Re: am i the only one who is not restricted?????

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IT WILL WORK! Don't stress out about it! There is no way that it can't work as long as you follow the correct plan or "rules" that Dr. Aceves gave you. Have you had a fill yet? If not, you can't expect it to be fully operational at this time. You have the band there but it is like a tire without air. It doesn't get the car very far that way, right? I would suggest that you get a fill if it is time for that. Keep us posted. Jenni Currie skinygirl06 <skinygirl06@...> wrote: why is it that everyone else seems to be choking down broth - I haven't had any trouble eating/driking anything since being banded on 11/10/06 -I am beginning to worry now - I have only lost 13 pounds total - am going into six weeks post op , and don't have any difficulty with anything - is this band going to work for me? Please don't tell me that I am the only one - this has to work for me, I have had it with this whole weight issue - I have been worrying about my wt for 30 years now, if this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do.....I just feel like crying.LRdob 11/10/06249/237/125 __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

don't cry. I can't give you any answers but hang in there someone will and it will be the right one.

[Guest guest]

i was banded on march 27, 2006 - i had my 1st fill in may and had to have a fill every month after that for 4 months. i was very disappointed with the results and the restriction - but finally got to where i need to be. but you must follow thru with your fills when necessary until you get to the place where you need to be. so dont be disappointed, it will happen for you - i know i too wanted great restriction right off the bat, but did not and was disheartened at first. but remember 13 pounds is great weight loss for 6 weeks. you will get there caprise skinygirl06 <skinygirl06@...> wrote: why is it that everyone else seems to be choking down broth - I haven't had any trouble eating/driking anything since being banded on 11/10/06 -I am beginning to worry now - I have only lost 13 pounds total - am going into six weeks post op , and don't have any difficulty with anything - is this band going to work for me? Please don't tell me that I am the only one - this has to work for me, I have had it with this whole weight issue - I have been worrying about my wt for 30 years now, if this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do.....I just feel like crying.LRdob 11/10/06249/237/125 __________________________________________________

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i was banded on march 27, 2006 - i had my 1st fill in may and had to have a fill every month after that for 4 months. i was very disappointed with the results and the restriction - but finally got to where i need to be. but you must follow thru with your fills when necessary until you get to the place where you need to be. so dont be disappointed, it will happen for you - i know i too wanted great restriction right off the bat, but did not and was disheartened at first. but remember 13 pounds is great weight loss for 6 weeks. you will get there caprise skinygirl06 <skinygirl06@...> wrote: why is it that everyone else seems to be choking down broth - I haven't had any trouble eating/driking anything since being banded on 11/10/06 -I am beginning to worry now - I have only lost 13 pounds total - am going into six weeks post op , and don't have any difficulty with anything - is this band going to work for me? Please don't tell me that I am the only one - this has to work for me, I have had it with this whole weight issue - I have been worrying about my wt for 30 years now, if this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do.....I just feel like crying.LRdob 11/10/06249/237/125 __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Everyone is different. I honestly wouldn't worry about it until

after you have had a fill. Your band is wide open right now.

I know what you mean about this band just HAVING to work. I decided

this is my last shot at weight loss. That's why I was soooo careful

about my research. This is it, I'm not fighting it anymore after the

band. I am going to do it this time.

Call and schedule a fill somewhere. Where are you? Are you going

back to Mexico for the fill?

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> why is it that everyone else seems to be choking down broth - I

haven't

> had any trouble eating/driking anything since being banded on

11/10/06 -

> I am beginning to worry now - I have only lost 13 pounds total - am

> going into six weeks post op , and don't have any difficulty with

> anything - is this band going to work for me? Please don't tell me

that

> I am the only one - this has to work for me, I have had it with

this

> whole weight issue - I have been worrying about my wt for 30 years

now,

> if this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do.....

> I just feel like crying.

> LR

> dob 11/10/06

> 249/237/125

>

[Guest guest]

Here's alittle of 's tough love going to come out from me...you

have to WORK with the BAND, the band doesn't do it all for you. You

have to start getting your brain wrapped around the idea of cutting

back on foods. Now, for you perhaps you'll have better success after

a few fills, however don't rely on them...you have to make the

choices to stick with the diet, it's a change of lifestyle. Some

people do well prior to their first fill, some do better with

fills...just hang in there! 13lbs is nothing to laugh at, could you

have done it without the band? Doubtful. Keep that chin up in the

air girl...you're going to do great!!! Remember, you didn't gain

your weight overnight, nor will you lose it overnight. Allowing

yourself to experience the journey is the best...enjoy the small

achievements. If you know right now you don't have restriction, then

this is a time to exercise control...maybe have broth with higher

protein...add protein powder or eat homemade chicken broth..it will

contain higher amts of protein. I had used Won Ton Soup cause of all

the chicken, pork, shrimp and other protein meats then strained out

the solids and drank the juice...it helped to fill me up.

BREATHE!!!!! Take care of your body!

Kelli

> why is it that everyone else seems to be choking down

broth - I haven't

> had any trouble eating/driking anything since being banded on

11/10/06 -

> I am beginning to worry now - I have only lost 13 pounds total -

am

> going into six weeks post op , and don't have any difficulty with

> anything - is this band going to work for me? Please don't tell me

that

> I am the only one - this has to work for me, I have had it with

this

> whole weight issue - I have been worrying about my wt for 30 years

now,

> if this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do.....

> I just feel like crying.

> LR

> dob 11/10/06

> 249/237/125

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[Guest guest]

Hi there Skinygirl06. Your story

sounds very similar to mine. I had absolutely no problems with anything

during post op recovery. Even cheated a few times with no problem.

Not that I suggest that! I moved into each new phase with no problems. Well,

there was a taquito incident one night. My first experience with

pbing. Big fun. I had only lost 13 pounds before my first

fill. Not to worry. Just remember, slow and low. I had my

first fill and lost 5 pounds the first week. Then I was able to eat a

little too much and didn’t loose anymore. Just had my second fill

yesterday and we’ll see what happens. I am really restricted this

time and having trouble with more than a couple spoonfuls of cream soup

today. But this makes me happy. I have lost 20 pounds in 3

months. Not as quick as others, but this is my journey and it’s

just the beginning. The only way the band won’t work for you is if

you don’t work the band. Hang in there. .

Thank you,

M. Elam

Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor

Hobaica Services, Inc.

7027 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85051

602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271

welam@...

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Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006

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Subject: Re:

am i the only one who is not restricted?????

Everyone is different. I honestly wouldn't worry about

it until

after you have had a fill. Your band is wide open right now.

I know what you mean about this band just HAVING to work. I decided

this is my last shot at weight loss. That's why I was soooo careful

about my research. This is it, I'm not fighting it anymore after the

band. I am going to do it this time.

Call and schedule a fill somewhere. Where are you? Are you going

back to Mexico

for the fill?

>

> why is it that everyone else seems to be choking down broth - I

haven't

> had any trouble eating/driking anything since being banded on

11/10/06 -

> I am beginning to worry now - I have only lost 13 pounds total - am

> going into six weeks post op , and don't have any difficulty with

> anything - is this band going to work for me? Please don't tell me

that

> I am the only one - this has to work for me, I have had it with

this

> whole weight issue - I have been worrying about my wt for 30 years

now,

> if this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do.....

> I just feel like crying.

> LR

> dob 11/10/06

> 249/237/125

>

[Guest guest]

Hey I don't know you and this is the first response or message at all

I've left since my band date of Oct. 19th '06. I, too, have had no

problem getting down anything like I thought I would've after the

initial surgery. I've lost maybe 10 lbs and it's dissappointing since

I spent so much money BUT I admit I haven't done the physical exercise

necessary. My first fill is scheduled for Dec.21- this Thurs.- and

I'm hoping it will make all the difference. I'm not very overweight

and Dr. Aceves' people told me they put the smallest band on me

possible. So anyway, please let me know if your situation is similar

and I'll tell you how my first fill works out and you do the same ok?

thanks, Bianca

[Guest guest]

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> Hey I don't know you and this is the first response or message at all

> I've left since my band date of Oct. 19th '06. I, too, have had no

> problem getting down anything like I thought I would've after the

> initial surgery. I've lost maybe 10 lbs and it's dissappointing

since

> I spent so much money BUT I admit I haven't done the physical

exercise

> necessary. My first fill is scheduled for Dec.21- this Thurs.- and

> I'm hoping it will make all the difference. I'm not very overweight

> and Dr. Aceves' people told me they put the smallest band on me

> possible. So anyway, please let me know if your situation is similar

> and I'll tell you how my first fill works out and you do the same ok?

> thanks, Bianca

>

Yes, Bianca - I will tell you how my fill goes - I am really looking

forward to it - I really do think it will make a big difference - when

I first had my surgery, and was restricted well, was when I lost most

of the 13 pounds! so, with good restriction I am hoping for great

results to finish out this year.

good luck tomorrow bandie buddie!!

Lori

[Guest guest]

Bianca, Just to let you know....with no water in your band you will be hungry and eat just like before surgery!! Once you get a fill start an exercise, anything, clean the house, walk the neighborhood, treadmill..something everyday!! You will see results when your intake is drastically reduced and you expend some energy!! :-) Keep your chin up!! It will happen for you too! Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "skinygirl06" <skinygirl06@...>

>> Hey I don't know you and this is the first response or message at all > I've left since my band date of Oct. 19th '06. I, too, have had no > problem getting down anything like I thought I would've after the > initial surgery. I've lost maybe 10 lbs and it's dissappointing since > I spent so much money BUT I admit I haven't done the physical exercise > necessary. My first fill is scheduled for Dec.21- this Thurs.- and > I'm hoping it will make all the difference. I'm not very overweight > and Dr. Aceves' people told me they put the smallest band on me > possible. So anyway, please let me know if your situation is similar > and I'll tell you how my first fill works out and you do the same ok? > thanks, Bianca>Yes,

Bianca - I will tell you how my fill goes - I am really looking forward to it - I really do think it will make a big difference - when I first had my surgery, and was restricted well, was when I lost most of the 13 pounds! so, with good restriction I am hoping for great results to finish out this year.good luck tomorrow bandie buddie!!Lori