Kelly C

This is so great!!!! We could work this is for our fills afterwards. I'm in for it. I could wait until Jan. or Feb. for my next fill! Kelly C

Try eating smaller meals more often. Maybe your pouch is still full by the time you go to bed. When you go to sleep your thoat is relaxed and then it comes back up. It happens to me if I eat to much. It helps me to have soup for a day or two. I hope you get relief from it soon. Please let us know how your doing. Kelly C

Good Luck! Kelly C

Thanks Everyone! It has been work but, it is worth it! I never thought I would get here. Kelly C

I love my band!!!! I have lost 77 lbs. and plan to lose more my last fill was in Feb.(2nd. fill) I have lost almost 20 some lbs. since then and still losing! I think I'll need one more fill to hit my goal weight. I might go back to Mexico in Nov. Kelly C My weight April 1st. 07- 241 lbs. Banded weight April 26th. 07-231 lbs. 1st. fill June 24th. 07-225 lbs. 2nd. fill Feb. 20th. 08-198 lbs Now June 29th. 08- 164 lbs.

Hey there! I have noticed that some of you get a fill almost every month what's up with that. When I got my lap-band I asked Dr.Ortiz how often would I need a fill. He said maybe 3 the fist yr. and once a yr. after. I was banded April 26th. 07. Had my 1st. fill in June 07 was told everything looked good. I'm going back for my 2nd. fill Feb. 18th. 08. I have lost 56 lbs. I've done it slowly just as I wanted. I didn't want to lose to fast. I feel that as long as I'm not gaining I'm doing ok. I have been at 186 for a month (that's a lot better then the 260 that I use to weigh!). Yeah! Gone through the Holidays without gaining a lb.! Do any of you do anything to get ready for your fill like maybe just being on liq. for a few day before your fill?I just wanted to know that's all. Kelly in Fl. Before Lap-band 260 After Lap-band 186 now!

Hey Sweetie!! Take a deep breath! Your going to be ok. Please go back to drinking alot of water again. here is what I do to get back on track. I alway go back to our post-surgery diet. Lots of water, soups and yougart for about 3 days. Go back to measuring you portions again. Remember to eat your meat 1st. then veggies (cooked or raw) eat carbs. last!!!! I hope this helps you. I know some people say don't do this as much but, it does help me but, I weight myself every other day. Take care! Kelly Carter Banded April 07 221 lbs. (240 lbs.) Dec. 07 186 lbs.

Hey Everyone, I hope the Holidays have been good to you! Since my Lap-band Surery I have lost a total of 56 lbs. Yes, that is right and I feel great. I have gone from a size 22 to a 14 in pants. And down to a 16 or large top from a 2x!!!! I'm so glade I lost the weight slowly. I plan to have my 2nd. fill in Feb. on the 18 th. I want to spend one night in Mexico, and a few days in San Deigo. But I can't find the info for the San Deigo hotel. If anyone has stayed in San Deigo could you give me some ideals on hotels that don't cost an arm and a leg!!! Thanks so much! Kelly Carter Banded April 07 221 lbs. (240 lbs.) Dec. 07 186 lbs.

Hey Lynn, Did you find a Dr. here in St. Pete to go to for your fill? I'm in St. Pete also. I went back to Mexico for my first fill. I plan to go back in Dec. or Jan. Do to work I can't get off until then. Let me know. Kelly C. in Fl too! (St. Pete.) I work at All Children's Hospital

How do you Guys do it? I'm on my feet ALL NIGHT at the hospital working my but off. (OK not all my BUTT off! LOL!) I bought a pedi also just to see how much I do walk at work!I'm looking at it and for an given night I walk close to 16000 to as of last night it was 18055 (if I knew I walked this much I should be a bean pole, right!). This is from the time I go to work (I put it on at the door of my house, take it off back at the door this morning!). After being on my feet at work, I can't think of working out during the day. Most days all I want to sleep is sleep. I bought an Xbox a few yrs. ago and bought the dance game to get me off my tushie and to get me moving, well that is still in the box it came in. I've lost 41 lbs. now. I know I have to get moving but to drained lately to move at all! Help! Anyone with any ideals can you throw them out there! Kelly C. in F Highest weight 244 lbs. Pre-Op 241 lbs. Surgery: 4/26/07 Post -Op 221 lbs. First fill 6/25/07 204 lbs. Today 200 lbs.

Don't get me wrong I love my band and have NO REGRETS!!!! This is still new to me. And I'm still learning about this great tool that I have. I think too, that it is a little stress. I'm working 6 days a week and on call the 7th.day(working like this now going on my 6th. week). I work for the O.R. at a children's hospital. I'm on the go all the time. I have read that stress can cause some thightness. I have been working like this before I was banded. I worked 15 days with only 1 day off before I left for Tj to have my band put on. It was the best rest I had in a long time that is why I stayed an extra day there. I had surgery on Thurs. flew home Sun. went back to work Tues. I work 3rd. shift so sleeping comes first then maybe a meal or 2. then bed and back to work. We have been short of staff for so long. I just started training a new guy this past week. I just hope he likes the work and will stay. Most people can't keep up with the fast pace. Hey, guys I'm so sorry to unload on you. Take care. Kelly C. in Fl. 4/1/07 Highest weight 241lbs. 4/26/07 Pre-op weight 221lbs 6/25/07 1st. Fill (1.4cc.)weight 204lbs

Thanks guys! For the info. I'll try to stay on liq. a little longer. I think I'm just going to be one of those people that will take time in the adjustments of a fill. I was filled 1.4 cc. (And No, it's not that time of the MONTH! It hasn't been that time of the month since Aug. of 2000!) I feel safe with soups, water,and portein drinks. I have lost more weight! That's a plus! I have been chewing and chewing and chewing. I will give it time. Kelly C. in Fl. 4/1/07 Highest weight 241lbs. 4/26/07 Pre-op weight 221lbs 6/25/07 1st. Fill (1.4cc.)weight 204lbs.

I had my 1st. fill last Monday (6/25) in Tj. I have been on soups and liq. since. I can't get anything soft down yet. I tried mashed potatoes and it came back up. We meet some friends at a mexican rest. last night I had a cup of tortilla soup ( not as good as at the Lucera!) and a cup of refied beans. Soup stayed, beans didn't! I can keep oatmeal down, go figure! It has gotten to the point that most of everything I'm eating is coming back up! I stayed on liq. for the first 3 days and I should be on softs by now! I know it takes time! Kelly C. in Fl.

Jen, I had soreness too, it is normal. In time it will go down. I used ice packs on my port site and it helped. Kelly C. in Fl.

Hey there Judy, Dry your tears! Your doing great with your weight lose! Just watch what and how much you eat. And start drinking more water. It will help with the swelling. I live in Fl. and I was drinking a liter and a half at work (it will make you pee!! hehe!), and a litter during the evening. It will help with your weight lose and flush all the bad stuff out of your body. Just set a goal of how much you can put back each week until you can get your fill. Good luck! Kelly C. in Fl.

Hey there! I'm going for my 1st. fill June 23rd. flying in on a Sat. night late. That way I have Sun. to do some shopping! My fill is on Monday morning before I fly back home! Kelly C.

Hi Sanjay! My name is Kelly. There have been a lot of success stories out there. Like one of the ladies said some don't post that often here because there don't have time or on with other groups. Some only post when they are about to have surgery or need to share a ride for a fill. I had my surgery April 26th. I'm down 30 lbs. today. I'll tell you one thing I have NO MORE HIP PAIN! And that is GREAT in my book! I'm not at my goal by a long shot. But, I'm working on it very had. I wish for everyone just to be in better health. I have diabetes, high blood perssure, high colsteral (sp). I was adopted and a few yrs. ago I found out that my bio-mother had a stroke at the age of 55 and soon after was put in a home because her sons couldn't care for her any longer. She passed away 2 yrs.ago. Her mother died of a massive heartacke 5 yrs. earlier. So heart problems run in the family. I'm 47 and I feel like I have a lot of living to do. I have 2 goals that I have set for myself. The 1st.- is to lose weight so I won't have to take meds. any more. (6 pills). The 2nd.- is alittle vain it's to get back into some of my 9-10's. If I only reach the 1st. one then it will be a success story. Kelly C. in Fl. April 1 started Pre-Op Diet weight -241lbs. April 26 th. day of surgery- 221 lbs. May 10 today 2 weeks after surgery 211 lbs. Total lose 30lbs. I'm still working on it!!

Hey Ann! It's Kelly C. I got your email. I write back on Tues. I'm going to chck in to the info you sent. When are you going back for your fill? I'm going Monday, June 25th. at 10:00 am. Hope to see you then! Kelly C. Banded 4/26/07

Judy, you'll do just fine. I was about to come unglued myself before I went. But, I went alone, had the surgery. It was the best thing I have ever done! My weight April 1st. was 241 lbs. That day I started my Pre-op diet and on April the 25th. the day before my surgery I weighted 221! I had lost 20 lbs. I had my surgery on the 26th. As of today 5/7/07 I weighted in at 214! So another 7lbs gone!!! So go for it! Do this for yourself and your family. I'll say a prayer for you. Kelly Pre-op weight 4/1/07- 241lbs. Surgery weight 4/26/07- 221lbs. As of today 5/7/07- 214lbs.

Thank you, Kevin! This is what I'm planning on! To not have type 2 diabetes anymore!!! Kelly C. Banded 4/26/07

Thanks Guys! It took a few days to clear up! Kelly C. Banded 4/26/07

Hey there! I'm going in june too but, around the 22 or 23 I have a day or so to play around with. Kelly C. in Fl. Weightr before 4/1/07 241lb. Per-Op 4/25/07 221lb. Post Op Today 5/7/07 213lb.

Did you call Dr. O? Are you doing any better? Kelly C.

I'm having a very big Post-Op problem. I was banded on the 26th. I'm on clears for now. I have been running to the bathroom it seems like every 2-3 hrs. I know that it is liquid going in and coming OUT! BUT(soar) know ever said anything about this part of IT! What did you do for it? Or did you just suffer thru it? Kelly C. Banded 4/26/07 Highest 241 Now 220

Hey Annette, I'm Kelly C. I was banded on 4/26. I have been on clears. I'm sick of not the broth and juice but, I'm sick of the BIG D.! It seems I'm running to the bathroom every other hr.! I had bottled water at the hotel and didn't eat anywhere but there. My bottom can't take much more. Did you have this problem? Kelly C. Banded 4/26/07 Highest 241 Now 220