65DueceCoupe

honestly I felt tighter after my first fill. my second fill felt like he loosened it. LOL I get my third fill next wednesday the 12th. I went in for a fill 6 weeks ago and he turned me down for a fill - said he thought i had more to lose on the current fill. I didn't drop much since then less than ten. so I'm ready for my 3rd fill - I can't wait. I'm going to do liquids a day early hoping to jump start the losing.

Well I'm 4 months post -op and down 50 pounds. It feels great. I can't wait to lose more. I had my lap band surgery with Dr. Schuster at St.s Mary & Elizabeth in Louisville, Kentucky. Things couldn't have have been better. Little pain if any. Was very smooth. I've only had 2 fills so far. I get my 3rd fill next Wednesday the 12th. is 50 pounds in 4 months decent? I kinda feel like I've stalled but - I know i'm getting another fill soon. I'm really wanting to hit 100 pounds lost in a year.

I'd Say thats the gas.

I chew flintstones (the orange box ones) - lol I've been taking them since I was a kid. Pretty much non-stop. Now I have an excuse to take childrens Vitamins. My Surgeon's office actually recommends them. And they are yummy. :smile2: :tongue:

I learned to chug my shakes with a straw and get it over quick. LOL I did Atkins shakes - they weren't great but not that bad. I like you would hate any brand I'm sure.

I had daily reflux issues. I took prilosec daily as a treatment for a couple years. Since the surgery I haven't had an issue or needed the pills. Woohoo.

OMG last night I had my first stuck moment and I PB'd (productive burp - polite for I threw up my last bite) lol I'll describe it. So I had 2 JTM Burgers (small square burgers) cooked on the George Foreman grill Almost as soon as I take my last bite I instantly felt full - well this time I felt more stuffed. I sit there a minute and have this feeling like I can't talk or do anything I just felt frozen in place. I know some people say get up and walk. so as I'm getting up it hits me. I suddenly start yacking sounds and feel like I'm going to hurl. Finally a few seconds (felt like an eternity during) I regurgitated my last bite. I'm a gag'r and omg I felt like I was going to hurl big time. It took a few minutes for me to relax but I felt great afterwards. Lesson Learned: I ate to fast!!! Slow down people it sucks. lol

hey thanks everyone i'm glad you like my post. I have less than a pound to go until I hit 30 pounds gone forever. After the workout i had last night If I do it again tonight I'm sure to break the 30 pound mark tomorrow. LOL I did a 13 minute mile on the cross trainer (sorta like an eliptical) after already doing 20+ minutes on the treadmill with a 2.5 incline and 3 miles an hour speed. I was dripping sweat. LOL

no worries all i gained weight for like 2 full weeks after surgery. - I'm only barely over a month out and down 30 pounds. Watch what you eat and hit the gym - you need to know your target heart rate and go get a good workout in. Link to calculate target heart rate: Tool: Target heart rate calculator - MayoClinic.com

This might help you. I had an ex that used to make sure she brought something to drink with her to chase it - not sure if it'll help but worth a try. If I was him i'd want you to find a trick that keep you doing it. as a guy it's better if your not a quitter. :eek: thats my 10 cents :wink:

Turkey sandwich? are you eating bread?

28 pounds down in just over a month - woohoo. Good Bye 350's Good Bye 340's Good Bye 330's Hello 320's I'm just visiting. lol :wink:

So Far I'm just barely over 1 month post op. Had my first fill last week and I'm down 28 pounds. I never thought I could lose weight this quick. I hope it keeps falling off. I'm so excited. Good Bye 350's Good Bye 340's Good Bye 330's Hello 320's I'm just visiting. lol :wink:

also everyone saying they aren't getting much restriction on the first fill - I feel restriction. I went to breakfast at cracker barrell and not one single item on my plate was finished. Normally I could have cleared my plate and ate several biscuits. My portions have dropped to about 1/2 now already.

I'm so excited - I'm just over a month post op and i'm down 28 pounds. Woohoo. Good Bye 350's Good Bye 340's Good Bye 330's Hello 320's I'm just visiting. lol :wink:

Woohoo I had my first fill this morning - Dr. said he actually put a good amount in - I think I saw him write down 3.3cc's. Anyways I'm on liquids again for 2 days. I can't wait to start losing more. The faster I'm under 300 the better. lol I'm so excited I finally got a fill. 6 more weeks till the next one (March 3rd).

hi welcome I was also banded in December (Dec 22) I get my first fill on Wednesday morning I'm so excited. Have you had a fill yet?

i'm so excited I get my first fill in 2 days - woohooo!!!!

Congrats - best of luck and go Red Wings. :tt1:

I'm planning on learning to play Ice Hockey when I get the weight off.

cool topic - Mines because I'm building a 1965 Nova aka "Chevy II" aka "a Duece."

I get my first fill next Wednesday the 20th - woohoo

Had my follow-up with my Surgeon on Friday - he said I was doing great. - great news. I get my first fill on wednesday the 20th - woohoo can't wait.

and you look amazing