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Hi Everyone. Just checking in to see how you are all doing. I'm feeling good. I'm one of the Notorious Novembers - had my surgery on 11/10/08. I just had another fill this past Tues. I hope that does it for awhile. I do finally feel more restriction now. It's funny how different everyone is regarding the amount of fills needed. Doesn't matter as long as it works - right?! I've lost 35 lbs so far and though I want it to go faster, I am not worried because I know it will happen. I feel such a difference in everything I do - especially wearing my jeans. They are all too big on me BUT I am waiting to buy new ones til after the summer. In the meantime I'll just try shrinking them in the wash. What a problem to have..lol! I certainly don't mind at all. To all those just recovering from surgery..after the liquid post-op phase, the hardest part is over - from my point of view. Although everyone is different, I find I can eat any type of food without having difficulty but the amount is so very much less. Then, as you see the weight coming off, it increases your motivation to eat less. That, combined with the fills, prevents you from eating too much also. I am excited the weather is getting nicer and willing to do exercise with anyone willing to join me...wherever you live. I live in Oceanside, but I never mind driving further east on Long Island. I also would love to get together anytime you guys are planning something. I could use the support and certainly welcome the friendship. We have all gone thru (or are about to go thru) a major change in our lives and I would love to both receive and give support to my fellow bandsters. All the best, Lisa L.

Congrats fatgirlinNY! It took me a little longer to feel better. I had to stay on full liquids for 2 weeks following surgery. I tried to drink the protein drinks but they started to make me sick. I ate as much soup as I could. Bottom line is that I didn't get enough protein during that time and felt weak and nauseas. So don't do what I did...keep drinking whatever protein drinks your dr. told you to have. You will feel better in the long run. After 2 weeks I was able to eat soft foods...that was much easier. Good luck to you!

Hi Donna and Ali! I'm from Long Island, New York and I was banded on 11/10/08. I know how you both feel and what you are going thru at the stages you are in, respectively. If I can help either of you with any questions you may have, please let me know. Of course, I will be speaking from my experience, but I always feel that all input is good. So let me know if there is anything I can do. In the meantime, good luck with your journey...you won't regret it!

Hello Everyone...new and old! I haven't been on in awhile but I have been thinking of all of you and hoping that you are doing well. I have lost about 30 lbs and seem to have reached a plateau. I know I need to do more exercise. I have lots of plans for exercise as soon as it gets warmer but it's taking too long ! So far, I have had 3 fills. Actually I only felt the last one...I'm now at 5.7 and I go back on April 4 so we will see what happens then. I'm thinking that a little more may do the trick for awhile...I hope! Gr8fulmaria: I live in Nassau County also (Oceanside), and would love to have an exercise partner...so if you are game...let me know. Anyone else is welcome also. I also would love to have some support from you guys. You all helped me thru the pre-op stages and now I could use some help with this phase. In return, I'm here for all of you, as well. I would love to get together for our own support group. Hello to all my friends...Susancarole, Amanda, Shrinkinmom, Cappy, Slimtobe, Candle, and everyone else who is still posting! Hope to hear from you soon! Lisa L.

Hi Everyone! So I had my appt on 2/9 and got a fill of 1.5 cc's. Now I am up to a total of 3.7. It's hard to say if I feel different yet...a little too soon I think. I've lost a total of about 28 pounds so far. That's 28 pounds gone forever!!! Hopefully this fill will help speed things up a bit. I do have to do more exercise too and am planning several ways to do that. dinner next week would be great. I would love to get together with all of you. I hope everyone is doing well, feeling good, losing weight, and gaining health and happiness! Looking forward to hearing from you, Lisa

Hi Everyone! I have an appt tomorrow with Dr. Geiss. I am assuming I will get another fill. I feel like I need more restriction. I am now at 2.2 cc's but it is not enough. I would love to get together whenever you guys are planning on it. The only nites I cannot make it are Thursdays. I'll let you all know what happens tomorrow. I hope you are all doing well!!! Lisa

Hi Everyone! I know I haven't been around much or posting lately but I've been reading the posts. Sounds like you are all doing well. I have my 3rd appt. on Feb. 9. I already had 1 fill but I didn't notice any difference at all. I'm at 2.2 cc's now. I have lost 28 lbs. overall. I definitely want another fill when I go to my next appt. I'd love to hear from you guys and find out where you are at with respect to your fills, weight loss, and general progress. Hope to hear from all of you soon! Lisa L.

Hi Everyone! I am definitely getting lost with all of the names but I know it will be easier when we all meet in person. I am glad to hear everyone seems to be doing well. Well, I lost 20 pounds so far...since my initial consult. Of course this includes the preop diet but that's okay. I'm on soft foods now for another week and then I can start regular foods. So far I have not had any difficulties. I go back on Dec 29 for my second visit...and maybe my first fill. I haven't had much of an appetitie at all. I have also had some nausea...has anyone else had that? I don't have that much energy...probably not getting enough Protein and Water...but I am trying. I have also been pretty emotional...anyone else feeling that way? I understand everyone is meeting on Dec. 10...I would like to try to be there too. Where is the meeting, what time, etc? Please keep me posted. I wish all the best to everyone...keep in touch! Lisa

P.S. Only 4 more days to go til mushies!!! I am so excited...I have been dreaming of eggs!!! I have my first post-op appt on Mon. morning and can't wait to hear those lovely words..."you can eat mushy foods now"...lol! Lisa

Hi Everyone! First of all I want to wish Cappy aka Fran the best of luck today! You will do greyt and it will all be over soon. Then Miriam ... you are up! You, too, will do greyt! I was talking with Sue and we were planning on going to the December support meeting. Anyone else interested? Not sure of the date...but we can find out. Then I would definitely love to start our own group. You guys have helped me so very much during this stressful time! I can't imagine having gone thru this big event without the support you have all shown. Let's get Fran and Miriam through this week and Chris thru Dec. 3, and then maybe we can organize our group. I would be willing to try to make a list of who we all are...screen names and real names, locations, dates of surgery, etc...so we can think of where we would like to meet and how often. What do you all think? I would love to do anything to make it happen!!! You are all such wonderful people and I am so happy to know all of you! Lisa

Hi Capricorn32! How are you feeling? I hope you are doing well! Lisa

Hi Jorja. I was banded on Nov. 10. I had asked my doctor about taking my regular meds and was told to take them one at a time slowly. I have been doing that and have had no trouble at all. I would suggest that you verify with your doc but this has been my experience. In fact the pain meds I was sent home with were regular size pills (vicodin) and they went down fine. Just go slowly and you should be fine. I can't imagine a gelcap giving you any difficulty. Good Luck and take things slowly.

I just heard from Sue. She is home and in a little pain...but that is to be expected. She is very happy and relieved that it's over. My best advice is to take all the pain meds you are allowed to take. This is no time to be a martyr...and there is no point to it. The important thing is to be as comfortable as you can; walk as much as you can; and definitely sleep, sleep, sleep. Each time you wake up you feel a little better. Hope to hear from you all soon. Lisa

P.S. Sorry to ask this...but did anyone else have diarrhea? I called the doctor and the PA said we shouldn't have any but I do. I have to call back today. Just wondering if anyone else had it...

Hi everyone! I am home now. I just got home last night. I stayed at my sister's house in Babylon for a few days since I live alone. That way I could at least have some company and some help if I needed it. I had my surgery on Monday and was discharged on Tuesday...now I am home. My sister and brother-in-law helped me alot. They brought my doggy to their house and took good care of her for me. I'm not sure she wanted to go home with me after all of the special treats she got...but we are here now anyway. I have been pretty sore and achey but each day gets better. I am going to try to go to my training session today...I am working toward my license as a Gestalt psychotherapist and we have 2.5 hour sessions every Friday morning. I think I can do it so I am going to try. I can always sleep when I get home. Hopefully I will be comfortable enough to sit there. I wish the best of luck to everyone this week. I've been in touch with Sue...so far so good. I hope Debbie is good too. I can't wait to hear from them. I want to thank everyone for all of your good wishes!!! They mean so very much to me! See you all later. Lisa