Kim2BSlim

That is WONDERFUL! WTG!!

I don't consider a total of 2cc in a 4cc band an aggressive fill. Maybe I am wrong? Mosat people get almost 2 cc for their first fill and this will be my second.

That's a great fill! Keep us updated on your progress.

Thanks everyone! I actually go to a local fill Dr. and not to Mexico.

I just got home from vacation and got on the scales. I gained 4 lbs! WTF!!?? I am so mad! I don't have good restriction anymore, but I made good food choices over the weekend and was not expecting that weight gain. I am hoping it is water weight and it is also that time of the month for me. I go for my 2nd fill in 2 weeks, but I have been told he will only give me .5 the second time so that will put me at 1.5 total. I need moe than that. I want at least 2 or 2.5 total. Any suggestions on how I can beg him to give me more? LOL

Congrats on getting a great fill! I am sure the pounds will start falling off now. >

You are gorgeous! I can see the difference alot. Great going!

You look amazing! You are doing great with your band!

Yay!! I can't wait for my second fill.

Oh I am so sorry! I would have had a snack too. >

LOL! I will always have a close bond with soup now! It saved my life!

Welcome to our group and congrats on your band! =D> I have found the hardest part to be not drinking when I eat. My friends that were banded the same day as me just can't do it and I scold them constantly. LOL It is very important for your weight loss. My secret has always been no bread, (maybe twice a week), no fast food, and no liquid calories. If you will do that then you will lose the weight..I promise! Drink as much water as you can. Some of the vitamin waters have tons of calories that really add up so be careful with those. I only drink plain water, unsweet tea with splenda, and G2 Gatorade. (The one with just a few calories) Good luck!!

You are doing great! My only advice is water! Drink it constantly and pee all those pounds away. When I quit losing, I start back on my water and it comes off again.

Thanks so much to all of you. I just get the blahs sometimes with this whole experience. I am sure that is normal though. We are leaving Thursday to go on vacation for a week in Florida and I am worried I will be eating too much. My problem right now is I am not drinking enough water. I am walking a mile every night on the treadmill, but I have noticed I can eat more and more daily. Last night I ate 2 hot dogs!! 2!!! I used to could barely eat a bite of one. I have to get my willpower back up and start drinking my water again. I have over 10K wrapped up in this surgery right now so I need to get my motivation back.

Okay somedays I can barely swallow my own spit and other days I can eat all I want. I just don't get it. I know I need another fill though. June 23rd cannot come fast enough. My weight loss has come to a standstill and I am really aggravated with it. Somedays I get very frustrated with this whole band thing. Sorry I just had to vent.

Well part of my secret is that I was so sick for the first 2 months. I just now quit PBing everyday. I had a rought time in the beginning with throwing up alot and since I had my first fill I still throw up (or PB) at least once a day. I know it is not good, but I can't seem to help it. It just happens. I chew, chew, chew and then I get that stuck feeling and up it all comes. I can tell I need another fill already though. I am starting to be able to eat more and the weight loss has slowed down quite a bit.

I have worked really hard to get these 45 lbs off. I have about 50 more to go and I know I can do it with my band. Maybe this will be a little inspiration for you that have yet to be banded! This is me last May..I would say around 240. This is me this May at 194. Remember I was just banded in March and look at the change!

You look amazing, Michelle! That dress is gonna be big on you soon!! Go girl!

Hey girl.. I agree that everyone is different. I have had restriction from the start and my fill just made it better, however I am sure you remember Christie that was at the OCC with me. She has never had restriction, like you, and still doesn't even after her first fill. She is getting her 2nd fill tomorrow and hopefully it will help her. Do you have any Dr's around you that can give you another fill? Maybe that's what you need to jumpstart your weight loss again.

Oh yes! I am in! I hope we can do it..That is 20 lbs for me! Ack!!

Way to go!! =D> You are doing awesome!

I was kidding. That's why I laughed after it.

Dr. Martinez is wonderful! You will be absolutely fine with him. >

Hey Nicole! Everyone is doing great. Lance is down 32 lbs, Susan is down 23 lbs and Chrsitie is down 15 lbs. I am the winner of all of us, but my restriction is better than theirs.

Sorry I have been slacking with my posting. I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and I have major restriction. I made it to Onederland last week and boy does it feel great to be out of the 200's! I haven't been this small in over 10 years. I am down from a size 20 in pants to a 16 and even they are getting loose. =D> I am a little impatient with the weight loss though. Now that I have a taste of how great it feels to lose weight I want to lose like 5 lbs every week and that just doesn't happen! LOL I am SO happy with my band.