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thanks so much, you are awesome and so sweet! im sorry you are having slow weightloss. have you worked with your docs to figure out why?

i needed an unfill because i was too tight for almost 2 months, but instead of taking out a lot we just kept taking out .5cc every time and there was no effect. i started getting back pain every time i ate or drank, which scared my adjustment nurse so bad that she completely unfilled me and scheduled me for an upper GI a week later. The x-ray showed i was completely healed and that they could start adding fluid again. so if i had a slip, my body fixed itself.

there are only a few things stopping me from getting more fluid: 1) it is so expensive! it is supposed to cost me $75 each time but the nurse said shed work with me. 2) I am scared I will get too tight again and really hurt my body! 3) With 2cc in my band right now, my weightloss is slower, but I am still losing.

hope you are doing okay! update me

Hi There RTBT, I am thetig, Cheryl, you had asked me about restriction with my band. I could feel the restriction with both my first and second adjustments or fills but for only a week or so. I have been very careful to stay with the protein only eating carbs on limited occasions, but I do love carbs. If you have gained weight I would suggest that you go back on your liquid diet for a couple of days and get the kick start that you might be needing. Also please read as many blogs as you can especially Julie.ann.......it takes a while to get the band to really work as far as fills go. I have read that it can be up to as many as 4 or 5 before you have reached your "Sweet Spot" my Doc says the same thing to me. I know this was the best decision I could have ever made and it is working! Keep in touch!

Yeh, one day at a time. That's how I look at it. Well keep me updated. I just had another fill this week. I noticed my weight loss was slowing, so we'll see how it goes. alright. ttyl.

Hey again Cherri! I can't believe it, 3 weeks from tomorrow! I am going to loose my mind I think lol. I am nervous bc I have not lost the 10lbs they wanted me to pre-op......I was trying liquids and couldn't make it all day, I have ended up eating dinner.....I am going to have to go to the gym and work it off cuz it's just not happening! What isyour low card diet consist of do you know??

HAHA! You look much better than me but I'm trying to get there! I definitely eat enough to maintain weight instead of lose right now but I had a complication so I had to unfill a little...but in 2 weeks it will all be back in and I'll have restriction again! Plus I dealt with some depression issues last month but now I'm back with a smile on my face and back in the gym! I did 1 hour on the treadmill yesterday, 3.11 miles, and I wanna go back tonight and do cardio + weights. What do your workouts look like? Thanks for the compliments...

My hubby is also going through the steps to get the surgery. I'm shocked how in less than a year the requirments have changed. My husband had to go through 6 dietician sessions, I did 2. He just saw the phychiatrist (i know I spelled that wrong) yesterday. Now once he gets all the documents together they will submit them to our insurance for approval to see the doctor. Starting your diet is so hard, I know, but I promise the sooner you start doing it the better. Don't be naive to think that you will be able to follow the plan that you will be following after surgery, its imposssible. I tried and there was no way I could eat that little. I started with cutting out sweets, breads, and snacking. I focussed on 3 healthy meals and it really worked for me. I was asked to lose 10-15 pounds prior to surgery and lost 22 pounds. It was hard, but if you work it you can do it. I wish you all the best and hope that your time goes by fast. Keep my updated on your progress. Good luck.

you're welcome! I'm not banded yet! I am going through the Insurance's requirements of 3 months classes before I can get the surgery. I'm halfway there, hoping to get the surgery in August or September!

I'm struggling with trying to get on a diet NOW so I can prepare for the surgery.

How you doing with your journey?!

hey, you are shopping already. i havent thought about shopping yet. i want to wait till i lose more weight, the fun stuff is putting on some slacks that i wasnt able to zip up and now bingo. its great feeling isnt it. i had a great weekend with my boys, my hubbie was away working. love 3 day weekends. started munchie on diffrent things, i added some blackberries to my yogurt. went down good, of couse i make sure and chew.

The nut was great. I do like her and got lots of good eating tips for my pre-op, oh yeah, 2 weeks baby! But there are a number of 'acceptable' things on there that I won't feel like i'm starving too much. yogurt, grits, mashed potatoes!!, jello, pudding, sf popsicles and lots of broth. Still trying to figure out how i'm going to smuggle some of that with me to disneyland! I have a friend or two in the area, i'm thinking a ride over to the grocery store will be in order for my foods.

June 2nd, huh, ouch...that is a long time to wait. i'm sure it will be here before we know it. next week?

kathi

No prob!! Things are going great with me, I feel amazing!!! I'm almost three weeks out and loving the experience...

Thanks Linda! It's actually 29 now because I weighed myself this morning and lost 3 more...Can't wait to make it to 30! How are things for you? Any progress with surgery?

How have you been? I've been hanging in there...can't wait until I get the thumbs up to exercise again...all I'm allowed to do right now is walk and it's getting pretty old.

If I don't up my fundraising efforts and get some donations, I won't be doing the 3day walk. I have to raise $2,300 or I can't walk...I have only raised $175...however, 3 of my 4 donations have come from lovely people on this board...everyone (well, almost everyone) here is so awesome.

Well...I hope you're doing well...talk to ya soon.

eight cups of water, seven boullion cubes, six jumbo eggs and pepper to taste.

that's it super easy. and it was good. i like larger pieces of egg in mine. you just have to make sure that if you do that you chew them up really good.

he decided to make that for me cuz i can't drink the protein shakes anymore. was on the two weeks pre op and they just about make me gag. i can doctor them up sometimes, but still almost can't handle it. so the soup was liquid and i got a little protein from the eggs.

Congrats on getting approved! Your date is exactly one week before mine As far as the 2 week diet goes, I'm sure you'll be fine. Just keep reminding yourself that it's so the surgery will be safer, and once you see results you should be able to stay motivated. My friend lost 12 pounds going the 2 week diet. Good luck!!!

Hello fellow banster!...I know we had surgery the same day, I was just checking to see how you are doing. My surgery went great! Not much pain and little discomfort. Im just have lots and lots of gas! I feel bloated but I guess that will pass within the next couple of days...

Im still on a clear liquid diet I start full liquids on Monday for a full week...everything is going well and even better than expected....take care

Hey dude! Where have you been? We miss you! I hope to see you next week or sometime. I think Ellen and Debbie are going to come see me after surgery. June 25th, Surgical Unit 7 North East.

Hope you are doing well.

Also can you add ANDREA to the burbank group?

akarthas@gmail.com

Hey Girly! I just read the advice you posted on Enigma13's page and I am so glad I did. I've been in a holding pattern for a couple weeks now and been getting a little crazy with the sweets and stuff. I'm glad I saw your post cuz you know I am trying to be a HOTTT as you!!! LOL!

hey lauren,

things are still going good. im down to 243 so another 3 pounds and ill be done.lolthe only problem i have is that the weight is comming off pretty fast but i cant see my doc til the 30th. maintaining has always been a huge issue for me. but i figure as long as i stay on liquids it shouldnt be hard.how are you doing? how much weight have youlost so far?

p.s. i hate slimfast.lol

I saw your pictures.. you look amazing.. It is good to see some ones progress and be encouraged.. I had my surgery just two weeks ago..

I was banded on June 3..... It is strange but exciting.. I am so tired though and have to learn to be patient withmyself... God Bless

thank you .. well im at the end of the 6 moths and now waiting on the approval . my papers just got sent to the insur. this week and they said it would take 2-3 weeks b-4 i know if its a GO or NO-GO =( but i know if this is something i should do it will work out and if not then its not my time . but i Hope its time because i have been working so hard towards this i dont think i have ever paid so much attention to myself in years and thats why i am where i am . but it feels great making time for me . even if its just going for a walk its been a realy great expierance all in its self . so the next step would be so much more

hi there, i was banded on april 24, 2009 how much wt have u lost...ive lost 21 pounds, but my band is not right

goin to dr next week, hopefully he will fill it...good luck to you, im getting a little discouraged, but im not giving up!!

Today is two weeks for me.. as of today I am on soft foods only.. nothing raw no bread and all that fund stuff.. I made a crockpot meal and had to substitute stuff.. but it was good. I am so glad my husband suggested looking for a forum.. my emotions were getting the best of me...

Oh so sorry, I sure hope he pulls through. Both my folks are still around and I can't even imagine a time without them, although I know it will come. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the note, I hope your week is without stress. Take care, kathi

Good luck - we have a very exciting week ahead! We're all in this together