22 February 2010

PHASE II - COULD IT BE THE LUCKY 7???

PHASE II UPDATE:


Alright I am back from the doc's office.

Here I am waiting for Dr. McDreamy to come visit me. Anxious as can be... convinced that my band is half empty..



And here I am with Dr. Boe (he really is such a sweetie)





So Here is the Visit Summary:  The GOOD, BAD & UGLY:


The good = I got another 1 cc which brings me to a total of 7 cc's.. Dr. B said that the upper end of the fill for an 11cc realize band is around 8 or 9 cc's. So, being at 7 cc for my third fill is fairly agressive. He was surprised that I was not experiencing a good level of restriction at this point.


The bad = I didn't lose 1 single stinkin pound.. I stayed exactly the same as 4 weeks ago. [SIGH]


The ugly = When I left the office, I had an 11oz protein drink.. that I drank with NO PROBLEM.. it went down no problem, no burps, belches, hesitation. Oh lord I hope this fill works


My next fill is in 4 weeks.. so I am going to try some more solid foods (I have no restriction on what I can eat after a fill).. I will have a follow up post at the end of the day to let you know how my food intake and if I have any feeling of restriction..

11 comments:

  1. Great pictures! You look fantastic. Glad you're up to 7 cc's, and I keep hearing that sometimes it takes some time for a fill to settle in, so here's hoping that's the case for you this time. Keep us updated!

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  2. After my third fill and on (I have had 5) it took about a week for my restriction to kick in. I am always about the same as I was pre-fill for a week after and then it kicks in. So, it is possible that could happen with this fill. Don't lose hope if it isn't different right away.

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  3. I LOVE seeing the pictures of your blow by blow fill!! Here's to hoping this gives you some restriction!!!

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  4. I am with Kristin and Anna, sometimes it takes a while for the fill to kick in. Give it some time. You look really great!

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  5. Girl how much do you want to lose? You look perfect already to me!

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  6. I felt a difference with 7 cc! Hope you do too! And it may take a while to kick in!

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  7. Great pics!!! You look great - you have the best smile! I hope this is your lucky #! 7cc's in my 10cc band is so far the either too tight or sweet spot. (I haven't really decided.)

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  8. I hope this one helps. I know at 7 I started to feel something, but I had a way to go. It may take a few days, so go slowly.

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  9. You look fantastic....I sooooooo hope this one works for you and wonder why with so much fill you have no restriction???? Million dollar question I suppose

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  10. Pah! .... to you being the same weight. Stupid metabolisms!!! Have you checked your calorie intake, darl. Remember me when stuck - the magic number 1200 did it for me (at least I think it did lol... I keep saying it did, so if it's not true, I'm full of crappola!!)

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  11. Ooh I'm sending you good vibes that this works! I often can't tell a difference with liquids, it's once I get to solids that I notice a change. Also, I've had the tighter after two weeks thing too, so hoping this one works for you! Cute pictures!

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