ShelleyB

Hey Gretchen,

How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Just wanted to say HI and see how you were doing. Things are going well here. Still on my 3rd fill and doing good. 30 lbs. down now, even lost weight on vacation! That was awesome. I am going to start going to the gym soon, so maybe that will help things move along even faster. Hope you are doing well. Write me when you can!

Shelley

Hi Laura! Just wanted to stop in and say HI! All is going really well for me. Still on 3rd fill and still losing, a total of 30 lbs. now! Very happy with the lapband! I even lost weight on vacation! I will write you some more later...this has to be quick! I just thinking of you and wishing you the best!

Shelley

Hey girl! How are you doing? Haven't talk to you in a while! Just wanted to stop in and say HI! Hope you are making progress. I am doing pretty good...30 lbs. down so far and still moving down! So very happy about the lapband! I passed on my 4th fill because I feel like I am at a good place right now. Time will tell! Hope to talk to you soon!

*Shelley*

Hi,

Hope things are going better with your fill now that you are less restrictd. I thought I was too restricted after my 3rd fill too, but it got better and I feel like it's just right for now. Not sure when I will get my 4th fill at this point. You know, it's all just trial and error!!

Congrats on 30 lbs!!!! : )))))))

We are keeping neck and neck on this journey, I am at 30 lbs. too!!! ha ha! Didn't go for my 4th fill because I was still losing weight. I even lost weight on vacation! How cool is that?! Looking forwrad to even more weight loss! This is fun! ; )

Hey girl! You look SO GOOD!!! You go girl!!! I passed on my 4th fill too. I feel like I am at a pretty good place right now. Losing about 1/2 to 1 lb each week, slow and steady, but not too restricted! I have lost 30 lbs. so far and feeling good! I even lost weight on vacation! Nice, huh?! Keep up the good work!!

Shelley ; )))

Hi Dionne!

27.5 lbs.!!! That is awesome!

I got my third fill about a week ago and I am definitely restricted now too! I lost 4 lbs. in the first week following the fill! I think this will get things rolling again for me, as my weight loss had all but stopped too! I have lost 28 lbs. to date! We seem to be neck in neck with our progress!! It's been interesting adjusting to the new restriciton, but I am doing pretty good. I have a much harder time eating breads, muffins and buns now. I mostly avoid them. I have to stick wtih protein shakes for breakfast, because it is just too tight in the mornings for foods. But by lunch time, I can eat regular food. Thank goodness, because I am not real big on those shakes! I just found out a few days ago that I am going to my a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding in April! So, now I have even more incentive to lose this weight! Take care and let me know how you are doing with your new fill as well!

Shelley : )

P.S. I didn't have any soreness around the stick site. It was the same as last time.

Hi Sommer,

Okay, I got my 3rd fill on Monday. Wow...do I have restriction now! The doctor gave me 1 cc fill this time. Now I am 4.6 cc. I was at a stand still myself and this fill may just do the trick to get me losing again! I cannot eat nearly as much as I did before. Even coffee in the morning is slow going! I hope I am getting close to the sweet spot too! Talk to you soon!

Shelley : ))

Hi! Wow! You have done such an awesome job! Size 18! WHOO HOO!!! Loved your blog...thanks for sharing that with me!

I just got my 3rd fill and I think this one might do the trick. I have lost 24 lbs so far (which is good), but I am ready to really get this weight loss started! I can really feel the restriction now compared to before. I am at 4.6 cc total now. My doctor has been a slow filler, which is okay with me too. Slow and steady, wins the race, right?! Keep up the good work and I am so happy for you!

Shelley : ))

Hi Laura!

I know, it gets hard sometimes to keep up with the lapband site. I come and go myself. You have done so well! 40+ lbs.!! AWESOME!!! Way to go!!! I know sometimes it gets frustrating too, because it doesn't always come off as fast as we want it too! I am struggling right now with the 2 lbs. up and 2 lbs. down thing myself! Since my last fill, I really haven't lost much (maybe a 1lb. or so). I noticed some restriction immediately after my 2nd fill, but then it seems like it went back to what it had been. It was only .5 cc fill. So, hopefully this next one will help me more. I go 6/22 for the 3rd fill. I have to watch what I eat too and sometimes fall back into those old habits. Very easy to do. This is the part where we have to up our game, because the band can't do it all! It's wonderful to get into smaller sizes or even to outgrown them! I will check in with after my 3rd fill. Let me know how your fill goes too! Take care!

*hugs*

Shelley

Hi Sommer! Good to hear from you! You are doing so good girl!! Keep up the good work! ; ) Things are going pretty good for me. I get my 3rd fill this Monday (22nd). I think I need it too, because I am still able to eat fairly well (like half a hamburger and a small side). Of course it varies and some days I eat more than others. I have not lost much this past month though, I seem to be in a pattern of losing and gaining the same 2 lbs.! So, hopefully the next fill will get the weight loss going again! I noticed on my last fill (2nd fill) that it was a little painful when they put the needle in, but not too bad. They do put a numbing spray on it and that helps. I can't wait to hit the sweet spot myself! That will indeed be "sweet"! ha ha! I'll check back with you after my fill!

*hugs*

Shelley

Thanks for the compliments. I sure feel better! I understand what you are going through, I had a rough time not too long ago. I was doing the same thing, getting back into old habits and just not paying attention. But as soon as I got my focus back, things started to improve. I upped my exercise level and starting eating more healthful and the pounds started coming off again. Don't beat yourself up, just get back on that horse and ride it again! You can do it, I know you can! You are getting a fill soon, that should help you too! I was going to go in earlier than the 22nd (my scheduled fill), but decided I would wait because I have had several "stuck" incidents lately. Maybe it's tighter than I thought!

Take care Gretchen! : )~

You Go Girl!! Congratulations on 46 lbs!! And on only 1 fill! Lucky girl! It's funny how it takes some of us longer to find that "spot"! I'm glad to hear you are doing so good. How are you feeling? Any certain foods that you can't eat? I can pretty much eat anything, but sometimes I have to go slower on than others. French fries are the one food that I can't tolerate very much, only about 2-3 fries and that's it! But at least I can still have them if I want! I did measure yesterday and have lost about 2" all over my body! So that was exciting! Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see "less" of you! LOL!

Hi Laura!

How are you doing? I know it's been a busy time for you. I hope that are doing well. I am doing pretty good. I had my 2nd fill on 5/11/09, .5cc fill (total of 3.5 cc). The first week I felt improved restriction, but now it feels the same as the first fill. I have noticed that I can eat slightly more food that when I first got the fill. I have been yo-yoing with the weight loss as well. 2 lbs. up, then 2 lbs. down, etc. It's frustrating. I am scheduled for a 3rd fill on 6/22/09, but I am thinking of going back sooner. I hope this is all normal and trying to keep my head up and keep on going! I am loving that I am dropping sizes and feeling better everyday! Have to count your blessings where you can!

Write me when you can!

Shelley : )~

Hi Dionne!

How are you, girl?! I hope you are doing fabulous! Are you scheduled for a 3rd fill yet? I am scheduled for 6/22/09 and I am thinking of moving it up a bit. My second fill was 5/11/09, but honestly I don't feel much difference (the first week I did). I am doing just like I did on my last fill, I actually gained a few pounds and then lost a bigger number! So, this fill I have gained 2lbs. and just recently lost them back, so if history repeats itself, I will lose weight soon! If not, I will be going back for a fill! I am also exercising more. Now I think I need to focus on my diet a bit. I must admit I eat whatever I want just until I become full. So, I think I could help myself my eating healthier. Every little thing counts! I hope you are having big success! Can't wait to hear! It's swimsuit time!

Shelley : )

hey girl, how's it going? How many fills have you had? I am on my second fill (not feeling much difference from the first one) and scheduled for a 3rd fill on 6/22/09. Still, I am down 23 lbs. and feeling good! Hope you are doing great!

Shelley