cherokeewolf18

:thumbup:Awesome job I was banded July 23rd. I have lost 42ish lbs and was worried but now that I see guys are right around the same it makes me feel better. I just had my first fill and they put on 5.5cc in a 14cc band and it is helping alot. I have to change alot of eating habitts since the fill. I look forward to your next post. God Bless and Good Luck.:drool::thumbup:

Banded 07/23/07 273 First Fill 02/22/08 227 5.5cc in 14cc band 50lbs to goal I got till 01/17/09 to get there.

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Hey all, I was banded 07/23 and I'm feeling the same thing there is no restriction and i'm hungrey but If I drink my protein shakes for breakfast and lunch I'm good and I just eat a very small dinner. I go back to my surgeon 08/23 and I'm going to ask him about a fill. :hungry:

Thanks I'n now two days out and doing good I noticed today the amount that it will let you eat not much. But thats fine just got to get used to it. I feeling really good I was out today luckly I have someone to drive me around it felt good to be out I went to places and was worn out come home and slept for 3 hrs LOL. Well good luck to fellow July Bandsters. Keep in touch. Bill:whoo:

Thanks Well I'm home finally not to bad the only part that is sore is where the port is that is really sore. I will keep you all updated thanks Bill

Hey you'll today is my day thanks for all your comments I will update when I'm home.TTYL BILL

:whoo::notagreeThanks, Well it's 4:30 in the morning and I'm getting ready to leave I'm alittle nervous but just about whats going to happen after not the surgery. I can't wait I'm so excited about the progress of my new life. I will be home tuesday. I will update when I get home. TTYL Bill

Hey Whats up I finally found an all guy thread. I going to be banded 07/23/07 I can't wait I have lost 10lbs on the 2 week prior diet. I can't wait to get started on my new life. Look forward to getting to know everyone. TTYL Bill :whoo:Start 271 pre-op weight 07/20/07 Banded 07/23/07

Not philadelphia but I being banded at Crozier-Chester by Dr Katz on 07/23/07 I can't wait. :whoo:

Thanks We are running head to head we should stay in touch. Since we are having our surgeries so close. I know I'm being weird being scared but my family hasn't had good luck with surgieries in the past 2 years I lost my grandmother she got a staff infection after having surgery and we almost lost mt Aunt. I talked to couple people at a group meeting I went to and now I feel alittle bettter. Look forward to talking to ya God Bless Bill:ranger:

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Hey Ya'll it's been awhile since I was one here I got alittle discurged with the whole pre-surgical stuff you have to do but I'm finally done. My surgery is scheduled for 07/23 and I'm starting to get alittle nervous. The biggest things are if you be succcseful at it. I have my whole family behind me and I don't want to let them down. I know I can do this but I'm just scared. I have been heavy all my life and I'm (this might sound funny) scared to see how I will look thin and how people treat me LOL. I'm really excited about being more healthy but that is the one main thing that scares me. Has anyone else felt like this? If so how did you handle it? God Bless Bill:whoo:

Thanks for the answer I also have the Hormonal Issue that is in my chart from a Endocrinologist and I have had acid reflux for years. Again thanks for the advise and info.

I'm just starting my journey my BMI is 38 I called my surgeon today to schedule my first appt. and they stated that I need to have certain co-morbidities. My PCP told me that I have high blood preasure but he doesn't want to put me on medication yet because he feels that the weight loss will cure it. I'm also a borderline diabetic, I have 2 herniated Discs in my back and two knees that I have surgery many times and that are not getting any better. Has any one else ran into the questions. :help: Bill