I see a lot of people from down in the cities - anyone else here from "up north?"

Hey PD...not all the way up north but more West Central. Are you banded? How's it going?

I was banded 8/31/09 and it's going great. I get my 2nd fill tomorrow - have lost 22 lbs since surgery and hoping for a whole lot more! Where are you? I grew up in Grand Rapids

We live west of Morris (or Alexandria). We farm south of Alberta, MN.

You're doing well with your weight loss. Carefull with the fills. Go slow. Maybe you have a conservative doc and you don't have to worry about it. I have only had two fills. I don't mind being a little hungry and want to be able to eat certain foods without getting stuck. It works for me!

Stay in contact. PM me if you want. Good luck!

Oh yeah, I would think of you as being in southern MN! haha! Anyway, got my fill today. It's really kind of a creepy thing isn't it. I'm so impressed that you lost so much weight with only 2 fills - you must be really determined!

Oh yeah, I would think of you as being in southern MN! haha! Anyway, got my fill today. It's really kind of a creepy thing isn't it. I'm so impressed that you lost so much weight with only 2 fills - you must be really determined!

Yep, getting a fill is a different sensation. I didn't really mind. The only side affect I had with my first fill was that my stomach was a little stiff and tender the next day. Didn't take much for him to access it...think it was just because it was about six weeks after surgery. Second fill I felt nothing as far as any pain.

I just feel fortunate to have some restriction with the two fills. Like I said b/4, I like to be able to eat most things without getting stuck.

Thanks for the compliment on the weightloss. I feel that I have been very lucky throughout this entire process. No complications to speak of and wish the same for you!:thumbup: