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Hey there- No worries, i haven't been on and really looked through everything in a while- just quick posts and that's it. Hang in there- it's all worth it. Im doing really well. I have lost 40 pounds since surgery on 10/14 and 60 since May. I have had 4 fills- CRAZY!!!!!!! I have an 11 cc band and now have 6 cc's in it (last fill was last wednesday). I think I have hit the right spot, at least I hope so. I just added some new pics. today (in my pre and post album). I have really been fighting head hunger and the desire to stress eat this last week more than usual. It's been difficult, but im getting by. keep in touch- I promise to do so!!!!!- Leslie

hi ya hun!!! Im down 35 pounds to (as of 3 months post op)- 58 since May. I don't even begin to know how I lost weight on the cruise......I ate! I was careful, but I know I ate more than I should have. Confession too: I drank wine with some meals.....so maybe that helped???? Not something I will do regularly though. The cruise was awesome- went to cozumel, grand cayman and montego bay jamaica. It was a fabulous 7 days. Im still missing being on the boat- being waited on hand and foot!!!! I would highly recommend a cruise. I go to the Dr. on the 20th for my 3 month follow up with the surgeon....hoping he will give me fill #4- still have little to no restriction. (kind of frustrating). I feel good and know that I have done the right thing for myself. I just bagged up about 8 bags of clothes/shoes/etc. and took them to Goodwill because I will never see that size again!!!!! Love to you. Let me know how you are doing.

Leslie

hey there- i just got back from a 7 day caribbean cruise!!! lost 2 pounds....so not bad. the 3rd fill is not the charm. I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon on the 14th so i will see if he wants to give me another fill then. how are you doing?

Linda- how are you doing? I hope all is well and that you had a Merry Christmas!! talk to you again soon- Leslie

So today was the third fill. I now have 5 cc's in an 11 cc band. we will see if this one does the trick. Im on liquids for 24 hours, then soft solids for dinner tomorrow and then back to full solids on Wednesday. I hope all is going well for you. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!! Leslie

Thanks so much! I am hoping this fill does the trick. after the first two I felt nothing...so we will see. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!!!!!

Im doing well. Im down 27 pounds since surgery and 49 total (since the seminar). I found out that I have an 11 cc band. My first fill was 3 cc's but it didn't last long. I had another fill on Monday the 14th of 1cc, but feel no restriction at all......so im going back on the 21 to see if they want to do another fill. Im kind of frustrated, but overall doing well. Im just eating my regular 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup and no more (well with very few exceptions). Im still trying to work out 3-5 days a week but this week is so busy/don't know if i will make it that much. I will keep you posted on the 3rd fill. Hope you get some rest!!!! talk soon. Leslie

How are you?

I so happy for you- you have made it to band land!!!! take it easy, rest well and drink your fluids!!!!!!! Keep me posted on how you are doing. Leslie

I know what you mean!! I was excited and worried too. It will all be great. Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions.....I will do my best to answer them. take good care!!!!! Leslie

Im doing well. Im down 25 pounds too. I didn't feel much after my first fill either....getting another one on the 14th. Still eating very little though. Working out and doing strength training 3-5 days a week. Im so glad you are doing well!!!! talk again soon- Leslie

Hey there - Hope all is going well!!!! - Leslie

Hey surgery is coming up next week right? Let me know how you are doing!!!!! best of luck- Leslie

What's happenin? How is life with the band going? Hope all is well. Leslie

I think it is normal for us to all hit a stall momment! I have hit mine today....and I am frustrated too! However, I haven't gone to the gym since Thanksgiving.....so i guess i am partly to blame....on the other hand....i havent' gained any either. sooooooo.....still frustrated. I think i need a second fill and have an appointment on the 14th to get one. we will see. take care and talk to you soon. Leslie

Hi!! thanks for the picture comment!!! I appreciate it. How are you doing?

How was the holiday? Mine went well- no food issues- thank goodness. Haven't weighed myself since thursday, but I will check it tomorrow. Hope all is well. Leslie

hey there- I did well- I was suprised there were no problems. kept to the plan as much as possible. I had fun too with all my family!!!! talk soon. Leslie

Hey there- good luck with the fill!!! I think I may need another...not sure. Thanksgiving went well here- how about you? take care and keep me posted!!! Leslie

Thank you so much!!!! How are you doing? I hope all is well. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving. Leslie

I hope you have a Blessed Thanksgiving!!! take care and talk with you soon. Leslie

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Holiday!!!!

Hey there- how are you? I hope all is going well. I wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. talk to you soon. Leslie

I don't know how much he put in....i totally forgot to ask. Back on mushies now til Thanksgiving- yay! How are things going for you? I hope well. Leslie

Hi!!! Congrats on the surgery on Dec. 11- that will be here soon. Make sure you read the blogs of: bandgroupie and imaluckydog . They have helped me tremendously!!!!! You will do great- a fabulous decision for the rest of our lives!!!!!!!! Please feel free to message me any time. I will gladly share any information that i have. (also- for good recipes and products check out bariatriceating.com)found it to be very helpful especially for the 6 weeks post stage. talk to you soon- Leslie