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Well I weighed myself on Saturday - which would be 23 days post op - I am at 285lbs, so 14lbs since surgery. So that makes it 35lbs since mid-July.
My first thought was ok - not too bad. Then I realized I hadn't done any exercise. I never lose any wieght with out exercise. So I am happy.
I think in the next couple of weeks, I'll come up with some goals.
I'd also like to postpone my first fill until I plateau.
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Hey bigboiyvr
I'm doing the first fill at OCC as well. I think I have more confidence in OCC than the local guy and they do not use flouro in Calgary. I like the piece of mind of having them look inside.
Won't flights be expensive flying Thanksgiving weekend out of Vancouver?
relatively reasonable cost - $480 all-in. That includes an extra leg on the end to get me to Victoria for Thankgiving. That is cheaper than what I paid in August. Also, I think I can deduct it for taxes.
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If you do decide to go to washington for your fills, you won't be dissapointed with nw fill center in arlington.. They are looking for a spot in Bellingham to do fills once a month. Their web site is www.northwestfills.com
Congratulations on making it the 21 days, you did really good.
So what did you have for your first real meal???
I haven't had my "real meal" yet. Kind of weird - I don't actually feel like anything. The only thing that comes to mind is the salad that I was chomping away at on my pre-op diet.
Perhaps I am taking a certain amount of comfort in the regime. When I am back on hard foods I can go awry rather quickly.
Cheers,
Scott
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:lb10: you sound like you've done real well. Great plan to start the exercise. Is it for a fill you plan to go over thanksgiving? Will you go to the OCC?
YEP, I'll go the OCC. Perhaps if it is done easily (e.g., well placed port), I will do it locally (well across the border in Washington State).
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My liquid diet ends tomorrow. I've not weighed my self since surgery (August 21, 2008) - but I've surely lost ten pounds (probably more, but I don't want to jinx things). Today I am wearing a shirt that I haven't worn in two years. It is off-the-rack, which is nice.
I am thinking of going the Friday of CDN Thanksgiving and leave on the Saturday.
Also, as far as physical discomfort goes I have none. Heck I can't feel anything but the port.
In the 20 days - i've cheated exactly four times.
1) 1 slice of orange
2) 1 slice of banana
3) 1 green bean
4) 1 cookie
Not bad, if I don't say so myself.
Also looking forward to exercising. Will start on Saturday. Just some eliptical for a week or two. But thinking doing some resistance work after that, in order to build some muscle mass and keep the skin tighter.
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flying to tj tommorrow. can't wait.
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August 21st is my date.
My first fill is tomorrow ....
in Gastric Band Support & Discussion
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Did you ever get that surgical report?