Mimilou2004

JJ, this is a difficult time of year to get an appt so don't be too disappointed if they can't get you in right away. Yet another reason to call first thing for an appt. Good luck. I got an unfill today and am not able to get back in til Jan 14th, so I am worried about gaining over the holidays. Yet it will be nice to not PB if I over indulge a little!!!! Gotta crank up the exercise!!!!! Mimi

As long as you are losing, I think why add another step. If you stop losing you may want to weigh and measure and count calories. Mimi

What you are feeling is normal and fairly common. You will feel better soon. I am sorry your sis isn't more supportive. Best wishes and congratulations on your 15 pound wt loss. Mimi

Allie, I loved your post and look forward to pictures. It is wonderful that your girls were so proud of you and wanted to show you off. Mimi

Best of luck with your surgery....are you going low profile port? I need the same surgery you are having but will wait until after my TT surgery. I hate all the hard scar tissue but worry it will come back. Has your doc addressed that issue? Mimi

Xemi, you are a hoot, he probably thought you are a boob woman. Those scars are going to be there a while so the sooner he "sees" them the better!!!!! Good luck, Mimi

Oh, Mellie, if anyone slapped at you there are a bunch of us that would stick up for you. You absolutely did the right thing getting an unfill. As you found out being overfilled is a miserable way to live and can result in wt gain as youand I and others know first hand. I was already tight and getting dehydrated and then got a diagnosis of gout this morning and had to go for a 1.2cc unfill so I could take the meds w/o hurting my pouch. It has been 4 hours since I barfed and that is a wonderful feeling. Of course now I have to fight gaining wt but at least I won't be barfing for Christmas get togethers. Best of Luck, Mimi

Congratulation on reaching your great goal and Happy Holidays. Best wishes, Mimi

Pookie, I am sorry that you have an ultraconservative fill doc. I wouldn't expect you to feel restriction til 5 or 6 cc. Can you go in sooner for more? My doc's are ultraconservative and I have been working on getting the right fill for a year now. Best wishes, Mimi

Kate, why so far to have your drains out? Is that where your doc it? Might be a silly question, if so, I apologize. Mimi

Fanny, it is good you have an appt so soon so you can ask about the unevenness. I hope he has a good answer, but one of his answers will be let's wait and see!!!! I hope you are otherwise improving. Mimi

CB, that is wonderful, keep up the good work. Mimi

Fanny, I am sorry you are so uncomfortable, I hope the doctor can do something about the swelling. Mimi

Nikki, best wishes for a successful new life. Mimi

Congratulations, Nicole. Read LBT daily and your questions will be answered. Mimi

You are fortunate that your doc will do fills this soon. My practice made me wait 7 weeks post op then 6-7 weeks between fills. Long drawn out road to restriction. You are losing well, congratulations. Mimi

Back at ya, Kate!!!! Mimi

Tracy, good luck and know you aren't alone. All the goodies and parties and family gatherings scare me!!!! Mimi

Shalee, I just realized when I reread your post that you are succeeding at maintenance with no restriction....way to go, but what up with your band? Mimi

I think .25 would be good, the 0.5 might be too much. I hope you get what you need!!!! Best wishes, Mimi

It sounds like you are doing really great, Kate, and I hope you enjoy driving the cart at the store, LOL. Mimi

Kelin, I am so with you. I know how to gain and I know how to lose but I don't know how to maintain. I am scared!!! I hope you are doing well at maintenance. Maryrose, the closer you get to goal the harder it is to lose, don't worry about how long it takes, because the time will pass no matter what you do. Jachut....LOL your arse wobbling!!!!! Mimi

Renee, I agree with all the other posters so I mainly wanted to comfort you and say hang in there you are doing well and next week even better. Best wishes, Mimi

You have no restriction so everything is slider food, LOL. Someday it may cause you an issue but that is several fills in the future. Enjoy as long as you can, I think!!!! Congratulations on losing wt now w/o restriction. Mimi

I missed a few minutes of the show and apparantly that includes the $1000 a pound. WOW, what incentive!!!! Lucky girl. Mimi