Lapband LaLa

Ah...let's see....so far Having more confidence. Love being the female lead singer again. I don't mind photos anymore! All these are just results of losing 40 lbs. I have more to go but I am on the top of the world.

Shoot girl...don't throw them out....take them to consignment and get your new clothes with the money you earn! So happy for you! Congrats!

I am missing you in the chat room redcat! I have been thinking about you and I hope you can get this resolved soon.

AMEN AMEN and AMEN! Congrats

Sounds exactly like my first fill! Easy breezy! I am self pay so my fills are only $50 each after 3 months. And they do not charge you for unfills if by chance you have to do that...GOD FORBID!

I am so happy for you! Feels like silk huh? Well that's what I imagine it will fill like. On my way to goal as well. I want to take Zumba. They offer it at my club. But first I am taking Belly Dancing! Whee..... Work that body - Work that body!

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS! I have to say the grass really is green on this side in this case!

I am so glad it was better for you today! :cool2:

Oh, I am so sorry you had a horrible experience. I have not had this issue. The first fill was rough because the nurse could not find the port. She poked me a couple of times but she had numbed me. The second time, another nurse did it and she was the one who assisted with the surgery so she went straight to it and it was done. Wham bam! I sure hope you have a better experience!

Have faith little bird...you gotta get rid of that scale every day. I know some people like to weight all the time, but maybe it's not the best. It can drive you mad. You know us women fluctuate quite a bit as well. So don't beat yourself up. It's coming!

Nine weeks today. Wow, wow, wow is all I can say. What a difference in my life. As I am going through this I am learning as I go. I have restriction. Breakfast gives me some issues. I have a hard time getting some things down. This morning the eggs just kinda went down hard. But it happens with oatmeal, pudding, etc. A great bandster suggested I drink some hot tea 30 minutes before breakfast and I have to say that helps! However I have more and more questions as I go because no matter how much you chat with people or your doctor before surgery, you just don't know until you are really banded. Some of my questions... 1. Am I eating too much? I notice a lot of people in the chat room eat less than I do. Right now I average 3-4 ounces of protein, maybe a spoonful of spinach and 1 small red potato. I don't feel over full and I don't get hungry between meals.:cursing: I am still losing extremely well. 2. Do I really need another fill? I feel pretty good restriction now with 5.5cc's. My nurse said it will lessen before my next fill on August 11th, 2009. But it's been a week and a half and I don't think I've lost any restriction. My concern is....I don't want to be overfilled because that can be painful from what I hear.:cursing: So...there it is. Questions and progress in one blog. Hoping people respond for future help of myself and others. And....YES....I AM STILL HAPPY!:cursing:

Nine weeks today. Wow, wow, wow is all I can say. What a difference in my life. As I am going through this I am learning as I go. I have restriction. Breakfast gives me some issues. I have a hard time getting some things down. This morning the eggs just kinda went down hard. But it happens with oatmeal, pudding, etc. A great bandster suggested I drink some hot tea 30 minutes before breakfast and I have to say that helps! However I have more and more questions as I go because no matter how much you chat with people or your doctor before surgery, you just don't know until you are really banded. Some of my questions... 1. Am I eating too much? I notice a lot of people in the chat room eat less than I do. Right now I average 3-4 ounces of protein, maybe a spoonful of spinach and 1 small red potato. I don't feel over full and I don't get hungry between meals.:smile: I am still losing extremely well. 2. Do I really need another fill? I feel pretty good restriction now with 5.5cc's. My nurse said it will lessen before my next fill on August 11th, 2009. But it's been a week and a half and I don't think I've lost any restriction. My concern is....I don't want to be overfilled because that can be painful from what I hear. So...there it is. Questions and progress in one blog. Hoping people respond for future help of myself and others. And....YES....I AM STILL HAPPY!:thumbup:

Wow...I woke up Saturday and my body felt really different. I felt lighter and my hips had more room to move. Funny you notice little things. So, I jumped on the scale....something I don't do a lot because I don't want to chain myself down to that....AND.......five more pounds gone. 40lbs gone and I could not be more tickled. Had to do with the fill since I had to do liquids for two days, soft foods for two days and then back to normal. I continued to work out five days a week and it just paid off. Everyday is a joy. Now...I understand I could hit a plateau sooner or later and I am ok with that but for now...I am just enjoying my progress.:thumbup:

Wow...I woke up Saturday and my body felt really different. I felt lighter and my hips had more room to move. Funny you notice little things. So, I jumped on the scale....something I don't do a lot because I don't want to chain myself down to that....AND.......five more pounds gone. 40lbs gone and I could not be more tickled. Had to do with the fill since I had to do liquids for two days, soft foods for two days and then back to normal. I continued to work out five days a week and it just paid off. Everyday is a joy. Now...I understand I could hit a plateau sooner or later and I am ok with that but for now...I am just enjoying my progress.:smile:

Congrats.... Here are some other suggestions Sugar Free Popcycles; Sugar Free Jello; Crystal Light Drinks (at least it give you some flavor) decaf coffee, decaf tea;

Last night I was able to attend my very first support group. The two hours flew by and before you knew it we were leaving. I learned so much from that session. It was nice to have gastric bypass people in the group too so we could compare our experiences. Majority of the group were lapbanders. I have not experienced much of what the others have gone through. I don't venture outside of what is on my approved food list, but some said the rice cakes go down pretty good. Me, I am still a bit afraid to test them. I haven't even added bread. I do pretty good with flour tortillas, but that was before my 2nd fill. Guess you can eat pretty much anything when you don't have restriction. Can't say I don't have some now. It takes me longer to eat and I can't have the same portions I had just last week. Before my 2nd fill the nutritionist allowed me to have a cup and a half of food because I was so hungry between meals. Now I am doing good if I can get close to a cup. I still was losing weight though because in this day of Super Size me this and Super Size me that...a cup and a half is considered nuts. I was satisfied though and I continue to be very happy with my progress. I can't believe it's been two months already. Man it just goes so fast. I am very proud of myself. I have made the adjustments and the mind changes as well as added more activity to my day with at least 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. Cravings have gone away. I don't really have a "taste" for anything. My tummy tells me when I am hungry and I stick to a schedule as much as I can. Sometimes that's hard when you are a Realtor but I keep things in the car so I don't get off track. I have to say it sure was nice to put a real face to a name. I met someone in group last night who I have befriended here on Lap Band Talk. She had her surgery in March and is doing fantastic. All I can keep thinking now is....life is going to be great. Sure, we all go through ups and downs but when you are fat...well they become more of an issue. The stares, the laughs, the jokes, the cruel remarks. Nope...no more for me. I am on my way....this butterfly is breaking away from the cocoon.:smile2:

Last night I was able to attend my very first support group. The two hours flew by and before you knew it we were leaving. I learned so much from that session. It was nice to have gastric bypass people in the group too so we could compare our experiences. Majority of the group were lapbanders. I have not experienced much of what the others have gone through. I don't venture outside of what is on my approved food list, but some said the rice cakes go down pretty good. Me, I am still a bit afraid to test them. I haven't even added bread. I do pretty good with flour tortillas, but that was before my 2nd fill. Guess you can eat pretty much anything when you don't have restriction. Can't say I don't have some now. It takes me longer to eat and I can't have the same portions I had just last week. Before my 2nd fill the nutritionist allowed me to have a cup and a half of food because I was so hungry between meals. Now I am doing good if I can get close to a cup. I still was losing weight though because in this day of Super Size me this and Super Size me that...a cup and a half is considered nuts. I was satisfied though and I continue to be very happy with my progress. I can't believe it's been two months already. Man it just goes so fast. I am very proud of myself. I have made the adjustments and the mind changes as well as added more activity to my day with at least 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. Cravings have gone away. I don't really have a "taste" for anything. My tummy tells me when I am hungry and I stick to a schedule as much as I can. Sometimes that's hard when you are a Realtor but I keep things in the car so I don't get off track. I have to say it sure was nice to put a real face to a name. I met someone in group last night who I have befriended here on Lap Band Talk. She had her surgery in March and is doing fantastic. All I can keep thinking now is....life is going to be great. Sure, we all go through ups and downs but when you are fat...well they become more of an issue. The stares, the laughs, the jokes, the cruel remarks. Nope...no more for me. I am on my way....this butterfly is breaking away from the cocoon.

i had to fully log out, then sign back in before it would work. but i had to do it about three times before it worked!

Whoo Hoo! 2nd fill was performed today and I have some restriction. My first fill was 2.5cc's in June and today they added 3cc's. Nurse said I would fill restriction but it will lessen over the next month. My third fill is scheduled for Aug. 11th. So...what does restriction fill like....well if you eat too much or too fast....a rock in your chest! Ask me how I know... Well, I ate the same 1 cup portion of soup today and I was FULL FULL FULL! Also felt it doing down.:blushing: I also tried to take my vitamins and they had a bit of trouble going down. Back to chewables for a few days before I try to swallow those again, and they are not big pills. I now have officially lost 35lbs and I am feeling pretty divaish! Giggle! Loving life and ready to rock and roll!:thumbup:

Whoo Hoo! 2nd fill was performed today and I have some restriction. My first fill was 2.5cc's in June and today they added 3cc's. Nurse said I would fill restriction but it will lessen over the next month. My third fill is scheduled for Aug. 11th. So...what does restriction fill like....well if you eat too much or too fast....a rock in your chest! Ask me how I know... Well, I ate the same 1 cup portion of soup today and I was FULL FULL FULL! Also felt it doing down. I also tried to take my vitamins and they had a bit of trouble going down. Back to chewables for a few days before I try to swallow those again, and they are not big pills. I now have officially lost 35lbs and I am feeling pretty divaish! Giggle! Loving life and ready to rock and roll!

Man oh man....it's party time! I am so happy for you! Can't wait to be there!

Isn't life a wonderful thing? I just feel like I have a new outlook on life and I could not be happier. I am seven weeks post-op and 30lbs lighter. I now see myself doing things I always put off. I have signed up for a Harley Davidson Riding class, and bellydancing! I am marking off my "Bucket List" Yes I am only 39 and I feel that is not too young for a "Bucket List".....I am so excited about the future and I am VERY happy for YOU! SHARING YOUR JOY!

Then.....here's to your sweet spot. Much love!

Congrats! I know you feel rushed but you will be just fine. Sending you love and joy! I am seven weeks post-op and I have never been happier with a choice in my life!

I am feeling better and better everyday. I look at myself and see the butterfly emerging. It's wonderful. My clothes fit better - I feel better and I am not shying away from the camera anymore. I had a gig this week and I let the photographer snap away. What's funny is I know I am not where I want to be but I know it's coming. (see my attached photo from the gig) Here's something to ponder......why is it when you are going up the scale you run from the camera? However....when you are going down it's the same number on the scale as when you go up but it's a totally different outlook? I remember hitting 250 going up and crying....now I see 250 and I run to hubby for a photo! (ha) :cursing: This week I worked out four days instead of five because of my gig, but I feel like I need to workout one more day so I am going to get on the treadmill tonight. The chat room has been down for two days now and I feel lost without my friends. I love this site! I go for my 2nd fill this Tuesday. I hope I get some restriction!:tongue_smilie:I still get a little hungry between meals but I just ignore it. I'm making progress so it's a small price to pay. I just drink water to help combat it. I currently have 2.5cc in my 10cc band. Hope they give me an additional 2.5cc this week.