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Hey Melanie . .I'm doing well. Consistent weight loss and had my first fill on 10/1. How did your 2nd fill go and are you feeling more restriction?

Hi Shonette, it's been a while .. .how are things going?

Hey, been a while . .. how are you doing?

I feel exactly like you described. I am probably eating a little less because I am intentionally trying to do so. And as I finish that meal, I find that I am adequately full. My problem is that I am hungry again before the next meal . .. not ravenous, but hungry. I have not had trouble with any food and I'm also losing pretty well . . .so why get another fill? I'm just not sure. I surely don't want to get another fill and have trouble. My schedule is similar to yours except meals are closer together . ..6:45 for bkfst, lunch at 12:00 and supper at 4:45. I have an hour commute home and if I try to wait to eat supper at home, then it is after 6:00 and I'm waay too hungry for my own good. So this makes a long night after supper, but that's when I do my walking and drink lots of water too. Overall, I am so happy with this, I just want to use it to my best benefit. Thanks for your response . . .Rose

Hi Bklynike. . I have a question for you . .. how much are you eating at each meal since your fill? Or more specifically, what has changed in your eating since your fill? I was filled last Friday and back to regular food today and trying to figure out what I should be doing differently - I'm eating less at each meal, but don't seem to be staying full for very long . .hmmm. Thanks! Rose

Onederland .. . here you come! How exciting. Glad you are doing well on your journey. I'm doing great and just had my first fill on Friday. Looking forward to kick starting my weight loss which had stalled for a couple of weeks .. I never got off plan or anything - just no weight loss. Great to hear from you!! Rose

Kathy, I'm so glad you are so busy because life is so good - how great is that? I am doing well. Had first fill on Friday (2cc) and looking forward to a new jump start on my weight loss .. . I never got off plan or anything, just got stalled on the weight loss. I am loving this tool - IT WORKS! Rose

Hi Thanks for checking in . . I need to make a post regarding my first fill - yes I had it and no problems at all. I wouldn't quite say it's "painless", but certainly no big deal. He added 2cc (initially did more, had me drink and watched it with the xray, then removed some). My requirements are the same - liquids yesterday after the fill and today, soft tomorrow and re-introduce foods on Monday. I am being super careful - small swallows of liquid and want to make sure I get in all my protein. I'm hopeful that this will jump start my weight loss again - did it for you? Did you notice a difference? Thanks again for checking! Rose

Janet . .. I wanted you to know that you made a comment on my post that really helped me. I posted my concerns and questions about getting my first fill and was it time . .. I had several responses, and you wrote that "fills are part of the process with the band" . .that just struck me and I thought, "well, yeah they are" . . I am scheduled for Friday! You're such an encouragement - thanks. And I read your post about not feeling well . . I hope it passes quickly.

Hey friend, I am missing you . . . hope all is well.

Hey there luckdog . ..haven't read from you in a bit. How are you?

Thanks Debra for getting back with me about cooking the chicken. I'll try searing it for sure. Your recipes are great and I appreciate your daily post!

I'm so glad you are doing well . .and hope the infection is very minor and clears up quickly. It is difficult to remind yourself to eat slowly and chew . ..until something bad happens. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your progress posts! Rose

Hi WAH. . thanks for your kind words on my pictures . .. and for the friend request. I look forward to following your journey . ..it says in your bio you were to be banded 9/14, were you? If so, how are you doing? Rose

Hey, I've been out of town for a few days and just catching up on folks . .. I was reading your post and wondered (because I can't remember), did you get your first fill? If so how did it go and how are you doing? Rose

Thanks for posting back regarding my acid problem . . I actually wondered about potassium as I knew that could potentially give this feeling as well .. . I may wind up calling the doc for advice if it doesn't get better. I had also heard that acid could get worse with band . . didn't want to believe it and I had been doing soo well . ..I'll just have to figure this out . .. can't keep feeling like this, that much I know. Thanks again, Rose

What do you mean "if I read your posts at all". .. I love your posts . .. keep 'em coming! And thanks for your kinds words regarding my pictures - very encouraging.

Thanks for the encouraging words regarding my picutres . . you're very kind. Best wishes . . ..

Thank you again, Sandy for your kinds words. You're a true supporter and I'm not sure where your thoughts came from in your last post where you wrote about talking less . . I think that giving an opinion is a sign that 1) you're listening and 2) you care . . . both good and positive things. Just something for further consideration . . .Rose

Thanks finallyncontrol, for your kinds words on my pictures . . . best wishes on the rest of your journey! Rose

Hi Winks, thanks for your kinds words on my pictures . . .it was a hard thing to do, but it does show me where I started! Best wishes . . Rose

Hey! I got your post - yeah! I guess we did not meet at the support group meeting then, I was not sure. They are usually on Wednesday nights at 6:00, but October's is moved to Tuesday the 5th. I was able to get to the thead you mentioned, only by clicking on the link as YOU were viewing it . .. otherwise, how do I get there? I couldn't find the link? Is it through one of the tabs at the top? Thanks. Rose Ps: And thanks for your kind words . . appreciate the support.

Hi chriper, thanks for the friend request. I look forward to reading more of your posts and seeing your journey progress! Rose

Hi sulusuth1 . .I read your post that you are down 150 pounds today . . . wow! Good for you. What a journey you've had, I'm sure and thanks for sharing with us. I was just banded 7/15/10 and am down 40 pounds as of today (including pre-op loss). I'm so happy with this decision and with how it all works. I hope you keep posting . ..very encouraging!

Hey Laura . .. do you attend the support group meetings? Maybe we met actually at the August meeting? I was not able to make it to the September meeting, but will be there on October 5th. When you respond to my post, it is not coming over to my site . . . do you click on my "marw" and go there to post it? hmmm.. I was unable to find the thread you mentioned when I looked for it a few days ago . . I'm going to look again now, I'll let you know. Thanks! Rose