Hi everyone, I'm Robin from Wesley Chapel/ New Tampa area and was banded just a month ago with Dr. Ortiz. Going back for my first fill August 12th and man do I need it. I have no restriction at all right now. Hope not to put back on the 20 pounds I lost on liquids but find evenings are very hard once the kids are in bed. Anyway hoping to meet some new friends for support. Email me at Robin2463@aol.com. Take care everyone.

Hi Robin,

I know what you mean about needing that fill. My problem is that I love ice cream too much. I just need to stop buying it. LOL. Welcome to the bandsters.

robin,

had mine done on 7/6/05. Your e-mail sounds exactlylike me. I am going for my first fill on Thurs and I am scared to step on the scale. I have been going to the gym 3-4 times a week. I hope that helps. :paranoid Keep me posted.

Jacqui

Hi Robin,

I was banded 7/05/05 and right now I'm still on full liquids. Why don't you try to come to the support group with a lot of band buddies. It's not that far from you. To find out more details you go to www.OnlineLifeCoach.com Click on the big pink stomach. It is so helpful. Dr. Gary says it is actually 3 support groups rolled into one: The actual meeting, the after meeting open discussions and the online support that happens during the month. We meet at Sweet Tomatoes before the meeting-I guess Dr. Gary didn't count that one. I learned as much at Sweet Tomatoes as at the meeting! It is the Sweet Tomatoes in Largo. I tried to tell Dr. Gary that this was a little too far for me to come to, but he was quick to tell me that there are people from Orlando, Lakeland and all over. Everyone who has had or is going to have LB or WLS are invited. The meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Do it for yourself-you are the most important person.

Call me if you have any questions,

Denice

727-844-0444

Hi guys...my surg was 7/6 and i was filled today for the first time. No pain, but it felt weird. I was filled with 2cc today and the Dr put in 4cc the day of surg. So I have a total of 6 cc in a band that can only hold 9. Back on liquids for a few days. But I lost 14 lbs. I am happy today. Keep me posted.

Jacqui

I'm glad you are doing well. My doctor still hasn't given me a fill. Oh well, I guess as long as I'm losing wieght that's all that matters.

If you did not have your first fill yet, are you hungry. You are loosing weight at a great rate. Are you eating real food? Are you working out? I wish I weighed what you do niow, Let me know.

Jacqui

Well, I am only hungry around 3 or 4pm. I usually try to have a high protien snack, but somehow those darn ice cream sandwiches (5grams) sneak into my mouth. Usually two of them. LOL. As far as exercise, I try to walk about a mile a day. However, I usually end up walking to the playground so my son can play, then chit-chatting with the nieghbor, who usually offers me some wine, and who can remember the walk from there. I love to shop though--does that count as exercise? I am walking and definetly sweating. I am defenitely eating regular food. I try to have 3oz of protien and 1oz of whatever. I get very full after eating all this, but I can eat it all with no problem. I can't stand that I'm only lossing like 1 pound a week now, after lossing 5 or so--that's what makes me feel like maybe I need a fill.