Sorry if this thread has already been started but I looked around a bit and couldn’t find one. I think that those of us who are scheduled for September need a place to support each other, help pass the time, and not spam up the boards with a thousand approved threads:tongue2:!!! I am so excited to being this journey. So, how about it? Any lost September banders out there? :ohmy::)

This is the first Thanksgiving I can remember that when I stepped on the scale the Monday afterwards and NOT added any weight. I may not have lost anything, but I held my own and for that I am VERY VERY THANKFUL!

I go in for my second fill today, and am anxious to see what I weigh on my doctor's scale. (Mine at home is different, and that can be disappointing!)

I go in for my second fill today, and am anxious to see what I weigh on my doctor's scale. (Mine at home is different, and that can be disappointing!)

Good luck Deb! My 2nd fill was not scheduled until Dec.8th, I moved it to today in hopes of convincing them to give it to me sooner since I felt nothing from the last one.

Dee, I was originally scheduled for the 2nd fill in December too, but I asked if I could come in sooner. My doctor really likes you to wait 6 weeks between fills, but he will allow you a somewhat shorter time between them.

Hi All,

Very excited went for my third fill today, down another 3.6KG in two weeks that's a total of 23.5KG (51lbs) WOW ! Gotta be happy with that !!!!!

I really am in awe at the amount of weight I am loosing ....1/4 of the way there..... but still have a long ways to go

Dewberry......

Way to go! You are doing well!

I have not been online for a while because I had an infection in the port area and had my port removed 9 days ago. No idea what happened and how it happened, all I know is that it was very painful. Luckily my surgeon was able to clip the tubing so I still have my restriction however I would love to get another fill soon. But a little restriction is still better than no restriction at all, so I am thankful for that. No idea when I will get my port back but I truly hope soon :-)

I am happy that all are doing well, wow Amanda, you have really dropped a serious amount of weight, congratulations!

I have not been online for a while because I had an infection in the port area and had my port removed 9 days ago. No idea what happened and how it happened, all I know is that it was very painful. Luckily my surgeon was able to clip the tubing so I still have my restriction however I would love to get another fill soon. But a little restriction is still better than no restriction at all, so I am thankful for that. No idea when I will get my port back but I truly hope soon :-)

I am happy that all are doing well, wow Amanda, you have really dropped a serious amount of weight, congratulations!

I am very sorry you had so much difficulty. You are much stronger than me. I think if I had the complications you experienced and had to have that port removed, I would have just given up and had the whole think yanked. I admire your courage and commitment !

Edited November 30, 200916 yr by nawlinzlady

Dee, I was originally scheduled for the 2nd fill in December too, but I asked if I could come in sooner. My doctor really likes you to wait 6 weeks between fills, but he will allow you a somewhat shorter time between them.

Deb, I did get my 2nd fill today, I now have 5cc in my 10cc band. It felt much different this time. Whereas I felt nothing at all with the first one, I felt this one right away. I am hoping the three days of liquids will jump start my weight loss again...

Hey! I had my fill today too. I still don't feel a whole lot. I wanted him to keep going but he wouldn't. He didn't tell me how much i have but he told me I have a size 8apl or alp band. Don't know what that means since everyone talks about cc's. He says 8apl is the new one... I don't know. I do know that he hurt me today. My port is tilted so he can never find it while i'm standing. I suggested laying down and no soon as I did he something that erupted the most god awful pain. I literally had to brace myself for a minute there. As soon as I laid down he got it right away. I have set an extremely high goal for myself this time. I go back in 28 days so wish me luck.

Stardustic I'm sorry to hear about your port. I'm glad that you didn't give up and that you are still willing to lose the weight.

Congratulations to all the those losing the weight successfully.

Edited November 30, 200916 yr by Loveslady

I have not been online for a while because I had an infection in the port area and had my port removed 9 days ago. No idea what happened and how it happened, all I know is that it was very painful. Luckily my surgeon was able to clip the tubing so I still have my restriction however I would love to get another fill soon. But a little restriction is still better than no restriction at all, so I am thankful for that. No idea when I will get my port back but I truly hope soon :-)

I am happy that all are doing well, wow Amanda, you have really dropped a serious amount of weight, congratulations!

Thanks! I'm sorry to hear about your port but hopefully all will go well and you will get your port back soon.

It's funny that the three of us all had fills today. I found out I have a 10 cc band, and I have just 3 ccs in it. She only put in 1 cc today because I seem to be doing pretty well---lost 9 lbs in the 3 weeks since my last fill. That psyched me up. I'm scheduled for another fill in 4 weeks.

Stardustic, I'm sorry to hear about your port problems. Hope everything gets worked out soon.

I have not been online for a while because I had an infection in the port area and had my port removed 9 days ago. No idea what happened and how it happened, all I know is that it was very painful. Luckily my surgeon was able to clip the tubing so I still have my restriction however I would love to get another fill soon. But a little restriction is still better than no restriction at all, so I am thankful for that. No idea when I will get my port back but I truly hope soon :-)

I am happy that all are doing well, wow Amanda, you have really dropped a serious amount of weight, congratulations!

Oh NO! Sorry to hear that but at least they kept the restriction in! That is weird that this happened. Did you ever feel any pain before that? Did the Dr have any theories? Also was it major surgery to have it removed? Crossing fingers for a speedy recovery!

It's funny that the three of us all had fills today. I found out I have a 10 cc band, and I have just 3 ccs in it. She only put in 1 cc today because I seem to be doing pretty well---lost 9 lbs in the 3 weeks since my last fill. That psyched me up. I'm scheduled for another fill in 4 weeks.

I'm going tomorrow - 3rd fill. Though honestly if I could wait two weeks I would but I need to schedule them in advance.

I had my second fill today also! I feel pretty good. This fill puts me to 6cc's in a 10cc band. I hope the weight comes off a little easier after this fill. I felt like I was starving and the scale wasn't moving much with the last fill. Very disappointing! Oh well, new month - new goal!

Finally, Mr. Scale is starting to move. I was beginning to believe the darn thing was broken! LOL I guess that 2nd fill helped, even if it just gave me a kick in the booty. I hope this restriction lasts at least a couple of weeks.

Edited December 1, 200916 yr by nawlinzlady

Finally, Mr. Scale is starting to move. I was beginning to believe the darn thing was broken! LOL I guess that 2nd fill helped helped, even if it just gave me a kick in the booty. I hope this restriction lasts at least a couple of weeks.[/

I'm happy to hear that. Well off to exercise before I have to go to work. Take care.