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Well had my 3rd fill on September 12th.  I informed the doctor that I currently had 5.8 cc in my band.  3.8 cc from July 14th, 2 cc from August 14th.  Explained to him that I was always so hungry, about 30 minutes after eating and the true test was that i can eat bread with no problem!  He told me that i should not be able to do that with 5,8 cc and he was gonna see what was going on.  Well he drew out fluid and guess what it measured!  4 cc's!!!!  Now that got me a little nervous as I told him I write down each fill my cc's and weight in my personal calendar.  Of course he showed me the 4 cc's and i know he had no doubt that I was telling the truth.  But it scares me, am i leaking or did someone who put in my last 2 fills not give me the correct fill amount.  I think it is the latter reason!   Anyway, he has filled me up to 6 cc's and told me if I feel like i can eat more than 1/2 cup of food in 2 weeks to notify him.  No problem doing that if that is the case.  The only thing that bites is that everytime I go for a fill it cost me $100 that my insurance doesn't pay and that can add up quickly!  But let's hope this one does the job.  Strange thing is that i have been losing, slowly but losing.  I was so stagnant there for several weeks and then this week it shows me losing 3 pounds within 2 days prior to my fill.  So i am now down 30 pounds since June 13 surgery.  Not bad.   Well gonna keep on plugging. I know my true test will be if i can withstand bread.  so true test will be coming here in the next few weeks.  I hope everyone is doing well out there and keep up the good work.  Until then!

Hello All! 
Well called the doctor's office yesterday and have scheduled for another fill (this will be my 3rd one).  I feel a little restriction but still can eat more than a half cup per meal.  Very frustrating as I really was hoping to see more weight come off. 
Currently I have 5.8 cc in my band and hopefully the nurse will give me another good shot so I can finally feel like there is a band there!
I do hope that this time will be more successful and I can finally tell everyone that I have that full feeling and cannot eat more than a 1/2 cup per meal!  Wish me luck and prayers! 

Well today was my 2nd fill.  It was not a fun process today.  The NP had a hard time locating my port and jabbed the needle searching.  It really hurt and was stinging.  After several attempts to locate it, she asked for xray and unfortunately had to re-insert the needle. didnt hurt that time but boy oh boy it was uncomfortable!  I had 3.8 cc in my first fill, and she put in 1 cc at first, then after drinking the barium, she put a little more and still it was running like a river, so she added some more saline. I ended up with 2.0 cc which she said is a big fill.  I sure hope I get some type of restriction this time!  I know everyone is different and they have to be cautious but sure wish there was some way they could tell what would be an average for people.  Anyway, wish me luck when i start solid food again.
Went on vacation and actually gained 4 pounds!! but when I went for weigh in today before fill, they showed I had lost 1 pound since 3 weeks ago.  So guess the last  few days of watching what I ate, worked for me.
I really thought I had lost weight on vacation since we walked everywhere!  but guess it didnt work.  i am sure it was the food i was eating.

Anyway, hoping everyone is doing good.  Hopefully this fill will do me  some justice.  take care my friends!

I am scheduled for another fill on August 14th.  I had one on the 24th of July and they put in 3.8 cc.  I have felt no restriction and it was disappointing.  So hopefully on the next visit they will get me to a point where I feel restriction.  I am down 25 pounds and not complaining but would like to see some more weight loss.  I just feel I can eat anything without a thought to it.  I really have to struggle with watching what i eat and how much and I am always hungry!  So pray  that this next fill will do the job.  Still swimming and doing water aerobics and i can tell in my clothes i have lost because my pants are baggy and I got into a blouse that i have not been able to wear in years!  Also not sure if it is my imagination but I feel like people are more friendly to me.  Maybe because i am feeling good about losing weight they pick up on it. Not that everyone was mean to me but I don't care what anyone says there are people out there that are rude to you because you are "fluffy".   Sad isnt it that people are that way but it is the truth!   Well gonna go on vacation and enjoy myself and pray that I will eat within my means and exercise!!!  For all my friends, take care and keep me posted on your journeys!

Well got my first fill yesterday!  It was a breeze, no pain and interesting to see the fluids go down the stomach.   I was given 3.8 cc of fluid.  When I talked to my daugther she had for her first fill 4.2 but after talking to others i am happy with the 3.8.  Sure hope I finally experience the full sensation everyone talks about!   Since my Liver Shrinking Diet and surgery I have lost a total of 22 pounds. 
The problem that i am having is the first 48 hrs has to be liquids and I am having trouble with Slimfast.  I burned out on it so much that even now I gag so i have been drinking soups and water.  At least it is for only 48 hrs and then to mushy foods again. 

Need to get back in my pool to exercise, have not done that this week but sure have done a lot of running around!   Hopefully 3-5 pounds will be gone in the next few days with liquids and mushy foods.  Keep your fingers crossed!!! 

I was very edgy last night but think it was because i was hungry!  today is much better on the mood!  Went and saw Wall e with my grandson .  What a cute movie! 

Well for all of you out there, keep up the good work!  We are all in it together!

Well it has now been 3 weeks post-op.  I am still fluctating between 18-20 pound loss.  Some days i am at 20, others at 18!!  really frustrating.  I am now keeping a journal of everything i eat and see how many calories i actuallyconsume in a given day.  I range from 900-1200 depending on the day.  I also have started exercising.  I am jogging and doing water aerobics in my pool.  much easier on the joints.  I bought a pair of good walking shoes however wouldn't you know it my big toe has developed a lump and it hurts so bad to walk in the shoes!  yikes!!!
I have my first fill on July 24th and I am anxious to see if I will finally get the full sensation everyone talks about!  
Oh by the way, i have developed a need to eat Cheese Nips!!!  I really limit myself on them, sometimes just eating maybe 7 of them.  I look like a mouse eating them because i nibble all around the tinycracker and it is really mushy!  I must be satisfying my need for crunch!  If anyone ever saw the movie with Tom Hanks where he is a kid and turns into an adult, i look like the part where he is eating the small corn!  that is me!!  
Well for anyone out there reading this, let me know how you are doing.  I had the Realize band .

Take care for now and looking forward to losing some more weight again!

Today I had my 2 week post-op appt.  The doctor's office showed me losing 18.5 pounds!  They were happy, I thought I had lost 20 pounds however my appt was in the afternoon so guess weight can differ.  Anyway talked to them about how I have not had the sensation of fullness.  they gave some tips of snacks in between (healthy snacks!) and i am scheduled for my first fill on July 24th.  sure hope that I will get the full sensation.  It is really a struggle to eat 4 oz  but I am gonna keep up with it.  I do know that I have lost some inches because i wore a skirt today that I have not worn in a year and it use to be tight on my waist, today it was roomy and i actually felt good in the outfit!!  guess the exercing is helping.  So for now, i have 24 days to maintain control of my eating as not to gain any weight.  My goal is to lose 5 to 8 pounds before i see the doctor on the 21st.   Say your prayers!!! 

Ok 2 more days until mushy foods!  I tell you I am having such a problem with Slimfast or anything like it. I drank so many chocolate protein drinks that I have ruined my taste for chocolate! yesterday i had some sugar free cocoa mix and gagged because it smelled and tasted like Slim-Fast!!  HELP!!

Energy level is zapped but I am forcing myself to get up and move.  Problem is i am out of breath in no time!! sure hope this changes once i can put some real food in my system.  

Down 14 pounds (8 lbs from LSDiet and 6 pounds since friday )  not bad huh!!!  

I thought my pants would be loose but they are not but figure my belly is swollen.  

Would like to hear from anyone else who is having this issue with Slimfast and protein drinks in general.

Until then!

Had my surgery Friday the 13th. Everything went well. Came home Sat afternoon and felt really good. Then about 4 in the morning on Sunday started feeling lousy. Was running a fever and my throat and head hurt so bad. In the afternoon fever went up to 101 so called the doctor. he told me that a lot of times you get a sinus infection due to the tube they put down your throat so try taking Sudafed. Took some and felt better but still running low grade temp. Throat is really sore and head is clogged. if not better in a few days they told me to go to my primary doctor and make sure i dont have strep! I hope not.
Beside that, I am up and moving and feeling good on the incisions. I am really sick of Slim fast and sometimes gag at the thought I have to drink more. Anyone got any mental suggestions to get me thru this until Friday?

Well on my way to losing! yippee! I want to thank everyone that sent such nice messages and prayers. It worked! God Bless All of You!

Ok well 3 more days until surgery. Getting a little nervous when I think about it! I am happy that it is finally here but just a bit nervous on a quick recovery.
This Liver shrinking diet has been hard! As of this date, I have lost 6 pounds. I thought I would lose more but hey it is 6 pounds that I would not have lost if left up to me on my own!

When i went to the store today i saw a pair of pants that i liked but I didnt buy them because I dont want to buy any more clothes in the size I am in now. So that was a big accomplishment for me!

With the weather being so hot, I have been swimming in the pool because i know for 2 weeks I will not be able to and that will be torture looking out my back door and seeing the pool and not being able to jump in!!

Will post on thursday to let you know how I am holding up!

Until then, stay cool!!!