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I have a yellow lab named Casey. She was a rescue with pups. We got her from someone who had gotten her from her rescuers and couldn't keep her. She is a big baby, spoiled rotten and loved alot. We got her a month after my black lab, Jazz, died from cancer. She has helped to fill a big void. lbtpics.doc

I had 2 cc put in for my first fill. I don't really feel any restriction, although I'm not starving like I was before. The only discomfort I feel is the first few bites at supper.

I'm just glad to know you got the package. I know how it can be with remodeling and such and things can disappear easily. Glad you liked the gift and Happy Spring!

You look wonderful. I have hopes of getting to your before size! Congratulations on your success.

I've had one fill and still don't feel restriction yet. I've had a couple of nights where I just felt like I had to eat something!!! I'll grab a piece of cheese, or a couple of crackers or anything, but nothing seems to help. I'm still eating way less than before the band, but am not losing very much. I lost 28 pounds right after surgery, but am now at only a total of 11. Sure hope something changes soon.

Twice today I had something new happen. I had a bit of pain around the port site, then when I placed my hand there, I could feel my port. I mean it was actually sticking out so that you didn't even have to look for it. What was that?

I felt the same way. But, I learned to start thinking of me (at least a little more). But today I have two beautiful grandchildren that make my life as full as it can be. I also remarried after 16 years of being on my own. The best thing is that because I had to be a single mom and work at getting my life and head together, I'm no longer defined as just a mom or wife. I've earned putting myself equal to everyone else. You'll find your way and just believe that you have a lot of great things to look forward to. Pamper yourself and look forward to this new chapter of your life.

Congrats and hope all is well.:clap2:

My fill was in the afternoon, so I had eaten breakfast and lunch and I always have a bottle of water at my desk at work. Nothing was said to me about not eating or drinking.

My Grandchildren. They are probably the biggest reason I did this. I want to be there for them and to be able to play and run and walk with them. I so look forward to that.

Contratulations!!!! That's great. Keep us up to date.

Count me in. I really enjoy these exchanges.

Wow, I can't even remember 14's. Congratulations. I hope I can have something like that happen to me in the near future. I think I'd celebrate for a week.

I was on Depo-provera for more than a year. It was great because you never had a period. But it is alos notorious for causing weight gain!

I was banded on 3/7 and lost 10 pounds preop and 11 so far. Had my first fill 6 weeks out and still don't feel much restriction. It takes time and a lot of patience, but I'm determined this will work. I just have the feeling I'll be a turtle too.

Congrats on your band. I wasn't hungry until 3 weeks out. Then I starved until I got my fill at 6 weeks. 16 lbs is great. I was on Opti-Fast for 2 weeks before surgery and only lost 10. Can't help on the pain. I never had any pain from the surgery or gas. I guess I was really lucky.

Congratulations. I gained a little back between my surgery and first fill, but I understand that can be pretty normal. But am glad I had it done and hopefully will see more changes in the near future. Best of luck to you.

Congratulations. I waited for almost a year, but when I got my date the time just flew.

I guess I was lucky. My doctor has been doing these for more than 2 years. But there had to be a first and a thirteenth. I've always considered 13 a lucky number. Good Luck, I hope you have a great experience with being banded, whether with this doctor or the other that was suggested. It couldn't hurt to check out Dr. Spiegel before you make your decision.

I started in April of 05. Insurance ended up taking forever, wasn't banded until March 7, 06.

That is so sweet. I had never had roses delivered until I got home from the hospital. A dozen yellow roses (my favorite) from my husband. They really are special when you don't expect them. You have a great sister.

I'm sorry you're having a hard time. I didn't start feeling hungry until about 3 weeks after the surgery. I was fine with liquids. I was very hungry the last few weeks before my first fill, but seem to be doing better today. You say you were banded before? Did you have a problem with the first band?

Really? I thought I might be way behind. He had me swallow water and it didn't feel any different. And for the most part, I don't feel any difference at all. Although I have read many threads where people have said they didn't feel the difference for up to a week. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

I guess I just think that if you want to participate in something like this, then participate all the way. Atleast a note to let the person know that you received the gift and try to get your gift out on time. I like the idea of the person who PM'd and let there bunny pal know they were just running late. That was considerate of them. I did receive my gift and it was really cute and again I thank Nykee for sending it. I still don't know if my gift arrived or not. It was a guaranteed arrival for the 10th. Oh well, just my thoughts.

I had my first fill yesterday. I don't feel any different, although I did have just a little discomfort at dinner, kind of a tight feeling. He only put 2cc in because of the complications I had after my surgery. He thought I might swell too much. If I don't feel any change within 2 weeks, he said he'll put in another 1.5 cc. I had no pain and it was over in a matter of minutes. What is the average for a first fill? I just wonder how much less I was given.