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Ok, I got in a bit earlier for my second fill, yesterday 3/16, thank God....the hunger was getting pretty much. No portion control, and stall of weight loss, even with some exercise. So, now I feel a bit tight, having a bit of difficulty getting even the soft yogurt down. I am going to try to make it without calling the doc to unfill. I think after my stomach heals from the additional 1.7cc, I will be ok with eating again. Not hungry, mind is clear...no grazing, I think I will be fine and even might find my new total amt 6.4cc in my band, just might be the right amt for this month.

Oh, got the Wii game.."Dancing with the stars" and love it. Time goes so fast when you are having fun.

I have found myself sweating, that's a good thing.

Patti with a smile:smile2:

OMG i tried to have some bread yesterday, it just about got stuck, and it hurt, hurt. Not going to try that again. I was curious, so I had my burger on bread, cut it in half, tried to chew good, but it was not to happen. I have not tried pizza, so think that is not going to happen either.

have not gained, but have not lost either. Still stuck at 213, good but wish I could just get down 3 more pounds.

I am at a stall, nothing in the last 1/1/2 wk. I am managing the hunger, but it's getting tougher. I called to see about tweaking the the last fill, but cant get in until the 20th of Mar. I have noticed that if I keep busy the day passes much easier. I am back to work 3 days, so that is helping. got to find a way to make it to the next fill.:cursing:

OK, I too am guilty...i get on the scale every morning!! I like looking at the #, and if it isnt what I would like to see, I try harder for tomorrow!! sign me up....your newest member. Patti looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in

I had my first fill on Tues. 17th and to my amazement....dropped 5 lbs more. This is looking good, think I might have a good response to the 4.7 cc fill. The hunger is a bit easier to maintain. I am trying to pay more attention to "being full". I have not really had that feeling, now I believe I just might know what it is. I have no pain eating solids, I do try to chew, chew and no drinking water after the meal.

Hey, I also am making a true effort to get to the gym, I am not completely there yet, going at least 1-2 times a week. I get my 2 miles in at a good pace. Today I cut my time by 7 minutes!! 2 miles in 36 minutes with some elevation. Good heart rate. I have been monitering my BP, because I still take my BP meds. I have noticed it is dropping much lower (112/ 81) than what is my normal(132/84), so I think I will be calling my Doctor soon. I feel very good, so much more optimistic, clothes are fitting better. I am able to chase the little one alot better!!:thumbup: Overall, I am very pleased with this journey.....

Today finally got here, my first fill. I was quite proud of myself, no fears, ready to do it! Doc and I discussed my hunger, weight loss over the past month, and decided to go for the fill. NOw, my doc is known for his aggressiveness so I kept that in mind, I knew he would not deny me the fill, because I was truly hungry, throughout the day! He numbed the area, he had me give him a crunch, my port was placed under my sternum, so the crunch position helped him locate the port. I didnt feel a thing! He placed 2cc then he had my swing my legs around the table, sit-up he gave me water to drink.....it went down very good, so he put another cc in....I drank, it went down good......so another cc, drank again, no problem.....he went for .7 of a cc., that did it. I drank, it went down very slowly, some restriction, no pain. He was happy with that, so I have 4.7 cc in my 10cc band. I was told to have yogurt today, then move over to soft foods, then solids.

He informed me that the fill could last 1wk-2wks or we could actually hit my sweet spot "green zone". I feel pretty good, some restriction, yogurt is going down great, but most of all I am feeling full, so I think we are in the right direction. Now, the journey does begin, good choices of foods, eating slowly (that is a difficult one for me), correct portions and exercise. Again, I am so excited. Getting hungry these past weeks was getting hard to handle, so I am glad to be at the next step. I will keep you posted on my first fill adventure, let's hope we get more that 2 weeks of feeling full.

Patti with a smile:thumbup:

Ok, found your blog......hip hip horray!! 200 lbs for you! The last time I weighed that was in 2000! Good for you. And the Wii Fit is great, I got to get back into it. there is lots you can do on it. My son Jacob usually takes over the Wii, so when he goes to school it's going to be mine!!LOL Wii Fit offers Yoga, step, running, aerobics....it is a good program. Maybe we can challenge each other to Wii time!! YOU game?? And maybe ms. Band Groupie will join too, and Yoco28 too! I love this blog stuff. Good way to find people just like myself. good luck and drop me a line. Patti with a smile for YOU

hi there, I was banded on the 23rd of Jan. My doc is more aggressive, so I think he may go for the fill at 5 weeks. I sure hope so. If I think before I do, it will work for me. It is hard breaking those ugly awful habits. I am visiting less the pantry, so that is good. Thanks for the nice words, my journey has just started. Tell me more about yourself, I will search for your blog. Let's do this!!! Patti

Yes, I blew it! I have no restriction, so all my meal went down the hatch so good!:thumbup: I ate every thing on my plate, it was italian food, full course meal. Salad, chicken with pasta and Veggies. then came the Taramasui (sp) oh but it was so good!! I ate slow, chewed and down it went. YES, I was quite full, so finally I know what it feels like to have a big full belly with the band!:tt1: I went to the bridal shower on a very empty stomach, no breakfast, that was wrong to start! I came home and didnt feel hungry until 9:00 pm, so I had some high fiber/protein cereal. I was so afraid to get on the scale this morning, but I did.....218 still. I made my Valentine's weight challenge, actually lost an extra lb. I go to the doc on Tues. And believe me, I will discuss my luncheon. Maybe it's time for the first fill, need some help now, my snacks are not really helping and the hunger is progressing. I have loss a total of 10 lbs in 4 weeks, good for me...I cant remember doing that in a very very long time.

I am back on track today, I sit and think about that luncheon and cant understand why I didnt have more will power? My land band is a tool, all I needed to do was use it!!

Patti with a smile:tongue2:

did myself in at a bridal shower, first time out as a bander......and I finished all my plate. I was so bad, I kept on eating...skipped breakfast...not good.....I fell off the wagon. I will get back on track, go see doc this tues, hopefully first fill will make the difference! Good luck Lena, and thanks for all the imput you give us, good recipes too!! Patti

Yes, congrats and welcome to the best journey of our lives! Hope you feel better soon, take your meds and sip , sip, walk, walk. Things get much better sooner! God bless ya

I hope you got a very long massage, longer than the 10-15 min rub session!!! Love your story. I can almost see that guy trying to get the sports bar off and all his hair being pulled out!! ouch, ouch

Thanks BG, those are my younger ones! I have older children...28, 27, 25, 22 and 17 yrs old....those are the cheeleaders and my husband too! The little ones, well they will be glad mom will be around to see them grow-up!! Get healthy is so important. Thanks again. I follow your posts too, they are always so good. I liked your hickey one!!LOL Patti

So far all is going good, I think I am adjusting to the hunger pangs. I am now including a solid lunch...lean cuisine meal. I chew, chew and it goes down with no problem.

I have found myself at the gym the last couple of days. I had been walking around the block, but now at the gym doing 1.5 to 2 miles. I feel so good, and happy.

My older children are my cheeleaders, and I cant say enough about my wonderful husband, Karl.

I am so lucky to have found the lap-band, a whole new lookout for a healthier lifestyle. I am hoping to see 215 by the 16th of Feb.:scared2:

Congrats to YOU! I have been reading your posts, you are so with it. I am going to try the exercise tip, and walk more. I too saw that I got out of the 220's and was I happy,,,,,been awhile since I have seen under.

Keep up the good work. Much success to you and the rest of us on the journey. Patti

Yesterday I hit 219 lbs.....I am so happy to see those twenties gone!! I started at 228 lbs and have been higher yrs ago! but that is done with....no more 220's bye-bye

I have to update my next dr. visit....it's Feb. 16th not in March. So happy to have checked my appt card. The hunger is alittle bit much at times, I am trying to manage. Maybe a fill, at the appt. will help.

I have moved over to a solid food at lunch.....chew chew chew, it did help and went down pretty good.

Yesterday I took a good walk around the block, felt so good....MP3 playing some good 70's music!! :scared2:

Now, that's my boy! YOU had me smiling ear from ear! Today is the best day of the rest of your life.....so live it like there is no tomorrow!! Ya, made this MOM so proud to read your post!! Keep up the good work, and study study and then study some more!! Patti with a smile for YOU

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since procedure, I was doing pretty good, but now, I can honestly say.......I AM GETTING HUNGRY!:crying:

I weighed on my scale, down to 220, so that is now a good 8 lbs!! Other than the hunger comin, I am feeling good. I need to go walk more! Dr. said call if I needed to see him earlier than the Mar. 5th appt he gave me for my first fill. I dont know if I should think about calling something earlier...end of month....?? Hope I dont eat my little ones arms off!!:scared2: LOL

Embrace your success, set the example for being humble and understanding,forgiving and most of all loving. Enjoy the new you, you have worked hard for this new healthier you. Let no anger rob you of all that is good. Dont miss out on new friendships, second guessing can easily cost you the best that is to come for you! People change, I have learned that now that I am arranging my 30th class reunion, people change. I am not the slender 125 lb ASB President, but I know who I am......friendly, understanding and enjoying life the best I can. Time is short.....you will look back and know that you survived what seems to be a cruel world.

YOU sound like a beautiful young man, full of life and much to share.....dont cheat yourself out. Be proud, be an example of success. Much more success is wished for you. I wish you a happy heart. Mom of 7.... Patti with a smile for YOU!

When that jerk comes back begging, tell him to take a big jump off a very high cliff!!

congrats, yes...walk walk and walk some more. yu will be feeling much better soon..good luck to you, and welcome aboard

I went to my post-op ck and I have lost 5 lbs!! hoooray!!:tongue2:Everything is healing great, and I feel so good. Doc wants me on another week of mushy, although I have been making my mush almost into liquid! So, I have to thicken things up, into a more consistant mush. Get ready for the soft foods to come soon. That is why my portions have been more than a 2-3 oz cup, I have been drinking my meals.

I cant stress enough how good I feel, and the appetite is good, not hungry, so must be doing something right.

At the office I saw familar faces from when I started the journey.....you know what.....? they all look so happy. One lady told me, my gosh, I can see my ankles now! Amazing, how a change in lifestyle can prompt the smallest of accomplishments! WE are not done, more good is coming our way.....and it's coming in a much smaller package!!!!LOL:thumbup:

congrts to you! I cant even imagine 150 lbs for me, it's been so long that I weighed that.....22 yrs ago. I hope to be as successful as YOU!

I can honestly say this is going good!I am no longer taking any pain med, that stopped on day #2. i have been doing all the housework without any discomfort. I have two small ones, ages 5 and almost 2, I can take care of their needs,so I am quite happy. My meals are getting progressed to mushy. Watery oatmeal really isnt too bad! I have come to enjoy schmushy pinto beans. I am taking my vitamins and BP meds, on problem. I got on the scale just to see.. I started at 228 at the hospital, Wed. morning, today my scale 222lbs! I might be off a lb, not bad. I feel good, not too hungry, doing great controlling the hunger when it does come in. i think i biggest problem was not knowing that I didnt have to eat so much anymore! God is good, thnks lap-band. :ohmy:

yippie! It was a good procedure! No problems to report, moving around with much ease. No too much pain, I am able to get down my liquids, protein drink. I am very happpy!!:ohmy: My doctor is a great guy, very good at what he does....gastric/lap-band.

I want to post my surgery, and how it went, very good. I thanks those who dropped me a note wishing me the best on my date for surgery. I will keep you posted as I progress. But for now i can say I am so happy and glad this part is over and ready to take the next steps.