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i'm not doing too bad. the weightloss has been sloooow lately (but healthy 1-2 lbs a week). i have my first fill tomorrow so we'll see how that goes! glad to hear you're doing well!!

I'm pleased to be added to your friendship list. I will start one of the most important stages in my life within the next 2 weeks. It has been a very long but well worth process.

If there is anything I can do to encourage and support you, I am here for you. May God bless you on this life changing journey.

hey you! i haven't seen you online since several weeks ago, when we talked about your sister and her being where i walk... i found her stone... was pretty cool to find it... how are you doing? i am 3 weeks out from surgery.. lost 11 since surgery.. and 30 before... hope to see you in chat soon!! Joanie

Hey Carrie! My summer's been great so far. I've overcome my plateu and have officially lost 100 lbs. I feel so great. I went to my doc 6 weeks ago and she gave me a fill that put me at my "sweet spot" and since that time i've lost 10 lbs.

I had a great 4th of July. I went to my mom's house in Allegan, MI and we spent the whole time at the beach. It was great!

As for you the reason why you are probably continuously getting stuck is because you are upchucking (for lack of a better word) too much and the area has become inflamed. Have you tried going on a liquid diet for a week or so (while you heal) and then tried going back to regular foods? How many cc's do you have?I notice that humidity plays into things alot. on those hot and humid days I have a very hard time keeping food down.

Hey there -- How are you doing? I have not been here for a while and just thought I would check in with you since we were done on the same day. I'm doing pretty good now. Doctor still has not given me a fill. He wants to wait til I hit a stop in weight loss. So in a weird way, I'm thinking I hope I don't lose any this week. I know, I know, that is just plain wrong. Maybe on July 22 I will get my first fill. Just have to wait and see. Well, I hope you are well. Give me an update when you can. Take care!

Going through the forums, I landed on one of you posts which led me to your blog. I haven't read the whole thing yet but I find your story telling to be quite compelling!

I just got banded on June 25th and I'm midway through a 3 week liquid only diet. Can't wait to start the mushie phase!

Anyways, thanks for the very interesting read and I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery!

Cheers!

gurllll guess wut?! I finally hit my -50 pounds! Im soo happy I went 2 da gym like 5 times this week...Im proud of myself and imma aim for -10 more pounds b4 the 17th!

Hey Trish, how are things going? I am getting a fill next week and my appetite has definitely grown. Just staying on track and making sure I get my daily exercise. Down 28 total, it is still going down but much slower. How about you?

Hi very well Done! Great change!

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I have been banded since March 5th and lost about 12ibs in all and have stayed pretty constant with my weight I dont know how much I Have in my Band very little I suspect!

I think maybe 1.3/ 2mls I am due for a 2nd fill 20th July again!..

Have you any Tips or advice for me as you have lost a good anount of weight I have really little to show for it as yet?? in 3 months..104KGS 16.4 Ibs 5.4" so a good deal to lose..

What is your suggestion about restriction? am I being impatient?

Help would be appreciated.. Many Thanks!

Dawn Uk

Great will know if I'm approved in the next 2-3 week so wish me luck. How are you?

Hey tayter! I'm still waiting on insurance approval to go to surgery. I'm glad everything is going well for you. How has Dr Sarker been treating you since surgery? Did you have to stay overnight at hospital? Dr Sarker told me I will because of my age (48). I'm hoping to hear from Marva sometime this week that BCBS of IL has approved. Wish me luck and I befriended you so we can give support to each other. Lokking forward to the new journey with you.

Ron

I am in now day 6 of my post op but let me update where I came from since Monday.

When they did my Barium swallow just a drop or 2 of contrast went thru. They assumed the Dr. would pull the primer fluid from the band before I left the hospital. did not happen. He assumed that the swelling would go down and I would be fine. Didn't happen couldn't get hardly a thing in my body. Called the Dr. and they said to come back to the office the next morning and they would draw out any fluid in the band. Easy for them to say, I lived 3 hours from the hospital. Got there at 10:30 on Friday morning. They took the fill syringe and went in thru the cut where the port was placed. Hurt like heck. Pulled 3cc of fluid and it was like the dam broke and I open up and felt it immediatly. They gave me a cup of water and it went down and oh what a relief it was. I am now consuming about 500 calories a day. No nausea or reflux and getting about 48 ounce of water and my strength is coming back.

Hi Jillian - Things have been crazy since hubby's surgery - barely keeping up with the business & house, but I have lots of news. I have surgery related doc apts every day this week so we're def moving forward. It's almost 1:00 am now and my first apt. tomorrow is at 9:00 so I'm heading off to bed but PROMISE I will be in touch soon. Sorry I've been AWOL and thanks for leaving me little messages! I've needed the encouragement. Hopefully I'll be back on tomorrow! Debbie

yep ibelieve it does! give it a week or two and take ibuprophen. the swelling will go down. liquid motrin is the same thing..childrens formula .. just take double dose..helps with swellng too..

Thank you so much for the feed back. I only work out maybe 2x per week. I am eating around the same amount of calories, but I know the key is to step up my workouts. Girl, you are such an inspiration to me, and I really appreciate you taking the time out to support me. May God continue to bless you on this journey! Again, Amazing!

You poor thing- I was just miserable with the infection and nothing but liquids. But my doctor gave me diflucan to treat the yeast infection and that worked wonders! Im almost 5 week out from surgery and feeling GREAT now! Hang in there it does get better!

Hello msdeneen2004:

Yes I exercise. I can't beleive I am saying that seeing how exercise was pretty much a four letter word for me prior to my surgery. I am not an exercise fanatic, but i do try to do it at least 3-4 times a week. I am a big fan of Leslie Sansone. I have about 10 of her videos. She does the Walk Away the Pounds series. You pretty much do walking and variations of walking in your own home. When i first started I could not do her 1 mile (15 minutes) video without being out of breath. I was that out of shape. When I was doing my "hardcore" routine (lol), I would do her 5 mile (about an hour) about 4-5 times a week. Now I try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise (which is two miles) 3-4 times a week. The point is find something you like and do it at least 3-4 times a week. What works for me is the Leslsi sansone videos becasue you will get a good workout, but it is not like a bootcamp "work you til you fall out" thing.

Hello Phyllser, You have come a long way baby!!!!! With weight loss and RVing. You look great! We have a fith-wheel we roam around in. We were down in Texas this past spring. We RVed for two weeks. We are not yet retied. my husband is 55 and can retire but we have my granddaughter living with us and her mom (our daughter). The mom is thinking about the Navy and I recomend it highly to her. Then I think we can set forth and do some good traveling. What kind of dog do you have? I have a Shitzu named Sophie. She loves the RV campgrounds. The smells are what she likes the most I guess. Please let me know how your trip went. Do you have a laptop? and get wifi where you stay? We try to. Good luck to you in your endevors. I have not been banded yet but hope to be soon. Wendy Ann

Good Morning Claudia,

Im glad you got that resolved. Glad we both got this resolved & now continue on our journey. I see him on Tues @ 9:30 am. I think I will get thru this weekend just fine. Cant wait to get my 1st fill. It has been a long 6 weeks. Ive been doing ok wth my eating but starting to struggle at night. Keep wanting to snack but stop myself so Im really hoping this fill will give me some restriction but most important keep me feeling full longer. Let me know what time your appt is at maybe we can connect. Have a great weekend. The weather will be really nice

Hey Gurly,dropping by2 c how ur doing!!! U made it!!! now this is where the journey begins!!! I started classes this week and also joined the fitness center@the college!!! boi I'm excited!! Ur 3days out,sooo i know ur not 100% right now,but truth me it gets better...get well soon.Chat witcha later...God Bless

ugh...tha is so frustrating but it motivates me to work harder. i need to stay away from the bad food choices too. ive been goin to the gym but now that ive started school i dont kno wen ill have time. but some how ive lost 10 lbs in the last 3 weeks and im finally under 300lbs!! im so happy about that. yea my first fill is next month on the 8th. i cant wait.

thats awesome...i go for my first fill in two weeks. cant wait. i need to ask all those question about fills cuz i dont even know how much i have in right now or how much imma get.

The words that your friend shared with you are very inspiring!!!! This journey of regaining our body and the image that we want people to see is all a matter of believing that we are WORTH it. I will have to read that statement a couple of times but I have the point of it planted in my soul.

I am very funny..... I am the funny fat girl that always has a joke to share. Now I just want to be the funny girl. I went to the Pulmonary Doctor and he cleared me. Next week I have the endoscopy exam..... The nutritionist is in October. I have been cleared by everyone else..... Now, I just weight the 6 months as required by insurance.

Hi Brinabrina! u look amazing girl! I was banded on Jul-29-10. Headed into my 4th week post op and can't wait for my first fill! I just wanted to stop by and wish you continued success! You go girl!

Talk anytime you need. I truly understand, this December will be 6 years since my brother died (he was 24 yo and died in a motorcycle accident). Your sister sounds like she was the type of person that brighten a room as soon as she walked in. I also know that weight loss is very hard after during grief. So good job for all of your weight loss!!! Hope you have a good week.