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  1. I had my fill on Monday. It was 1.6 by Dr. Martinaz. I am on straight liquids and today I feel soooo much better. I will stay on liquids until at least Friday. Tracy, how is your new fill? I am understanding what they mean about restriction now. I have never seen my husband so excited about me not being able to eat. Leslie
  2. Hi, I went back to OCC to get my first fill. Was not to eat for 3 days, liquids only. I was starving so I ate anyway and couldn't keep it down. Now I can't keep simple liquids down and I am miserable and trying liquids only. Should I call or find a local fill center to get unfill? Leslie
  3. Hi, It is a link called the 5 day pouch test. It explains it underneath my post one the thread, because I had to ask what it was. Hope this helps. Leslie
  4. Hi Lena, I was banded with you and Lisa. Other than being hungry, I hope you are well. Back to yesterday on one of the posts they talk about the 5 day plan. You might want to check it out. It looks like it has been helpful for others in this situation. I want to go to COSMED. I need to contact them and see how late into the day they are open. I would love to get some face time with them. Maybe we could time a fill together in August? Leslie
  5. Hi Everyone, Well it is time to start moving now that I'm banded and nearing 4 weeks post op. I will have all summer to really focus on exercising and setting up a routine that I can maintain when I go back to teaching in the fall. I have a 7 month old girl that is now old enough to take to the gym for childcare. Do you exercise? What type of exercise are people doing and what is the duration? How many days per week? Is there more weigh loss success with the commitment to both diet and exercise. Yes, I know the benefits but would love to hear motivational stories. Leslie
  6. Hi, I have heard the book "Lap Band for Life", by Dr. Ortiz is the bible for bandsters. I own it and follow his instructions to the letter. You can often times get new and used copies on Amazon.com Hope this is helpful. Good Luck, Leslie
  7. > I just get all teary eyed when I hear about our successes. To be able to have self-esteem again is huge. Being able to face the world on a daily bases is soooo hard when you are overweight. Reaching a weight goal is tremendous! Kudos to you and all your hard work and effort. I am new to the band and I need to keep hearing about how this works. Thank you, Leslie
  8. Hi Ladies, Help me out here, What is the 5 day pouch test? Leslie
  9. Hi, I don't use a journal, but I think I will begin one today since I am on day 2 of eating solids. I love to keep data. Leslie
  10. WOW! So I complete my 21 day liquid fast and the only thing getting me through my fast was the thought of going to P.F. Changs for lettuce wraps, Mongolian beef, etc.. I was so anticipating the date with my food. When my lettuce wraps finally arrived after 21 days I scarfed down the first one soooo fast. I had forgotten and had temporary amnesia. Well lets say I didn't chew and you all know how the rest of the story goes. I got food stuck and it was very unpleasant. I wasn't able to eat the other food I had ordered and I can say after yesterday, my relationship with food has changed. I am really bummed yet ecstatic all at the same time. I haven't even had a fill yet so I really thought I might be able to eat "normally" What was it like for those of you after you had a first meal? Did you experience extreme fullness? I can go without eating, hear my stomach growl, and know that I need to eat but not feeling like I have to eat. This is all new for me. I would love to hear from everyone about this because I unsure. Thank you, Leslie
  11. I am scared and excited to try my first meal tomorrow morning. YIKES I am meal. Leslie
  12. I will be having my first fill on Monday July 6th. How about you? Will you be going back to the OCC? Leslie
  13. You have a fine looking family! Your sons are handsome. Let me know what they are doing in about 18 years from now. I am a new mom and I keep thinking arranged marriages might not be such a bad idea! Your looking great. I want to hear more about your COSMED visit. What were the prices like? I am getting my first fill there on July 6th.
  14. Hi Ladies, I remember meeting both of you on our ride back to the Marriot. We all had surgery on the same day. I can't believe that 19 are passing us by and in two more we can eat!!!! I too have lost 25 pounds and look forward to losing more. It is really hard to teach when you don't have energy and I hope that on Wednesday that I notice a difference in energy level. Please keep posting!!!! Leslie from Oregon
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