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Hello all, I am going for my first fill next week. I do not have any restriction at al now!!! I want to have an agressive fill. Does anyone know what approx cc will take me there the the Vanguard band? Thanks

Wow, You look great and so perky and trim....Can we get updated pictures with clothes on and off? Thank and keep up the excellent work!!

The after care for the first year will probably be one visit every one or two months. I will fly back to Boston...

Diva, I have to tell you that I was a special situation for NEMC. This is how it worked for me and don't quote me on this. I filled in the information on there website for more information. I told them that I live outside of the US and would like to have surgery on a certain day. The office wrote back and told me they would be happy to take on my case. I told my insurance company of the hospital I would be using and they contacted the proper offices at the hospital. I flew to Boston on Sunday. Had pre op appointments on Monday, blood, ekg,chest xray...then met the doctor for a few minutes maybe 5-10 minutes. Talked to the nutritionist and got weighed. The next day went in for surgery at about 12.30 and at about 5 pm I was rolled across the street to my hotel "the Doubletree" and rested for a couple of days. On the Friday I request a follow up visit and they I was on my way back home. Two weeks post op I went back to them for about a 15 minute visit and saw the nutritionist and the doctors assistant and away I went ... I go back to Boston on June 20th fill 21st and fly back on the 22nd. Please don't use my way as the norm....Like I said I was a special case...

Hello all , I had my surgery at the NEMC with doctor Tarnoff. It was all good as I am now 4 weeks post op. I have to say the whole team has been very professional and I will be back toward June 20th for my first fill . Please ask me if you have any questions ...If you call his office they will take care of you...write me any time... Seminole

Hello All, I am feeling just the same. I am almost 4 weeks out of surgery. I know exactly how you feel. I have not even tried to vary from the diet my doctor has put me on. I am going to hang in there as I was told...If i feel hungry to just fight it. We all need to be strong until we get an adjustment to hopefully makes us feel satisfied. I was down 18 lbs after two weeks and that is motivation enough to stick to the program....This band seems to be proven to work so give it some time and lets see... I am getting about 700-800 calories a day , 70-80 grams Proteins and about 70 oz of water/crystal light....Do not over do the excercise as that will increase your appetite... Be strong and stick to the game plan!!!

Hello All, We seemed to have ended the month great and not its time to move on. I think for me this is a challenging time as I do not have any restriction and I do not try to over do it. I am sticking to my food as required by my surgeon and nutrionist. I have to wait until the 21 of June for a fill. I will not try to consume more then what t hey told me to consume. I am getting in about 700-800 calories per day and about 70-80 grams of protein and about 70 oz of water everyday. Last week I started to write down all that I consume with calories, protein, exercise, etc. We all need a push and maybe we should all make some short term goal to achieve. Being that I am not getting on the scale until I go for my fillI am in the dark as to my progress. I know that after my two weeks I had lost 18lbs...However I want to get it on as it is summer and need to be pushing myself....Let me tell you all something about exercise. Please start to do some, whatever it is, but you must make it something you can continue for life...Do not jump in and work out everyday at the gym and killing yourself with these workouts. Trust me , been there done that but you can't keep it up forever!!! I was in the military and was fit as could be and I have lost weight before doing exercise all the time but ones body can't keep it up. Do something moderate and enjoyable that will keep you motivated. Walk the dog, do some gardening, wash the car, walk the step instead of the elevator, walk the mall do some movement of your body...and drink all those fluids...I consider myself as starting the flood and let the water flow... I hope this helps someone... Moderation is the key to all of this..Moderation is our new lifstyle

Well, I would like to have some of Salma from this list. She is so damn sexy... I feel her the most from your list. Nicole Richie would break down after a few minutes. Need someone for the loooooooooong haul/ night...

I will take the body and all of Shakira and watch those hips do magic....

PAPAJOE, mY FRIEND SAID i DO NOT SNORE ANYMORE EITHER....INTERESTING...!!!

Drews Lou ????? Please let us know how the fill went. I want to hear all about it.. We are all almost at the end of our birth month and it seems all has work well with the May 2006 Band Crew... Now you first week people need to start checking in with some statistics and reporting of your situations... Damn, I am so happy I started this thread has it seems to be a good place for our Crew to report , share, explain and the most important part to me is the SUPPORT!!! Seminole!!!

Hello, I kinda had the same situation... First of all I do not live in the US..I was going to go to Mexico as it quick to get an appointment/ surgery. Then I did a bit more research and got in contact with my insurance company to see if they would pay . My insurance company told me they would pay 100 percent if I went to one of the "in network" hospitals. Did more research and contacted a few places and found an excellent place to get in done and in network!!! Four weeks later I was banded with no money out of my pocket. With all this said if I were you I would do the six months diet , save some of your money and get it done close to home. It is better to have any follow up with the surgeon that is close to home AND performed the surgery!! I know how you feel that you are ready to go, but take your time and get it done close to home!! I hope this helps ...Hang in there Peace and love

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Great job Justduckie, keep up the great work..I feel hungry but am not going to cheap...fill in a few more weeks...!!! peace and love

Hello All . This is a group for me...I need and will loose alot of weight . I am just two weeks out and feel hungry. Have to wait 4 weeks more til fill. I have to be mentally strong not to eat anything as I do not feel any restriction at all....lets all keep in touch..

Great to hear that Jim...Welcome,,,,, I hope you have a safe trip home as I also had to fly home . The flying was not too bad and if your a big guy like me you might consider the first class option....take care and let us know how your return trip was... peace and love

Hey first week of May 2006 Crew... How is the weight loss going? do you guys feel hungry? Does anyone feel restriction from the band? I do not even noticed I have the band until I look at my healing scars ...Does anyone else feel like this? First fill is not scheduled for June 21st...How is the excercise going?

:update: Hello, Just got back from my two week follow up and I have lost 18lbs already!!!! Now I need to know how to get the ticker moving ......:update:

Hey May 2006 Band Creww!! We all seem to be doing so well. Lets get this last week in with no problem!! How are the first week people feeling and are youi losing any weight yet? How is everyone doing on the food stages? I fly to my doctor tomorrow for my 2 week post op. I have been feeling hungry and no restriction whatsoever....I hope they can find a solution to this issue. However I have been sticking to the plan they gave me and have only consumed what was on my list.....

Great to see you are doing well Medusa!!

Friends, I was told intially by the doctor that it is possible to have a fillin two weeks. I hope I do as I have to fly to the doctor for a 10 minute appointment for him to tell me come back in 2 weeks? When I go to boston it takes 3 days in total . One day to get there, one day for appoitnment,and one day to fly back. So if possible I would love to have an adjustment. I do not feel the band at all! I am still doing as they told me and have been on pure liquids. water and protein shakes and slight bit of yogurt in shakes. I know the doctor will do what is best for me and I will follow waht he/she says. But thanks everyone for you feedback which is vital to keep me grounded and informed... Peace and love

Wow, I am now an official member of the BMI over Fifty and the May 2006 Band Crew. Whoa.... I have the Vanguard band currently with now restrition ...I am 8 days post op...Big Paul I an chasing your records...I May get a fill next week on the 24th. We will see what will happen

Hello, I am a week out of being banded and I still do not have too much of an appetite. I do not have any restriction either. I may get a fill next week when I fly back to the states. Has any of the May 2006 Band Crew had a fill yet? How is everyones healing going? All of this liquid has given me some gas and I really do not have any food in me but protein shakes. I feel like it I want to let some of the wind out of me I might start a river flowing instead....lol Please check in first week banders and let us know how your making out... Peace and Love

Laurapar, That is great you had some soup. I have not had any "creamed soup". Does this also mean clam chowder but pureed in blender? Is that the deal will all soups put it in the blender?

Hello "May Band Crew 2006". I just had some egg beaters and it felt good to have some thing hot to eat. I have had protein drinks for over two weeks and needed a break. I will be going back to work tomorrow and I feel like it is no better time to go . Get it over and deal wth it. I just feel a little bit slower then usual but I will make it. Damn the "May Band Crew 2006" has grown to such a lovely team!!! All of you first May week banders must be getting ready for your mushies or already on them:clap2: !!.. I need to find some new food:hungry: ideas for the first two weeks? I do not fell any restriction at all!! Does everyone feel like that? HMMM:confused: