ShelleyB

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

Hey girl, how you doing? I am doing pretty good, but feel I could be doing better. I am not giving up though! I am starting to exercise more and more and now I am going to watch what I eat a little more and see if that doesn't get the ball rolling a little faster. Since my last fill, I have actually gained 2 lbs. and finally (2 weeks later) lost those 2 lbs., leaving me back to where I was 3 weeks ago! This is frustrating, one step forward and two steps back! URGH! Hope you are doing better!

Shelley : )~

Hi Sommer! How's it going? Have you gotten a 3rd fill yet? I got my second fill on May 11th. I haven't had much weight loss since the last fill. I am scheduled for June 22nd for the next one! Don't really want to wait that long! I am down about 23 lbs, weighed 181 this morning. I feel like I am in a rut. I have been eating smaller portions, but I feel as time goes on, I am able to eat more and more. Also, I don't always eat the healthiest food. I think I will focus on eating healthier right now and see what happens. I hope you having wonderful success!

Shelley : )

Hi,

So glad to hear you are doing well and lost 75 lbs.!!! Congratulations! I did get banded on 2/25/09 and have lost about 23 lbs. to date. I did have a hiatal hernia and they did repair it during surgery. I am still taking medication for heartburn, but hope to be off of this medication with a few more pounds lost. One can hope!

The band has been great with few problems for me. Sometimes the loss seems so slow and other times it comes off in big numbers. I guess we take the good with the bad! I hope you are doing okay and find some more answers on this site! Best of luck to you!

Shelley : )

Hi Gretchen!!!

Don't give up girl! You can do it!! Remember, it's a slow and steady race, but persistence wins! I also felt restriciton at the beginning of my fill, then it would loosen up on me too. I just had my 2nd fill last Monday. I can definitely feel it now and even had a "stuck" episode...man that hurt! I felt like I didn't do very well with my first fill. I lost 5 lbs. in 5 weeks. But my doctor told me that was actually really good for a first fill and that ideally for me, 1 lb. a week is optimal. The amount you lose depends on your beginning weight of course, so the more you weigh, the more you lose. Anyway, I have days where I think this is too slow for me too! But then I remember that I wasn't doing very well without it, so just hang in there! How much total have you lost? I have lost 22-23 lbs. so far...and still counting! I will be here if you need to talk again!!

Shelley :cool2:

Hi Dionne!

21 lbs.! Hooray for you! That is awesome! I go today for my second fill (hopefully). It's been 5 weeks and I have lost an average of 1 lb. a week, so I hope they give me a bit more. **Fingers crossed** I have had a few episodes with things getting stuck too and F. Fries on the the top of the list! Darn it! I use the chewable vitamins now, tried the liquid and couldn't stomach it! Blahhhh! 16's getting loosier on me too! So excited! You are right, the confidence boost is amazing! I am loving it! Can't wait to see what happens next! Here's to success girl!! : )~

Hi Shonia!

Glad to hear that things are going good for you and you are making some progression into the lapband. I think that everybody has those fears, girl, really it's normal! But at some point, you have to start believing that it will work and that you can make it work! The self doubt is what keeps us grounded and from reaching our goals....breakthrough and find the strength! I know you can! I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing how you are doing!

I am doing good and still losing. Down 22 lbs. so far! I go for my next fill this coming Monday, May 11th. I am trying to focus on exercise now! Just getting into the habit is the key!

Take care!

Shelley : )

Hi Gretchen! I am so glad to hear that your 2nd fill has given you restriction! YAH!! It's funny how some people feel on their first fill and some don't feel it until their 3rd or 4th! I definitely felt mine, but I am going for a 2nd fill real soon! I have done pretty good though and lost 5 lbs. since my first fill. It has been up and down though. I haven't gotten anythign stuck or thrown up yet...thank goodness! But I have learned that eating slow and chewing well is the key! It's easier said than done for sure. It requires some thought, instead of just eating on autopilot! Also, not drinking while I eat has been hard for me, but I am doing well with it now and think I have overcome that part! I have a lost a total of 22 lbs. so far. I would like to say its more, but I am happy all the same. I have not been exercising consistently though, so that is my next move. Can't wait to hear how you are doing!

Take care!

Shelley

Hi! Guess I should have read this post first before I replied to the private message! So, they didn't give you a fill? But you said you were losing consistently, so I guess that's why. If you are losing, then it's working! They may say the same to me when I go! I think sometimes its easy to want it all now and try to remember that slow and steady wins the race!! You are doing great! You are in inspiration!

Talk to you soon! Take Care!

Shelley

Hi! How did your stress test go? Are you feeling better about the surgery? Hope to catch you on IM soon! All is going well here. I am very happy I had lapband and feeling better every single day. Take cae and talk to you soon!

Shelley

Hi! How are things going? Did you get your 2nd fill yet? I am scheduled for may 19, but they said I could come in sooner. I think I will schedule something sooner. I am doing good and seeing progress, but it's slow and I can get more food that I did when I first got my fill! Cake is still hard for me to eat! But I am okay with that. Cookies are not a problem though! : ) But still, I only have 1 or 2 if I do indulge. My mammo went well, the spot they were concerned about turned out be nothing. All is good! Yeah!

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This is crazy, I need more room!!

I did have a non-scale victory yesterday. I found that I can wear Large tops now instead of XL! :thumbup: I am starting to see the changes in my body and face. It's very rewarding. One thing that I did find that I have a hard time eating is cake. Yes, I know, probably shouldn't have much of it anyway, but for whatever reason it really chokes me up! So, actually that is kind of cool. Built in protection against cake!

I am kinda bummed today, I have to go get a repeat mammogram because my mamo showed an irregularity they called calcifications. They say not to worry, but you can't help it. I go next Tuesday.

Okay, I should go. Hope you have a great rest of the week and wonderful weekend!!

Shelley:tongue2: