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Ok Mandi, You started this!

We could use this thread for September's goals.

I would like to lose at least 8 lbs.

I will exercise at least 3 times a week.

I will be careful not to eat junk food. I better hurry and eat the cheese Crunches I bought today. I have 2 days to get rid of them. :hungry:

Good Luck to everyone in September!!

Hey Wheezy....how is the fill goin'?

I wanted to comment on two things.

1. First of all....that just sounds odd that your doc would say that the Ottawa doc won't give a fill without the okay from him. That MAY be a gentleman's agreement that they have...but c'mon....anyone can go to any doc (hypothetically speaking) and they don't need the other doc's approval.....ya know? Yes, I know it is "new" and they may not want to do it...but if they DO want to do it and are willing to do it, they don't NEED the surgeon's approval. My two cents.

2. Re the doc telling you to eat 3/4 cup as an amount. I just want to clarify something for you (& anyone else reading)....because at first I thought, "Holy crap...that ain't a whole lot". But, then it was pointed out to me that that 3/4 cup mearsurement (or 1 cup or whatever the case may be) is the "measurement" of the food CHEWED UP to mush. So if you think about it, that is a lot!!! (as opposed to something just plunked into your measuring cup). Of course I don't actually "measure"...but I can eyeball it and know how much I'm eating.

That being said....I don't really eyeball anymore....I eat till I feel full....which just happens to be about 3/4 to 1 cup of "chewed up" food.

Hope that helps!

Hey Wheezy, I think what he said about the Ottawa thing, is because he wants to still be 'in charge' of you. Even though you're going to someone else for fills, he still wants to have a say in it, and probably in how much of a fill you get. This guy in Ottawa probably doesn't know the band like Dr. M does. He did just learn to do fills, right? So I'm sure this isn't his specialty.

Dr. C kind of said the same thing to me, when I discussed going to Calgary for fills. Just that they would still be 'in charge' of my fills, and keep track of them, etc. For example, if you're going to Ottawa for fills, Dr. M's office isn't always going to be on top of how much you have in your band, etc. If you keep going to another Dr. getting fills, and maybe de-fills, then for some reason had to go back to Dr. Mumford, he wouldn't have a good record of your history.

I hope that I made sense. I don't think they're going to be difficult about you getting fills elsewhere, they probably just want to know about it, and advise Ottawa-guy how much to give you.

Mandi, That makes sense about the doc's, they just want to know what you and your band are doing, for future.

Yoda, that makes sense about the food. You had mentioned that before. My senior brain, forgot. Thanks for reminding all of us(me).

Okay, my monthly friend showed up yesterday. So my posts should be a little less hostile for a few weeks...lol....sorry bout that!!!:girl_hug: :eek:

That makes perfect sense Mandi!

Mandi you are right about Dr Mumford. I will clarify about the Dr in Ottawa thing. I did get the impression that Dr M. wanted to be responsible for my care. It seemed more like a father's demand (caring) rather than arrogance. The thing that surprised me was that it seemed I could make an appointment and get a fill in Ottawa without the clinics involvement. The receptionist was ready to make an appointment for me. I wonder if they would have contacted the clinic on my behalf because let's face it, if I had not gone to the clinic for my first fill, I wouldn't have even known that the clinic must know about it let alone OK it?

About the food, Dr. M said to eat approx 3/4 cups of food and yes he said to visualize it squashed. He actually said to try it so that I would have an idea what it would look like on my plate. Now here's the part I forgot to mention. He said to stop at 3/4 cups and wait a while because the brain doesn't always register that the stomach is full right away. Then if I am still hungry I could eat a little more. The band should prevent being hungry after eating the 3/4 cup. As well as weight loss this should be another guide to know whether or not another fill is needed.

Sorry if I mislead anyone :straight

Happy Thanksgiving

Wow thanks for all the good info! I was confused about the 3/4 cup business too.

Wheezy, i think it sucks tho that he didnt give you a pat on the back for LOSING 18 LBS!!!

Wow thanks for all the good info! I was confused about the 3/4 cup business too.

Wheezy, i think it sucks tho that he didn't give you a pat on the back for LOSING 18 LBS!!!

Your welcome Neenagh

About my fill, I don't think that it worked. I don't feel anymore restricted than before the fill. I'm a little discouraged but I will do whatever it takes. If it means I make the trek back to Mississauga in the next few weeks then that's just what I have to do. I am an impatient person and I want the weight to start coming off again. I have not loss any weight in the last 7 weeks, in fact I gained 2 lbs. I was hoping for a better result.

Is there anyone else here that did not feel any difference after their first fill?

Your welcome Neenagh

About my fill, I don't think that it worked. I don't feel anymore restricted than before the fill. I'm a little discouraged but I will do whatever it takes. If it means I make the trek back to Mississauga in the next few weeks then that's just what I have to do. I am an impatient person and I want the weight to start coming off again. I have not loss any weight in the last 7 weeks, in fact I gained 2 lbs. I was hoping for a better result.

Is there anyone else here that did not feel any difference after their first fill?

Hey wheezy, i cant help feeling a bit discouraged too. I really thought that the weight would be coming off in a steady way. I feel like i paid an awful lot of my dh's money to lose 20 lousy lbs.

re your fill, i have read here that sometimes it takes a few days to kick in, maybe that will happen for you?

I know you don't want to hear this, but maybe you'll need another fill to feel restriction. Give a bit more time first, though. I've heard people with 4cc bands having fills up to 3.7cc. I think that that is the extreme, don't panic. Remember, although it's frustrating, that this is the great part of the band. It is adjustable and in our control. But alas, I know it's a huge trek for you.:phanvan .

Mr Loriely got his first fill on oct.6 (5cc) and he doen't feel any restriction either.

Hello

I was banded at TLBC and I was given 3 fill dates. 1st Oct 30th second Nov 13th and the third in Dec. Maybe you do need a second fill acouple weeks later..Just a thought. I'm sure others with experience will help with more info!!!

I didn't feel much after my first fill either. I would say give it a couple weeks, and see how it goes.... then book another fill if you need it. But yeah, it could take another fill, or even a couple before you notice anything, who knows.

Ragergirl, if she reads this... I believe she said she's got her band maxed now. (well, I think there's the ability to go a little over 4ccs or 10cc's, whatever you have)

Don't be discouraged guys, it's gonna pick up, and soon, you'll all be kickin' my ass! I'll be grumbling to Dan, "Wheezy lost another 5lbs this week!!!" LOL

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement but I think I have it figured out. I will call it Wheezy's Anatomy. Dr McMumford is really in love with me and he actually didn't fill my band at all in the hope that I would return soon so that he can get another glimpse of my perfectly rounded abdomen and my voluptuous everything. He secretly loves the scar he gave me while it puckers when I laugh. I'm on to him!!!! I will have to break it to him though that I have my very own Mr McWheezy at home. I hope he takes well. :unlove:

LOL... that could be it!