. Thanks and I hope to hear your suggestions:)

All I can say is hang in there! I was kinda in the same boat, I couldnt exercise until a couple of months ago. I felt like I would drop over from a heart attack, let alone the pain in my knees and back. The weight started coming off on its own after the band. After awhile, I was able to start exercising. Now I work at a factory that I am on my feet 12 hour nights and feel great! 15 more pounds to onederland!! Good luck with your insurance and band~I hope it goes quickly for you!

Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile. Surgery was 4/23/08, I have lost 85 pounds, 1 st fill was this past wed. Thanks for adding mine!!

I had my first fill this past Wed. I was just over 5 months out, 2cc in 14cc band. I have lost about 80 pounds so far.

I think his crew is great! I flew from WI to Colorado to have this and I was self pay also. I was very scared that I was going to get out there and he would be in some back alley clinic or something. Anyway, That was my biggest worry, but when I got there, his office is in a huge clinic and the same with the surgery center. Everything went excellant with mine and I have lost 52 pounds so far. The only problem I had, was my oxygen level was low after surgery, so I had to rent an oxygen tank over night. Other then that, I am over a month out, still never feel hungry, I am eating 2 meals a day, 2 protien shakes a day, and I feel awesome!!

Name: Angie Date you were banded:04/23/08 Weight loss to date: 36 Pounds:thumbup: How are you feeling? Awesome! My stomache is still tender, I am waiting to start on my treadmilll, but for the most part, I am doing GREAT! Tons more energy!!

I was banded 4/23 and I am on soft foods right now, I can usually eat a packet of oatmeal for breakfast, small denny moore stew (5 oz) for dinner and about 5-7oz for supper and a cup of my protein shake 3 times a day. Is this about what you are getting in? More Less????? I just wanted to double check to see about where I am with everyone else

I was just wondering how long you waited after being banded until you ate out? What did you have?? I am really getting sick of soft foods and just want something different and my hubby mention maybe going out for supper this weekend and getting a small meal. :thumbup:

I just have to let everyone know after 2 years of wanting the band soooo bad, and exactly 1 year of fighting with my insurance company I have decided its time to pay on my own and get this done!! My date is April 23rd with Dr. Kirshenbaum. I am flying from Wisconsin and I would love to here anybody's recommendations about this, as to what to take, or any info you can give me!! I am so nervous right now, but I am quitting smoking next Friday (I just started Chantix) I have never been on a plane before so this is a little jump for me but I am so happy Its finally going to happen!!

I just wanted to let everyone know I am leaving tonight, flying out in the morning to Denver Co. for the lap band surgery with Dr. Kirshenbaum on Wed. Please say a prayer for me and thanks for all the information I have learned on these boards and I will be back to read and learn more!!!

I am going to Denver Co for surgery with Dr Kirshenbaum. Flights were only 450 and lapband is only 9950 total there. (Didnt know if that was an option for you?)

Im not sure how to PM a person, but I am ready for the 23rd to get here I do know that!! I am on the pre op diet, Low carb low suger......I will be packing my stuff this weekend and leaving Monday night to fly out Tues. morning. I havent cheated 1 bit on my pre op diet so I am pleased by that!! What food items are you buying to have at home when you return? I know I will be getting lots of chicken broth and bottled water!

Awesome picture!! I love it, I am trying to think of the beatiful pictures I should be taking rather then focusing on being scared to death and crashing. I will be flying out early Tuesday morning, so hopefully everything goes good!!

I hope everything is going well with you. I leave for Colorado to have surgery with Dr Kirshenbaum on next week. I will fly out on Monday. What did he put you on for a pre op diet? Just curious if he puts everyone on the same diet. Well, Please let me know how it goes, Maybe you can ease my nerves a little!!:confused:

I just thought I would let you know, I am from Southern Wisconsin area. I have been fighting with insurance for years and I am finally going to Denver Co to have the lap band surgery with Dr Kirshenbaum. Cost is 9950 and he has all excellant reviews, board certified and jhaco certified surgery center (those were important to me!!) Plane tickets cost around 450 and I will have all my fills locally. I know there is a place down toward you that does fills for only 75.00 which would be excellant but a little too far for me.

I am also being banded 4/23 in Denver Co. I cant wait!! Good Luck!!!

I own and operate a daycare center.

7 pounds and I am on the 3rd day. I am guessing I had a lot of water weight. But I will take the loss!!!!

I started my pre op diet today and its a little harder then I was thinking it was going to be. Anyone out there that has been on this same diet with him have any advice on what you ate? Did you ever go over on the 3 cups of salad veggies or more then 3 oz of cheese? Did you have a lot of chicken broth? What were some of the items you ate??????

You are limited from what I read. 2-3 cups of salad or vegetables 1 cup of other vegetables and 3-4 oz of cheese products. Most meats/eggs are unlimited. I am not starving to death or anything, I was just looking for some ideas of what people on this diet did, so I dont get really bored with it. Thanks!!

I feel like you and I are in the exact same boat! Friday, March 21st, I quit smoking, caffeine and started on low fat/low calorie diet. I know it is hard, But I will tell you if you go back to anything, let it be some caffeine, NOT THE CIGS!! Trust me it gets harder to quit the more you stop and start. I quit last year at this time for the surgery, (which I couldn't get approved for:cursing: and started back up. I will tell you, this time was ALOT harder! Instead of thinking you are set up for a disappointment, Think of it as "I can tell everyone I did this all at the same time, and nobody else has been able too! I think you can continue, you are doing great! Just think of that new band and body you will be having!!

I am from Lancaster, A small town about 45 minutes from Dubuque Iowa. Are you nervous yet? I have 3 kids 12, 11 and 7 but they dont know what I am going to Colorado for. Do you have any kids? Are you on a pre-op diet? I am, sort of like the Atkins one, but I have limited amounts I can eat, and no food with any form of sugar. So needless to say, I will be taking several hours at Wal-mart this weekend trying to find some food that I will be able to eat! I will be starting it on the 9th....OH My One week from today! Its kinda of going by fast, but sometimes seems soooo slow!! I quit smoking on Friday March 21st though, So Its been a little tough!

Yes, I am your band buddy!!! Yeah, I finally found someone with the same date as me. For awhile there, I thought I was going to be going in alone!!! I am having mine done in Co and I am from WI. Mine is at 11 AM, What time and where are you having yours done???

That is so awesome! I hope mine goes as well as yours. Mine is April 23rd in Denver. Take it slow and rest up. You did a great job!!!

APRIL 23RD WITH DR K In Denver Co. at 11:00 am.........Sooooooo excited!! Good luck everyone and make sure you post how it goes!!