lesles

Hi Guy

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

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

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

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

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

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

> 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

Hi Ladies,

Help me out here, What is the 5 day pouch test?

Leslie

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

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

I am scared and excited to try my first meal tomorrow morning. YIKES I am meal.

Leslie

glad you are doing well, we are you going you your first fill

I will be having my first fill on Monday July 6th. How about you? Will you be going back to the OCC?

Leslie

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.

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

((((((((((((((Banditos from May 22nd))))))))))))))))

Has anyone booked their fill for the 18th yet? I might go on the 17th and spend the night so I can see Dr. Ortiz but have the fill on the 18th.

xo

HI EVERYONE,

I AM NEW TO THIS FORUM, BANDED ON 5/20/09 BY DR. ORTIZ. I AM ON DAY 17 OF LIQUIDS YIKES IT IS SO HARD BUT I AM DOING IT. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL WHO RELIGIOUSLY POST. I AM INTERESTED IN GETTING TO KNOW EVERYONE BETTER. I AM GOING IN FOR MY FIRST FILL ON JULY 6TH. I NEED TO HEAR THAT THIS REALLY WORKS BECAUSE MY MORALE IS LOW. I WAS REALLY LOSING STRONG AND NOW I HAVE HIT A PATEAU. I REALLY WANT TO EAT SOLID FOOD BUT AM ALSO AFRAID ESPECIALLY AFTER READING THE POST ON WHAT PBING WAS.

LESLIE

hi everyone!!

I was banded by dr. ortiz on 5/21 on 5/29 I weighed my self I was 280 when I was weighed pre surgery now I am at 265 after surgery with pre surgery weight loss I am down 40 lbs however I weighed my self this week 6/5 and I only lost 2 lbs I been eating creamy soups (clam chowder cream of potato) smoothies and fat free soy iced coffees (soy for the protien) my mom says I am eating too much creamy soups and I need to go back to broth and gatorade she now thinks I am not losing enough and I am eating things I am not suppose to is this normal or am I really being bad?

Hi,

Did I meet you and your mom on the way home from the airport? I was banded on 5/20. You have an amazing weight loss. I am only down 25 pounds and 10 of this is after surgery. I think that you may be leveling off and once you begin solid food you will again see a difference.

Les from Oregon