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JoJo1 Thanks for the info.I think also that i was kind of stuck BetsyB was right.. i dont really want to feel full (at least right away coz i feel pretty full after an hour or so - mind games?dont know..) That's the catch with the band.We have to pay attention to our body and its needs,and not to our brain:thumbup:

Ι had my first fill 3 days ago , 5cc It s weird because today i ate for the first time 4 tablespoon of chicken and carrots.I was not full,in fact i could eat more but i didnt because i dont know how my body will react to my fill.After that,45 min later, i drank some water, and some minutes later that was it ... I was soooo PFFF ..i was full like i ate a whole cow or something.For 2 hours i was feeling bloated without being bloated - if that makes sense-.It was a weird feeling and it was weird that it came up 1 whole hour after i ate.I can not know in advance if i eat enough or not :smile: It's frustrating Any ideas?

My band is a 14cc band 2 months with no fill and today i had a 5 cc fill At first i thought it was a lot,much more than i expected I will see how it goes..

bella417 we are almost at the same page 23 lbs down since my surgery 07/05/2010 with no fills Today was my 1st fill, 5 cc Still..a big big journey is waiting ahead of us :blushing:

i use fresh(homemade) tomato sauce with garlic or basil. Tomatoes can be your best friend as far as eating meat

Only my boss knew that i had to do a stomach surgery , hiatal hernia.Everyone else heard that i was in the hospital and that everything now is ok. Nobody needs to know more than that.

I did it I am officially banded since yesterday! Surgery is the easiest part so dont worry about it I cried the whole time i was in pre-op room I let it all out and i am glad i did! What a great journey..

First i was for 20th of July.Then it was postponed until October.Then.. my doc called me and advised me to go for pre-op exams the 1st of July just in case...Then .. yesterday.. they called me from the hospital and they told me to be there Monday morning for the surgery.I was shocked.I still am.But i think it is better this way cause i have no time to freak out.I am not actually very aware of what is happening.. Anyway. Good luck to all of us. xxx

My BMI is 39 so my doc and I,lied about my weight.I am waiting 2 months now for this and i have gained 7 pounds during this period.I can't afford to think in a negative way.You have to stay positive and trust your doc.Your BMI is above 40 and you dont have to be afraid.Your stress is normal.Stay optimistic about it and everything will work out fine.

you ll do great! your journey's just begun:thumbup: ( I can't wait to feel healthy again..)

I am waiting the 10th of June to have the Ok from my insurrance.15 days after that i ll have my pre op check up and 15 days after that my surgery.So between 12 and 15 July i ll have my date with the ring.I m still confused.One day i am fully motivated,the other day i am totally depressed.The waiting last too long for my nerves.I better calm down coz it s a long ride. Good luck to everyone