AshleyMarie

I was there yesterday and I was in line for 2 hours.

I'm well beyond my goal weight (it was 155lbs) but I'm not caring anymore in terms of the scale.

My weight (specifically, my bodyfat) is still dropping, which is a slight concern for me, so I may end up getting a bit of an unfill .. but other than that, just go with the flow.

If you feel like you're getting enough calories in a day, just keep things as is.

PS I'm so jealous you still have your boobs! I have nothing!

Lol, Linds, I actually went up a cup size after dropping 80 lbs. Don't ask me how that happened. It is a good and a bad thing. I do have a lot of back pain now because my waist is so much smaller than they are. I am going in for a fill on Saturday because I have been eating sooo much. I feel like I am eating more than half as what I used to before being banded so I am due for a fill. I am a few pounds away from the goal weight Dr. Miranda set for me and want to lose maybe 20 more. I hope this fill helps me get there, but I do also have to admit I need to up my exercising. You look amazing girl. It feels great, huh? Keep it up!!

I will be at the OCC this Saturday for a fill...finally! I have had to reschedule 2 or 3 times due to personal things going on...but they are much much better now. I am hoping they allow me a fill since I am only 2 lbs. away from the goal weight that Dr. Miranda set for me. I would love to lose 15 or so more .

I agree. We all go up and down. It's a part of life. You will be fine and it will come off in no time. Don't beat yourself up over it!

I was just wondering how the people who have reached their goal weight have been dealing with maintenance. Have you been unfilled or do you still work the the fill that got you to goal? I am just curious because I am not sure if eating more will stretch your pouch or cause any harm to your band. Do you have any suggestions for people who are close to reaching their goal?

Thanks,

Ash

I went to a Pho Restaurant and ordered the broth. That helped out soooo much!

How much were you eating and when was your last fill? After reading your post, it makes me nervous because I have been able to eat a lot lately and am going to have a check up and possible fill.

Thanks lovie. How is your progress coming along?

I must have over looked this in the paperwork and never took it. I am not even sure what it is supposed to do?

Anyway, Nicole, how are you holding up girl?

Ash

I tried so hard to only get the 3 recommend fills, but I am quite sure I am ready for my fourth. I can eat breads, and I am constantly hungry. Thank goodness, I have been maintaining my weight. I would definitely like to drop a bit more. My friends tell me I look a lot like the new Weight Watchers girl, Sara Rue. She looks amazing and is inspring me to lose more!

I am thinking of going to get a fill in the next few weeks myself. I just don't want to go alone and am trying to work something out. I am able to eat a lot more than usual and have been enjoying bread. It is time to get back on the band wagon.

Have you ladies gained much weight during your pregnancy? It's amazing that most women do not gain much weight while pregnant with the band and can lose it quickly after the birth

hi ashley,

how was your experience with campos?

My experience was phenomenal! I would recommend Dr. Campos to anyone. A good friend also had surgery with him and is very very happy!

I had PS by Dr. Campos in April. I had my waist, back, arms and thighs lipo'd. I would not recommend the thigh lipo though if you are thinking about it. My legs looked better before and have some hanging skin. I do absolutely recommend the back and waist. You will look AWESOME! I also had some fat grafted into my bottom. It hurt A LOT the first week and just know you will be unable to sit on it for that time. I do love the results though

I do not measure my food as I can often eat more than a cup of food. I get weak and dizzy if I do not get enough in and do eat small meals throughout the day. Dr. Ortiz, the fills Dr.'s and Dr. Miranda have all told me to not count calories, but to just make sure I eat about 1/3 of what I used to prior to surgery. I am a year and 3 months out and can still eat bread which most cannot. I do not eat it too often as I feel it can be a set back. If you are hungry, I would eat. There is nothing worse than feeling weak and having a headache. Just remember though that there is a big difference between head hunger and physical hunger. I ask myself to determine which I am experiencing before I put something in my mouth.

I can definitely see the difference when I look in the mirror or take pictures and also can feel it a lot. I have gone down quite a bit in clothing sizes. I started at an XL and now wear a small to medium on top and dresses, depending on how it was made. I have lost 80 lbs, so I am 2 lbs away from her goal. I want to be anywhere from 135-her goal, but it is just so hard determining when and where to stop. A lot of people tell me to stop where I am now and to not get too skinny. I have been smaller before, but for only about a year. I am just soooo confused. Thanks a lot for your compliments. They mean A LOT to me!

Awww, thank you. It has been hard work. I am having a problem right now trying to determine my goal weight. It is so hard. One dr tells me one thing and another tells me something else. This is so difficult! I also have a big problem being that I do not see myself as I really am. I often have the same mindset as an Anorexic. I feel as if I look like my before photo all the time. I guess taking pics and looking in the mirror help, but not completely.

Hi Sabrina,

I have been experiencing A LOT of port pain as well. My question is, since they moved it farther back, how did it feel when you had your fill? Was it easier/harder to get to?

Thanks,

Ash

It also takes me about an hour to eat my meals. I eat very slowly and usually eat at my desk while working or in my room watching tv at my own pace.

It depends the time and day. The wait differs when walking across. I have been down there quite often and the longest I have waited is maybe an hour, an hour and a half. And yes, it is safe, you have nothing to worry about. Just stay together. I have gone down there with just myself and another female and we were fine.

I have only had the recommended 3 fills. I waited until 7 weeks after surgery, had my second 7 weeks after that and then waited 8 months. I am not at goal, but do not plan to get a 4th fill. I do not want to have to depend on fills forever and feel I need to train myself to do the rest on my own.

Praying for you, girl!

It will Sherri. Don't worry

Congrats! I was down in TJ today visiting my other doctor and saw the OCC van as I was in line. I wanted so badly to run up to the passengers and say congrats!!

I would suggest increasing your protein intake and/or taking a multi-vitamin.