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:D I now have 5cc worth of saline in my band and I am a happy camper! I'm on liquids until tomorrow morning, and I can move to soft foods like yogurt and cream Soups. Friday I can start to resume a regular diet again...or at least, as regular as I have been.

If you haven't had a fill yet, it's really not that bad. I think I was pretty anxious about it for nothing. She felt around for my port, and when she found it, gave me some lidocaine first via a tiny injection that I didn't even feel. However, because I was pretty sore from overextending myself the other day, it didn't numb me as well as it could have. When the needle for the fill went in, I didn't feel it at first, but then I could tell it was there. It just felt sore, not a sharp pain or anything. I am entirely convinced if my muscle wasn't so sore it would have been absolutely effortless.

I can TOTALLY already tell the difference in restriction. My Protein Shake went down a LOT slower!

Heading to the gym tomorrow morning to work out with my trainer. I have hired him for two months, twice a week, to get me in a routine. Best money I ever spent, besides the cost of the band! B)

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Yeah Polly! I'm so happy for you! :D I'm also glad to know that it was minimal discomfort. Unfortunately, I don't think my doctor's office uses any numbing medication (from my conversations with people in the waiting area pre-band). I'm so excited to hear that the restriction effect was almost immediate for you. I have a tiny bit of restriction, but definitely could use a little more. If you don't mind me asking -- when will you see your doctor next?

You sound like you've been really working it at the gym -- good for you! A personal trainer would be wonderful and can teach you a lot. I've been hitting the treadmill and working out in the yard a lot. My husband and I may start playing tennis again, if we can get a sitter for the kids. Anyway, congratulations to you -- you are on your way hun! :)

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Congratulations on your restriction and getting a PT...I love my PT and went from a few weeks to now 2 years and I don't regret a penny..!!

Mimi

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Thanks girls!! Elle, I go back on April 26. So, basically a month from my fill. I've already lost 2 lbs since my fill on Tuesday. The next few weeks will certainly be interesting!! :D I might actually meet my first mini-goal of 40 lbs down by June 22 (when we go on vacay) since I am already 16 lbs down (I need to update my ticker!) so only 24 lbs more to go. Wow. I think it's doable if I have no more challenges....we'll see. I'm not going to beat myself up over it if I don't....it's just a goal... :) I just want my sister to at least be able to notice I've lost some weight and on me, it's hard to tell now that I am so big! Ya know?

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Great news!! Glad everything went good! It is encouraging to read you have lost 2 pounds since Tuesday. The scale, no matter what I do or eat, hasn't moved and it's bugg'en me! I had my first fill today and I am noticing a fullness that I haven't before. Hopefully that scale will get movin!

That is great that you have a PT! Enjoy your visit with him. Sounds like things are really moving along well! Congrats!

Wendy

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