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Today I woke up, weighed myself and it said: 180!!!!!!!!

This is a number I haven't seen in decades!

I stand amazed and excited.

Well I had my 4th fill yesterday. I now have 6 cc's in an 11 cc band. Hoping for the sweet spot. Still losing weight though so all is good. Workin with the band!!!!!

thank you for that! that is just what i needed to read this morning. very helpful and truly appreciated.

I haven't had that experience.....yikes! I hope you feel better soon. take care.

Congrats Laura- so proud of you!!!!! Im just three months post surgery and have lost 36 pounds. (58 since May). Keep up the good work! -Leslie

I just went on a 7 day Caribbean Cruise. It was fantastic. I was so worried that I would gain weight. My third fill didn't do anything for me, and it was right before we left on the cruise. I tried to watch what i ate- but it was hard at times- so much good food. I also drank with my meals at times (red wine). However, when I weighed myself this morning (now that I am home and have the only scale that I believe......) and I had lost two pounds!!!!! Such a relief.:thumbup:. I have my 3 month follow up appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday- Iam hoping that he will give me another fill then- i want to find that "sweet spot". God Bless- hope everyone is doing well.

I agree with you totally- the best and hardest thing I have ever done!!!!!

Hey there- I had my lapband surgery on Oct. 14th (11 weeks ago). I have lost 30 pounds since the surgery and 53 total since the day I went to the seminar in May. I love my band! I haven't had any difficulties. It is the best choice I could have ever made for myself/my health. you can message me any time! go to my page and either visitor message me or private message me. good luck! Leslie

Dreams do come true!!! Have a blast skiing!!!! so proud of you. keep it up!!!! Leslie

Well- Im going for my third fill on Monday the 21st.

I found out that I have an 11cc band. My first fill was 3 cc's, second was 1cc....no restriction. Hoping the third time is the charm.

We shall see................

Thanks Laura!!! It's good to hear that I am on track. I to do all the doc tells me to do. Look forward to talking more!! Leslie

Well- I haven't lost much since my first fill. I got the first fill the week prior to thanksgiving and I don't feel "restricted". I still only eat about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of food but never have a restricted feeling....i feel full - is that the same???

I have an appointment on Monday (the 14th)to get a second fill. Is this the right thing to do? Just not sure.

any advice?

Thanks!!

Oh!!! BG I am so happy for you and your blog couldn't have come on a better day for me. I am so frustrated today with stalled weight loss, but I know it will turn around. Just gotta keep on keepin on!!!!!

Congrats :thumbup: Leslie

YAY!!!! Congrats and welcome to BandLand. :thumbup: Im so happy for you. As dolllady says....keep us posted!!!!!

Have you been to see your surgeon and discuss all of this? I would start there if possible. It doesn't sound right to be having that much trouble getting stuck and throwing up. Have you had fills/unfills? I hope you find answers.... take care/keep us posted. - Leslie

Good luck on Tuesday!!!! So exciting. :cursing:

take care!- leslie

Good luck with surgery tomorrow. Will be thinking about you!!! Keep us posted- take good care.

Leslie

My thoughts exactly!!!! Im happy for you!!!!

take care. :cursing:

Leslie

Blog away!!!!! it helps so much. You can do this Neener you have made the right choice towards a healthier you. I know it's hard some days.....you can get through it. Holidays are hard....believe me....Thanksgiving day was my first day back on real solid food since surgery......ironic huh? Oh well it wasn't too bad but boy I was envious of all my family with their heaping plates of food. However, I was much more impressed with myself for my small dish of food and the many complements i got from the family!!!! take care- Leslie

You can do this!!! It will work. Take good care of yourself- and know that you have all of us here to lean on, cheer you on and support you!!!!!!! Leslie

OMG.....I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 199!!!!! I haven't seen a 1 in front of my weight since I don't know when. What a great feeling.:ohmy:

I love, love, love this band. Don't get me wrong....this is a TON of HARD WORK. Bandster hell, making sure to exercise, chewing, chewing, chewing, the mental hunger etc. etc. etc. But WOW what a great tool....it's like a switch was flipped in my head the day of surgery and I know I can do this and it will be long term too! I am officially off my blood pressure meds too- Thank you God!!! There is still a ways to go, more weight to be lost, more miles to be walked/run/biked and weights to be lifted-but I can do this. If anyone out there is struggling please don't hesitate to message me- I wanna help any way I can. To those of you who have helped me - Thank you so much and I continue to look to you for help and support. Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone!!! :cursing:

I am 6 weeks post band....going on a cruise in January....Im worried about the same thing. .....but I will choose wisely and hit the gym too!!! Have fun and good luck. Leslie

Hey there- I had my first fill last Wednesday. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Didn't really even feel it. I had to be on liquids for 48 hours and then mushies for 1-2 days....then on to solids. How is everything else going? Let me know. : ) Leslie

I feel down today. Just straight up BLAH, sad, depressed.......

WHY???????????????? I have no idea- i have everything to be happy about:

great family and friends

I tucked my shirt in on Friday for the first time in years.

I have lost 19 pounds since surgery almost 6 weeks ago and 41 overall.

I have shelter over my head

I have a great job

Oh well, it's just one of those days....I am kind of hungry as I write this and I think that may have a little to do with the BLAH'S. My first meal of real solid food will be on Thanksgiving day. I guess that will be the test of my first fill - to see if it worked enough or not.

Take care all!!!! After all, tomorrow is another day. :biggrin:

This morning i was getting ready for work....

Put on my jeans and the t-shirt i was going to wear. The t-shirt was an XL.....it was too big and I decided to see what it would look like to tuck it in. Low and behold.......i could wear it tucked in and not look like a stuffed sausage.

I haven't tucked a shirt in for at least a decade!!!!!!!

I got so many compliments at work today....i just couldn't believe it!

This band and the work we put into it is fabulous!!!!

Let's all keep up the good, hard work.:biggrin: