I went to the doctor this morning, for my first fill. 

First of all... I really don't think that I need a fill.  But, you can't call at 9am to cancel a 10:15 appointment.  (That would be rude)

So.. I try to say that I don't need a fill, but he assures me that yes I do.  (I say that I don't need a fill, because I was under the impression that as long as you are losing at a decent rate, that why mess with it?  I'm down 20 pounds since surgery 4 weeks ago)

Anyway... this needle-phobe goes back in the room, lays on the table & lifts up the shirt & lowers my "Eurkle" pants.   The doctor has to press sooooo hard through my layers of chub, trying to find my port.   We think he finds it.. gives me the little numbing prick *teehee*  and the procedes to put the deep needle in & releases quite a bit of fluids, but can't get to the port.  I ended up with 8 needle pokes.. 3 numbing & 5 big ones, all to not get a fill.   He did offer for me to have the other surgeon come in & give it a try.  I said "no thank you"  He said that I could schedule a flourescope & have it that way.  Well.. call me cheap, but being self pay, I don't really want to add another bill.   I said  how about I come back in another week or two.. lose a little more weight & see if that helps.   He said that was OK with him, but, with no restriction, be careful that I don't gain.   Gain??  Has he met me??  lol   I'm hoping to lose another 10 - 15 pounds.. then let them have another "stab" at me.  LOL

I'm happy to have the extra time.. I'm hoping that if I can continue losing without a fill.. that they might consider that being big like me, that maybe for now, the band alone is enough restriction.  I figure that if I'm satisfied on a little bit of food for hours, that may be the case.  I just want to rise this feeling until it's not working any farther.  I hope that makes sense.

Thanks again for letting me share.

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Smilin'

I was sooo excited this morning to weigh in & see that I am now officially down 60 pounds!!! :) :)

Today, I'm going to the bandsters party.. where I get to meet some of the online people that I have met here.  :)  I'm sooo excited about that!

Then tomorrow, I get to drop my darling 13 year old to church camp!!   Followed by a little trip to the casino with my best friend!! :)

Monday is my 1st fill... and 2 days later...  MUSHIES!!! :)   This is kicking off to be a great week!! :)

Thanks for letting me share!

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Smilin'

It's been 10 days since my banding.. and I'm kicking butt!!   I've been having scale victories & non scale victories.  As of this morning, I'm down 54 pounds so far!!!  Can you believe it???   It is crazy how the pounds have been coming off.   One day I walked around all day & had my panties falling down into my pants.  LOL   I can walk a mile now & my back doesn't hurt.  My 13 year old daughter was standing by me in the kitchen.. she looked me up & down and said "Wow Mom.. I haven't really been paying attention, but I can totally see changes in your body.  I noticed that your face looked different, but I can see it in your legs & your tummy too!"   That felt nice to hear.  Oh yeah.. my belly no longer touches my steering wheel!!  :)   2 goals down already.  That one & not being cranky while on the liquid stage.  I've been in a really good mood... I was so happily suprised.

I'm still on the SF clear liquid diet, but now I can have protein shakes too.  Thank goodness!  I was hungry last week!!   The only down side, is that the shakes taste WAY more sweet than they did before surgery.  I knew there was a chance that my taste buds could be changing, but so soon??   I'm definitely looking forward to this upcoming 2 1/2 weeks to fly by!!  All of the mushie posts make my mouth water!! LOL  I think the first thing I'm going to mush up & try eating is some chef boy-r-dee raviolis.  Why??  I don't know.. they just sounds delicious!!

I've lost 5 daycare kids so far.. and I have about 4 more pounds to lose the 6th.  *grin*   The other 4 are big kids that weigh 80+ pounds.. so I'm hoping to have them gone by Christmas.  I think that is obtainable.  lol

Anyway.. I am still loving being on the boards... I learn so much... gain inspiration.. get meal ideas... and plainly enjoy the other losers on the bench! *wink* 

That's it for now... if you ever have any questions.. I'm an open book.. just ask! :)

*hugs*

Smilin'

Hi again!

I'm 4 days out now.. and feeling better each day! :)  The gas is lessening.. my calves feel sooo much better! (What was I thinking walking sooo much??)   I was surprised at how hungry I was feeling... I sure can't wait until I can have the protein shakes again!  They make the liquid part of this journey sooo much more barable!!

I'm so happy to have the boards to refer to with questions.. ideas & inspiration!

That's it for now!

*hugs*

Smilin'