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Well, I got my first fill today (I feel so behind some of you double V's! :)) and I was VERY nervous. I'm not sure why, maybe just the first time thing. And I just have the best doctor in the world . . . Dr. Krause is so nice, he explained everything as he went along, it was really painless and over with quickly . . . no problems! I feel so blessed to have this doctor, he's so gentle, and really cares about his patients. I have a 10cc band (doctor says the latest model :cheers2:), he put 3cc's in, and I'm on liquids for the next 24 hrs. I did have some nausea right after the fill (I drank the Water just fine) . . . but maybe it was my nerves! :party: Right now I'm fine, and hungry again, lol :cake: Next adjustment in 4 weeks!

And the best news is . . . I started losing again! Gah, I'm glad that plateau is over (for now anyway). I was 231 last week at my appointment with my dietitian, and today I'm down to 227 :party: I made the 220's finally! WOOT :tt1: and down 25 pounds . . . feeling great here! :tt2:

27 pounds away from onederland . . . gotta keep on swimming! :eek: I soooooo wanna reach that before Summer, but I'm trying not to set myself up for disappointment . . . just gotta take the small but steady steps, and be thankful for them!

*hugs to my fellow Victorious Valentines* :smile:

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Lori - I'm so glad it went well! I was thinking of you today, and hoping it was quick and easy. And the weight will probably drop off this week, since you're on liquids and mushies for a bit. I lost 8 lbs the week after my first fill!! (and then....got stuck in a 2 week plateau, but who's counting)

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Lori - I'm so glad it went well! I was thinking of you today, and hoping it was quick and easy. And the weight will probably drop off this week, since you're on liquids and mushies for a bit. I lost 8 lbs the week after my first fill!! (and then....got stuck in a 2 week plateau, but who's counting)

Thanks Becca! Hopefully the next time I won't be so nervous. :) I hope some more weight does drop off this week, I'm really gonna take it easy and do liquids and mushies . . . but oy, those plateau's are awful! Not looking forward to another, but at least with a few experiences with them, it's good to know they don't last!

*hugs sweetie!*

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Lori that is such wonderful news!!!!!!! I'm so glad that everything went well and that you are starting to see results on the scale again! You and I are close in our weight. I've been dying to get to the 220's again!! I'm thrilled for you! Congrats!!!!! Keep up the great work and keep on swimming! I know I am! (even if it is upstream!)

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wooo hooo Laurie, good for you. i'm so far behind i guess. i was banded on the 21st, first fill is April 1st. and i've only lost 17 pounds. i'm hungry and can eat anything but i went to a group meeting last night and i'm hyped up again. :thumbup: Glad to hear it didn't hurt! really glad to hear that. you are doing so good!

Jeanie

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That's so funny, I was stuck at 231 last week too. I got my first fill today. At first the dr. had trouble locating the port. I got 2ccs. I don't have any diet change.

I know what you mean about feeling behind the other double Vs. We are ROCKING though!!

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I know what you mean about feeling behind the other double Vs. We are ROCKING though!!

Yes we are! Let's keep on rocking (and swimming! :))

Jeanie - You are not far behind! Although I can relate to that feeling. I always feel like I'm one of the "late double V's" since I got banded later in the month. But, we all lose weight at our own pace - glad to hear you got some inspiration from your group meeting!

Jax - Yes, it's nice to finally be in the 220's! But, look at my BMI . . . still in the 40's. All that weight is on a 5'2" body! I'm *almost* a 1X size again though . . . maybe a few more pounds. I'm really gonna hang in there and keep on pushing towards my goals. You are doing fabulous! I think if we're swimming upstream, it'll just make us stronger. *hugs!*

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Hi

I just had my first fill also 6 weeks post op. It didn't hurt although I freaked at the size of the needle. My Doc did it under flouro so it was cool to see my port etc. I only received 1.6cc in my 4cc band. I was on 2 days of liquids and now I'm back to normal food. I have eaten and I actually feel less restriction than I did with only air in the band. Hopefully this will change over the next day or so.

Nicole

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Hi all,

Can I join the Valentines? I was banded on the 25th of Feb. I had my first fill last Monday. It really helped....although I am feeling "snacky". I need advice on how to not snack!!! Any thoughts or inspiration?

Lisa

240/226/216/goal: 145:thumbup:

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welcome aboard Lisa! just jump in anywhere or make a new thread with a question. you were banded just a few days after me. i was banded on 2/21/08.

drink a lot of Water. i know that sounds dumb and i hate it when people say it to me, but it works when i do it. as long as it isn't within an hour or two after you ate. if you need to snack make it something low cal I guess...that is what i do.

welcome again, glad to meet you. :thumbup:

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