DonnaK2231

Everyone is different, I felt alot of restriction at first, then none at all. I didn't feel any untill my 3rd fill!!! Best of Luck!! Donna

Thanks everyone!!! Just having all your support helps!!!! I will let you know what he says I should be hearing from him tomorrow!!! Donna

Hello All, I have been wanting to post but couldn't get on my internet (and forgot my user name) Well Anyways!! I finally went for my 3rd fill on 6-6 The week was awesome!!! For the first time I felt like, ohhh my, this is going to finally work ---- yea!!! I dropped 6 lbs this week and am finally under 200!!!! Yea!! Well This week, I noticed I could start to eat a little more and started to get nervous. I could eat very very little - and was loving life!!! Dr. Soh said I only had 2cc's in me and I was suppose to have 2.6, so I called him today made a app. with him on monday to get my port checked out, and said I could have it replaced if it was leaking. So after that I talked to the girl at the front and asked if they were going to charge me? She said yes and she would have renee call me....(still waiting).. I have only had Occ give my fills... Has anyone had this happen and seriously should I have to pay to have it replaced?? I don't want to be a brat, or say anything negitive but I'm stressing a little about this!! Help If You can!! God Bless, Donna

You look great!!!! Congratulations!!! Donna

Thats wonderful!!!! YEA!!!

I don't know but 600 doesn't seem like enough to me, I think you will do more damage on your matabolism. But I don't know??? I would try 1200 and if your not losing do less!! Good Luck Donna

Congratulations!!!!!!! What has been your key to sucess??? Donna

that was really helpful!!! I really struggle with this!! Donna

I hadn't checked this post in a while, Thanks for all the encouragement!!!! I Have another fill scheduled, but not really sure if that's my problem. If I eat like they say, protein, veggies, carbs, I'm ok and full quickly. (My restriction seems to be a bit tighter latley) But I have a killer sweet tooth since I have had this done!!! Anyone else??? I know I need to stop snacking and stop the sweets!! Donna

I will be there in the am i can't remember my appointment time!!! Donna

Getting out of Mexico is a mess!!! I decided to pay to have them pick me up at Mexi couch!!! It took us 3 hours to get out on a sat. Best of luck Donna

Angela, I was scared out of my mind!!!!!! Scared to be at Mexico, scared of the surgery..... But it went soooo smooth!!!! Don't listen to any negitive from others, just do what you need to do for yourself!!! Donna

Thank you girls, You guys helped chear me up!!! I ate low carb for a week and a half and all I got was constipated!! I'm still watching my carbs, but I have been cheating the last few days. I'm just praying this next fill works!!! I'll work on keeping focused on what I'm eating.... thanks again!!! Donna

I had my sugery on fri and worked on tues. I felt fine other than shoulder pain!! That was bad!! I'm hairstylist and am on my feet all day!!

Hello All I just needed to vent!! And hope that someone else can relate?? I was at 255 when I had my baby 2yrs ago. I was at 211 when I had surgery. I am stuck around 200 and can't seem to get under it. I'm exercising like quite a bit, and really trying to watch my diet. I've not been perfect, but a million times better than before. I have had 2 fills and just booked my 3rd. So with that said I went to the Dr. Today and complained about my hip, (I fell off my dirt bike a while ago) he said it was my weight.. I cried the whole way home!! I feel like I have make a huge huge huge effort to get this weight off and I'm not getting anywhere!!! If anyone can relate, please let me know how they over came getting stuck!!! Donna

They Have chewable fiber pills with a multi vitamin. They really help!! If you are drinking protein shakes I put a little Phyllium husk in my shakes. I use both makes a world of difference!! Good Luck Donna

I may be off base but just an Idea, Alot of us use food to cope. My Dr. said I'll be in full stress mode and use food is what I use to calm down!! Maybe he needs to find other outlets taking a walk, working out. I'm get grumpy and pissy when I'm tired, stressed out, and eating the wrong foods!! Hope this helps!! Donna

Hey Mike thanks so mouch for the post I am 2 1/2 months out and frustrated out of my mind that I haven't lost more!!! Are you getting fills at OCC?? or local I'm from riverside area, and am so frustrated with the time it take to go to mexico. I found a place in LA. But was trying to find something closer. Donna

I would like to see this one!! I know I have a little lower bmi, but it's sooooooo hard to get out of the 200's I am right at 200 and can't get under it!!! I do think I need a 3rd fill!! help!!!

I have the same isuues, I was doing low carb trying to lose some weight and that messes me up, I drink protein shakes in the AM and add a bannana and psyllium whole husks. You can buy it at any health store!! I works like magic and keeps my system happy!!!

Lora, I found a wonderful free web site that helps you track your food, calories, protein, excersice. Sparkpeople.com It may be a little easier to track the 60 grams of protein we are suppose to eat. Best of luck! Donna

Are you trying soft foods? See if that helps, You may lose the majority of your weight with out a fill, and on liquids!! I'm sorry I hope it gets better for you!! Donna

Regarding the mini gastric surgery, I have 3 clients who had there surgery done with the guy in Vegas. One went back for a revision at 17 thousand a pop, and the other 2 never lost all there weight, one actually gained hers back! All these surgery's are tools to lose weight. Not a cure all!! I maybe would have had a gastric if I weighted enough because it's alot quicker, but the band is good for me!! I'm impatient! and it's alot healthier to lose it slower. All my clients who have had the surgery have lost alot of hair and never regrown it back!! and there skin is just sagging and hanging. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey!! What ever you decide!! =D> Donna

Bandgroupe- where are you from?? that must me a common name for a salon we have one in our town too!

When I went for my last fill I met a few people that were not losing weight like they wanted, then i find out they are drinking shakes, & starbucks. And a few others that got too much fill, but lived with it for 6 months... I too was frustrated that I wasn't losing or gained back what I lost. So then I started watching my diet and excerising. and It's slowing coming off.... I have learned this is not a quick fix it's only a tool, we have to do the work... the good news is I believe this will keep me from gaining weight back!!! Best of luck to you with your journey!! Donna