reborn123105

Bobby, That is hilarious!! We must have the same ancestors. I keep thinking about the low caloric intake I am getting and how the lbs. are still there. I was banded on 12-31-05 so my one year anniversary is just coming up. I have only lost 35 lbs and the first 20 was in the first couple of months into it. I know excercise is missing in my equation to lose. No excuse but laziness there. In the mean time, I am a little more comfortable and can sit in auditorium seats now. I work at NASA and the conference room seats were built during the Apollo years when there were only skinny pocket protector men out there. I plan, like you to get my 2nd refill Jan. 07. I am 5 7' and started at 295 and am at 260 now. I look at the band as having had an internal portion control installed. I am definitely not eating like I used to. My goal is to lose 125 pounds in 2 years. If my loss is as good as yours in the same time, I will be extremely happy. Good Luck! Reborn123105 295-12-31-05 260-10-21-06 goal 175-12-31-07

Hey Bandman, I got my first fill last Wednesday and immediately I wasn't able to drink little sips without burping. It was so uncomfortable that it scared me, it just wouldn't go down so my Dr. took some out. At first I thought he completely emptied it but here it is 5 days later and I am only able to have a couple of Protein shakes and some creamy Soups like patoto. I'm losing just like I did in the beginning. So, yeah, have your Dr. take some out. Hang in there. ~>~ V Rita

My doctor is Dr. Speigel in Houston. I never really felt like I needed a fill except that I am not losing any more weight. I am getting comfortable eating regular portions except breads. I have lost 35 lbs since January 1,2006. I'm not complaining, just want to lose a lot more. My starting weight was 295 and I am 5ft. 7. Goal is 175 lbs.

I was banded on 12/31/05 and I am finally getting around to getting my 1st refill. Can anyone tell me how long it takes and should I eat anything before I go? My appointment is at 2:30pm.