jbates2

I had my first without fluoro, and it was completly unsuccessful - he thought it worked but nothing there when I returned in two weeks. I now do all with fluoro. i've had 3 with fluro and doing great - I don't count the first one.

I had my 3rd fill with x-ray last Thursday (without x-ray didn't work the first time, so I go for the x-ray each time now). I am now at a 9.4 and I'm finally feeling it! :clap2: The other times I was somewhat restricted for a couple of days, but after that I could eat all I wanted as long as I took very small bites, chewed my food really well, and ate slowly. Now, however, I can only eat a small amount at a time. I've lost 5 pounds since last Thursday! I think some of it could be dehydration, so I'm working very hard now to get the liquids down. Good luck! I got my band July 25.

I got another fill last Thursday - now I'm at 9.4. It's great! For the first time I'm feeling the restriction where I can only eat so much. I'm down 5 pounds since Thursday, I'd lost 5 pounds last month (which was better than I thought). Some of the new weight loss may be dehydration, so I'm making sure to get all my liquids - which is a struggle. Today I wore pants that I haven't been able to wear since my last weight-loss-before-regain (a year ago with LA Weightloss). It was very exciting! I'm on a roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Thanks for the infor! How do I join up with them? I'm new to this. Thanks,

Hi. I got my lap-band July 28. I haven't lost much weight yet - I'm hoping my next fill will solve that - it's next Thursday. It will be my third fill with x-ray. As long as I eat slowly, take small bites and chew very well, I can basically eat as much as always (I'm strictly following the not drinking with meals, etc). I'm looking forward to the feeling of fullness that I should be feeling. I'm on the lower end for qualifying for surgery - BMI 36 with diabetes and high blood pressure, so maybe that's part of my slower weight loss. I'm trying to stay optimistic, but I need something to start happening soon. I've lost just 16 pounds since the surgery - a good part of that just following surgery. I haven't told many about my surgery, but I'm sure that those I have told are wondering about the lack of weight loss. I'm showing no difference yet in clothes size. I've read every book I could find on the Lap-Band/weight loss surgery on Amazon.com. Hopefully, in 2 weeks time, I'll be on my way!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes