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AngelaT

By AngelaT, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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conniesueb    1

conniesueb
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Misty--I'm glad you are feeling better--how scary! I am going in for a fill on Monday--I just feel like I am able to eat way too much, and I am getting hungry a lot. This will be my 4th fill, so maybe this will be the one that gets me to that sweet spot. Well, our expected blizzard didn't amount to much--the storm tracked much further south than expected, so my husband made it home just fine. He is only home every other weekend because of his job, so he really notices my weight loss when he comes home. He is constantly complimenting me, but for some reason, I am still uncomfortable with it. I guess eventually I will get used to it, but it's still a little weird for me now. Is that totally strange?

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Vikki    2

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It has been quiet. I got my second fill last Saturday. I wanted to ask you guys if you get a headache the evening of the day you get a fill? I think mine is partly because of the anxiety I feel going to get the needle. My first fill I passed out from the needle and then started throwing up after I came too. This time it was quick and easy but I still had a really bad headache that evening. I am still very hungry which I am bummed out about because the hunger is just not going away and it is driving mad. I am going to have to get some appitite suppressents from the Vitamin store to help me now want to graze all day. What do you guys suggest? Thanks

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Betsyjane    2

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I'm going through some grazing now too. Yours may be becasue you don't have enough of a fill yet...don't know. Mine feels more like it's the old issues coming back. Eating when triggered by TV mostly, and mostly in the afternoon. I'm going to be doing my exercise in the afternoon and see if I can break the pattern. I swore when I got banded I'd never do appetite suppressants again! My experience is that the OTC ones don't work, and the prescription ones work great and then stop working and the weight comes back.

Overall, I'm doing well, but this recurrence of grazing is pretty annoying!

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Vikki    2

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I love the throw up smiley!!! I did that with squash that I thought was mushed up enough. No, just stringy.................Ouch. Now you will probably swell so go to liquids for 24 hrs.

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conniesueb    1

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Vikki--I have never gotten a headache from getting a fill. I just got one Monday, and I definately feel more restriction. I was grazing before my fill too. I think a lot of that is emotional, too. I always ate out of boredom, or snacked while watching tv. It's hard to eat only when you're hungry! If you are still feeling really hungry, maybe you should get a litle more of a fill. Is your doctor good about that, or does he give you a hard time? Mine is great about fills--he always says come back right away if that doesn't do it. But, I have also heard other people say it takes a week or two for a fill to kick in, but my doc says you should feel it right away. Everyone is different though. Did anyone watch American Idol last night? Enough already--I hope Sanjaya goes home tonight, but he probably won't, even though he was HORRIBLE last night:yuck: :rolleyes:

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Vikki    2

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I am not sure why when I get a fill I get a headache. I guess it is from being scared before? Anxiety? Who knows. I do feel I need more of a fill but my Dr. is in Mexico 2 1/2 hours away and it my all day to go in and then come back out and drive home. I will just have to bump up the self control and just be good!!! I am the most hungry at night. Connie- Your weight loss is great!!! 66pounds..........I would love to be at 60 pounds but am struggling with a platau I am at right now!! My body is as stubborn as I am.........UGGGG!!!! I hope that America does the right thing last night and stopped making the show a joke!! Sanjaya needs to GO HOME!!!!!!!!!! I am so over him!!!!! I can see him being a famous hairdresser in Hollywood after this. He seems right at home in Hollywood.

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Betsyjane    2

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How's everybody doing with exercise? just when I think it's become a habit, I hide out again. It's strange. I'm always glad when I go, but I sure can talk myself out of going!

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marni    0

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New rule: Never eat stringy cooked spinach when you are super restricted from illness. Oy. :D

Been there done that!

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prbrooksie    1

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Having problems...trying to post some pictures...

Let's see if this works...

If I say this right the first one is November at around 250 lbs and the second is April at approx. 220 lbs

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prbrooksie    1

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Prbrooksie--Congrats! You are doing great! I can really tell a difference!;)

Thanks...it's just so slow that's why I had to take pictures to remind myself that I have lost some.

You need to take pictures. You've lost a lot and we would love to see your changes.

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