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Val, I wish I can say that.. I am going in on wednesday morning and this fill will be #5. I feel more restriction that I have before but not nearly enough to loose. We'll see what they say. Is anyone else going on the 15th ? Have a good Easter. shar

Thanks, you too Val and all. :drool: Just remember, PROTEIN FIRST !! I thought maybe if I write it, I will do it !! shar

Linda, Lelitto is the Psych that Caruanna sends his patients to for pre-op. I did go to him at the very beginning of my process because I wasn't hearing from BGH at all after about 2 months and I was getting discouraged so I was acturally going to go thru the Caruanna process for Gastric Bypass. Wow, just saying that scares me.. THat's how despirate I was at the time ! Lelito was nice. He is right on Main Street in Williamsville. shar

Akirrastar, Rain is right, if you don't have a fill, for some of us, its not enough to have the band alone for work for us.. Also, if you have the Realize Band, they don't put anything in at the time of surgery either.. So far I have had 4 fills and I have felt little restriction with every fill but not really for very long. After the last one about 1 week ago, I am feeling some restriction now thru-out the day. I hope it lasts. But next month at my next appointment, if possible, I am going to try for another fill, maby just a little bit more should do it. Just remember, everyone is different. That's one of the truest things I have learned at the support meetings. Also, everytime I go to a meeting, I walk out of the meeting with more encouragement and faith that I will eventually achieve my goal than I had when I walked into the meeting. Good luck.. shar

Hey all, Saw Sandra today and she is doing fine. Dr. Posner, charming as ever, stopped in to see her and all was well. Looking forward to the meeting next week. Should be interesting. I always get so much out of these meetings. Linda, let me know how you do tomorrow at the md visit. Akira - glad your doing well and Rain, wow, way to go !! shar

WOW, LOOKING AT YOUR RECORD OF WEIGHT LOSS, SEEMS THAT YOU HAVE DONE FANTASTIC WITHOUT A FILL. gOOD LUCK TO YOU.. SHAR:thumbup::smile::thumbup:

good luck tomorrow... By tuesday, you will be soo glad its over...but now the fun begins to start knowing the band like its your best friend... I'm still learning !! Shar

Yes, its ok.. went out saturday night too. Had some of my husband's meal and I had shrimp for myself.. Not too bad.. I am down at least 2 lbs since last fill last monday. Maybe its gonna start coming off now. I still get hungry but I get full faster. I hope this continues.. If not, I am going to get another fill. My next appt is April 15th.. If not continued to loose, I will call in 4 weeks for more. I ws so sick of staying the same since about mid december, I feel that I wsted alot of time, I should have called for a fill sooner !! ] shar

BUGS, if this is the first visit to see the doc, isn't this the one that you need to bring your support person ? and be sure you bring your diet logs, they get really PO'd if you don't. Although, I had Posner, I have a feeling he is alot stricter than Hoffman..Other than that, if there is any medical info you need to acquire, they will tell you for the next visit. Good Luck shar

OK guys, I haven't had any communication on the this web-site for about 2 weeks.. Don't know why !! I just thought that no-one was talking.. At the last meeting, Barb said that everyone is different. some need only 1 fill to get going and others need 3 or 4. Well, I guess I am one of the others ! So, I just had my 3rd fill on Monday morning and I just now feel restriction -- real restriction !! Its ok..not uncomfortable but I thought I didn't eat much before ?? I eat half as much now.. Now I know why they say to eat the good stuff first like protein. I think I am down a couple of lbs since monday and I am not complaining at all !! Now maybe its going to start to work for me.. I was getting so discouraged.. Not loosing anything since probably x-mas and exercising like a fool !! shar

Buckets, can you e-mail me ? sleeamoroso@yahoo.com thanks shar

thats ok... if you happen to have an appointment with your primary, then you can get bloodwork done but if not, the clinic will give you a script for it if they need it. You can always call the office and ask Leslie if its necessary at the point that you are now. She'll tell you or she may even transfer you to the clinic and you can ask one of the nurse practitioners. I think that if they wanted it so bad, they would have given a new script to you when they gave you the order for the cordisol. You can always call Leslie and ask her. Also, you are going to have pre-op blood work done anyway so I really wouldn't worry about it. shar

Bugs, if your talking about the first appointment with the doctor prior to surgery, I think all I had was a copy of my the most recent bloodwork from my primary MD. If the clinic wants a more recent one, they will give you a script for it. shar

Buckets, how are you doing since your last fill ?? shar

Buckets, I hope it gets better for you soon. I will be at the clinic friday for another fill. Maybe I will ask for 1cc instead of the usual 1.5 cc they give. Linda, How are you feeling now after your second fill ? shar

Buckets, if your worried about the protein, I would be sure to drink about 3 shakes a day... But how long after your 3cc fill did the restriction start ? I think I got my first fill around the same time you did and it will be 3 weeks on tuesday and still not feeling anything or loosing anything ? I am exercising 3-4 x a week at the Y.. shar

Betsy, Maybe Lelito will take the insurance.. Its unfortunate that I was told that I had to go to the other.. like I have extra money to throw around !! Anyway, Lelito was very nice and he is on Main St in Williamsville. I was able to get in right away with him. Buckets, I called to get another fill yesterday and they won't take me until I am 3 weeks out from my last. So in order to get Lori, I had to wait an extra week. I am going Feb 2 at 9:30.. anyone else going on that day ? shar

Lucky Kathy, Whoever you decide to go to, call asap because sometimes you need to wait weeks for an appointment. The psych group that Hoffman and Posner work with is Suburban Psych Associates, 85 Bryant Woods, Amherst, NY .. The phone # is 716-689-3333. When you call to make an appointment, ask them for directions. I wouldn't even begin to tell you how to get there from Arcade. Recently I have read advice from some of the girls for you to go to Dr. Ron Lelito.. I went to him and it was all for nothing because I was told by the clinic, maybe Barb, I don't remember, that I had to go to Suburban. Lelito deals with Dr. Caruanna's patients. Actually, he would be easier for you to get to because he is right on Main Street in Williamsville. If you opt to go to him, check with the clinic first so you don't waist your time and money like I did. Good Luck.. shar

Hi all... It was a good meeting last night. It gave me a feeling that I am not alone on this goal of mine and it also gave me hope that I will someday achieve it. China, could you tell me the website again that you use for the daily calorie counter ? I forgot it. thanks, shar

Linda, what happens if you swallow it by mistake ?? It would probably be alright if you chew just for the flavor and spit it out after a couple of minutes but maybe some altoids would be better. I would hate to think if it getting stuck since you really can't digest it, could you ?? shar

Betsy, the meeting is wednesday at 6pm. shar

China, the meeting is this wednesday 6pm.. shar

Does anyone know if there is a limit of food in-take with each meal at this point (less than 6-12 months).? Maybe 1 cup or would it be less than a cup ? shar

Vicki, what a horrible experience that must have been. I got my first fill on monday and Lori wouldn't let me leave until I drank (slowly) about 1/3 cup of water in front of her. It was ok and it gave me more time with her to ask questions and all. Did Barb have you drink anything before you left her ? Since Monday, I got on the scale today and lost 1 lb. I was so excited that you would have thought that I lost 5 lbs ! Since I haven't lost anything in over a month !! I hope this will continue now. I was getting very discouraged but Lori didn't seem to be surprised or upset with me at all. Maybe because I didn't gain at all. Hope to see you all on wednesday, weather permitting !! shar