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::)

Hey there everyone....haven't been on in a while. Anyway I wanted to give you all a quick update. I'm doing fine but definitely in bandsters hell! I went for my 6 wk post op last month and the Doc didn't give me a fill so needless to say I can eat anything and am working off shear will power. The Doc said she never gives fill at 6 wks since people always come back to get an unfill blah blah blah. So I have an appointment for Monday and I can't wait to get some restriction.

Anyway hope you all are well and keep up the good work. I'll be sure to let you all know how my fill goes.

Don't raise your expectations too high on that first fill! Your doctor seems more converative than mine! That first fill did nothing for most of us, but its better than none!

Hey there everyone....haven't been on in a while. Anyway I wanted to give you all a quick update. I'm doing fine but definitely in bandsters hell! I went for my 6 wk post op last month and the Doc didn't give me a fill so needless to say I can eat anything and am working off shear will power. The Doc said she never gives fill at 6 wks since people always come back to get an unfill blah blah blah. So I have an appointment for Monday and I can't wait to get some restriction.

Anyway hope you all are well and keep up the good work. I'll be sure to let you all know how my fill goes.

I hope all goes well for you.

I got a fairly aggressive fill and it was my first. I did not have to go back for an unfill even though I wondered a time or two. I am sure it happens fairly often though so I guess you have do what you have to do. Best of luck with it.

Someone sent me an invitation to join their December Fitness Challenge today and I wanted to pass it along to anyone here that may be interested. You pledge to do ## miles during the month. Doesn't matter if you walk/run/bike etc. I think its a fun way to challenge yourself to move! I set mine to 75 miles this month, I hope that wasn't too high LOL

Here is the link

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/december-2009-mile-challenge-106262/

Posted some new pictures. If you want to check them out just check out my album above under the photos tab. Hope everyone has a great day. It's snowing here in Texas. Goodnight.

Awww I want some snow. this year is the year. I KNOW IT! If Texas is already getting snow then I know my part of NC has some in its future.

Someone sent me an invitation to join their December Fitness Challenge today and I wanted to pass it along to anyone here that may be interested. You pledge to do ## miles during the month. Doesn't matter if you walk/run/bike etc. I think its a fun way to challenge yourself to move! I set mine to 75 miles this month, I hope that wasn't too high LOL

Here is the link

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/december-2009-mile-challenge-106262/

75 miles!!! in one month. WOW!! Go for it girl. I hope you make it.

Awww I want some snow. this year is the year. I KNOW IT! If Texas is already getting snow then I know my part of NC has some in its future.

Yeah it didn't stick though. It's early though. It's still cold.

75 miles? Not me :wink2: I'm lucky if i get 40! I guess i can count the elliptical trainer which i haven't been getting to since work has cut into this time too (7am calls).

So I'm on day 3 after mythird fill and still unable to go to mushies. A little yogurt and I'm sliming. Hoping after riding tomorrow I'll loosen up some. In any case not an emergency keeping liquids down. I guess if no improvement by Monday I'll call the doc.

75 miles? Not me :wink2: I'm lucky if i get 40! I guess i can count the elliptical trainer

Yes you can count the miles for that :biggrin:

I had a very good experience!

I went to a wedding last night. Was eating a little bit here and there (chewing slowly) and I got this tightening feeling in my chest. Said to myself "ok, your full now, time to stop eating". Prebanding, I would have grazed the whole time. Guess this band is working, if only to keep me away of what I'm packing away!

Yes you can count the miles for that :w00t:

I had a very good experience!

I went to a wedding last night. Was eating a little bit here and there (chewing slowly) and I got this tightening feeling in my chest. Said to myself "ok, your full now, time to stop eating". Prebanding, I would have grazed the whole time. Guess this band is working, if only to keep me away of what I'm packing away!

Good job! Congratulations! It's a great feeling huh! Keep up the great job!

Yes you can count the miles for that :w00t:

I had a very good experience!

I went to a wedding last night. Was eating a little bit here and there (chewing slowly) and I got this tightening feeling in my chest. Said to myself "ok, your full now, time to stop eating". Prebanding, I would have grazed the whole time. Guess this band is working, if only to keep me away of what I'm packing away!

What are you up to in fills Dee? I agree no matter what we are eating less than before - Thanksgiving was like that with me. Though the calories themselves were packed!

What are you up to in fills Dee? I agree no matter what we are eating less than before - Thanksgiving was like that with me. Though the calories themselves were packed!

My last fill put me @ 5cc in 10cc band, my next fill is 2 wks

My last fill put me @ 5cc in 10cc band, my next fill is 2 wks

I think you will see a huge difference with your third one. I looked at your blog - but did not see how much your doc goes up. If he takes you anywhere near 6 or even 5.5 I think you will notice. I'm at 5.9 now. I had to stay on the liquids for almost 4 days; now I'm ok w/ eating mushies but I think I will be careful here too. I've very very tight. I was so happy to have my flaked lemon sole and honestly that meat was a little tough this time what is up w/ that?

I've had PB's from the 1st fill which was 4.7 - but I seem to be unique. I don't think it is fast eating either but I am getting the feeling its an esophagus issue. Now I am eating w/ a stopclock no joke! this way if I pb then I can say well I did what I was supposed to! So I can have slime or a pb (1 a week it has been) then go and eat 2 cups of food (that was before this fill). My doc said she is MORE worried about the episodes (she doesn't use the term PB) where you are throwing up for hours due to being stuck... thats when to go on liquids. The other thing is from not chewing enough or not waiting too long. She told me that the esophagus takes 30 seconds to push through the food so if you chew your 15 times then swallow and not wait the food will pile up and up then you get the pb or slimes but those are usually gentle not what i call more forceful.

ok I'm off to take a nap now!

Hello Girlfriends,

Stopping in to report I am totally restricted after my 3rd fill. I went from 6 ccs to 7 ccs in my 10cc band. No conservative fills for me!

Anyway, it is very tough to eat regular foods without taking very small bites and eating very slowly. I need to work on this! Last night I had just 2 bites of turkey and cheese from the inside of a sandwich (no bread) and started sliming and felt stuck. Probably would not have been a big issue if I ate slower and smaller!

Not surprisingly, I am losing again after a 2 week stall. Down to 201, so 33 pounds lost. Onderland is just inches away. :thumbup:

Hope everyone is doing well.

It's funny. I'm just on my second fill, and have only 3 ccs in a 10-cc band, and I'm PB'ing at least once a day! Yesterday I even had problems with very mooshy tuna with mayo. I'm wondering if I need a tiny bit unfilled. I am losing more, but I don't know if it's worth it.