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Setting a three month goal

karebare714

By karebare714, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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karebare714    14

karebare714
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I was banded 4 1/2 years ago. I did great and made it to ONEderland. Then I had some problems that are still going on with my band and have gained almost everything back. I have not had any restriction in a very long time. I am a bridesmaid in a wedding in 3 months. Going for a fill tomorrow and hoping this one is different. For the last 2 years everytime I have got a fill I end up not being able to even get liquids down after a few weeks. Then a small unfill and I have no restiction at all. It seems to only be all or none even when the fill or unfill is .25 cc. I gave up about a year ago and haven't been back for another try. Tomorrow is like a new beginning for my band life. I will follow all the rules and promise to work out at LEAST 3 times a day. I am hoping to have to have my bridesmaids dress altered down quite a bit. I will gladly pay that expense. My goal is to lose 30 lbs by May 25, 2013, but would love to lose even more!!

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cflick    303

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you can do it! I will be here to support you :) Go for it and let us know how you are doing ok.

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Lapbandster    496

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I will follow all the rules and promise to work out at LEAST 3 times a day.

OMG!! :blink:

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Lapbandster    496

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Good luck!!!!

And good for you for hopping back onto the the bandwagon!!

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Sai    785

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Good luck, we know you can do it. I agree with Missy, some of my fills were +/- 0.1 ml. It made a huge difference.

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Holly Dolly    575

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SAME HERE, MANY OF MY FILLS WERE ONLY .1

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karebare714    14

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I worked out last night and went for my fill this morning. I haven't had any restriction since August of last year. I was expecting a tiny fill and he gave me 1.5 cc's!! He uses the drinking method for fills. He has me drink while he is filling untill I feel the lag of the Water going down slower. Then he takes out some untill just when I feel the release. I am on liquids for today and mushies tomorrow. I just had a protien shake for lunch and was able to gulp it. So I hope that I am not over filled. Thank you all for your kind words! I am going to update this status every week or so. :rolleyes:

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ToniaPatt    0

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Thanks so much for this post. I have had a somewhat similar experience with my band. I have always had difficulty with fills, usually getting overfilled and having to go back a day or two later to have some removed. I lost weight but was always throwing up. When I got pregnant I got almost completely unfilled because I couldn't take my prenatal Vitamins. Since having my child I have been avoiding getting a fill because I have hated the whole process of fill/unfill/throwing up. But, of course, I have now gained back all my weight back. I have finally scheduled to have my first fill in years, and I am excited to lose weight again, but an so worried about the issues I've had with the fills.

Good luck to you. Please do keep us posted on your progress!

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karebare714    14

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Thanks so much for this post. I have had a somewhat similar experience with my band. I have always had difficulty with fills, usually getting overfilled and having to go back a day or two later to have some removed. I lost weight but was always throwing up. When I got pregnant I got almost completely unfilled because I couldn't take my prenatal Vitamins. Since having my child I have been avoiding getting a fill because I have hated the whole process of fill/unfill/throwing up. But, of course, I have now gained back all my weight back. I have finally scheduled to have my first fill in years, and I am excited to lose weight again, but an so worried about the issues I've had with the fills.

Good luck to you. Please do keep us posted on your progress!

I think that the small slip I had was able to correct itself because I went so long without throwing up or aggrivating it. I gained back most of what I had lost. I have had my fill for 1 week today and have lost 7 pounds so far. I have not been stuck once or thrown up at all. I am able to eat more than I would like but I stay full for 4-6 hours easily. I am working with the band and making sure to eat very solid foods and no sauces. I will need another small fill though. For lunch I am able to eat a full sandwich and baggie of SunChips. I feel full untill I eat dinner 6 hours late but I know I shouldn't be able to eat that much with lapband. You can do this ToniaPatt! It takes dedication and working with the band. I hope that your fill does for you what I feel mine has done for me.

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karebare714    14

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Update: Two weeks in and I am down 10 pounds!! I feel like I have my band back. I have decent restriction but I feel like I still need a small fill. But this is giving me the help I needed along with my motivation. I have 11 weeks left before this wedding. Hoping to lose another 30 lbs. Thank you all for the motivation!

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Best wishes! You can do it!

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1martini    2

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I am in the same situation. was banded in 2007 and was at goal weight within a year and a half. i had to have an unfill due to severe acid reflux vomiting episodes at night. I have gained most of my weight. I have had fills and unfills...never reaching that right spot. Either too full then need and unfill etc. I will see my doctor on Monday...he is veru conservative with fills. Within a few days i don't have restriction. I have formal event in June and I really hope this fill helps! Keep your progress posted so I can be inspired.

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