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Just wanted to write that I had Chinese Buffet tonight for  supper for the first time since surgery, and only could eat one plate, that wasn't even really full! I am still really full now. Usually I could take 3 trips to the bar, but not tonight:)  I am still going in for another fill next week, but I can tell the quantity was much less tonight.  I am liking the full feeling.  I haven't felt like this in months!  Yay. 

My 3rd fill is a no go. I am not feelin' it yet!  I gave it a couple of days to see if I felt restriction and.... nothing!   I am getting a bit frustrated with this.  I was doing a low carb meal plan with no sugar, bread, well anything over 20 carbs a day.  My dr. told me to stop because I will lose the weight, but gain back quickly and gain more-- so I stopped not knowing really what I should do. I knew how to eat on Atkins- meat, meat, and more meat, but now..... a little meat, a little veg and then what?  Oh well, I just wish I could know what it feels like to be fulll. I have not been "full" in so long. I always stop myself after eating my small potions so I haven't been " satisfied"after eating a meal.  I am calling tomorrow to schedule another fill for next Tuesday. I can't wait to know what that feels like. to eat, be satisfied and lose weight.  I know my weight loss has been fairly good, but I have had to work so hard for it.  I wonder if it gets a little easier???? Who knows.  All I know is I am hungry:(  

I'm feeling great after my 2nd fill earlier today.  I am taking it easy on eating today so I can't tell  any difference right now- but maybe I am getting closer to the "sweet spot"?  I now have 3.5cc's in my 10cc band.  I got dehydrated yesterday and felt horrible for several hours before I figured out why I was so dizzy!  I definately uped my water today and felt great!  I can tell just about every day that a little weight comes off. My clothes are starting to look a bit dreadful on me,but I can't make myself buy any new ones because I feel that is such a waste of money, bc I will be out of those too in a couple of months. I did get some jeans from old navy(on clearance) so they should get me through the next few weeks.  I have another fill at the end of the month if it is necessary- hope not, but I will be able to tell by Thursday if I need one. 

I get to get another fill next Tuesday and I am ready!  I didn't see any difference with the first fill, and that was expected, so no surprises there.  I hope this fill will find the sweet spot.  I am SO glad a friend has joined OH and has started her journey. Because no matter what surgery anyone chooses, it is that choice you made to get healthy that was the most important.  I love my band though. It was an easy decision for me to go with.  I knew I could lose weight if I just weren't so hungry all the time.  I'm not really an emotional eater, I just had to eat large volumes at meal times and they weren't the best choices of foods.  I healed so quickly and have lost an impressive 31 pounds so far- that in itself is motivating for me to continue on and make good food choices and be more active. My husband already loves the difference.  He has always told me that he didn't care if I was 400 lbs, he would still love me, but I know he can feel the difference- and I can tell he LOVES IT!!!  A funny thing about weight loss is, people who haven't seen me since Christmas are like.." hey, you look great, did you do something with your hair?"  I just say.. " yes, do you like it?"  I love it.  Some have come up to me and said that they can tell I am loosing and give me encouragement and that is so needed and appreciated! 

I ha d my first fill today and it went well.  I was nervous so I asked my mom to come for support and she wanted to see what exactly they do.  I can't tell any difference right now, but all I've had to eat is soups, so we will see tomorrow when I start mushies again. I have lost 24lbs( according to their scales) I have lost 27 lbs according to my scales(naked and in the morning) I hope this fill is all I will need, but it was only 2cc's in a 10cc band.  I didn't lose any weight last week and that was really discouraging so I kinda just ate a bit more than I normally do.  I feel really great because of the weight loss and better food choices.  I hope the next time I get to write I will be down another 20 lbs. I will work hard for it.

Hi,
I am on a great pain med, so if I mis type or sound a little wierd, it's not all my fault   
Thursday the 8th I had my surgery and everything went great.  The only real issue I thought was hard to deal with was the dry dry mouth and sore throat after it was over.  Friday I felt alright, just really tired and like I had finished a million or so sit ups.  Friday night was different.  My belly bloated up like I had never seen it and I started feeling stabbing pains in my shoulders (especially my left).  Gas was trapped all everywhere! I could do nothing about it. Gas X helped a tiny bit, but you can only take so much of that. The gas has come and gone over the past couple of days sometimes bringing me to tears, but with my fabulous hubby there to rub and pat on my back, I feel there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  I started to be hungry on Sunday, my stomach has not growled or hurt until then.  I am starting to dislike the taste of any kind of broth.  I drink about 2 cans a day. I am drinking unsweet tea, water, and sf ice pops.  I go for my follow up appt tomorrow morning and I am praying that he says I can have full liquids.  I can't believe it is over- the waiting, anticipation of insurance acceptance or not, the worrying, the wonder of what it will feel like.  I have another thought to think about now.. and that is wondering if this thing around my stomach really will be the key to my weight loss.  I have all intentions of going by the plan-  sticking to the diet and all that jazz..  I can't help but wonder, what if I do all of that stuff, and the weight holds on to me!!!  I have tried all other programs and diets and exercise programs over the years and I failed them all, is this really gonna be different?  I am hoping and praying it does work this go round.  We'll see

Hi, I am having lap band surgery on January 8, 2009.  I am so ready for this change.  I know it will not be a picnic, or walk in the park, but I am really excited to get this started.  I have been overweight most of my adult life and have just had enough.  I have jumped through a lot of hoops to get the surgery, and I know in my heart it is going to work, but can't help worry that it will be like all the other weight loss attempts of my past, unsucessful.  I know that is silly, but I worry about that. I hope to make friends on OH, and look forward to reading the posts for answers to some of my questions.  If I could figure out to make my picture smaller than 20,000, I would have an avatar on it.  I will work on it.  Until then... Please send a prayer up for me on January 8th, that is the best thing anyone can do.