Hi,

I just thought I would do a status check. How is everyone doing? Is everyone on their 3rd fill yet?

I guess technically I am on my 3rd fill. 1st fill ok, 2nd fill under revision surgery, then an unfill immediately after. Now I just got my "3rd" fill this week. And let me tell you that I am restricted like a mofo!!!! I can only eat a few bites of anything. It's ridiculously small portions but I like it.

I also have started spinning classes at the gym and I love them!!!

I must admit I have been a little dissapointed in the slow weight loss for me. But, I had an unusual problem and was unrestricted for a long time and had to go back through surgery, so hopefully the weight will start falling off now!!

See here.....

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f97/what-wrong-me-47357/#post658477

I am doing ok. I have only had 2 fills so far and sometimes I can only eat a little and sometimes a lot. I am not losing as fast as others, but I am happy with what I have lost. The only thing that is weird is that I have not changed pant sizes at all. I have lost 17.5 inches total, but still wear the same size. My pants are loose and look funny on me, but when I try on a smaller size I am just not there yet.

I was wondering how everyone's scars are looking at this point. I have darker skin and I still have really dark spots.

Good luck to everyone and have a Merry Christmas!!

I have only had one fill. I'm kind of nervous, my 1st fill was horrible. Like 10 sticks and they still didn't get it. I had to go to the radiologist. It sucked.

You guys give me encouragement.

my goal for Jan, 8 pounds, and a fill ???

Hi,

I just thought I would do a status check. How is everyone doing? Is everyone on their 3rd fill yet?

I guess technically I am on my 3rd fill. 1st fill ok, 2nd fill under revision surgery, then an unfill immediately after. Now I just got my "3rd" fill this week. And let me tell you that I am restricted like a mofo!!!! I can only eat a few bites of anything. It's ridiculously small portions but I like it.

I also have started spinning classes at the gym and I love them!!!

I must admit I have been a little dissapointed in the slow weight loss for me. But, I had an unusual problem and was unrestricted for a long time and had to go back through surgery, so hopefully the weight will start falling off now!!

I just got my 3rd fill yesterday! I have 5cc in my 10cc band. My fill doctor only put 1cc in my band this time, since Christmas is so close, she didn't want to overfill and run the chance of my having problems during Christmas. Right now, I don't feel a difference, but I'm still on liquids for another 2 days.

I have only had one fill. I'm kind of nervous, my 1st fill was horrible. Like 10 sticks and they still didn't get it. I had to go to the radiologist. It sucked.

You guys give me encouragement.

my goal for Jan, 8 pounds, and a fill ???

My first fill was awful, it hurt so bad. It took a while for her to get it, but my last two fills have been great, I didn't feel a thing. I don't think she put enough of the deadening agent in me the first time. Ask them to bump it up?

Hi Mandi and other Sept 07 bandsters: I am in your group. Having trouble swallowing air when I drink, I think. Lots of restriction that didn't come until 2 weeks after 3rd fill. Have lost 32 lbs. as of today. Bought 42g tubes of liquid Protein so I won't have to drink so much b/c it hurts--don't want to throw up. Trying hot tea b/f I eat/drink anything. Cancelled fill #4 for 26th b/c of so much restriction. I am learning every day. Eating with anyone is a challenge.

Dianneslim 9/13/07

198/166/135

Dr. Frank Felts, Richardson, TX

Hey everyone, thanks for the update. I also wanted to say that since my 3rd fill, I have lost 9lbs in 1 week! IT seems like it was just the thing that I needed for my body to respond to all this darn exercise I have been doing.

I can only eat a couple bites and I have to stop. Not much, but I don't care. This Christmas will be interesting bc I am going to my in-laws in FL and EVERYTHING we do focuses around eating. and I can't eat much. plus not all of my extended family knows I had surgery. oh well.

I also figured something out about the fills... I go to a after-care center and some of them are better at fills than others. When I got in the room, i told the nurse that I didn't want to see who I saw 2 times ago. He then told me that the most requested fill dr was "dr. soandso" and he said I could request her every time. Soooo... I did and I will...she is so good at finding the port. It is quick and painless.

Down 40 lbs since surgery 9-21-07....no fill yet, back to doctor on Jan 21st...

I am down 19 lbs since surgery on Sept 21. Initially I didn't lose anything and was battling hunger. I got my first fill 7 weeks after surgery and restriction lasted only 2 weeks. I got a second fill the Tuesday after Thanksgiiving. I had some restriction, then about a week ago it really kicked in and now I have to be really careful or I will PB. I am happy finally because for a while I thought this was another weightloss attempt I had failed at. It took 2 months after surgery for me to lose weight and inches. I was feeling discouraged because I was going to the gym everyday and doing everything right. I guess for some it just takes a while. Presently it seems that I lose a half pound every other day. I hope this helps those of you having a difficult time with the loss.

I have still not had a fill and have lost 67 pounds since the 26 September.As long as i am losing i will put off the fill.I feel good and energy levels ok,800 calories a day 30 grams Carbs and minimum 80 grams protien

I am down 29 lbs. Surgery was Sept. 25th. I have had 3 fills. No real restriction but banding has cut down on wanting to eat. Never would of believed that.

You all are doing wonderful. I just joined this site today. It is wonderful to have someone to talk to about this. I had no clue as to how I was doing. Some of you are really taking off the weight. I have to do something to get myself into the gym. I have had only 1 fill. I want something to eat...like all the time. Christmas Holiday has scheduling tight. I can't get in to get a fill until 1/4/08. I am a little scared because it did hurt a bit, but I know I need to get it done. Great Job yall!!!

PS How or what do you cut to get the ticker to get on the bottom of your emails? When you do it does the numbers show up in the pre post box or the actual ticker pic?

267/239/167

Banded 8/20/07

i'm almost in one~derland!

this morning i was a hair away so i hope to be there soon.

i've had one fill and my 2nd is scheduled for the 8th of january.

i'm walking 3 to 5 miles every day, weather permitting and i love it. i got my hair cut today and people say i don't look like the same woman at all. as a matter of fact, people i know walk right past me not realizing it's me. LOL

i'm enjoying it.

My 2nd fill is Dec.29 th and I physically get sick evertime I eat meat....please , does it get better?

Hello! I just did get my first fill (12-18). I have lost 40 pounds since surgery date and probably could have gotten by without a fill but I was starting to eat more without feeling full and I didn't want to get carried away during the holidays. I've had trouble eating several times since then but then again = it's all about restriction, right? I thought I was restricted before but now I know what it means to be restricted. I'm schedule to go back to the doctor January 24th but don't believe I'll get another fill for a while!

I just got my first fill the week before Christmas. It was much easier than I expected from reading about problems that others have had. Really didn't feel anything except the sting from the numbing injection. Got 1.5 ccs and can tell a difference in the amount that I can eat. I've lost a total of 34 lbs since surgery on Sept 24, 07. 4 lbs since the fill (and over the holidays, too!) I am happy with that so far and have had no problems at all over the last 3 months. Lost 2 clothing sizes and 29 inches in various places. Lot's more energy and ability to exercise has greatly increased.