Just checking to see if there are many of us.

I'm in Overland Park. Where are you?

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PrairieD -- how long after surgery b/f you could hold your little one? I have a 2.5 year old. I don't really have to hold her much. She can walk, get in the car, out of the car, etc., but I was wondering.

I'm going to schedule my surgery with Dr. Hoehn soon. Can't wait!

PrairieD -- how long after surgery b/f you could hold your little one? I have a 2.5 year old. I don't really have to hold her much. She can walk, get in the car, out of the car, etc., but I was wondering.

I'm going to schedule my surgery with Dr. Hoehn soon. Can't wait!

Toto - That was the hardest part - my son wasn't walking yet so I had to rely on my husband or mom to pick him up for 3 weeks! I held him while sitting (on floor, chair, in bed,etc) since the day of surgery. I just always made sure to protect my port for any kicks. Dr. Kowalski (my surgeon who is Dr. Hoehn's partner) said that this issue is bending over and picking up things over 20 lbs. So I always squat to pick him up.

I remember thinking it would be impossible to go for 3 weeks and not pick him up. It really wasn't - we could still snuggle and he finally learned to walk!!

I had my third fill on Monday (09/13). So far I feel tight...but don't want to let my body get into that starvation mode.

I was totally surprised that I had lost over 5 pounds in two weeks...really, really surprised. But it is football season and life is super busy right now.

I'm a serious walker and will lift weights easily. Now I need to do more toning work. More stretching will be added my my daily routine...like when I get up in the morning.

Any new changes?

KS - congrats on the 5 lbs! That is great.

I think I'm going to call the Dr. and get my 2nd fill moved up. I don't seem to have any restriction - heck, I can still guzzle drinks! I'm still losing though, but, it is due to willpower. That has never lasted for long though...

Ks - syx - congrats - keep it up.

Prairie Dawn - go slow and be patient. This will happen and will work for you.

Hi, everyone! I am so glad there is a thread on here for KC Bandsters. I am currently on my pre op diet and will be banded on 9/30 by Dr. Malley. So excited!:thumbup:

Welcome - qtney1. Life style change ahead and better health and self confidence. Follow doctors orders and happy to have you in the group.

I had a weekend of pure fun. KSU football, Royals baseball, Bikers for Babies and Renaissance Festival.

With all that going on, I didn't eat hardly at all and I'm paying the price for it now with the loud noices coming from my body. It's been so bad at times that I can hear the sounds even when I have my headphones on.

Now I'm off to see a pre-screening of the new Wall Street movie.

How are all of you doing?? Anything wonderful going on? What did you do over the weekend?

Hey there everyone!!! For some reason I have not been receiving the emails to alert me of posts :thumbup:. Oh well, I wanted to ask, I have been having a few issues since my last fill I don't know if I am too tight or if the band is working like it is supposed to. I can keep down most things but I have had more vomiting than ever before (3 or 4 times in the last two weeks) and sometimes I will sit down to a meal and only two or three bites into it and I am done (and I am chewing very well, and absolutely no drinking) then other days it is better, still not eating much at all but maybe 3/4 cup of food a meal (guessing). As far as weight loss goes I have lost 13lbs in less than two weeks, which I love but I want to make sure I am doing it the right way. I see Dr. Malley on Wednesday so of course I will talk to him but I wanted to hear everyone's input here.

Have a great day!!

I'm still new to this too but it sounds like you have restriction!

ks - sounds like a delightful weekend. However, you need to eat. May have to carry Protein bars or shakes to have while you are out.

Tiger - good that you will see your doctor soon and let him guide you. He's the expert.

Just an update....went to see the good doctor today and basically he said I was doing just fine, didn't add anymore fill today (thank goodness). Doctor said I was just figuring everything out and what I was experienceing was normal, just to take smaller bites and eat slower. I was happy to see the 11 pounds gone in two weeks!!!

Way to go, Tiger.

Just an update....went to see the good doctor today and basically he said I was doing just fine, didn't add anymore fill today (thank goodness). Doctor said I was just figuring everything out and what I was experienceing was normal, just to take smaller bites and eat slower. I was happy to see the 11 pounds gone in two weeks!!!

Keep up the good work...and remember to take care of yourself.

As a busy mom...I know it's easy to take care of everyone else. You're working hard...so reward yourself!!!

Happy October!!!

Are any of you going to the Walk from Obesity walk tomorrow??? I'll be there, ready to go!!!!

What has been going on?