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I saw part of this. EXCELELNT SHOW. I have it recorded. I look forward to watching the rest of it.

I want to see this. It would help explain to some, what many of us already know, that it is not always just a matter of eating less, exercising more. I just googled it http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/fat/

My surgeon asked me to come in for a first fill at 6 weeks also. He also had me on a liquid diet for the frist 30 days. He said it was to allow the band to heal in place. Please do not test your band. You will have lots of years for it to work after it has healed in place. Exciting isn't it? I am 9 months out and FINALLY have good restriction and it is a wonderful thing................and my pants are too big.

Aw good for you. Sounds as though you are feeling really positive about your weight loss. I have now lost 65% of my excess weight. I am extatic, as I am about to beat those statistics that say band patients lose 60% on average of their excess weight. I am determined to lose 100%. I have joined a gym and hired a personal trainer and I see a difference. WHOO HOO to us! Keep going Stephanie.

There are lots of interesting posts in this section, unless you have already found yourself there. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/lap-band-fills-f13.html

I agree with the quality vs quantity issue, but for the most part, I have not lost my lust for sweets. I can leave the rice, potatos and breads no problem, but I still crave the sugars...still love chocolate, wish I didn't.

OK, I think I have tightened up. Took some days, I just don't always 'get' this band. So I am at 3.0 and hope to ride this fill for a few months now. WARNING TO EVERYONE, FILLS CAN TIGHTEN UP A WEEK LATER........I was freaking out as to how loose I felt after my last fill. I honestly thought my doc missed his mark, but now H O L Y, nice and tight, just the way I like it.:clap2: :clap2: Down to 212 this morning, can't eat much during the day, can't eat much at night for that matter either, so life is good again. Thanks for putting up with me in my fill journey.

I tolerate the posts, ignore them if they don't apply, I'll even respond to them if they are of interest. People are making honest mistakes by posting to the "most recent posts" link. I also tolerate the comments made in response to the wandering posters. I myself have accidently posted to the Australian thread. No one accused me of being unhelpful. At least I don't think...I guess I could go check. Cheers everyone!

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/deductions/lines300-350/331-e.html Here is where one can find information on claiming medical expenses for us Canadians. Better back in our own pockets...

Size 16s fit, I have muffin top but they fit...................

Congratulations, that is so exciting. I can hardly wait to say the same.

Actually, I find ham very tollerable. Also the pea Soup, I make after the ham meal.:hungry: Now you got me hungry. We are serving turkey, and I was thinking of throwing a small ham in there somewhere. I cook for the family and eat what I can.

Really? I thought it was agressive. I was surprised he wanted to go to 3.0! But thanks, that puts a new slant on things for me. I guess my big concern was that I felt more restriction the day BEFORE the fill. But, so far, I am OK. I think at this point I am AFRAID to test it. So I am eating well today, when I feel as though it isn't working, then I WILL go for another fill. Patience, patience,

I feel your pain, Honey, I feel your PAIN. Hey, I see you broke the 200 mark. I am gonna CRY when that happens.

I want to weigh what YOUR handsome husband weighs...

You will my dear, you WILL! I am still giggling.

Really great article, thanks for posting. I love the visuals, and I too am going to read it often.

As of this morning, I am proud to report...that I officially weigh less.... than my big handsome husband....... Yea me, :pound:

I would cancel it til afterwards, just to be safe.

That description fits me perfectly. Glad I am not the only one. Haven't tested my fill this morning yet. sigh...I'd REALLY feel like an ass if I went all the way back and he took out 3ccs and said, yep it is all there.....I hope something shifts or whatever and the feeling is all there.....miraculously.... Oh well Vancouver isn't the worst place to visit and shop.

Yes, just this morning. I am trying to breath. I am just upset. I hope it is just all messed up, but the last few fills, I could feel right away. Thank you so much, I will give it a few days, and try to relax. I was just so excited to get a new fill and was hoping for a good restriction. sigh, I guess this is just another one of those lessons in life that says to practise patience. And WOW look at your stats AWESOME YOU!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I need to vent. There is definately something wrong with my new fill. I have less fill sensation than yesterday. To prove it, I just ate my tiny can of salmon, ate it faster than usual and nothing, no pbing, restriction less than yesterday. Then after a bit of a panic attack, I downed a whole glass of milk, again nothing, then I just ate a rice cake and piece of cheese. NOTHING. I thought at 3ccs that I wouldn't be able to swallow my SPIT....I did phone and the office is closed. I must calm myself down now and just make another appointment. I guess I worry about WHY this would happen? Could it be that it leaked out as he filled, or as he pulled the needle out? During the fill he pulled out my old fill and then added .5.......so I know he hit the mark. BTW he does a blind fill, no floro. I am just upset as it means a 4 hour drive away from my 3 young kids and an overnight stay at a hotel...... Anyone else had this? Panicking Paula

I feel this way too and it worries me. I just ate some salmon and at I feel less restriction than YESTERDAY. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? EDITED TO ADD There is definately something wrong. I have less fill than yesterday. To prove it, I just ate my tiny can of salmon, ate it faster than usual and nothing, no pbing, restriction less than yesterday. Then after a bit of a panic attack, I downed a whole glass of milk, again nothing, then I just ate a rice cake and piece of cheese. NOTHING. I thought at 3.0 that I wouldn't be able to swallow my SPIT.... I must calm myself down now and just make another appointment. I guess I worry about WHY this would happen? Could it be that it leaked out as he filled, or his fill didn't hit. During the fill he pulled out my old fill and then added .5.......so I know he hit the mark. I am just upset as it means a 4 hour drive away from my 3 young kids and an overnight stay at a hotel...... Anyone else had this? Panicking Paula

Just had a fill to 3.0. My strict doc says this is almost at capacity. This scares me as I think that is it for me. So I need to work hard on this current fill to take me to goal, which is about 40-50 pounds..... Although I am in a big hurry, the doc is right if this takes me a year or year and half in total, so what? Right? So onward I go......:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Eddieparks, tell us about your fills.