Maurdan

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Well, I had my second fill today. I wish I had done this sooner!!! I spent the last three months wondering why I couldn't get it together, why I was still eating so much, wondering if I was going to be fat all my life. See, my first fill I supposedly got 2.5 ccs under fluoro. Well, today I had my fill under fluoro the right way. The first fill Dr. didn't use barium or anything!!! Ugh. Then, to top it all off, this doctor pulled out my first fill and said I only had 1.2 cc in there. No freakin' wonder I could eat like a cow again! I've spent months down on myself, thinking I failed when I had half the restriction I was told I had. I didn't want to get a 2nd fill because I couldn't believe I wasn't restricted at 2.5. Then I started freaking out, worried I had stretched my pouch! Thank god I listened to everyone and made an appointment for a second fill. I went to a different doctor and she was wonderful (Fillcentersusa.com St. Petersburg location). She did the fluoro with barium, watched as I drank it to see how much restriction I had, and helped me find the right restriction. She said my pouch looked perfect. What a sigh of relief. I now have total of 1.8 cc and she said if I feel like I'm losing restriction to come back in 4 weeks. You better believe I will! I'm not suffering again.

Well, I had my second fill today. I wish I had done this sooner!!! I spent the last three months wondering why I couldn't get it together, why I was still eating so much, wondering if I was going to be fat all my life. See, my first fill I supposedly got 2.5 ccs under fluoro. Well, today I had my fill under fluoro the right way. The first fill Dr. didn't use barium or anything!!! Ugh. Then, to top it all off, this doctor pulled out my first fill and said I only had 1.2 cc in there. No freakin' wonder I could eat like a cow again! I've spent months down on myself, thinking I failed when I had half the restriction I was told I had. I didn't want to get a 2nd fill because I couldn't believe I wasn't restricted at 2.5. Then I started freaking out, worried I had stretched my pouch! Thank god I listened to everyone and made an appointment for a second fill. I went to a different doctor and she was wonderful (Fillcentersusa.com St. Petersburg location). She did the fluoro with barium, watched as I drank it to see how much restriction I had, and helped me find the right restriction. She said my pouch looked perfect. What a sigh of relief. I now have total of 1.8 cc and she said if I feel like I'm losing restriction to come back in 4 weeks. You better believe I will! I'm not suffering again.

I'm not getting notification when there are new msgs here. Anyone else haing that problem?

Tomorrow. I will report back tomorrow evening. I'm pretty worried but need to face the music in case anything is wrong.

Well, it's official. I think I need a fill. I was able to eat a McDonald's cheeseburger today pretty quickly. I'm scheduled Thursday. I'm doing it under fluoro to make sure everything is ok.

I am supposed to have 2.5 right now in a 4 band. I'm going to see if the Dr. will take it out and make sure. I'm so worried I've stretched my pouch...

Well, it's official. I think I need a fill. I was able to eat a McDonald's cheeseburger today pretty quickly. I'm scheduled Thursday. I'm doing it under fluoro to make sure everything is ok.

Can you describe what restriction happy land is? I'm trying to decide if I need a fill. If I eat too fast or take big bites, I do get stuck. However, I do feel like I can eat way too much. It's so frustrating!

Well, I'm at the dreaded "To Fill or Not to Fill" stage. I know I've made bad choices, but I really feel like I can eat too much, even stuff like protein. Then, of course, I'm worried I stretched my pouch. I know it's been asked a lot, but does anyone know how to tell if you've stretched your pouch? Those of you who can only eat 1 cup of food at a time, is this ANY food or certain foods? I do NOT want to waste all this money and not lose weight. Grrrrrrrrrr.

No need to be embarrassed. I supposedly have 2.5 in my band (1 fill only) and weight loss is still slow. I know why, it's my own fault. I need to get my head on straight. Some lose fast, some slower. At least you aren't gaining!

I'm posting this on all the December threads to try to reach everyone. I think those of us still posting have decided it's easier to just stick with the original December bandsters thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25506 There doesn't seem to be much traffic on the monthly threads and we may be losing people with each new thread. However, like I said before, if others want to keep the monthly threads going, I'll follow wherever you go.

I'm posting this on all the December threads to try to reach everyone. I think those of us still posting have decided it's easier to just stick with the original December bandsters thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25506 There doesn't seem to be much traffic on the monthly threads and we may be losing people with each new thread. However, like I said before, if others want to keep the monthly threads going, I'll follow wherever you go.

I'm posting this on all the December threads to try to reach everyone. I think those of us still posting have decided it's easier to just stick with the original December bandsters thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25506 There doesn't seem to be much traffic on the monthly threads and we may be losing people with each new thread. However, like I said before, if others want to keep the monthly threads going, I'll follow wherever you go.

I'm posting this on all the December threads to try to reach everyone. I think those of us still posting have decided it's easier to just stick with the original December bandsters thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25506 There doesn't seem to be much traffic on the monthly threads and we may be losing people with each new thread. However, like I said before, if others want to keep the monthly threads going, I'll follow wherever you go.

I just ordered it. Thanks for the recommendation!!!

Well, I'm finally joining this group. I know I'm a slower loser, and I know why (crap food choices), but I need help figuring out how to do what I Know I need to do. When I follow all the rules, I do lose weight. Why is it so hard to follow the rules?

I used to be so hungry after a Lean Cuisine, but now I am full after one. So, I know I have more restriction than before. I could probably be a bit tighter, but I like being able to gulp my Water. If I got off my ass and did what I was supposed to, I know I'd see better results. Life just gets in the way. Or, rather, I let it.

I wish I could hep. I'm struggling with it, too. I don't think I'm at the "sweet spot" but I know I get full on smaller amounts. However, I still eat all the crap so I'm working on head issues.

Maybe we should just revive the general December bandsters thread? The monthly threads aren't generating much traffic and I think we're losing people as each new thread is posted. Just my opinion. I'll follow wherever we are.

Maybe we should just revive the general December bandsters thread? These monthly threads aren't generating much traffic and I think we're losing people as each new thread is posted. Just my opinion. I'll follow wherever we are.

I got nauseated when I didn't eat enough...

I've been on it for awhile now. Although, I've stopped taking it since I have been losing weight. It did take my appetite away pretty well. However, in the mornings I usually felt nausous. I also hated that every time I injected myself I'd end up with a bruise in the area. That could have been me doing it wrong, though.

I've told everyone about my band and really don't regret it. It makes it easier when I go out with them and can't eat like I used to, etc. No explaining to do. Sometimes I feel like I'm watched more closely, but I don't care. I've become a pro at brushing off people who think they are helping me lose weight with their comments. But, being watched constantly also has its benefits. I swear, every day this week at work someone told me I was looking good and they could really tell I was losing weight. NSV for sure.

Just reading your experience has me re-living mine. Not that I'd want to go through surgery again, but I'd LOVE to get back to Monterrey soon for a check-up. Everyone is so wonderful! Glad you are doing well.