I was banded yesterday!
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
Congrat TO YOU too, and also I have a place on the loser's bench for you.
Great to see we're all helping each other along our weight loss journey.
Remember we are here for you.
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
I need the room on the loser's bench. I be around for help all I can.
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
Hi Karen,
Today is 3 weeks post-op for me. I feel fantastic and I am down 24 pounds since I started my pre-op diet 4 weeks ago. That is more than I lost at 8 months of Weigh****chers...I am THRILLED!! I didn't get the hiccups after so I can't answer your question with any certainty but I don't see how they could hurt the band. Walk as much as you can, rest as much as you can and keep hydrated.
Good luck with your recovery and my very best wishes to you!
Leslie
My mantra: Each day is an new opportunity to be happier, healthier and better than the day before. I will live each day with enthusiam and be thankful for the many blessings that surround me. I will do my best to pay it forward whenever possible. 
Wendy...my best to you as well with your recovery and weight loss journey.
I'm sure you will have GREAT success!!
I didn't mean to leave you out of my first note...sorry about that.
Leslie 
My mantra: Each day is an new opportunity to be happier, healthier and better than the day before. I will live each day with enthusiam and be thankful for the many blessings that surround me. I will do my best to pay it forward whenever possible.
Hope you have Great Success on you weight loss journey also. Looks like we'll all be losing together.
1st fill 4cc, 2nd fill 1.5cc 3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5 Total 7.5 cc in my 11cc Realize Band.
Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235
Hit final goal of 145 10/25/10
Current weight 143
If you work the band the band will work for you.
Soooooo happy to see your smiling face, and to know you're already down 24 pounds !! HOW GREAT IS THAT ?!?!?!? Keep up the fantastic work !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Hiccups should not hurt the band. But if you keep on getting them speak to the Doctor.
Know we're here for you !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Welcome to you too Lisa!! :)
04/20/2009- Started Pre-Op Diet at 281 pounds
09/16/2009- Had Surgery at 248 pounds
11/19/2009- 1st fill of 4 cc's
12/15/2009- 2nd Fill of 1 cc
01/28/2010- 3rd Fill of .5 cc
04/01/2010- 4th Fill of .3 cc
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
