MamaMichelle

I would do it at 5 weeks, so many people gain a little bit weight before the fill or just stay the same so that's 3 extra weeks you'll have to be riding the scale downward!!!

How exciting for you sweetie, best of luck next week!!

The actress from GL was/is featured on todays episode of Entertainment Tonight (ET) where they are talking about how she actually had the surgery not just the character on the show having it (as we assumed). It comes on at 7pm pacific time tonight and they replay it at like 1:30 am so maybe you east coast people can catch the late night replay!

Thanks guys, it's amazing how a good scale day can make you avoid picking up that candy bar in the checkout line, lol... WAY TO GO KIMMIE happy to have you in Onederland with me!

Thanks guys, sliding into Onderland this morning was just icing on the cake!! Congrats to Mac and Paula on your own victories!

Super great sweetie, can't wait to be around the pool with you tomorrow!!

Well I got up this morning and although it is one of the 2 days a week I usually weigh; I am in the middle of my period so I wasn't even going to! I have been stuck at 200 for like 2.5 weeks and when I weighed on Monday I was up to 202 from the water weight I assumed it would be just the same but I tried it anyways. So anyways I stepped on the scale this morning hoping to see 199-200 and it was 197lbs!! What? 197, are you kidding me? I actually got back on the scale 3 times to make sure it wasn't a fluke but the same number came up every time so woo hoo!! This also puts me at a huge milestone of 50lbs lost since Jan 1st 2008 which is halfway to my goal of losing 100lbs this year!!!

It's most likely a side effect from your body going into Ketosis, this is when you're getting a low amount of carbohydrates (just like in the atkins diet)... You can look it up on wikipedia for more info but I went through the same thing and there isn't really anything you can do about it!!

I am going to be getting the zoom whitening done on Friday (the 16th) of course you guys know I'll be taking some pictures so I'll be sure to post some before and after pics for those who are considering it!

Congrats on your fill sweetie, how wonderful your mom will now be able to look to you for post-op advice, lol!!

Well the fills at OCC are free but they charge $100 for the barrium and fluro so I would assume that if you wanted them to check your band and flow after surgery the most they would charge is $100.

Here are some experiences from others with a hematoma. http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5781

Jena... David Cook all the way, lol!!

Here's my milestone for the week... I was going through my closet trying to weed out the clothes that are too big and test out what is finally fitting again (like everyone else I have clothes ranging from size 10 to size 24) So I came across this dress that is a juniors size 12, I actually wore it in high school and college when I was a size 8-10. Anyways I was able to squeeze into it, it's way too tight (like streetwalker tight) but I took a pic anyways because I was so excited!!

Glad things went well on your first day at the OCC, best of luck tomorrow... Can't wait to meet you on Friday!!

Ok I posted my answers, 1. Didn't have much restriction after first fill, had second fill within 30 days of first fill and now have restriction. (I am projecting this will be my response, I am actually getting my second fill on Friday, I did have some restriction for awhile but now I'm putting my faith into this new fill! 2. 1st Fill (and second) at the OCC with Dr. Romero! 3. I lost 23lbs in the first 6 weeks after being banded...

Looking Hot!! (and thinner already)

At my son's birthday party they were only serving pizza so I just ate the cheese topping, used a fork and knife and didn't have any issues. I usually choose a salad also so you should be fine either way!

Good News Evette will be driving over from SD to join us poolside, can I ask what the plan is for dinner/drinks that night? I know 2-4 people will be on liquids but the rest can eat, so after some time by the pool do we want to all go and eat together somewhere, like that cantina someone mentioned?

Looks like there are 2 other girls getting banded the same day check out the calendar: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?act=calendar you can see their postings for the 22nd and PM them from there to connect!!

It will be great to meet you on the 16th Cheryl!!

Ok Everyone is updated through the 13th, sorry I haven't updated sooner been trying to get some projects done before leaving for my fill on Friday.. I've done 2 workouts since the 7th: May 9th - 45 min water aerobics May 12th - 35 min on the treadmill We are almost halfway through the month, keep going strong!

Welcome back Sufina! Sorry to hear about your family troubles, glad things are better and you can go back to putting yourself and your health 1st place in your life! Glad to have you back on the board!

Congrats on your surgery date!! Here are some more explicit directions on how to set up a ticker: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5317