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I myself keep going back and forth I am so close to onederland. Literally one to two pounds away. Good to know someone is going through the same thing.

It has been a year later for me and I am very Happy. I never would have imagine I would be getting rid of old clothes and buying smaller ones.

I am so glad to know I am not the only one going through this. I am on fill number 4th. I can not see a 5th fill but my six week is apt is coming up. I hate throwing up. And I know it is when I either eat too much or not chew my food up well. Thanks for the stories.

I am in the same exact boat. I must admit it does feel good to see the 229 lbs.I agree small goals If I can only get to 220

I am a March Bandster also please add me Keisha Stark to the facebook group. Thanks

wow thanks this was really helpful advice. Nice to know I am not the only one out here going through it.

I have had 4 fills this fourth one I was debating on a unfill. But I have been loosing so it is getting better. I think I am going to tell the doctor I dont need a number 5.

I think I hit my green zone with this 4th fill. I am know when I am eating too much and I know now how to make better food choices that won't make me sick. Also that is a good sign that you should be sipping not gulping down drinks. Your band is working learn to work with it. My doctor said the same thing 1 to 2 lbs a week you figure that is 7-8 lbs a months multiply that by 3 you will be down at least 21-24 lbs in 3 months. Good luck on your journey. There is no quick fix. And dont be so hard on yourself.

Glad to see everyone is doing well. I myself have been doing just fine. I go for my 4th fill August 25. But I feel like I have good restriction right now. So do I tell the doctor no I dont need the fill or just get it.

It gets better just remember why you did this. Make a chocolate shake or something I am not going to lie I cheated after surjury with a slice of pizza about 1 week and half later but I had to chew it up really good until it was liquid to get it down. Just remember after you start healing you will be able to get food down so be careful and try to stick to the diet as much as possible. We have all been there your not alone.

I am noticing that alot of sucessful lap bandsters are saying they didn't feel any real restriction until the fourth fill. good luck to you I wish u the best.

This was very helpful thanks

it is not you. I am in the same exact boat. I am not sure how many cc's I have but I dont think I have enough restriction. I am down 35 lbs. I keep flucuating between 250 and 255. I am hoping my next fill on June 30th helps. My starting weight was 285. Just wanted you to know you are not alone.

I was banded March 2011. to date I have only lost 30 lbs. I can finally feel some restriction. I go back to the doctor on june 30th. Hopeing to have a little more restriction with this next fill.I was 285 day of surjury and now down to 255. My weight has been flucating with 255 to 250. Hoping this next fill will help. Any advise for lap bandster at the beginning stages.

don't do it I would say it takes a week to get back to close to normal. The gas pain in your neck and shoulder hurts you will need the rest and be able to stretch when necessary.

I am getting banded March 1st. I am 2 days away. I can't belive I made it this far and I am very excited.

It has only been 2 months for you dont give up on yourself so easy. Your doing good. Remember what the nutritionist taught you . Drink your Protein shakes they will keep you full. Try not to get depressed think positive. Your right you didn't go through all of this for nothing. Do a check list make sure your keeping your good habits like chewing your food alot. drinking alot of Water. Taking your vitimans. You will fine. Believe in Yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My surjury is March 1st. And I am scheduled for over night stay also. I thought I would be out of there by the afternoon.

My surjury is March 1st. And I am scheduled for over night stay also. I thought I would be out of there by the afternoon.

i actually had my last appt with my surgent this morning before Surjuy. I told her I cheated and had some fish. She said that was fine. As long as I was I eating snicker bars and chip Cookies things of that sort She said the liquid diet is important because they want to shrink your liver. while they doing the surjury they actually lift your liver up to get to your stomach. In the process they do not want your liver to crack and cause you to bleed out. Then you would need a transfusion. I said wow. I had my Protein today and some yogurt. so far so good.best wishes on a safe weight loss journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks I have to say today is a better day. I had my Protein Shake I mixed it with Water and ice chocolate

I thought it was just me I had one of the hunger headaches all day. I finally took some asprins. I needed to know I was not alone in this liquid diet thing day 3 here I come.

It is normal to to not get approved first. They usually submit your paperwork without all the document first to get your insurance company in the process. about a day or two later it should be approve. Your doctors office will submit all the documents. The same thing happened to me. My surjury date is March 1. The same exact thing happened to me. I got my approval letter in the mail this pass Friday.

I have been eating yogurt, tea and taking my Vitamins. banana and one day I had a mango smoothie for lunch. I also have sugar free Jello. I cheated last night with a pretzel and lemonade. and I cheated today with almond crusted Tilapia and mashed potatoes and green Beans. this is day two for me. So tomorrow I will start fresh with a Protein Drink in the morining stick with the apple sauce and the yogurts. I have to say. I haven't had any soda or cakes and pies. So that must be a plus. So I guess my question is stick to my Protein drinks and no lean meats or starches at all?