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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!!

Wheezy, yes, you'd think a rich province such as Alberta would have better health care but unfortunately this has not been my experience in the system. I think it's horrible but I guess it's all relative. I'm sure there are much worse health care systems in the world. At least we have one, such as it is!

Wheezy, yes, you'd think a rich province such as Alberta would have better health care but unfortunately this has not been my experience in the system. I think it's horrible but I guess it's all relative. I'm sure there are much worse health care systems in the world. At least we have one, such as it is!

You got that right. We are sooooo lucky to be in Canada. Let's hear it for OH CANADA!!!

So this is my truth. I had lapband surgery Aug 15th 2007. I have only lost 25 lbs in total. Not what I expected after having spent all the money, pain and energy. So on Monday I had my 5th fill. I now have 2.4 ccs in a 5 cc band. I always thought I had a 4 cc band but Dr C. told me in fact it can hold 5ccs. After talking with Dr C about restriction, I am now convinced that all this time, I thought that I had plenty of restriction. As it turns out I was wrong. With this recent fill, I now have to practice what was preached. Eat very slowly, small bites and chew chew chew.

This is the fill that is going to do it!!!

Congrats Wheezy, this IS the fill that's gonna do it !!!!!

Congrats Wheezy, this IS the fill that's gonna do it !!!!!

Awe, thanks Mandi (Group Hug)

We are behind you Wheezy..or is that beside you? Anyway, we're here for you!

Right on Wheezy!! Let the melting begin!!

Yeah Wheezy! I am realizing how important these fills are because I am waiting for my first one! Not long now - June 18th, but boy, this is tough. I have gained 6 pounds!!! (Not reflected yet on my ticker - weill do it Monday morning). I look at people who have just been go go go since their preop andI wonder why I can't do it as well. But, we are all different and I am hoping that my first fill will get me off and running -

We are all in this together!

Thanks all!! It's true we are all different, but I had all of my fills by others Docs, it wasn't until I met Dr C. that I understood what amount of restriction you should feel. The Mississauga clinic is increasing the amount of patient support that is provided. I think that it is a step in the right direction.

Cheers.

Hi Wheezy,

I was just curious as to how Dr Cobourn explained the restriction we should feel. Can you describe it?

Ooh good question LL - Yes Wheezy - tell us

Hi Wheezy

I too am interested in what Dr. C. said about restriction and also what did you mean about increasing amount of patient suppport?

I am going for my second fill on Thurs. the 21st. I don't think I've had the restriction I should have yet. I know it is not the same as the old "FULL" feeling I used to get after a big pig out but I am not sure what it should be.

Awaiting your reply.

I've had my 2nd fill and am never really hungry, but I don't have the tight feeling that I had when first banded...Is that what we're aiming for when looking for the sweet spot?

I am getting very anoyed!! This is the third time I try to respond about what Dr C said about restriction and for some reason, it does not post!!!

So here I go again....

Dr C. said that the only thing I should be able to get down in the morning is coffee and maybe some yogurt. He said that I should be able to eat chicken of fish but beef would be very difficult. He said that the restriction should be able to carry through to the evening hours. Every experienced bandster knows that morning has the greatest restriction therefore in order to have restriction later in the day, you can't eat much in the morning.

Hope this helps and hope this shows up as a post. Wish me luck!!!

OK. So what do you all think about what Dr C said. Except for the weight loss, how much restriction do you all feel?????