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Jamie, that sounds like a terrible experience. Ouch!! I don't even know how much I have in my band. I'm thinking about calling the office to find out. My first fill didn't do much, but I'm feeling restriction with the second. I'm really not sure if it's enough though. I can't get a grasp on how we are supposed to feel. Does that make sense? Like, what is enough restriction? We have so much to learn with this. I'm glad we have each other to learn adjust to our changes together.

You can do it Bug!!! Great goals everyone!!!

Good Idea Lapbandit...I updated mine!!! We can do this!!! I also took a risk and lowered my goal 5 pounds!!! YIKES! Name...............Christmas…...To Go A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza.....................299..............XX BPM..................230...............XX candy444..........299................XX Elisabeth...........275................XX Ericsmom.........250.................XX Indianlight........280.................XX Josette...............340................XX JulieNYC..........235................XX LapBandit.........250.................28 Libra.................270................25.2 Mariguita..........290................XX NatesMommy...275................XX Waterlily1072...275................XX

I made my 10 pound goal for September in the nick of time. (September 30th to be exact...phew!!!) So I guess I'll go for another 10 pounds in October. I'm pretty sure my September goal was 10 pounds...I can't remember. (Most of my weight loss has been in brain cells, LOL!!!) The ABC Rocks!!!!:rockon:

Glad to hear you'll be back on track soon.

I can't imagine why flying would be a problem. You're healed so I don't see what the issue would be. I wouldn't worry about it. And congrats on the jeans!!!:clap2:

Hi, I'm from New Jersey also. I was banded by Dr. Nusbaum in Livingston. He was great if you're still checking out surgeons. I'm fairly new but I'm able to go out and eat with friends and family all the time. You just have to be wise about your food choices. It's not really that bad. Let's put it this way, I'm losing weight and although I have some dietary changes, I don't feel like I'm on a diet. Best of luck to you.

You can get back on track after the baby is born. Congratulations!!! What a gift!

Wow, roiansmom, you're doing great!!! My mom is having her lapband done by Dr. Nusbaum on Tuesday. We should schedule our fills together, LOL!!! Hey, I just noticed we both have the same amount of weight to lose. Hmmm, same doctor, same weight loss goal....FREAKY!!! LMAO!

LMAO!! Hey, you never know, TOM!!

Thanks!!! LMAO!! It's okay, I was hoping for a Pina Colada flavored Isupure anyway. :confused:

Pelorojo, Don't be too hard on yourself. We all slip up now and again. I still find myself sneaking food when no one's around. (hmmmm, and how did I gain so much weight again? ) Try and keep yourself on track as best you can until your fill. Knowing you'll be eating more than you should, maybe try a little more activity to burn the extra calories. The first fill is different for everybody. I lost 4 pounds over the first few days but then nothing. I didn't feel much restriction and scheduled another appointment within the week. (The actual appointment was 3 weeks after my first, so I had to struggle to maintain as well.) Then again, some people feel restriction immediately after the first fill. Just try your best and don't beat yourself up if you slip up.

Good Morning ABC!!! It's October 1st...time to move to the ABC October Chat thread!!!:confused:

No problem!! LOL!!! We're all in this together right?? Okay well I couldn't resist the scale till Monday so here's my update. Had my second fill on Friday and I'm down 23.8 pounds. (I guess we can say 24 if you're not using tenths, )

It depends on your surgeon and whatever health issues you may or may not have. I have no health issues and I had a venous doppler scan for blot clots in my legs, and EKG and a Chest X-ray. I also had to have blood work done. But that's it. It really wasn't bad.

Woo Hoo!! Got on the scale this morning and I'm down another 3.3 pounds!! Yay me!!! I need to make a Christmas challenge ticker...good idea!!

Awww, Jamie. You're signature is so sweet!!! Okay....very happy today. I weighed myself this morning and Yay!!! I'm down 3.3 pounds since Thursday!!! Woo Hoo!!! I had a fill yesterday and was trying to stay off the scale till Monday but just couldn't do it. This fill is much more restrictive than the last one. I'm on liquids and was eating wonton soup last night (the family had Chinese) and decided to take a tiny piece of the wonton....big mistake!!! It was stuck in my stoma for hours. Guess I should listen to the doctor...liquids for 3 days!!

TOM, you are so right and give us so much information. Thank you for that. I agree that Americans need to start standing up and being counted. We are letting our elected officials take away our rights and civil liberties all under the guise of protecting us. Excuse my lack of eloquence here, but it's a load of crap!!! We are no safer than before and now...we are no longer free. We need to stop being afraid before the govenment takes away all of our rights.

Just getting ready for tomorrow. This is the place where we can offer support, ask questions and chat about our band, the changes we experience, NSV's, whatever. Please remember to update your information, (weight changes, fills, etc.) in the "August 2006 ~ Running Totals and Updates" thread in the General Lap Band Discussion section. Cheers to the ABC!!! WE ROCK!!!:peace: :rockon:

Hey I just noticed tomorrow is October 1st. Time to start a new thread for ABC ~ October chat. I'll do it now, its' already October is Australia, right? LOL!! I guess we can start using it whenever!!!

Hey guys. I just want everyone to know, we now have two threads running for updates!! Faybie posted one with a list and our dates where we update it. It's in the General Lap-Band Discussion section, called August Bandsters Updates (or something like that) There is also a September chat thread in the support section called "ABC (for August Band Club) September Chat" Actually, I'll start the October Chat in there now... I didn't realizew there were so many of us in August.

Well, Happy Birthday to you.... Mine is on the 5th. You too Jack!!! :happybday:

Great NSV kutia!!! Good for you!!! Personally, I'm wearing jeans I couldn't zip up in the spring!!!:clap2:

Yeah, leatha is right. I noticed that once I PB, my meal is over. I tried to do the same thing and continue to eat at a restaurant and I ended up in the bathroom three times too. Now if I PB, I just ask them to pack it up. It's not worth the frusteration.

Great post Wheetsin!! I wanted to add that, depending on the doctor, you may also be put on a table for a scan while drinking a fluid called fluoro. It tastes pretty nasty but it gives the doctor a view of the fluid going through the band and helps him/her gauge how much to fill it. Some doctors do this, some don't. That's another thing you may want to ask during your consult.