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As others have said, I always weigh myself when I wake up, after going to the bathroom. I believe this gives you the most consistant weight. When I was loosing, I weighed in once a week and recorded it. Now that I am maintaining, I weigh myself every day. I want to stay within a few pound range. I would say if the scale is frustrating you I wouldn't get on it so often. Best wishes.

Keep getting your fills. That's great you have an appointment. I disagree with Dave, that the band works right away. If you don't have restriction it's not going to be helpfull. I hope the next fill does it for you. In the meantime I would focus on eating the right foods (high protien, low carb, low fat) and get some excersise. Hope this helps!

I would get the unfill your doc. is recommending. You will be eating different foods I assume, and they might give you some trouble. If the band is nice and loose this shouldn't happen. It's a scary thought to have a problem with your band while in Peru. Just my humble opinion. I am also going over seas in Oct.- can't wait. I am maintaining my weight- had a large unfill a few months after reaching goal so I think I will be ok.

You will get there! I don't know how soon, but sounds like you are doing all the right things. Keep doing what your doing and you will get to the half way mark anytime now. Best wishes!

I agree that a fill would probably help, or at least get you one step closer to restriction. I also second the excersise advice. There are so many benefits, just one being weight loss. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Best wishes.

I would think 2 weeks would be enough. I would talk to your doc. about it for sure. He may want to see you, then give you clearance to go back to work. Congrats on your impending surgery.

I would call your doc's office in the morning and ask. They will probably have you talk to one of the nurses, they should know what to do. I would leave them on until then.

I don't know about one high day during the week. I have read that varying your calories from day to day can help weight loss. Like eat 1200 one day, then 900 the next et... Never tried it though. I counted calories when I first started solids after surgery but have stoped. I've gotten into a routine with what I eat.

Glad everything went so well. 270 bucks! Very cool! Keep up the good work, you are off to a great start.

Did you win? Just curious lol

My 2 cents is to start excersising if you haven't already. Start out slow and gradually increase your intensity/duration. It has so many benefits, just one being weight loss. You can do this!

As already said, you can have all the water you want for sure. My nut. says no drinking 15 minutes prior or 15 minutes after eating. However, from reading posts, a lot of people are told 1/2 hour to an hour before and after eating. I would look into a place to get fills before you jump into surgery. The band won't work unless you have fills. Since you probably don't want to go to Mexico every time you need a fill, a local doctor will be important. It can take quite a few fills, and maybe some unfills, along the way. Good luck!

I think you will be ok. I am jealous. I had to give up casinos years ago, got to carried away. Take it easy and good luck.

As already mentioned, start working out if you haven't already. There are so many benefits, just one being weight loss. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intnesity. It's so tough to get started (took me about 4 months post op) but it will become a matter of routine. You can do it!

Sorry you are having trouble. That stinks you can't get in until Tues. I had times were a slight fill sent me from being hungry to getting sick. It's very frustrating. Hang in there. I had times when the surgeon took out more than he had put in and I still had restriction. Go figure. Try to get in as much Fluid as you can and take it easy. I have found watering down shakes when I was really tight helped. They don't taste too good, but go down easier. Feel better soon.

I believe the amount of excess skin depends on several factors, genetics, weight gain and loss over your life, pregnancies and natural elactisity of your skin. I have had 2 surgeries (tummy/boobs and face) with one to go (arms). It's not for everyone, luckily clothes hide a lot.

Out of the mouth of babes! Keep up the good work!

You are doing just great. 6 pounds every three weeks is two pounds a week on average, which is just right. I say keep doing what your doing!

My surgery was a piece of cake really. I am lucky in that I have a high pain tolerance and handle anestesia (can't spell it!) really well. I also had no gas pains. I took pain meds for 2 days or so, figured why be uncomfortable. Bring chapstick, you won't be able to have anything by mouth until they do an exray to make sure everything is where it should be. Your lips will get dry. Also, a pillow for the ride home. Put it between you and the seatbelt. Well, that's my 2 cents. Congrats on your impending surgery, you'll do great.

I think you are doing great! 35 pounds in awsome! Your body is probably adjusting from such a rapid loss. I second the excersise advice. It has so many benefits, weight loss just being one. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Also, I found watching carbs really helps. Lots of lean meat and veggies. I eat eggs most mornings for breakfast. One egg with the yolk and 3 others. I either scramble them in an olive oil spray or hard boil them. I snack on low fat cheese sticks and nuts (1/4 cup). Hope this helps and keep up the good work.

Glad everything went well. You are right, tiredness and soreness are to be expected. You should feel much better in a few days. Congratulations!

The first fill is large because the tubing needs to be filled. I didn't feel any restriction until the third fill. You are on your way, good luck.

I hope this next fill does it for you. Until then, I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, high protien. Your portions may be larger than they will be once you have restriction, but at least you should stop gaining. Excersise is also a huge piece of the puzzle. It has so many benefits, jsut one being weight loss. I found it very difficult to start, but now it's just a matter of routine. Start out slow and gradually increase your intensity/duration. Best wishes.

I don't think you did anything to your band or pouch. I was on liquids for only a week. Then one week of mushies, then regualr food. I had no problems. I would call your doc. and see if they are ok with you moving on to mushies at least. Hang in there, it does get better.

I have all of a sudden gotten too tight a couple months after a fill. I would get a little taken out for sure. Are you doing protien shakes? I would do that until you can get in to see your doctor. Hope you feel better soon.