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My doctor is very conservative. I had surgery 9/29 and I have only had 2 fills. I have lost over 40 lbs. He says as long as I am losing, that is what matters. Hope this helps. Dot:smile:

Right I was banded 09/29 and I have only lost 36 lbs! You are doing great! Dot

Hi, all 50 gang. I made it through Thanksgiving. I had a little turkey and dressing (my favorite) and some pecan pie and I still lost a pound this week so I am happy. Dot

Nice to meet you Byrdie. I hope you find a group in Australia. This is a good place and lots of kind and interested people. I am just glad I made it through Thanksgiving here without any pecan pie! Banded 9/29/2008- Lost 33 lbs so far.

HI, Tammy and ChaCha, I was banded on 9/29 and I have had 2 fills, and due for another on December 3, I was on liquids for 6.5 weeks and now only on mushies for 1.5 weeks. I have lost 33 pounds, but I think it is because I was on liquids so long. I don't really feel any restriction. Dot

Great news Teri! I am so happy for you! Dot:tt1:

It is a little breath spray I get from the Amway-Quixtar folks (our friends are big in that organization). It comes in cinnamon or mint. I think you must be able to buy something like it at regular stores. Good luck, Dot

Hi, all, Terri, I hope things go better for you. You are very brave! I am doing well with my weight loss, but I still have over 100 lbs to lose. I think that is why I have lost so quickly also my doctor kept me on thick liquids for 5 1/2 weeks. So I am still on mushies. Banded: 9/29/2008 Lost: 30 lbs 110 still to go. September Samurai

Mom, how great for you! Congratulations!! Dot

April, I think everyone has said this very well, but I will add my 2 cents. I had the lap band because my health had gotten so bad. I will be 60 next year and I knew that my life was being shortened every day by my weight. DH and I took a wonderful trip last fall to New England to see the leaves and I could not enjoy it as I was so tired all the time. I did it to live a life I could enjoy. I was banded on 9/29 and I have lost 30 pounds. I feel 100% better despite the pain from the surgery. I think we each have to embark on this journey with our own needs and goals. It is not a magic answer; the band is just a tool. Good luck to you in your decision. Dot

My heavens, once a month from LA to NYC! Wow you are a brave girl. And with 3 year old twins! I don't know that I would have done that. I feel so lucky, here I am in a much smaller city and I have great care 20 minutes away. I feel spoiled compared to you. There have to be great docs in LA. Good luck and I have to say what a brave girl you are! Dot

My doctor always uses the fluro. He has done two of my fills and the PA has done one. I met her early in the process and I am very comfortable with her. I can't imagine this without the xray. They always like me to watch as it goes down. Dot

I think all of us September Sumurai are doing well. The breath thing does seem to be worse for those of us who are diabetics. I have my breath cannister with me at all times. I do think it has to do with losing weight also. Good luck to all! Dot

I was banded on September 29 and I feel the same--and even though I have lost 29 lbs. I still have plenty of blubber. So I am wondering what this is about myself. Any info would be helpful.

Terrilynn, you are amazing to do this as a single mom. I think stress has a lot to do for you. Also you have to feed your children. My children are out of the house and my husband feeds himself. So I only worry about me. I am so impressed that you are exercising. I have not had the energy to start. Good for you!. Dot

Hi, all, I was banded September 29! I have lost 29 pounds. I had no fill prior to surgery. I have had 2 fills and due for another one on Wednesday. I feel some restriction right after the fills, but it goes away. My physician keeps me on liquids until this Wednesday so I can start on mushies then, so we shall see how the fill works. I think that I have lost a lot of weight because I have a lot to lose. Many of you only have 60-70 pounds to lose. I have lost 29 and have 100 more to lose. Thanks all for the important tips. Dot

Hi, What are baked scoops? Thanks so much.

Wow, you lost 111 pound in 5 months? That is amazing.

Wow you have lost 80 in 5 months. That is great! It seems like it will take me forever to lose that. Dot

My doctor told me most lapbanders take 1 1/2 to 3 years to lose all their weight. So no worry! Keep up the good work. Dot

Wow! I think you look great! I can see a big difference. Keep up the good work.

Gigi, We are banded twins. I am still on only liquids. I have lost 26 lbs. But if I weigh everyday I go up and down. I have had 1 fill and have another Wednesday. My dr. does not prefill and he gradually fills it over 4 weeks. I can't have mushies until November 10. I am so tired of cream soup. What are you eating as mushies? Good luck and please keep in touch. Dot

Wow you are doing wonderfully! I have about the same amount to lose as you do. I have lost 26 so far (31 including pre-surgery loss). It seems like such a long way. But I was impressed by your eating. Thanks for the inspiration! Dot

Hi, I was banded on 9/29. I had my first fill 10 days ago. My doctor always uses the flouroscope and lets me look at it. I am still on liquids and he does the fills very gradually overy 4 weeks. I hope this is helpful to you, Dot