So I think my fill has kicked in!!

[Tracistrying]

That's great Michelle!!!...and a little weird. At least now we will all know if it happens to us.

I finished surgery about 2 hours ago. They are going to release me to the hotel soon if all goes well. OK - back to my walking.

Love,

Wendy

CONGRATS! Keep us posted.

[sparetire]

Hey Girls,

I had my fill on Monday (2.1 CCs) I was a little disappointed because I felt very little restriction. Ah but now, 4 days later...yikes! Happy to have it though.

Any March 10 bandsters still checking the forum?

Kate

I'm here... just returned from getting our first fills.. we decided last minute to go to TJ again. how was your cruise?

I had a good fill, 3ccs and i feel restriction immediately. I just hope it doesn't loosen up.

[Maytee]

Mama Michelle,

I am so glad to hear that the fill kicked in for you. My husband read your last post and we both got discouraged. I was almost jumping up and down when you said you could hardly eat. I am getting my first fill on Monday the 5th at OCC and I can't wait. Isn't it crazy?

Maytee =D>

[Jacqui1]

Hello Nicole,

Thank you soo much!

Since my surgery 10/6/2006 I've lost 115, I've gone from a size 22 to a size 6 pants and 8/10 top. I've stopped counting my fills, since I was bigger I had the VG band it it takes a lot to keep up with filling it. I just have about 10 more pounds to loose - however right now since I'm smaller and working out more I haven't been loosing much weight - but toning, gaining muscle and loosing inches. I just had a neigbor tell me that I don't even look like the same person - which is interesting to me. I also am really into belly dancing - great for the stomach muscles and pretty darn sexy. Back in early 2007 I bought a belly dancing costume from Turkey and had it shipped internationally. It was sooo tiny and I couldn't even try to put it on without ripping the thing apart and had a hard time imagining I'd ever fit it. I just got in on last night and I'm going to take some pictures - it will be the first time my belly has seen daylight since the 70's..... I'll post them as soon as I get them taken (I just had a breast lift last week so it might be a couple of weeks). Just as an FYI I've had an extended tummy tuck and lippo on my sides as well to give me curves. I love my new body! (Aslo that picture was taken in January and since then I've lost another 20 pounds)

Take care, it takes time and you have ups and downs - but its the best thing I've ever done for myself - if I was at 275 over a year and a half ago, and if I didn't do this I figured out by my average rate of gain that I would be over 300 pounds by now.

(At your own risk... I just took a quick picture of myself today in my bathing suit - I know people wonder what you can look like with weight loss and perhaps after cosmetic surgery, - I did - its in my album, however it has to be approved first...)

Lisa

Congratulations on your weight loss!! You look great! I belly dance, also. I have been off and on for about 2 years now. I can't wait to wear the little bitty tops like some of the others. One advantage to being bigger though, I can roll a quarter on my stomach!

[crazycoolbutterfly]

Its not really like throwing up, you don't have the stomach acid combined with the saliva. (Its not too bad - but not fun either - you learn really fast not to overeat and eat slowly) Its like something is stuck and your body wants it to come up since it can't go down so it produces the saliva.

Also one note, your band will tighten up at that time of the month for many. (It does for me - I've learned to plan my fills right after I'm finish with it) and if you are under stress.

I'm three weeks post op today, and I'm glad that you mentioned this because as of yesterday I have this on/off slight tension on my left side. I think it's near the port or maybe it's the band, I'm not sure where everything is so???? Well I was worried all day today because it's like a shooting pain, kinda like a tightness or sore muscle and I was thinking because it got a little chilly over here that maybe that's why I was feeling pain. However, I this is the first time after getting banded that my cycle has began and I never connected the two. THANK YOU for putting me at ease, for now. I'll let you know it about 3 days when it's over...

[crazycoolbutterfly]

Hello Nicole,

Thank you soo much!

Since my surgery 10/6/2006 I've lost 115, I've gone from a size 22 to a size 6 pants and 8/10 top. I've stopped counting my fills, since I was bigger I had the VG band it it takes a lot to keep up with filling it. I just have about 10 more pounds to loose - however right now since I'm smaller and working out more I haven't been loosing much weight - but toning, gaining muscle and loosing inches. I just had a neigbor tell me that I don't even look like the same person - which is interesting to me. I also am really into belly dancing - great for the stomach muscles and pretty darn sexy. Back in early 2007 I bought a belly dancing costume from Turkey and had it shipped internationally. It was sooo tiny and I couldn't even try to put it on without ripping the thing apart and had a hard time imagining I'd ever fit it. I just got in on last night and I'm going to take some pictures - it will be the first time my belly has seen daylight since the 70's..... I'll post them as soon as I get them taken (I just had a breast lift last week so it might be a couple of weeks). Just as an FYI I've had an extended tummy tuck and lippo on my sides as well to give me curves. I love my new body! (Aslo that picture was taken in January and since then I've lost another 20 pounds)

Take care, it takes time and you have ups and downs - but its the best thing I've ever done for myself - if I was at 275 over a year and a half ago, and if I didn't do this I figured out by my average rate of gain that I would be over 300 pounds by now.

(At your own risk... I just took a quick picture of myself today in my bathing suit - I know people wonder what you can look like with weight loss and perhaps after cosmetic surgery, - I did - its in my album, however it has to be approved first...)

Lisa

CONGRATULATIONS :lb13: I love your pix, it's is soooo motivating to see people's transformation through pix and videos! Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so happy for you.

[Blazn]

Michelle - how is your fill now? Do you think you will need another anytime soon?

[KatieB]

Ok so 3 days after my fill (the first day I was able to eat real food) I had a steak dinner with salad and a dinner roll it wasn't near the amount I used to eat but I didn't really feel any restriction. I was bummed and I posted about it but I figured oh well I'll just go back for another fill in a few weeks!!

Fast forward to today (6 days since my fill) I had my shake for breakfast and then for lunch I was at my son's school for a field trip and they were serving chicken for lunch so I stuck around to eat with him. I ate about 4 bites and then started to feel sick so I said goodbye and spent the next 10 min sliming/spitting into a cup as I drove home... ick!

I ended up having a protein shake a few hours later and felt fine... Then for dinner I made myself a Lean Cuisine- the Fettuccine and Broccoli Alfredo kind and since there was no protein (I thought it had chicken when I bought it) I ate the broccoli first per Dr. M's orders and after 6-8 small pieces of broccoli (they were covered in Alfredo sauce but I never even got to the noodles) again I was super full and started to slime, this time for only 1-2 min.

How is it possible that I ate steak, salad and bread with no issues and then 3 days later I can hardly eat anything... I have heard of people's fills getting tighter over time and I guess it's a good thing but it's just soooo weird!!

Ok, Its been 7 months since my last fill and I was begining to feel like maybe It was time for another fill, but then about 4-5 days ago I woke up and wasnt even able to drink a protein shake without that gurgling feeling. So now I can barely eat more than 3 small bites of anything! How in the world does the band just tighten up over nite one day? I mean, Im not really complaining, it saves me from having to spend any money on a fill and flight and I am starting to lose more weight again, so I guess its actually all good. But I still find it a little odd.

[MamaMichelle]

Have you been under a lot of stress lately? I have heard that stress can cause the band to tighten up unexpectedly!

Congrats on your new found restriction...

[Mackenzie]

I just wanted to add that Ive been filled now for about a month..and just recently have I not been able to eat bread... I guess I could eat it if i really wanted but its reaaaaaalllly uncomfortable for a loooong period of time! I ate a 6'' veggie sub from subway for lunch and i was uncomfortable for the rest of the day. So then today, I thought id have a piece of pizza...noooope! haha Im really glad that Im not able to eat bread anymore!! Its strange how the fill can change...i know i still need a fill and Im sch. for 6/6 and I CANT WAIT! I was on a roll for a while with about 1-3 lbs per week..and how i duno what happend.. so for any of you who are dissapointed with your fill, give it a little time!

[MamaMichelle]

My bread resistance only started about 8-10 days after my fill.. Too bad I didn't eat a cheeseburger then since I guess I will never be able to eat one again (unless I eat just the burger with no bun, but it's just not the same you know) oh well it's a great thing if I think about it... Just one more food I have to end my love affair with!

I had pizza the other day (it was all that was served at the place we had my son's birthday party) and I didn't even want to attempt the crust so I just ate the cheese and pepperoni off the top.. Didn't have any issues!!

Don't get discouraged Mac, I have been stalking you on myspace ( lol) and I can see you are totally losing inches so don't stress about the scale I hit a plateau where I didn't lose anything for almost 3 weeks, once I started back with a little bit of exercise I started losing again!

[Mackenzie]

My bread resistance only started about 8-10 days after my fill.. Too bad I didn't eat a cheeseburger then since I guess I will never be able to eat one again (unless I eat just the burger with no bun, but it's just not the same you know) oh well it's a great thing if I think about it... Just one more food I have to end my love affair with!

I had pizza the other day (it was all that was served at the place we had my son's birthday party) and I didn't even want to attempt the crust so I just ate the cheese and pepperoni off the top.. Didn't have any issues!!

Don't get discouraged Mac, I have been stalking you on myspace ( lol) and I can see you are totally losing inches so don't stress about the scale I hit a plateau where I didn't lose anything for almost 3 weeks, once I started back with a little bit of exercise I started losing again!

hahahhaha I LOVE YOU! i know i know but im retarted and didnt do ANY measurment or pics sooo the scale is like all i have! hahaha

i wanna come to vegas to see you! <' />