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Bamboozle! Ha! I prefer hood-winked, myself....however, bamboozle is a good word. So, let me share with you my story. I had my procedure on May 15th (2009). Two weeks later (June 5th) I went to the doc's ofice to let me check out my cut and paste incisions he had performed because I was leaving to Youngstown (yawnnnnn) for a wedding, and I didn't want to look like a hem on a skirt from the Goodwill once I got there (meaning I come undone on the dancefloor.) Having said that, while I was at the office, the love of my new life (Dr. Alhorr), informs me he is going to give me a surprise and give me my first fill (4ccs!!!) His assistant gave it to me....did my cup of water test...couldn't swallow well....she sucked out 1 cc, and I left the office with 3cc filled tank. The result: I gained a pound in a week! Sooooo, yesterday I showed up at the office unannounced and told them I was out of control and wanted my 1cc back! They gave me 2ccs instead, leaving me with a total of 5ccs. I don't feel a ton of restriction, but I do get uncomfortable sooner while eating than I would have prior to the surgery. I'm still waiting for the pounds to melt off though. I was 226 (I think) at surgery, and I'm 211 now. I'd love to be 199 by my third fill. Who knows. I started my period today so I'm attributing 100 pounds to bloating. Apparently I've been bloated for the past 15 years. Let me know how you feel now after your second fill.

Je crois que le peuple de France l'amour des gens maigre, oui? French is rusty...sorry.

I know, right!?! LOL!

Okay, so I stole from the teen horror flick "I Know What You Did Last Summer," but I was looking for a catchy title. It means absolutely nothing, other than the fact I had my procedure in May 2009. So, I was driving in my radioless car (don't ask) and began day dreaming as I often do. I had this picture of me at the beach, wearing a bikini, looking fierce (can you picture it?) Then out of no where, a boat load of people were around me - all with their stomachs exposed...all with four tiny scars and one bigger scar on their abs. It was like a beach for former fatasses (I'm not even a "former" yet! How sick am I?) We were all comparing incisions, and talking about fills and restrictions. Having said that, I think I'm spending way too much energy thinking about this. I'm just saying....

Okay, so I stole from the teen horror flick "I Know What You Did Last Summer," but I was looking for a catchy title. It means absolutely nothing, other than the fact I had my procedure in May 2009. So, I was driving in my radioless car (don't ask) and began day dreaming as I often do. I had this picture of me at the beach, wearing a bikini, looking fierce (can you picture it?) Then out of no where, a boat load of people were around me - all with their stomachs exposed...all with four tiny scars and one bigger scar on their abs. It was like a beach for former fatasses (I'm not even a "former" yet! How sick am I?) We were all comparing incisions, and talking about fills and restrictions. Having said that, I think I'm spending way too much energy thinking about this. I'm just saying....

Hey! So sorry I haven't checked my blog for comments. I would've responded to you earlier. Actually, Three weeks out of surgery my doctor decided to give me my first fill. It was 4cc's. The I did the water test and I couldn't really swallow that well (although it did go down.) He took out 1CC. Ever since then I can honestly say I feel nothing! No restriction at all. So, today I called him and requested another fill. He's seeing me on Monday. I'm eating regular foods now. Haven't gained any weight, but haven't lost either. I was told it would take a couple of fills before I really started to feel the restriction. Ohhhh how wonderful it will be when food and I break up for good!

Bravo! Very straight to the point. I've only been banded recently, but I have to say I've been a bit annoyed reading some posts of people complaining about the things you've mentioned in your blog. Enough is enough...it's time to get serious about the bodies we were given to take care of!

You are one funny lady!

Wait a minute, wait a minute! Let me get this right.... Your doctor didn't put you on a liquid diet for two weeks post procedure....and you get a fill next week???? Whoa! Doesn't your insides feel swollen, girlfriend???? Maybe I should get mine checked cause the area where my port is feels swollen, and I had my procedure last week on the 15th. You are one strong cookie to have been able to drive yourself home from the hospital. I wish you all the luck in the world. We're all in this together. Forget about the whispers behind your back, love. In a few months they will be whispering even more anyway because you will be looking way more fly than they ever could. Salut!