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How much have you lost July Butterfllies??

lotzasunshine

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kimaly    57

kimaly
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everyone is doing great, imagen what we'll be posting here this time next year. :blink:

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Donna113    2

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OK, what am I doing wrong? I've only lost 12 lbs since surgery on 7/16/08 and it seems like everyone else here has lost 20lbs+

I got my first fill today. 3ccs in an 8 cc band. When we did the barium test it went straight through so the doctor said I could probably use more but since it was my first fill he wanted me to wait a couple of weeks to see how I feel. If I have no limited restriction, then he said come back and get some more.

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kimaly    57

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OK, what am I doing wrong? I've only lost 12 lbs since surgery on 7/16/08 and it seems like everyone else here has lost 20lbs+

I got my first fill today. 3ccs in an 8 cc band. When we did the barium test it went straight through so the doctor said I could probably use more but since it was my first fill he wanted me to wait a couple of weeks to see how I feel. If I have no limited restriction, then he said come back and get some more.

You're not doing anything wrong everyone is differant, 13lbs of mine was on my 2wk pre op and 14lbs since surgery on 7/22. they say if you lose before a fill it's a added bonus alot of people gain after the post op diet and before their first fill. so keep up the good work that's 12lbs you don't have to worry about anymore.

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Momwithaband    0

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Hey everyone. We are all doing so well. Yeah us!!

I had my first fill today and got a total of 5cc. I don't feel any different yet, but only time will tell. I am down 41 pounds sinc pre-op. So i guess roughly 5-6 lbs a week. I really hope I can keep up that rate. I am now jogging a little with my walking and not skipping a day. If I don't exercise, I get really grumpy.

Doesn't it feel great to be getting smaller? Doesn't it make you all feel like you can accomplish so much?

I also have to admit that I did eat an oatmeal cookie the other day (I had baked them for my dad), but I did eat it very slowly and only had one (as opposed to oh 10 or so). It was good and I didn't really feel guilty about it, just added about 5 minutes to my walk.

Are you all doing well with the food selections? Has anyone else indulged?

Keep up the good work butterflies:thumbup:

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thatDEgirl    1

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Congrats on your loss!

If I want something, I eat it...just smaller portions and only occasionally:-) I intend to have a normal relationship with food, not insane never having a drop of sugar. My link to my food diary is in my sig if anyone wants to see.

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AliNSanDiego    1

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I'm near my half way mark! Had my first fill today (It wasn't painful at all!). I had 1cc put in during surgery (10cc band). He gave me 2 more for a total of 3cc's.

So far I feel no difference, although I was doing OK with just 1cc (slow losing). I do hope I get more restriction then I had before.

Congrats to everyone else on their loss!!!

I loooooooooove my band!!!

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Donna113    2

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I'm near my half way mark! Had my first fill today (It wasn't painful at all!). I had 1cc put in during surgery (10cc band). He gave me 2 more for a total of 3cc's.

So far I feel no difference, although I was doing OK with just 1cc (slow losing). I do hope I get more restriction then I had before.

Congrats to everyone else on their loss!!!

I loooooooooove my band!!!

Have you lost 43 lbs since being banded on July 6th or did you lose some pre-op?

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lotzasunshine    2

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OK, what am I doing wrong? I've only lost 12 lbs since surgery on 7/16/08 and it seems like everyone else here has lost 20lbs+

I got my first fill today. 3ccs in an 8 cc band. When we did the barium test it went straight through so the doctor said I could probably use more but since it was my first fill he wanted me to wait a couple of weeks to see how I feel. If I have no limited restriction, then he said come back and get some more.

Don't feel bad!! I'm losing more slowly too. it didn't help that I gained a little back. I just got my first fill on Tuesday and it is too loose as well. I am still not back down to the lowest I have been since surgery.But think of it this way for me 15 lbs is more than I have lost in any month before.

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kimlam    0

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I was banded on July 3rd. I went for my first fill 2 weeks ago where he put in 1 cc in my band. I called a week after the fill and told him that I was still very hungry & not satisfied so I went in today for my second fill. He put in 2 cc's today. As of today, I have lost 35 pounds from my lap band surgery date. I am pleased with my results. As everyone else probably feels, I would like for it to come off faster, so I guess I should be happy that I am continuing to lose. I still do not feel restriction. I did get satisfied a little sooner than from before but I feel that it still isn't where it should be. How do you know when you are "there"?

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KATHERINEM200    0

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I was banded on July 30 and started pre-op diet on July 4. Pre-op lost 23 pounds and as of yesterday a total of 37 pounds. Can someone help me with the ticker ? I would like to add one to my profile.

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thatDEgirl    1

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As of today, 1 month post-op, I am down 18.5 pounds and 6 inches...woohoo! Now if only my fill would come sooner...LOL!

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kimaly    57

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As of today, 1 month post-op, I am down 18.5 pounds and 6 inches...woohoo! Now if only my fill would come sooner...LOL!
Congrats and a big WOOHOO from me to you :crying:

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littlebit181818    0

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I was banded 7/22 and have lost 12 pounds. I didn't expect big losses at first as I had previously lost some weight. I am happy as I only want to lose about 2 - 4 pounds a month. I find slower is better for me.

Good luck all.

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